Surfer Girl // A.I (completed)

fifty-five

< Sunday >

{ Tatum }

I got off the plane in Pennsylvania. I quickly tugged on a hoodie, which I'm pretty sure is Ashton's, when I realized it was pretty cold.

I walked through the airport and grabbed my bag while I waited for Sierra and Crystal. They told me they would meet me here and ride back to the venue with me in the Uber.

I saw a door open down a way and Sierra and Crystal ran towards me, both throwing their arms around me,

"We've missed you" Sierra grinned,

"But I think Ashton's really missed you. He's also been so worried" Crystal spoke,

"Yeah" I sighed, "I know he has"

"Well, let's get back so you can see your man" Sierra wrapped her arm around me and led me out.

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I couldn't help but grin as the venue came into view. I was bouncing with excitement to see Ashton. I haven't seen Ashton since the lawsuits came out so I know he's going to ask about that, but I also know I'm about to get loads of cuddles.

I put my bags on the bus then followed behind Crystal and Sierra down the halls of the venue. The boys were still in a meet and greet so the dressing room was empty.

I took a seat on the couch while Crystal and Sierra took chairs,

"Alright, I'm gonna say this now, but you look good" Crystal winked. I rolled my eyes. I didn't look much different. I mean my skin was tanner and my hair was lighter,

"Yeah seriously. You're so tan and your hair is so wavy and like super blonde. You sure you didn't bleach it?" Sierra spoke,

"Well when you've been surfing consistently for almost two months, that happens" I laughed.

I looked back at Crystal who was biting her lip. I knew what she wanted to ask,

"You can ask. I'm okay to talk" I assured her and Sierra,

"Are you mentally okay?" Crystal was worried. I could really see it,

"I'm better. I think it's just been hard since my dad used to do that to me and so would his friends. Kinda like PTSD" I shrugged,

"Are you talking to anyone?" Sierra questioned,

"I talked to a therapist for a little while. But me and Ashton talk a lot. He's a pretty good therapist too" I nodded,

"Well if you ever want to talk, you can come to either of us," Crystal smiled, "and Mike's a pretty good hugger if you need one"

I thanked them and we began to talk about other things, but soon were cut off by four loud boys.

"Baby!" Ashton tackled me as soon as he came through the door. The other three were soon on top of me as well,

"I missed you all too but I can't breathe" I hit someone's arm. I heard some laughs and everyone got off, except Ashton who just leaned his face back,

"Hey" he nudged his nose against mine,

"Hey" I smiled then pressed my lips to his. We kissed for a minute before we heard a cough. Ashton pulled away and flicked them off.

He sat up, pulling me with him and holding me in his side,

"We're really glad you're here to join us" Michael smiled while holding Crystal on his lap,