Landon couldn’t help but smirk as a disgruntled Gavin reached the shore.  He’d never been as good a swimmer as Gavin, but he’d had a lot of practice as part of his physical therapy.  It had definitely paid off if the look on Gavin’s face was any indication.<br/><br/>When he finally turned his gaze towards Claire there was a mischievous light in his eyes, along with something else that he refused to name and that he hoped she wouldn’t notice.  The last thing he needed was to give away the game at this point.  Once she knew what they were planning she’d be even more resistant, and her stubbornness was enough to rival his and Gavin’s combined.<br/><br/>“Now that I have you all alone…” he said teasingly as he pulled her towards him through the water and headed out a little further into the ocean.  It was a calm night, the tide low.  The tug on his feet was minor when he reached a point where her feet would no longer touch the sand.  Safe enough.<br/><br/>It gave him an excuse to keep her close, one hand on her at all times as he helped her stay afloat effortlessly.  His mischievous smile grew, his eyes twinkling with it as he contemplated her.  “So… does the winner get a kiss?” he asked, his dimples showing.<br/>