Grace on the Court by Maddy Proud

Author:Maddy Proud [Proud, Maddy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Schwartz Publishing Pty. Ltd
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Even though Grace had talked to Amber, she wasn’t sure if her co-captain would show up for training on Wednesday night. She knew Amber probably felt embarrassed about her behavior and wouldn’t want the team to know about her parent’s divorce. Grace wished Amber would open up about it all so her friends could help her get through it. But she knew how stubborn Amber was and how she liked people to think she was strong and could do anything by herself, so didn’t like her chances. Hopefully this didn’t mean she wouldn’t even come to training to have to face everyone’s questions, though.

But five minutes before training started, Amber walked onto the court with her netball bag slung over her shoulder and her usual model-style pouted lips.

Grace breathed a sigh of relief. She hoped that the team would forgive Amber’s irrational behaviour at the game on Saturday. Despite her sometimes questionable attitude, Amber was a great player and the team desperately needed her.

Amber made her way to Jordan and Ashley and began chatting to them as if nothing had happened. Grace looked to the rest of the team who were standing and staring at Amber, urging her to say something to explain why she’d acted the way she had. Mia rolled her eyes and made her way to Amber, obviously wanting answers.

“What the hell happened to you on Saturday?” Mia yelled, not holding back.

Oh no, this is going to be bad, Grace thought to herself. She desperately wanted to say something and defend Amber’s behavior, but she knew she couldn’t force her to apologise – it had to come from Amber.

“What do you mean?” Amber said, playing dumb.

“Oh my God, do you seriously not care about anyone but yourself? We lost that game because of you!” Mia screamed.

“Yeah, because I didn’t play the last quarter. You obviously needed me.” Amber sprayed back.

“We would’ve lost by more if you’d stayed on. The only reason we got so close was because Mrs Peters took you off. You’re lucky the umpire didn’t report you!” Mia hissed.

Grace looked into Amber’s eyes and pleaded with her to let it go and apologise to the group. Grace hoped that their conversation on Saturday had proven that she cared about Amber and that she needed to do the same for the rest of the team.

It was as if Amber realised this at the same time, and she finally gave in. “Fine. I stuffed up. I’m sorry. But can we just get over it and make sure we win the rest of our games?”

Well, that’s the best apology we’re ever going to get out of Amber, Grace thought to herself. While it might not have been the most genuine or kind sentiment, it was still an apology. The rest of the girls seemed to be satisfied with it, and they began to nod in response to Amber’s statement.

“Yeah, fine, whatever,” Mia replied, clearly still annoyed with Amber but willing to stop the fight.

The team turned to Mrs Peters, clearly shocked that she’d been there the whole time but hadn’t stepped in.

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