Surfer Girl // A.I (completed)

fifty-seven

< November >

{ Tatum }

The boys had a couple of days off and Michael's birthday was yesterday so we were all at a cabin in Denver.

I woke up before Ashton and climbed out of bed and opened the blinds in our room. I grinned seeing all the snow,

"Baby, it is too early" Ashton groaned but wrapped his arms around my waist,

"I've never seen snow before" I spoke, "I'm an island kid so this is kinda a big deal"

"We'll go out in it in a little bit. Andy and Ryan went and bought sleds" he kissed the back of my head, "How about, we bundle up, get us coffee, and go sit on the porch"

I grinned and we both got dressed- sweatpants, long sleeves, hoodies. I grabbed a blanket and watched Ashton make our coffee.

We went out and Ashton sat down in one of the rocking chairs. I sat on his lap and we pulled the blanket over us, sipping our mugs. I turned sideways slightly to look at Ashton- but he was already looking at me,

"What?" I laughed,

"You're cute. You're all bubbly like a kid on Christmas" he smiled and kissed my lips, "Mmm coffee"

I rolled my eyes and let my head rest against him. It was nice in moments like this. It was quiet, but it was just the two of us. My mind began thinking about Ashton and I. We've only been together for a little over a year, but I see a definite future with him. He obviously sees one with me too because he's always talking about it- talking about marriage, our future house, kids. I'm about to move in with him which is scary but exciting. I used to be terrified around guys, but Ashton was different.

****

When everyone got up, we had a big family-style breakfast then all got dressed and went into the snow.

The boys all took photos for Ryan and Andy then we went sledding.

Ashton pushed me onto a sled then pulled me up a hill. Michael and Luke were pulling Sierra and Crystal, so it turned into a race, one where Ashton face planted into the snow.

We got to the top and we all set up. Ashton sat behind me with his legs bracketing my body and holding the rope in front of us,

"Lean forward" he whispered. I nodded and Calum stood at the bottom. We gave him a thumbs-up,

"3..2...1...Go" he yelled. Ashton pushed up off as we raced down the hill. We got closer to the bottom then we tipped and fell over into the snow, Ashton's body landing on mine. We busted out laughing as Sierra and Luke cheered for winning. Michael and Crystal groaned and complained that Luke and Sierra cheated.

We were all acting like big kids. We had a snowball fight, made snowmen, and attempted to build little snow forts.

****

When it got dark, Sierra made everyone chili and we ate all together before moving to the living space. Ashton started the fireplace then came to me in the recliner chair. He lifted me and sat then put me on his lap. I leaned back into him with my head on his shoulder.

Luke and Calum got marshmallows out and started making s'mores, but it soon turned to see how many marshmallows Calum could catch in his mouth,

"Alright, movie time" Crystal called out, handing me a cup of hot chocolate. Ashton stole it from my hands and took a sip before handing it back,

"It's your birthday Mike so you get to choose" Luke nodded, cuddling with Sierra,

"Star Wars" he grabbed the remote and pulled it up,

"I've never seen Star Wars" I spoke. A loud, exaggerated gasp came from Michael,

"You gotta dump her," he told Ashton,

"Sorry mate I can't do that, but I'll make her watch them all" Ashton laughed and pulled a blanket on us,

"Easier to dump her" Michael shrugged with a little laugh. I knew he was joking,

"I'm not doing that. I'm marrying her" Ashton shrugged. Sierra and Crystal looked at me,

"He hasn't proposed yet" I informed making them laugh,

"Not yet but plan to see it in your near future" Ashton whispered in my ear. My eyes widened then a stupid grin came on my face,

"Okay stop being lovey because Star Wars is coming on and Tatum needs to pay attention or I will end her" Michael shushed everyone,

"I apologize" Crystal called out, making us all laugh and Michael shush us again as he curled up with Crystal.

****

I was ready to fall asleep by the time the movie ended. It's not that I didn't like it because I LOVED it, but I was tired,

"Tatum?" Michael looked at me as soon as the tv was off,

"It was pretty good. I'm gonna have to watch the rest" I smiled. Michael cheered and wanted to watch another one, but everyone was ready for bed. Luke and Sierra were already asleep on the couch, so Ryan had to wake them up to send them to bed.

Ashton and I went to our room and climbed into bed. I rolled on my side and Ashton pressed himself behind me, holding me close to him,

"Can I talk to you?" He asked. I nodded and rolled over to face him,

"What's up?" I questioned, pushing a piece of hair from his eyes,

"Am I scaring you? Are you like getting upset or anything that I keep bringing getting married up?"

"What? No of course not. I think about it too- a lot actually" I assured him,

"It's just- Calum texted me after I said something earlier and told me I should cool it" he sighed,

"It's okay. I don't care. I like that you talk about it. It means we have a promising future. Sure, it's crazy we're talking about it only a year and a half into our relationship, but I don't mind. I see a future with you" I told him,

"You do?" He cracked a smile,

"I do Ash. I see what you see. Us married in a house on the beach. A couple of kids and you in a cool dad truck" I listed, "Don't worry about it. You and I are on the same page"

"Sorry. I just didn't want you to feel like I was pressuring you" he sighed,

"You aren't" I promised,

"I love you a lot. I've never really loved anyone until you" Ashton confessed,

"I love you too. Honestly, I haven't loved anyone until you either. I never really allowed myself too but I'm so fucking glad I did with you. I don't know what my life would be without you now"

Ashton leaned forward and pressed his lips to mine. It was a soft and slow kiss that ended with a series of small pecks,

"Let's get some sleep bub" I whispered. He nodded and pulled me to him so my head rested on his chest, opposite his heart,

"Goodnight honey" he spoke,

"Goodnight babe"