Disclaimer- I do not own any of the 7th Heaven characters.

a/n: It took me at least two study hall's to write this chapter! I have field hockey every day after school for two hours, and then I have to come home and do allllll my homework! So I'll try to update when I can. Enjoy!

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 Later that day, Victoria stormed into the main office, her pale face flushed with anger. "Why do I have to be here? Is this punishment for being honest?" she cried icily. Ruthie groaned inwardly. "I think you know why you're here." She sighed, trying her best to keep calm. "Your parents want you to spend time doing what you love. They don't want you going back to what you were doing before." Ruthie explained, brushing back her long brown hair.  It was a little after one o'clock, and the sun's rays were beating down steadily on the little farm with no mercy. After the lessons had been completed and the horses taken care of, the campers were herded inside to eat their lunch before the afternoon demonstration. 

  Victoria had willingly picked a fight with Lauren, but refused to see that it was a bad thing. "I'm aware of that." Victoria spat back venomously. "What I was really saying was that I shouldn't be punished for merely telling someone they're a bitch and to rot in hell. In fact, I should be paid for my opinions! This world needs more people like me to set it straight." She concluded, pacing about the room. Ruthie rolled her eyes, unable to contain her feelings of great dislike at bay. "I quite personally think that you should be much nicer to the others and quit being so mean and self-centered." She said flatly. "And while you are at my camp, you have no choice but to obey my rules. I will not tolerate any of this. Are we clear?"

 Victoria abruptly stopped pacing. Her green eyes flared with anger. "I didn't choose to be here, so why should I be forced to follow your rules?" "Because whether you like it or not, you are here. Therefore you must follow the rules. But I don't want to sit here all day and fight with you about my rules. I want to talk about your riding skills." Ruthie told the Goth crisply. Victoria eyed her suspiciously. Ruthie continued. "You are very talented. I know I've only seen you ride once, but already I can see you have natural abilities." Victoria rolled her eyes, as if unaware of the complement. "I took a few lessons back home. Nothing special. So what?" She replied. "Seeing as you are to stay here the entire summer, I thought you'd might be interested in going to some shows. Most of them are local, but there's one big one that I always take a select few students. It's a huge rated show. When I was 14, I went to this show with my school team. So, do you think you'd be up for it?" 

  Victoria sighed heavily and once again began to pace. "I'll think about it. It's not like I've got anything better to do around here." Came her reply. Ruthie smiled at the girl, but her obvious dislike radiated trough her smile. "Ok then. You can go now." She told her, getting up from her desk chair. Victoria did not move. "I want to use your phone. I need to call my parents so I can tell them what a horrible time I'm having here."  She snapped. Ruthie shrugged. "Go ahead. Just make it quick." With that, she left the room.  Victoria rolled her eyes, and then rushed over to the phone. With one painted black finger, she dialed some numbers. She waited for a moment, then spoke in a hushed tone into the receiver.  "Sean?  It's Vicky."  

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