( 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯 )

"How did you know?" Not-Corey questioned me as he stared down at me in wonder. "y-your eyes." I responded, taking in the dark jeans and leather jacket he wore. "You must me Brandon then, Marc and Corey's told me about you." I smiled and held out a hand, "It's nice to officially meet you." I shivered slightly as his large hand enveloped mine – dwarfing it.

"Nice to meet you too." Brandon smiled softly, "Do you know where Axel is?" He asked, looking behind me. "I think he's in his room." I told him before moving past in, walking inside the living room. Brandon smiled before continuing back down the hall – to Axel's room I suppose. I shrugged and sat down on the floor, in front of the table before I opened my bag, and got out all my marine biology textbooks, and my notebooks. I could study for about roughly forty minutes before I had to call Mr. Blackbourne.

I had forgotten to call him while I was at work, so there was no doubt in my fucking mind he would be livid when I finally called him. "I'll just deal with him when the times comes, I just hope I'll make it out alive." I mumbled, opening my books and started jotting down my Cetacea notes

"Keelan?" My attention was brought to Brandon and Corey who peeked inside the living room on their way out. "Yeah?" I grinned, looking back down at my book. "Axel wants to see you." Corey waved before he left, leaving me to my thoughts.

Was I in trouble? Did Axel want me to leave? Oh fuck...Did Mr. Blackbourne tell him about everything? I gulped and stood up on shaky legs, "You'll be fine, Keelan. He's not mad or anything." Brandon advised before giving me a nod and following his brother.

Is Brandon positive that Axel won't kill me while they're gone?

You'll be fine, you pussy! My subconscious yelled, just go!

Fine, have it your way, bitch.

The soft clanking of my feet hitting the carpet began to echo in my ears as I crept closer and closer to Axel's bedroom. I didn't know what to expect, and that scared the shit out of me. Would he think the same things Mr. Blackbourne did of me when I first arrived? Would he want me to stay away from Marc?

"Come in," Axel called as I plucked up the courage to knock on the wooden door, "The twins said you wanted to talk to me?" I asked, hesitantly creeping inside. The door shut behind me as I walked deeper inside the room, finding it dimly lit. "Cool," I breathed, my eyes resting on a large fish tank. It was one of the largest tanks I've ever seen!

"So? What did you need to talk to me about?" I asked Axel, my eyes glued to the tank as his arm waved through the water causing it to light up.

I knew exactly what that was. It was the reason I was so fascinated by Marine Biology in the first place.

Bioluminescence.

"I just wanted to let you know Owen had no idea that you're here." He told me, his sole focus on the tank as he studied the organisms. I crept closer to get a better look at the beautiful glowing creatures inside the tank. "Am I going to be the one to tell him?" I asked dryly as a small smirk came upon his lips. I rolled my eyes with a grin before my eyes came upon stacks of marine biology textbooks.

Wait...Axel was the marine biologist Mr. Blackbourne was talking about!? He was the one who owned the aquarium Marc took me to? Holy shit. This man was fucking awesome, and my new idol.

"I'll give you the pleasure of telling Owen." He told me, before removing his hand from the tank and grabbing a spare towel to dry off his arm. "Wonderful," I mumbled sarcastically, "I'll go and call him." I sighed and headed for the door, without a backwards glance. "I'll be there in a few minutes, Keelan. I want to hear how he reacts," Axel called after me amused by the fact of my dread.

I didn't say anything else, only flipping him the bird over my shoulder before shutting the door, blocking out the sound of his husky chuckle. That man likes to see me squirm. By the time I had made it back into the living room; Raven was sitting on the couch watching...SpongeBob. Could this man get any more fucking adorable?

"Hello Tigrenok!" Raven grinned brightly, "You watch SpongeBob?" He asked me, his sexy accent thickening as I sat down on the floor beside his feet. "SpongeBob is a fucking classic, dude. Of course, I do!" I matched his smirk before I slid close to the table, pulling my textbook closer to me.

Raven stayed quiet and mostly watched me jot down notes and paragraphs from my textbooks before we heard Marc and Axel coming down the hall. I gulped, the time to face Mr. Blackbourne was coming closer and closer.

Was I ready to face to beast? When I had checked the phone, he had let me borrow, I had ten missed calls. All from him, before he had the time to turn the plane around and kill me – I told him I was busy and that I would call him later.

By the curt replies, he was full of fucking rage.

