Gavin stumbled slightly, exaggerating his reaction to the punch, but not by much.  He'd expected the hit, just not the timing of it.  He clutched his shoulder, overacting for a moment, before he stopped in the face of the glare from Landon.  He sighed for a moment, then shrugged.<br/><br/>"Look, I haven't told her much.  Just that you and I used to date the same girls.  I wasn't specific, and didn't go into detail.  She doesn't know the nitty-gritty, okay?"<br/><br/>He met Landon's eyes evenly.  "Not yet, at least."<br/><br/>He turned away from Landon before the other man could speak.  He walked for a few seconds of silence before glancing at the other man.  His face had a peculiar look about it as Gavin finally confessed the idea on his mind.<br/><br/>"Look, Landon, I know the rule, okay?  But...I want to break it.  With Claire, soon."<br/><br/>Now he braced for the reaction from his best friend.