Vincent laughed in spite of himself.<span style="font-style: italic">Oh wow</span>, he thought,<span style="font-style: italic"> she's good</span>.  He was a little surprised that she put herself between the swim team guys and him, but he wasn't about to argue with her now.<br/><br/>Alas, David was a moron who liked to hear himself talk. "<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #0080FF">Awful defensive for someone who isn't your girlfriend</span></span>," he snorted. Just keep pushing me, jackass, Vincent thought with aggravation.  David sneered at them both, and Bret remained stoically silent.<br/><br/>"<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #008000">If I were you, Dave, I'd take my beefcake boy toy and bounce, before someone opens a can of whoopass on you instead</span></span>," Vincent said glancing down at Penelope. She was more than ready to pounce, he could tell. She enjoyed a good brawl, if the rumors were true.<span style="font-style: italic">Gods help them if it's all true</span>, he mused.<br/><br/>Still, David just didn't know when to shut up. "<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #0080FF">Oh no, I'm <span style="font-style: italic">SO</span> scared....not!</span></span>" he laughed as though he had been exceptionally witty just then. A sly grin parted his face and he looked back at Bret. "<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #0080FF">You know, Bret, I think they're calling you <span style="font-style: italic">gay</span></span></span>," he said with mock concern. Bret's face reddened and his eyes narrowed.<br/><br/>"<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #0080FF">Well?</span></span>" rumbled Bret shooting daggers with his eyes. Vincent tried and failed to stifle a laugh. Once he was done laughing, he cleared his throat and raised his eyebrows.<br/><br/>"<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #008000">They're all yours, Madam Axe Murderer</span></span>," he said taking a small step backward and bowing.<span style="font-style: italic">This is going ot be both sad and hilarious,</span>the thought. The idiots were about to find out just how dumb they were.