Again, Bruce drew in a breath. Again, he held it, as his office worked hard to keep the air fresh. "You're a coward, Crane, and you always have been" he hit Crane again, fury evident on his expression. By now, there was running footsteps, other teachers heading to the office. 

Pamela took the beating. 

And Phoebe looked towards the school building, stopping, and dropping Ryan's hand, she began to run.