Jay had just walked away from him.
Her heart was still beating fast.
But she didn't stop.
For the first time she had finally stood up for herself.
Students around the corridor slowly returned to their conversations.
But suddenly—
"Jay!"
Yuri's angry voice echoed behind her.
She stopped walking.
Footsteps rushed toward her.
Yuri grabbed her arm and turned her around.
"What do you think you're doing?"
Jay calmly pulled her arm back.
"I told you."
"I'm done."
Yuri's face was red with anger.
"You think you can just walk away from me?"
Jay looked straight at him.
"Yes."
That single word made him explode.
Before anyone could react—
SLAP
The sound echoed in the corridor.
Yuri had slapped her.
For a moment everything went silent.
Jay's face turned to the side from the impact.
A red mark slowly appeared on her cheek.
Students nearby gasped.
Some froze in shock.
For a second Jay stood completely still.
Her ears were ringing.
Her cheek burned.
But then…
Something inside her snapped.
She slowly turned her face back toward him.
Her eyes were no longer scared.
They were furious.
And before Yuri could say anything—
SLAP
Jay slapped him back.
Hard.
The sound was even louder this time.
Everyone around them stared in disbelief.
Yuri looked completely stunned.
Jay's voice shook slightly…
But it was strong.
"Don't you ever touch me like that again."
Yuri held his cheek in shock.
"You—"
Jay interrupted him.
"No."
Her eyes filled with anger.
"For months you mocked me."
"You controlled me."
"You made me feel small."
Her voice broke slightly but she continued.
"And I stayed quiet."
Yuri tried to speak.
"You're overreacting—"
Jay stepped back.
"No."
"I finally understand."
She took a deep breath.
"We're done."
Yuri stared at her.
"You're breaking up with me?"
Jay nodded.
"Yes."
Her voice was clear.
"I deserve better than this."
For once…
Yuri had no words.
Jay turned around again.
But this time…
She didn't feel weak.
She didn't feel small.
She walked away with her head held high.
And behind her…
For the first time…
Yuri realized he had completely lost control over her.
Because Jay was finally free. 💔➡️💙