"Another compliment, a backhanded one? I think that's the best one you've given me," he laughed. "Of course it's a challenge. Wouldn't be much fun if you just fell all over yourself, as devastatingly handsome as I am." Sure, he knew he was a hot piece of ass who didn't know that??? but he liked a challenge, and was patient enough to not demand instant gratification when it came to most things.