A month had passed since the incident had occurred between the two girls and Deacon stood tall in front of a small gathering of people in the Playa Linda Courtroom. After being taken to the station and having the police contact the Borden's about the whole ordeal, it was decided to take the matter to court. Luckily, the Borden's had choose not to press charges due to the fact that the only two witnesses both had very vague stories of what had occurred.
Deacon could feel the eyes on her from across the room, they'd been there ever since that night. Everyone was always watching, always whispering, finding a new reason to dislike the Matthews for bringing Deacon into their home. Why have such an unruly daughter when they already had the picture perfect son? She knew that's what they were all thinking.
Squeezing her eyes shut tight, she rested her head on her crossed arms which laid on the table and sighed loudly, the rush of air sending her new short hair flying.
"Deacon Matthews?" The judge called out firmly from the stand.
She only raised her head slightly, her eyebrows following, "You will be required to complete 200 hours of community service here in Playa Linda." An even louder sigh escaped her lips, "Great." She muttered and then, speaking louder, "And where will this community service occur?"
"I've spoken to those I know around Playa Linda and we've came to the conclusion that you will be working at the Surf Shop." Immediately upon hearing it Deacon rolled her eyes.
"Thank you, Judge." She quickly turned on a heel, ignoring the fact that Sarah was quickly bustling up to the Judge as he made ready to leave.