Surfer Girl // A.I (completed)

fifty-four

< September >

{ Ashton }

We have our first show of the World War Joy tour in Cincinnati tonight. Everyone had gone to get lunch, but I stayed back. Tatum was surfing and I wanted to watch. This was going to be her last competition on this surf tour. She can't do it. There's so much around her being assaulted and it got out to the public and there's a bunch of lawsuits piling up. I feel horrible for her. She can't even enjoy her job- the things she loves to do the most- because all of this around what happened is depressing her and she can't focus anymore.

The boys, Sierra, and Crystal all came back with food and handing me my salad before they all sat down to watch Tatum with me.

"How's she doing?" Luke asked, giving my leg a pat,

"She's tired. She's ready to get here" I sighed, stopping when the commentators started to talk about Tatum,

"Kohole is in the middle of a big lawsuit at the moment. It's stupid is what it is!" The one exclaimed,

"Kohole was assaulted by Jeremy Thompson. Thompson says that it was a false accusation and is suing her for that. Well, Kohole's team is suing the WSL because of the incident" the other said,

"And they should! You do not put a 22 year old young woman in a room with the 28 year old man who is known for being aggressive and being a jerk to women. She should have never been put in the room to begin with. That's also the WSL's fault because they didn't even tell Kohole's team she would be on this tour until two days before, meaning she registered late. It's absolutely ridiculous"

The commentators were mad too,

"That's ridiculous it even happened. I'd be suing asses too" Calum shook his head,

"When's she getting here?" Sierra asked,

"I'm not entirely sure. She wants to go back to LA for a couple of days" I shrugged.

****

We finished watching. Tatum was doing really well. She was winning this one, which is what she needed before she comes back.

We got called to do a meet and greet so the guys and I headed out to do that.

We met tons of people and we're getting to the line. The last person was a younger girl, maybe 7 or 8. She hugged me last and a little longer than the others,

"Is Tatum okay?" She asked me, making me furrow my eyes and look to her mom,

"We're originally from Hawaii and are a big surf family as long as fans of yours. We were watching the surf competition and she heard them talking about Tatum" the mom explained. I nodded and looked back to the girl,

"She's doing okay" I knelt down to talk to her,

"I was so happy when you and she are boyfriend and girlfriend. She's my favorite surfer and you're my favorite rockstar"

This little girl was too cute and I was grinning,

"Yeah? I'm glad you're happy. Should we take a picture? I'll send it to Tatum" I winked. The little girl nodded and I pulled my phone out, taking a selfie of us two and sending it to Tatum,

"Now let's get you a picture with all of us" I stood and picked the girl up, settling her on my hip as she hugged my neck. If this is what having kids is like, I can't wait to have them.

****

We got back to the green room just as Tatum called me,

"Babe, let's have a baby" I answered. I heard laughter,

"Is this about the little girl?" She asked,

"Yep" I chuckled, "Anyway, what's up baby?"

"I just was going to tell you I'm heading back to LA. I'll meet you all in Pennsylvania" her voice was lifted, making me smile.

"Awesome baby. I can't wait to see you"

"Me too Ash" she sighed, "I've got to go. My plane is boarding. I love you!"

"I love you too. I'll talk to you soon"

{ Tatum }

Once I got to LA, I wasted no time going to my apartment. It was empty except for my stuff considering Grace already moved back home.

I unpacked my bags, washing everything, then repacked for tour. I was so ready to just be with Ashton. Being on the surf tour, nobody cared about my surfing anymore. They cared about how Jeremy attacked me and how he's saying I lied. I couldn't do it anymore.

I laid in bed once everything was packed. I had just a few days then I'd be with Ashton