Push and Shove

Push and Shove is the sixth book in The Academy - Ghost Bird series of novels by C. L. Stone.

Genre: Young Adult

Released: 31 May 2014undefined

Publisher's Notes
Sang Sorenson struggles with her growing feelings when the Academy boys take her in and draw her closer into their world. They work together to uncover the true secrets happening at Ashley Waters High School, where Principal Hendricks will stop at nothing to take them all down.

Adding to their complications, Nathan’s father shows up, and he’s just as ruthless and violent as ever, beating up on Nathan. Sang offers Nathan refuge in her home, but Marie is fed up with the boys. She wants them out — all of them — and wants them to take Sang with them. Where will Sang go? What will happen to Nathan? And what about Mr. Hendrick’s spies, watching all of them?

Kota, Victor, Silas, Nathan, Gabriel, Luke and North will have to focus to get out of this mess, but with Sang assisting them, they’re struggling to keep control. They all promised not to make a move on Sang unless she initiates, but the tension is driving them all to distraction. With the help of Dr. Green and Mr. Blackbourne, they will have to stay strong and engaged. But a first kiss is imminent, and will cost them all more than they could ever have imagined.

The Academy, Endlessly Steadfast

Chapters
Fight, Faint, Fight
 * A fight ensues in the corridors and Victor decides to assess the situation. After Sand expresses her concern Victor kisses her cheeks and asks her to go on to class.
 * She bumps into Jade on hr way who rudely explains how Sang is NOT invited to the party she is throwing, while both Silas and North will be attending.We also learn that Jade and Jay are related.
 * In gym class Sang passes out during stretches.She wakes up with Nathan and Gabriel hovering over her. Then Nathan carries her to the nurses office where both Dr Green and Mr Blackbourne are waiting. After threatening to ground her, Mr Blackbourne asks to eat and rest [properly while banning her from any academy activity.
 * A boy lying on one of the other beds starts acting strangely and attempt to inject himself. In an attempt to stop him, Gabriel gets stabbed with the needle instead.It appears to because of a drug.

Alone Together
 * Kota, Nathan , Gabriel and Sang head over to Kota's house. Kota and Sang go inside the house , while Nathan and Gabriel go to buy supplies for dinner. They are both alone in Kota's house which makes Sang nervous.
 * They decide to play a racing game where Kota ends up beating Sang the first time and then lets her win the second game to which Sang protests. She sits leaning against him.He then applies green polish to her toes.He also confesses to having commanded Max (his dog) to pounce on her upon their initial encounter, they then share a sweet moment.
 * Erica comes home and swoons upon seeing them be domestic ,clicks pictures.She asks him to kiss Sang but he hesitates and lets Sang kiss his cheek instead.
 * When upstairs in his room, he pins her to the wall and requests her to be comfortable around him.Sang kisses him above his eyebrows, then he showers her with kisses on her forehead after lying her on the beanbag.Sang also kisses all of his fingers so that he can do it as well.They then share an intimate moment only to be interrupted bu Kota's mother.

Mr Griffin
 * Sang gets dropped off at Nathans house where Nathan and Gabriel are preparing dinner.Gabriel helps her change and while lying on the bed expresses concern about her well being.Gabriel is then called to the diner and Nathan and Sang decide to watch a movie.
 * They cuddle on the couch and start tickling each other.They share an intimate moment but are interrupted by Nathan's dad who is not happy to see Sang.
 * Nathan and his dad argue and Sang runs out to get help only to run into Kota.He asks her to the diner.

Distractions and Tips
 * After reaching the diner Sang seeks out Luke. While waiting for him, she share a conversation with Cory.Luke and Sang talk in the freezer and also share a moment.
 * She is sent out to watch the register, Gabriel assigns her a tip jar which she later finds out says 'Think she's cute, too? Tip to keep her working here. '
 * Silas and North arrive at the diner and Sang gets sent home.

Where Do We Belong?

Perilous Gossip

Atypical Music Class

Uproar

Destined to Be a Doctor

Followed

Tackled

Can't Run Away from a Fight

The North Shore

A Night Away

Peek-A-Boo

The Line between Betrayal and Honesty

Dancing

Passed Out

Skipping School with Mr Blackbourne

Officially Grounded

Super Spy

Near Miss

Dr Green's Condo

Dinner for Three

Sleep

Ultimatum Negotiations

Cornered

Sick

We May Not Be Close, But We Aren't Monsters

A Heart in Need of a Home

~A~ Epilogue (Nathan's point-of-view)
 * 1) Quotes
 * "Letting someone else win is what you do with little four-year-olds. Not with girls... You never just let a girl win at anything. If I ever hear you doing it again, I'll ground your butt." ~ Mrs Erica Lee to Kota Leeundefined