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City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

"Okay..."

The word came out uncertainly, even though Ele should have been excited. Why would Tyler admit to copping out on saying they were dating and then run? Did he not want to have a label on their relationship? Moving on to the next tire, Ele tried to focus, she just had to be overthinking the situation. At least, that's what she hoped.

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

"You would guess?"

The words were nonchalant, but Ele was searching for a more clear answer. She needed clarity, no games, no half-truths, especially if she was becoming this attached to Tyler. If they weren't dating, boyfriend and girlfriend, she knew that she would return to the city in a week and not come back for fear of being hurt.

Taking the gun, Ele walked over to the tent and gave a few test sprays before starting the paint. It was a good moment for her to take her mind of Tyler and completely concentrate on the tire.

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

Helping him where she could, Ele decided now was as good a time as any to ask the question that had been on her mind for the last couple of days,

"So I don't know if it matters to you,"

She started, mixing the paints next to Tyler as she spoke,

"But what are we?"

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

While he changed, Ele gathered their dishes and cleaned up before they both went out to the Miata. Chuckling, Ele pointed to the tires,

"Keep a house, and work on a car... Get you a girl who can do both."

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

"I agree, and we should probably go get some of my stuff from the suite. I'm sure your missing being able to wear all of your shirts."

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

"You are pretty special."

Taking a bite of her food, Ele nodded and swallowed,

"Thank you!"

They ate in silence for a bit then Ele asked,

"So I do have to wonder, are you going to tell your family about me? I mean, you know about my mom and that horror show. I just don't want one of your family members to decide to visit and I'm here like, 'Surprise! Tyler and I are currently undefined but we sleep in the same bed and I basically live here! Welcome, nice to meet you!'"

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

Grabbing her own plate, Ele joined Tyler at the table,

"I feel like such a domestic goddess right now, making food for my man after he comes home from work while I stayed home and kept house..."

Shaking her head, Ele smiled down at her plate,

"I never imagined that would happen to me!"

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

"It's done, its just warming in the oven."

She said, reluctantly disengaging from Tyler's arms and going to get the meal out. Setting the dish on the top of the stove, Ele motioned to it,

"Dig in, honey!"

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

"Well it's true, you really are."

Ele nuzzled Tyler's neck, it was surprising to her just how affectionate she could really be, and how much she loved receiving affection in return,

"I got all four of the tires done, but I didn't start on the car because I wanted to make lunch for us. I hope that's okay."

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

"Great!"

Finished with the washing, Ele put the last of the pans on a drying rack and shook off her hands in the sink. She grabbed a dish towel to dry her hands and turned in Tyler's arms. She stayed quiet for a moment then rested her arms on Tyler's shoulders,

"You're really handsome, have I told you that?"