"Studying again, Kee?" Marc asked, coming inside the living room, and taking a seat behind me, pulling me into his lap. I giggled loudly as his lips brushed against my ticklish spot on my neck before I pressed my back tightly against his bare chest.

I was finally going to be able to see the abs I've dreamed about! Damn, I was going to enjoy myself tonight. "What are you studying?" Axel asked with a raised brow as he took a seat beside Raven.

"Cetacea, at the moment," I told him distractedly, but deep down inside – I wanted to impress this somber man.

"Cetacea?" Axel choked, confused. I almost laughed at how much his eyes widened.

"Keelan is a marine biology major –" Marc grinned, kissing the side of my cheek, and I tapped his chest with my finger, "Not yet—I still have to pass my exams." I smiled, and turned another page of my textbook, ignoring the stares on my frame. "Ce-ta-cea? What is Ce-ta-cea?" Raven sounded out with a confused pout. "Cetacea is an order of marine mammals that comprises the whales, dolphins, and porpoises." I started off with an excited grin—finally I was able to talk about something I knew about.
"These have a streamlined hairless body, no hind limbs, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on the top of the head for breathing," I explained with a proud smile, giggling as Marc kissed the side of my neck. "I think you broke them," He snorted, eying a lost Raven and a ravenous-looking Axel. Holy fuck...have I impressed him...for real!?

Hell yes!

"What are the characteristics of Cetacea?" Axel leaned forward, staring deeply into my eyes as he issued a challenge. A challenge I knew I could win.

"What are you asking me something---" I cut myself off for effect, seeing the satisfied look on Axel face before I continued, "...so simple?" I laughed as Axel smirked, "Name a few," He urged as I cracked my knuckles.

"The general characteristics are a fusiform-shaped body, large body size, virtually hairless, blubber, no sebaceous glands, tails flattened dorse-ventrally into flukes, forelimbs are modified into flippers, vestigial hindlimbs—"

"Holy fuck," Axel breathed, eyes wide in amazement. "You really do know your Cetacea." His eyes darkened as I hid my gasp, damn—he looked so fucking sexy. Who knew talking about Cetacea would give me a boner—one he was trying to hide but ultimately failing.

"You have a little problem...there." I smirked and gestured to his dick, (that had already set up a *large* tent in his pants) Boy, that man was loaded. "Trust me sweetheart—I am anything but little. I could show you to prove my point?" He asked, rendering me speechless.

"Well played." I shook Axel's hand as he chuckled in victory. He knew he had won.

"You really got him all hot and bothered, doll." Marc smiled proudly down at me as I twisted myself in his lap, before winding my arms around his neck. I wondered why he didn't seem bothered by what just happened. "I'm going to shower. Keelan, call Owen and then come see me. I'll lend you some of my books—it will help with your exams." Axel smiled, before squeezing my arm as he passed Marc and I. Leaving the three of us in shocked silence. "I've never seen Axel so quickly impressed before, Tigrenok. You have a gift," Raven winked at me sensually before getting up himself and leaving.

"I'm not looking forward to talking to the beast." I whispered to Marc as I looked up into his eyes. "I know, doll. Best thing to do is get it over with. But before you do—I need to tell you something."

"Is it something bad?" I gulped, before calming as he shook his head. "It's not to me, but you might find it weird."

"I'm used to weird Marc. I won't run away, okay? I promised you." I told him, cupping his face in my hands, staring into his mismatched eyes. This man never failed to amaze me.

"Well...Uh, you know how the Blackbourne team is with Sang? —every one of them?" He asked, "Of course." I smiled. "My brothers and I---"

"Share the same girl?"

Damn I was getting good at this guessing game.

"Exactly..." He trailed off with a confused frown, "You aren't freaking out?" He sounded amazed, grasping my shoulders in his hand as he held me close. "I told you I wouldn't be running. Plus, I kind of got the gist you were getting to when you mentioned them." I shrugged, "But why did you need to tell me this?" I asked, I appreciated him being honest with me, but why was he bringing this up?

"Because I know I won't be the only one who'll be falling for you." Marc swallowed hard—but he didn't look upset, on the contrary he looked...happy? "I could see it tonight, the way you impressed Axel, Corey and even Brandon. You already know Raven has it bad for you," We laughed together as we thought of the adorable Russian. "Raven's really something alright." I shook my head fondly, at first glance he looked really fucking scary—with all of the tattoo's piercings and sensual gaze, but underneath all that muscular hotness laid a big cuddly teddy bear.

