The Tracker Hive Academy Year One - Avery Song Page 0,57

out."

"And yet you asked," I reminded, leaning against the lockers and slipping my hands back into my blazer pockets.

I was expecting his side-eye, and he merely groaned when he saw my enjoyment. "You love when I'm angry."

"It's kind of hot," I admitted. "Aside from me worrying you'll pop a vein, muscle, or your brain cells, I'd be perfectly fine seeing you upset."

"You wouldn't say that in bed," he casually replied, opening my locker and searching it with his eyes. When nothing popped out, he took my tie and closed my locker. He offered me my tie, staring into my eyes once more.

"I actually would." I surprised him with my answer, the shock flooding his eyes.

Or enlightening them with the possibilities.

Taking my tie from his hold, I hooked it around my neck. "Angry sex is hot. It means steamy, dominating stuff. All we'd be missing are some candles and whips. You can do a lot with those and a bit of imagination."

"I can't handle you." Zeus shook his head. "No wonder you connect with Zeke the most."

"Does that mean he likes whips and candles?" I clapped my hands.

"No," Zeus argued.

"That's no fun." I pouted my lips.

Zeus pinched his nose. "I don't know what he likes in that department."

"Do you like it?" I asked.

When he didn't reply, I actually squealed. "It's going to be so fun with you in bed. When you have sex, does lightning strike through the sky? No. A better question. If you have sex in the forest, does it cause fires? Are you the reason why there was that huge fire after this party a year ago in the other district and—?"

"No, that wasn't me," he groaned. "Fix your tie."

"You're avoiding my question!" I argued.

"No, I wasn't at a party last year."

"So you do start fires and shoot lightning in the sky when you orga—" He slammed his lips against mine to shut me up, his hands working overtime by fixing my tie all at the same time.

I was in no way fazed this time when he kissed me suddenly, pressing my lips firmly against his and struggling not to fall in the depths of our emotions.

He released me when he finished fixing my tie, but I didn't mind tugging on his bottom lip lightly with my teeth.

"Dangerous," he huffed.

"A lot of people say that. I wonder why." I giggled. Twirling on one foot, I slipped my hands in my pockets. "We should go before the professors come down here. Don't wanna explain that we were the cause of the blackout.”

"Jade," Zeus whispered.

His arm managed to hook around my waist, even with my hands in my pockets. He pressed his body against my back and lips lightly brushed my neck.

"You really don't want anything to do with us. We're trouble." His voice held a hint of hurt, leaving me to wonder what he and his brothers had gone through in the past.

Turning just slightly, I kissed him, not with urgency or a determination to outdo him, but as a simple connection that held a hint of comfort.

"If I didn't know that, I wouldn't have called you guys the Trouble Four."

He let go of my waist and I began to skip away. "We're going to be late if you don't start skipping."

He was silent, and I wondered if he heard me, but I noticed his presence was close, and with a slight look over my shoulder, I realized he was now walking only a step behind.

"Boo," I commented. "I wanted to see you skip."

"That's Zackery's job. I'm not looking like a fool in love."

"But you are in love." I winked, earning me another one of his looks.

Zeus, Tracker of Thunder and Fire. He never argued about my comment, making me wonder if I'd get the chance to enjoy his flaming thunder lips again.

14

Chemistry And Dating Agreement

"Date me."

"Last time I checked, we apparently were." I playfully smirked at Zeke, who was placing his tie inside his locker.

"You mean based off of Tracker Hive Gossip Blog, or the Tracker Hive Insider who loves to entertain the gossip community?" he questioned.

"Probably both, but I don't follow either," I admitted with a shrug, trying to stretch my arms and get rid of a knot in my shoulders. "Though because of our little demonstration of affection last week, the community is divided."

"Really?" Zeke appeared intrigued, closing his locker and giving me his full attention. "Which side is winning?”

"Between you and Zeus? It's at an equal rating from this morning," I replied, giving up on