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From what I’ve seen, the god cliques don’t mix. “Why do they get<br />

along at the bonfire?”<br />

“It’s a night to honor Prometheus,” Troy explains.<br />

“The guy who stole fire and gave it to people?” I ask. See, I did<br />

pay attention in English class.<br />

“Yeah,” Troy continues. “When he did that it created a kind of<br />

bridge between man and the gods. Without that link,” he says, smiling,<br />

“none of us would be here.”<br />

“So we honor him by throwing a huge party, lighting up the<br />

beach, and pretending like we don’t hate each other the rest of the<br />

time.”<br />

“Ignore Nic,” Troy admonishes. “It’s the best party of the year.”<br />

“Sounds like fun.” I could use a few hours of homework- and<br />

training-free fun. And at least I get to sleep late tomorrow since I<br />

don’t meet Coach Lenny until eight on Saturdays.<br />

“It starts at nine.” Troy looks down at his hands. “How about I<br />

come by—”<br />

Another low whistle from Nicole interrupts whatever Troy is saying—and<br />

I’m a little annoyed because I think he’s on the verge of<br />

asking to be my date to the bonfire.<br />

“Those two are taking PDA to a whole new level.” Nicole grunts<br />

in disgust and returns her attention to her food.<br />

A few feet away, Griffin and Adara are sucking face like they’re<br />

attached at the mouth. Wow, they could at least keep their oral fixations<br />

behind closed doors.<br />

I’m about to make some dismissive comment and return my<br />

attention to Troy when a paper airplane comes flying into my meat<br />

loaf. Looking around, I see Stella watching from three tables away,<br />

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