"I just wanted you to know that it was okay if you gain feelings for them or get close to them." He told me, "I don't want you feeling guilty about those things. "Because in reality—you are perfect for us." He whispered as he drew closer to my face, "Are you sure?" I mumbled back, tugging the ends of his short hair. "Of course, doll. I have no doubt you will make us very happy." He placed a couple pecks on my lips.

"Now that this conversation is out of the way—go call Owen."

"Fine." I pouted, "Remember you'll have a very long, frustrating night if this goes wrong." I swore, glaring at him as he fell back onto the couch, laughing. For that, I would dig out my blue panty set for this mockery. "Don't believe me? Fine then. Have it your way!" I sung, while a wicked grin came upon my face.

I stalked down the hall and walked inside Marc's room and grabbed Mr. Blackbourne's phone and dug through the contact list before I found his number. "You got this, Kee. Don't be a pussy." I clenched my fist as I hit the call button and slowly brought it to my ear. The phone rung about three times before it was picked up.

He didn't say hello—he only stayed deadly silent. Which worried me greatly. "Mr. Blackbourne?" My voice wavered as I spoke. "Keelan." His icy done sent shivers down my spine as I gulped.

"Yes?" I squeaked, I was never afraid of Mr. Blackbourne, but I was tonight. He sounded like he wanted to saw me up and throw my remains down a ditch.

"Explain to me why you have been ignoring my fucking calls!"

"D—did you really just curse?" I gasped; I must have really pissed him off. "Don't change the subject, Miss Nolan." He hissed, "Tell me why you not at home."

How the fuck he did know? Did he have a PI trailing me?

"How the fuck did you know?"

"I have cameras in the house, love." He shot back, no doubt wearing a hole in the floor with his pacing I could hear over the phone. "Oh." I trailed off, why didn't I think of that? "Yes, 'Oh'." He retorted, irritation in his tone. "I saw you pack your clothes and leave with Mr. Weiland. Are you staying with the Toma Team?"

Toma Team? What did he mean by that?

"Team? What do you mean, Mr. Blackbourne?" Maybe if I tried to change the subject, he would calm down. "All will be explained soon, Miss Nolan." He sighed, "Now tell me. Now." He ordered. "When I went into work, Marc grew worried about me being alone. So Axel told him I could stay with them while you're away," I started off, "They've been really nice, unlike some of you, and Axel's even going to let me borrow some of his textbooks." I sighed, "What's so wrong with staying with them, Mr. Blackbourne?" I questioned him as he stayed silent.

"Nothing is wrong. I was just worried, thank you for telling me Miss Nolan. I expect you not to ignore my calls." He warned, "You won't like the consequences when I get back."

"Oh! I'm terrified!" I mocked, wanting to play off his threat—that caused my heart to drop. "You should be. Now, go get some rest. Goodbye Miss Nolan." Mr. Blackbourne replied before hanging up. "Holy shit, I survived." I gasped and rubbed my hands over my face. "How did it go?" Marc asked, walking inside the room, "He was pissed. But I was expecting that—but I explained everything." I told him, changing into my silk pajama set as he gasped.

Motherfucker deserved to feel frustration for throwing me to the Alpha Wolf.

"Bye Marc," I cackled and ran out of the room as he charged in my direction. I ran down the Axel's door and knocked hurriedly before Marc could come running after me. "Come on in Marc," Axel called out and without wasting any time, I opened the door and flew inside and locked the door as Marc ran out of his bedroom. I laughed in victory and fell against the locked door as Axel's voice was heard.

"Keelan? Oh shit—uh don't look up!" He spoke hurriedly and I rose a brow, "—Why?" I asked as my head came up and caught sight of Axel.

Buck ass naked with his dick swinging between his legs and water droplets running down his olive toned skin. I couldn't tear my eyes away from the beast between his legs. He was right—he was anything but small.

"Oh," I screamed—mortified before turning around and started running—only to smack against my head against the wall, knocking me unconscious.

A/N: I cackled so loudly while writing the ending! What did you think?

How do you think Axel will react?

To celebrate Keelan surpassing 500 votes, this chapter is 2,686 words! Now, my ass is numb so I'm gonna get off here and publish this chapter.

Love yall! And remember, I appreciate every single one of you! <3