When Caveman got back to the tent, Diana was lying on her cot. She had a towel to her cheek and her head was resting on Peters lap. Zero sat at the end of her cot, near her feet. She was curled up, crying.

Caveman walked over and sat on the cot next to hers. 'I'm sorry.'

Diana wiped away a tear. 'It's not your fault, Caveman.'

'Yes it is.' Caveman sighed. 'I should've just left it alone. It's none of my business.'

'You were defending her.' Zero said.

'He's right, man.' Peter noted, 'You were just doing what Squid should've done.'

Diana sat up and wipe the blood from her cheek. 'I'd hate to say it, Peter. You were right.'

Peter shrugged his shoulders, 'Well, of course.' They all giggled, including Diana.

Just then, Pendanski walked in. Diana looked at the floor. 'Diana.' He said, 'The warden wants to talk to you.'

Diana looked at the boys. She hated to know why someone she never meant wanted to talk to her. She stood up and followed Pendanski out of the tent.

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Diana took a deep breathe. She was waiting in Mr. Sir's office. They'll probably kick me out. I mean, I was in 2 fights in one day.

Pendanski walked in, followed by Mr. Sir and the Warden. It was the first time Diana ever saw the warden. She was a tall older lady with red hair and tight jeans.

'Hello, Diana.' The warden said in a voice that was trying to be sweet. 'What happened today?'

'Listen, ma' am, I was just trying to defend Zero. And, Flea was going to hit me, so Peter hit him. Caveman was upset because Squids my boyfriend and he didn't even stick up for me and…'

'You got in the middle of the fight, right?' The warden asked. Diana nodded. How'd she know?

'What do you think we should do?' The warden sat on the edge of the desk.

Diana thought hard about it. I don't want to go to jail but I don't want to see Squid again, that's for sure. She shrugged her shoulders.

'Well, lucky for you, your sentence was lightened.' The warden said, folding her arms.

Diana looked at her, surprised, 'What?'

'The police found out you didn't steal the stuff first. Remember, it was already stolen?'

Diana had forgotten all about it. It felt like years ago. 'So, I'm going home?"

'Next week.' The warden stood up, 'Do you think you can handle Squid till then?'

'I don't know.'

'Excuse me?' The sweetness in the wardens voice left.

'I mean, yes ma'am.'

'Good. Tell your friend, Peter, he's leaving, too.' The warden, Mr. Sir, and Pendanski watched Diana leave the room.

I'm going home.

I wasn't sure what to do next. I thought this was best.

Let me know what you think!!