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City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

Raising an eyebrow at Tyler, Ele looked her boyfriend up and down, a challenging expression coming on her face.

"Boy, if that's your plan, I'm not putting my shirt back on... Then the entirety of Mackinac Island can see all of what you're getting!"

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

Coming out of the water, Ele was shivering slightly, but she did feel better. Wrapping her arms around Tyler, Ele smiled up at him,

"What now, handsome man?"

She asked, squeezing Tyler tighter.

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

"You do enjoy getting my hormones racing, don't you?"

Ele said, her expression blank as she watched Tyler take his shirt off and wet his hair. He looked like a freaking model, and Ele rolled her eyes at his antics, before smirking and removing her own shirt. Tossing the piece of clothing at Tyler, Ele went out into the water and yelped when the cold water touched her skin, but she immediately felt better. Stepping backwards, Ele let the waterfall run over her shoulders and she couldn't help but laugh as she tried to stay upright.

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

"As long as we don't decide to do it on a bike!"

Ele huffed and puffed until they crested the hill and coasted down the other side. It was like that until they arrived at the waterfalls and Ele managed to get off her bike without falling. Her legs felt like Jello and Ele braced herself against a tree,

"Oh this is going to hurt tomorrow!"

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

As they zoomed past the waterfalls, Ele tried to remember them in her mind, but when Tyler mentioned stopping at the big ones, she nodded enthusiastically.

"Heck yes! They'd make beautiful paintings and pictures!"

As the next hill came up, Ele stood up on her pedals and pushed up the steep hill,

"Okay, these aren't as bad as in the city! Someday I'll make you bike those suckers and you'll think these are a breeze!"

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

Not as reckless as Tyler, Ele hung back and braked a good portion of the way down the hill. Sure she had biked the hills of San Francisco, but this hill was huge even for her. Catching up to Tyler at the bottom, Ele smiled and nodded,

"Tons!"

As their momentum slowed on the straight main road, Ele kicked out her legs and laughed, letting the adrenaline rush pulse through her.

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

"That sounds utterly terrifying and dangerous..."

Ele said, leaning back to look at Tyler more fully before setting her feet on the ground,

"Let's do it."

Taking him by the hand, Ele speed walked back through the hotel and to their bikes where she hopped on and waited for Tyler. When he was on, Ele took off towards the downhill road.

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

Ele wrapped her legs around Tyler's middle when he picked her up, and she smiled when he mentioned staying at the hotel. It would be like a fairytale come true, and to create in the very spot that was to be the inspiration made excitement bloom in Ele's chest.

"That would be so fun! Right after we: set up the shop and gallery and fix up the bus/camper! Our list of fun things to do is growing!"

Rubbing her nose against Tyler's affectionately, Ele sighed contentedly.

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

Kissing him back, Ele put her hands on Tyler's shoulders and teased him,

"A fighter, writer, car man, gun enthusiast, and a fantastic boyfriend? Jack of all trades!"

Pulling Tyler down to kiss him again, Ele felt giddy with how much fun she was having.

City Comes to the Country (Tyler Night and Whitelily)

Giggling, Ele nodded and wrapped her arms around Tyler's middle as they walked around the first floor of the hotel, and eventually on to the porch.

"It could be an island kingdom, where a great party is being held for the people. Other kingdoms have been invited, including the kingdoms at the bottom of the lake."

Leaning back against the porch rail, Ele closed her eyes and imagined the book,

"It could be a rhyming book, so then the words could be made up!"