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City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

Ele giggled when Tyler described the car, straightening up and smoothing her dress. Stretching out her back, Ele looked at the partially done railyard,

"I'll be going to the arts and crafts store to get some landscaping things, brighten this up a bit."

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

Moving around the table, Ele looked at Tyler and grinned,

"That guy said everyone sells the Shelby, but you were the first place with the AC. Is that a thing? You've cornered the market?"

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

"A rare car is only $21 dollars?"

Ele asked from her position leaning over the table to reach the center pieces,

"Shouldn't it be more?"

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

Ele placed the rails in the tote first, leaving the engines and cars on the table. Ele wanted to get the layout down first before doing the cute decorating part. Picking up the tote, Ele went to the table and began laying down the rails, following her design.

Every so often, Ele would catch a glance of Tyler and a warm feeling would spread in her belly and chest. Hiding her smile, Ele tried to keep her focus on the job in her hands.

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

Nodding, Ele went behind the counter and grabbed some tape before she went to the racecar track and laid out her designs where she could see them, taping some to the wall nearby. Once that was done, Ele took off her jacket and pulled her hair into a ponytail, kicking off her shoes so she was comfortable as she worked.

Going to the back, Ele went to the rail track and started gently picking up the individual pieces to move to the new table,

"Is there a box I can put these in?"

Ele asked, gathering more pieces in her hands.

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

Holding her things, Ele smiled when she saw Tyler and his reaction, it made her feel good. Walking to him, Ele set her things down on the counter and handed him the brown package,

"Thanks, you look good too."

She said with a blush,

"Here's the painting, and I'll go start on the railway. Is there somewhere specific you want it?"

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

Showering, changing, and doing her makeup for the first time since arriving, Ele dressed in a blue floral sundress. Fitted to her waist and then flowing away from her hips and ending at mid thigh, Ele paired that with a denim jacket and black flats.

Flicking her hair over her shoulder, Ele smiled at her reflection in the mirror, feeling pretty. Part of her also hoped that Tyler liked how she looked, that he would call her pretty again.

Gathering her sketches and plans, Ele placed the painting in the frame and carefully wrapped it in brown paper, writing Tyler's name on it. With everything she needed in her hands, Ele grabbed her keys and drove to the store.

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

Ele nodded, then leaned over and gave Tyler a quick peck on the cheek before getting out of the car and hurrying to her door. Turning around, she waved and smiled to him before going inside and closing the door behind her.

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

Ele turned to Tyler as she unbuckled her seatbelt,

"Thank you, for being understanding yesterday. I'm really sorry I flipped out on you... That happens sometimes."

Looking down, Ele made a face,

"I wish I was different, could do normal things like hug people, and I'm trying to change. Just... Thank you for your patience."

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

Ele nodded, she could see that on the Camaro. It would be flashy even without the ghost flames to add to the effect,

"And the flames would follow the gradient down then?"