was a little frustrated with the problem and is staring hunched over at the engine. He's covered in a bit of grease from fiddling around the inside before going back on to try something else.

had not expected to see her so soon. He glances at her features softening a bit but it was clear he was still irritated. "I honestly want to figure this out." He's straightening himself to eye the

tea. "What kind if tea."

takes the tea and smells it. It was an odd sight since he looked so dirty. "There is something wrong with the transmission."

nods as he passes her the cup to fiddle with something. "Ja, I think so."

shakes his head as he grabs one of his tools and continues working on it diligently.

wipes some seat with his forearm. He pulls away. "Can you start the car?"

fixes one more thing before stepping back. "Now."

hears it sputter and then die. He frowns at the engine. "Ja, okay, stop."

eyes the transmission. "No, there's something off...that's it."

shakes his head. "Don't worry about it." He says as he goes back in to tinker around.

stretches his back. "Are you saying I should take a break?"

's lip thins. "It'll bother me until I do fix it. I can take a break afterwards."

nods. "I'd have to be really distracted to let this go unattended for even five mi items." He replies honestly again examining the transmission.

points at the transmission and goes on a long explanation of what's wrong. He makes sure to point out every part and even gets in there grabbing a few parts to evidently show her. "My main issue here

is trying to figure out why it did this all of a sudden because if I knew the cause it would be much easier to fix."

nods. "A lot..."

doesn't want to risk touching her in case he gets grease on her. "You can. Just start the car when I ask. That would be a lot of help."

works on the car for a bit before pulling back. "Alright, start it up."

| For a moment it almost sounds like it won't but then the engine roars to life and Ludwig is actually smiling. "Lightly press on the gas."

nods and the sound coming from the car finally sounds normal. "Ja, good...you can stop and turn off the car."

unhooks the hood and gently brings it down before pressing it closed. "The major damage is fixed. I'll have to look over it later to see if I missed anything."

nods. "Ja, done for now." He repeats. "I am." There is a small smile on his features. "Are you saying I should go clean up right away?"

flushes a bit at that quirking his brow. "Is this your first time in my garage Elizaveta?"

's smile grows a little. "It's very obvious." He replies. "I'm starting to realise you like me dirty."

laughs. "No, that would be bad. Did you want to wash it off me?"

chuckles. "Take your time I'm not in a rush."

watches her curiously. "Unfortunately, I can't get away with that when I'm going to work or meetings."

flushes at that. She was so open with some of her fantasies at times. "You want to wrestle me in the mud?" He'd have to get over his embarrassment before he'd be able to do that.

is still flushing. "Let me wrap my mind around that idea." He says.

has not...well not with himself and Elizaveta. "No, I really haven't." He says liking the light touches and the attention he was getting from her.

glances up at her and lets his eyes trail up her body. She made a beautiful addition to his car. "My fantasies...now."

smiles fondly at her. "But, I'm still greasy." He reminds as he trails over to his sink to wash his hands at least.

dries them before striding towards her and pinning her under him as he leans forward to capture her lips in a kiss.

has settled between her legs to keep her in place. "You know how to rile me up." He laughs against her lips.

hums pressing another kiss against her lips. "That's true."

is amused by her response. "I'll have to abstain from you for a while." He teases back turning his face to kiss the middle of her palm.

smiles lightly at her acting. "I'd keep you company regardless...just not sexual." It would be a difficult feat, he imagines. It was hard resisting her on a good day.

has to think about it. "Depends how long we're talking about."

quirks a brow. "Are we making a bet?"

presses his lips against hers for a kiss. "You'll get to do whatever you want with me for twenty-four hours." He murmurs huskily against her lips.

pulls away and nods. "Even mud wrestling. I'll let you set the terms if you want and the length...just nothing ridiculous."

smiles lightly. "Good. In that case a week? And when should we start?"

laughs. "I asked you that. It really doesn't matter for me."

hums wondering if he could handle starting now. "Now." He says pulling himself away from her with a bit of reluctance.

almost falters. "Another time...We can so it another time."

eyes her. "Ja...I'm going to go take a shower instead." A cold one.

freezes, he had notice her unbutton her top. "Alone time in my car?" He whispers feeling himself heat up.

can't tear his gaze from her. It takes him forever but he does look away and makes a swift exit. Shower. Cold shower.