Gavin nodded to Landon as the man moved past him.  He slipped down to a sitting position, facing the fire.  He was waiting for Claire, but the question from Landon caused him to turn to face the other man over his own shoulder.<br/><br/>He gave a half shrug and half-smile.  "Eh, it was close.  I mean, I didn't start out as fast, but...well, you might have won no matter.  I just tried to keep it from being a blowout."<br/><br/>He turned back to the fire and frowned slightly.  It hadn't bothered him to think of letting Landon win.  However, the fact that Landon hadn't needed Gavin's help had sort of surprised Gavin.  It also surprised him how much it almost bothered him.  He shook his head slightly.<br/><br/><em>No, don't start that.  No competition, not now.  </em><br/><br/>Gavin shook off the slight feeling and lay back.  He felt the heat of the fire play across his skin as he lay there,  it's flickering lights making shadows and shapes on the inside of his closed eyes.  He was patient, waiting for Claire and Landon to return.<br/>