My argument left out the small detail that five foot two was my height with heels on and that my real height was less than that.

The love birds eventually upped and left in the direction of the water. Brennan and Lana's disappearance meant I was left with him and the truth.

I readjusted my position on the sand and brought my knees up to my chest as I avoided meeting the eye of the smug Goliath.

Sighing, I surrender to temptation and questioned "What are you smirking at now?"

His harsh striking features went slightly softer, and his eyes were not an exception.

However, his voice was evil and taunting. It was also an indicator that he had heard the earlier conversation.

"So, Medusa, from what I have heard, you have a crush on me."

"Crush on you?" I repeated before tutting "You misheard. I was talking about how I wanted to crush you."

He looked up at the sky and let out a small deep chuckle "I think someone secretly likes me."

I moved my head to hide my smile from him "I guess you are not the worst person I have ever met."

My confession made Stone laugh louder and he smiled. It was not a small one or even a signature smug one. It was a full smile that showed off all his perfect teeth.

It infuriated me how attractive he was.

Even with the big bruise around his eye, he managed to look flawless.

Giving up and deciding not to care about him knowing that I care, I pointed to his eye "What happened to your face?"

Stone's smile dropped instantly.

He blinked twice before answering "The hood of a car fell on me at work."

Leaning back, I put my hands on the sand to match his pose and replied, "Yeah and I am the Dalai Lama."

He raised an eyebrow questioningly.

"Both of those statements are the same." I further explained "Complete bullshit."

"And what are you basing that judgement on?"

"Maybe I just know how to read you." I replied.

A smirk grew on his face as he casually started caressing my bare hip "I think Drizella Miller does have a crush on me."

"I think Valentine Stone is asking for another black eye" I threatened with a sweet smile.

After he threw me a faux glare, I burst out laughing. His gaze softened as I covered my mouth to stop myself from laughing further. He joined in my amusement with a chuckle.

I wondered then if I would ever meet someone that could make me laugh more than him.

He was worth keeping around.

My hand reached out and I gently ran my finger on the darkened part of his eye. I made sure my touch was gentle so it would not hurt him.

"What is your verdict then, Medusa?" He asked, amusement in his tone "Will I live?"

I hummed "You look like you will be fine...unfortunately."