Chapter 10

Ava's Pov

After Zeus and Thor left I decided to retire to my resting chambers for the evening. My blistering headache was not lighting up at all. I did what any normal teen would do in this situation. I slept like a log, trapped in the embrace of my fluffy linens and plush pillows until a hoarse coughing noise woke me.

"Mhhugh…" I grumbled to myself. I opened my eyes slightly, glancing at my alarm clock that promptly read 3:00 A.M. A large gruff was released from my lips as I muttered. "Dear Odin in the freakin sky, is asking for at least six hours of sleep to much?"

But, slowly the clutches of sleep caught hold again of me, causing my eyes to close-

"ACK-HACK"

Shooting right up in my bed, I ripped the comforter off my body and threw my bedroom door open. Scanning the hallway to see where the hell that god forsaken sleep snatching noise was coming from.

"ACK-HACK"

Like a rabid squirrel I looked frantically around and bulleted down my staircase to find my sleep thief. Dashing around the corner I was ready to rip someone to shred but instead of finding a cold blood sleep snatcher I found my mother.

She was seated on our living room couch, curled up with a lavender blanket and a mug of coffee in hand. For a brief moment I noticed how a frown had stained her lips and how her emerald eyes practically in the process of burning a hole in the door. Slowly I inched towards her, feeling slightly uncomfortable.

"Mom?"

Her face then retreated to the same pleasant smile and loving gaze she always gave me.

In that instant I grew concerned with my mother's quick change in demeanor which seemed to erase any type of grumpy nature that had possessed me.

"Hey mom, shouldn't you be sleeping?" I asked.

The emotion of worry then cloaked my mother features as her sweet smile turned into a weary one.

"Sweetheart, ACK-HACK, *Ahem* excuse me. But, Gregory has not return home so I decided I would wait for him…"

"To return home…At three in the morning? Mom, you should really go to bed." She shook her head at me and returned her gaze to door. "I can't do that Ava." She stated firmly.

"Why?" I peeped.

A sigh escaped her lips and she placed her mug down on the coffee table that laid in front of our couch.

"Because, I want to see that Gregory comes home well…and alone."

A bolt of confusion surged through my body as I noticed her features begin to harden. Her voice had gained low doses of venom.

"What do you mean alone?"

Her hard gaze shifted temporarily to me, which actually caused a shiver of fear in my body.

'Her anger is scary…Mom, what's going on between you and Zeus?'

"Honey I love Gregory," She answered "…but sometimes his eyes wonder…and he often brings home un-wanted guests. So… Instead of being surprised by such loose beauties I always wait for him to come home and take care of them my own way."

I tilted my head at her comment.

'Take care of them in your own way? That sounds…'

Then it hit me, that stupid pulsing thump in my temples.

'Stupid Headaches.'

I tried to roll my eyes at the whole situation as I waved a lazy hand and mumbled. "You know what, do what you got to do mother, I'm going to go back to bed… Just, try to get some sleep."

She flashed a honey glazed smile and bid me goodnight.

"Will do Ava, my lovely child. Good night dear."

"Thanks…"

I left the living room, dragged my legs up the stairs, and slithered back into bed. My headache ceasing to go away, then as if on cue a large boom of thunder was set off in the back ground.

Gripping my blankets around myself tightly and shutting my eyes, I ignored the weather and began counting Z's which eventually landed me back into the blissful world of sleep.

When I woke up next it was 7:30. Reluctantly I crawled out of my warm cocoon of blankets to dress myself in the lovely school uniform before gliding down the stairs, and as expected I was greeted by the wonderful sight Zeus and my mother, the couple of the week it seemed.

"Good morning Ava!" My mother sang, "Come sit down, I made you some breakfast."

I blinked groggily at her in response and sluggishly parked myself at the table. A low chuckle was released and I just threw my head down on the table in response.

"Ava!" My mom shouted. "What is wrong with you?"

In a subtle manner I lifted my hand and pointed my index finger at Zeus, which earned yet another low hearty chuckle from the Greek God.

"Oh, worry not Julia it seems that Ava isn't much of an early bird."

I promise you from where I was sitting I could practically feel the ever widening smirk spreading across his lips.

'Everything seems so 'normal'. I wonder what happened when he came home… Maybe last night seeing my mom that way was just my imagination…?'

Raising my head from the table, I scooted my chair out and left.

"I'm going to school now. Goodbye mom!"

Not even making an effort to hear the responses of my mother and Zeus, I exited out the main door of my home and left.

Zeus's POV

I watched as the golden hair child dashed out of the kitchen. Then as expected I felt the undeniable ice-cold gaze of my lovely women.

Returning the favor, I made contact with emerald eyes and chuckled amusingly.

"She has a lot of energy… She must get that from you." I cooed.

Her eyes narrowed in response.

"Shut up Gregory. Now tell me…Why is it that every time I ask you not to bring trash in this house you still continue to do it? Hmmm?" She spat.

Standing up from my seat I sauntered over to her and wrapped my arms around Julia's waist.

"I can't help myself…" I whispered "But, at the end of the day you're the only woman I want."

She rolled her eyes at me in response and brushed my hands off her body.

"Let me make one thing clear Gregory," She retorted as her hand gently took a hold of my cheek, her face moving closer to mine. "If Ava ever catches you 'playing' with these toys of yours, I promise you'll be as good as a dead man."

Smiling wickedly in response, I leaned down and covered her lips with my own and breathlessly replied.

"Of course…I wouldn't expect anything less my queen."

Balder's POV

Standing far away beneath a tree, I watched as the golden haired mortal pranced down the street.

If I had heard correctly that was Ava, Loki's new buddy and Thor's… well I wasn't quite sure what she was to Thor.

Both of my friends fawned over her…nowadays, her name was always slipping its way into our conversations...

Hmmm, Ava Tye.

Ava's POV

I could finally see my school when I felt a light tap on my shoulder. A smile tugged at the end of my lips as I pondered what fellow would approach me on my way to school.

'Loki~'

Pivoting my foot I came into sudden eye contact with a new God.

Balder, was his name wasn't it.

"Oh…Hey, um…" I muttered.

His ocean blue eyes were glowing under the morning sun, his blonde hair reflecting light rays.

'Well, he is the God of light…'

He returned my smile with his own and replied

"Well, hello there Ava right?" He asked pleasantly.

"Yep, that me. Ha-ha." I answered sheepishly.

He just nodded his head in response, his dazzling smile still glued onto his face.

Moments passed, and still not a single word was shared between the two of us.

'Man, where was the flaming idiot when you needed him...'

"Well…I got to get to school. Nice meeting you-"

"Aren't you wondering where Loki is?" he questioned with a hint of a mocking tone in his voice.

My eyes widened in surprise. He released a brief snicker and continued

"I was right wasn't I? Well, Loki is actually busy right now. So I figured I would accompany you for the day." Shaking my head slightly I motioned him away with a flick of my wrist. "Nah, it's good. Tell him I say hi." I stated nervously. Turning around I was going to start walking until a firm grip locked onto my wrist.

"Ava, let's talk." He whispered.

Hey everybody, so sorry for the late update. A lot of things came up during this summer, but now everything is good. I hope you enjoyed this chapter and thank you so much for supporting Tricks are for Lovers. Also, I just want to advertise for my latest new fanfic I created it's called "Maybe, Just Maybe" it's a Vampire Knight fanfic. Kaname X OC, but back to what I was saying. I thank you guys so much for the support, it means so much to me! I promise the next chapter will have Loki in it and possibly Thor.

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