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City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

In the car, Ele was very confused by Tyler's behavior. He was nice, and a great guy, but he was more excited than usual. When they pulled up behind the car, Ele studied the back and her eyes went wide,

"Is that a Miata?"

She asked, unbuckling herself quickly and getting out of the car. It was indeed a Miata, it was in rough condition, but Ele's mouth dropped open in surprise,

"You got a Miata?"

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

Ele looked at Tyler's hands for a moment then placed her hands in his and allowed herself to be pulled to a standing position.

"It takes a whole lot to make me cry, so if you make me cry it means you have done something REALLY bad, or REALLY good."

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

Startled, Ele looked up from her plate to Tyler, pulled out of her thoughts and back into the real world,

"Hmm? Oh... I think I would like to see it tonight."

She said, jumping at the chance to get out and have a distraction.

"Yeah, let's go tonight."

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

The r-word, that word that hung over Ele's head like an anvil waiting to drop. Inside, the word made her cry while outside she winced. That was enough sharing today, if she opened up anymore, Ele knew she wouldn't be able to keep herself together. Glad for the topic change, Ele forced a smile as she pushed her food around her plate, her appetite gone,

"Thanks, I could give it a try sometime."

She said, not looking up from her plate.

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

Swallowing hard, Ele focused on cutting her chicken into small pieces as she thought of her next words. She could very easily change the topic, but it seemed like an appropriate time to say her next words,

"My mom drank and smoked while she was pregnant with me, so I was born premature and tiny. All my life I struggled to be above malnourished, but that wasn't just because of my low birthweight. In medical terms it would be 'exogenous failure to thrive' or neglect but in nicer terms."

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

Rolling her eyes and shaking her head, Ele took a sip of her wine,

"I think I,just rolled my eyes so hard, I saw my brain."

She teased, covering the fact that she was indeed impressed with Tyler's muscles. They were fitness model worthy.

"I've always been small, just genetics."

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

Ele smirked as she brought the wine to the table and sat, Motioning for Tyler to join her,

"You know, most people would say commenting on your own physique is rather vain."

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

Nodding, Ele began serving the food amd getting utensils. She brought the plates to the table and set them,down before going back for the wine and glasses.

"I liked it, it was different, but a good different. How did you like my tiramisu?"

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

"Well I have dinner in the oven and wine in the fridge, so I'm going to say later."

Ele said with a grin, getting up and going to the kitchen. She pulled out the chicken.

"Are you hungry? I made enough for both of us."

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

Dropping Tyler's hand, Ele pressed her hand to her chest and took a few dramatic steps backwards,

"More surprises?! I don't think my heart can handle anymore!"

Dropping onto the couch and fanning herself like she was trying not to faint, Ele tipped her head back,

"It's like you're trying to woo me with gifts!"