She Swept the New Girl's Tray — Not Knowing the Coach Already Signed the Report
The green tray cracked against the tile and Delia Vance was already three steps closer, telling the new girl it was her fault.
Rowan Ellis, second week at Northgate High, stood over spilled food with forty witnesses and no one on her side.
Delia's the star outside hitter. Her coach eats lunch by the athletic office door and watches without moving.
Rowan said nothing. She switched her grip and unfolded a single sheet of school counselor letterhead — three dated incident lines, the top two stamped "RESOLVED — COACH WHITFIELD."
"One more incident and you're out," the coach told her.
"Then read today's date," Rowan said.
The third line was signed this morning. Before the tray ever hit the floor.
The laugh behind Delia stopped mid-breath.
The investigation reaches past one senior and one lunch table. Who told the coach it was going to happen?
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