[ Jonathan was so ready to take the fall that he hadn't stopped to look at the details. Yes, he started the initial scuffle, but Tommy escalated it, and having that pinned on Jonathan would not have been fair. It's one thing to have a schoolyard brawl, and another thing entirely to be in possession of a deadly weapon.
He looks to Steve, astonished that he would stick up for him, even if it's just for this one thing. He quickly averted his gaze, lest his cheeks darken while thoughts swirled around his head. ]
It's not Harrington's either. [ Would Steve admit that it's Tommy's? Or would they be forced to a standstill while both boys plead not guilty to brandishing that knife. ]
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He looks to Steve, astonished that he would stick up for him, even if it's just for this one thing. He quickly averted his gaze, lest his cheeks darken while thoughts swirled around his head. ]
It's not Harrington's either. [ Would Steve admit that it's Tommy's? Or would they be forced to a standstill while both boys plead not guilty to brandishing that knife. ]