Arizona's Zone: Why not? FINAL PART!

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Terrified, I struggled to get away. But the man's grip was too strong. To my relief, I noted Willow had gotten away. I wrinkled my nose. The man reeked of alcohol. 'Keep running, Willow' I thought to myself. 

I shrunk back as the man raised his hand to strike me, but I heard the shrill yell of a small girl. Willow? I twisted my head around to find a familiar girl with her windswept brown hair. "Hey mister! Don't you want to catch me?" She taunted.

"What in the world?" I whispered. What was she thinking?! She could get into a ton of trouble! But then, four police officers sprung the man from behind. I wrenched myself away as quick as possible, and ran over to Willow's side.

"You were distracting him!" I grinned, relieved. She was much braver than anyone would have thought. She nodded with a cocky smile. "Of course! The policemen were just going to try to spring that guy, but I knew they couldn't really. My kidnapper would just use his gun to hold you hostage!

"So, I decided on my own to make a distraction. The cops caught on!" She jumped excitedly. "Aren't you proud of me?"
I grinned and hugged her. "Very proud."

Once the police headed home, we returned to the Academy. Natalie, Grace, Ivy, Joy, and I all sat on the lawn with Willow, and had a celebration snack. To our surprise, we spotted Ms. Jordyn approaching.

I dreaded to think what she was going to say. Would she make Willow leave the campus? The headmistress seated herself on the lawn by us. This was highly unusual. What was she going to say?

"I've been considering your words, Arizona Kali," She began. "They were spoken in bravery in defense of a right cause. I think I was in the wrong to deny her. Although I cannot change the rules, I can make a one gift for Willow, and pay her tuition."

I gasped. I couldn't think of a single thing to say. Ms. Jordyn continued. "Also, as well as paying her tuition, I'd like to adopt Willow."
"Really truly?" Willow squealed. The headmistress nodded, and Willow threw her arms around Ms. Jordyn's neck.

I hugged all my friends. Despite all my worrying, everything worked out perfectly.
I couldn't have asked for a happier ending.