“I don’t plan on getting in any trouble.”
Tamara had thought that when she got out of juvie, things would be easier. But before long, it seems like her life is spiraling into chaos.
If she can’t prove to her probation officer that she is innocent of the allegations against her, she’s going back to prison, and Tamara just can’t let that happen.
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Tamara bent over, chest heaving, black spots before her eyes. She ignored Coach McClure, trying to keep from passing out. She finally got her breath back and straightened up. McClure silently pointed at the seated team, and Tamara walked over to sit down with them.
“Quit being such a prima dona,” Bernadette sneered, too quiet for the coach to hear. “You’re not the only one on the team.”
Tamara immediately kicked her over, then threw herself on top of the bigger girl. Bernadette barely even defended herself, putting her arms in front of her face rather than hitting back. Tamara’s rage overflowed and she pounded Bernadette for all she was worth. Multiple hands hauled her back. McClure and several team members held her in place.
Bernadette’s nose was bloodied, but it didn’t look like it was broken. She was crying like a baby. Disgusted at her show of weakness, Tamara tried to kick at her, but McClure jerked her back.
“You dis’ me, you’d better be ready to fight,” Tamara snarled at Bernadette.
The girl just sobbed.
“Go to the office,” McClure ordered Tamara. He motioned to Emily. “Go along and make sure she gets there.”
“I know the way,” Tamara said sullenly. “I’ll go myself.”
“Yeah, because you’ve been such a great example of self-control,” McClure’s tone was heavy with irony.
Tamara shook off the hands that were restraining her and headed for the door. Emily trailed behind her, not getting too close. Tamara could hear McClure speaking comforting words to Bernadette and the others behind her. She hit the door angrily and strode down the corridor toward the office. She turned to Emily, needing to vent her fury.
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