- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I got into a comfortable car with a man who kept staring at me. He smiled at me when I finally decided to look him in the eye and defer to my defiant gaze. - What's up, Ty? – I asked. - Ty ? I even have a pet nickname. - He laughed. - Looks like you're more comfortable with the idea of being friends. - His smile was huge, but I remained serious. - Shut up, Tyler . We have a damn long trip to make. I turned to face the window but felt his amused eyes on me. He gave one last laugh before starting the

