The surfer meets the rockstar. Two completely different fields of work. But, they hit it off and start falling for each other, with a little help from the little old cafe owner.
( This story takes place starting in 2018 )
*Trigger Warning: sex, lang...
We were back in LA and Ashton and I have been at my apartment packing my stuff. He couldn't wait any longer for me to move in, honestly, I couldn't either.
Not only was Ashton here, but so was Anne. She flew over with the other boys' moms. Crystal planned a Thanksgiving dinner tonight for everyone and wanted the boys to have their parents there, unfortunately, she only got the moms, but that's better than nothing.
Anne was in my room with me. She was sitting on the bed while I grabbed the last of my thing. Ashton went to his house with the rest of my stuff. He had to show off how much stuff he could fit in his new truck.
"Tatum, how are you doing sweetheart?" Anne spoke up after a while,
"I'm doing a lot better" I smiled, "I also never thanked you for letting me stay with you. I really appreciate it. I also really appreciate everything you did for me the night I came"
"Honey, you're part of this family now and I'd do anything for you. I kept thinking about if Lauren went through what you went through. It killed me. It killed me seeing how panicked and how scared you were" she hugged me as we both stood,
"Why'd not we get you moved into Ashton's" she winked.
We put the last boxes in my Jeep and dropped the apartment key by the office and drove over to Ashton's.
****
As soon as we pulled up, he came out all cheery and started grabbing boxes. I really didn't have that much stuff but Ashton bought micro-sized boxes so it took a lot.
I got my clothes put away, which went quickly considering most of my stuff was already here. I actually didn't have much because I sold half my closet.
I jumped when I was lifted off my feet from behind. The giggle in my ear told me exactly who it was,
"Ash!" I squealed. He put me back on my feet and I spun around to face him,
"You're very happy today" I laughed, my hands sliding up his chest,
"Of course I am. You're moving in" he chuckled. I pressed lips against his then pulled away,
"Let's finish up" I spoke. Ashton nodded and followed me out of his-our-room as he hit my butt.
****
Sierra and I got to Michael and Crystal's early to help cook. We had to lock Michael in the basement because he kept trying to steal stuff.
"So, are you all moved in?" Sierra questioned across the kitchen as she worked on the stuffing. I was doing mac-n-cheese and Crystal was making a pie,
"Yeah. It didn't really take long considering pretty much all my stuff was already at his house" I shrugged,
"Do you think Ashton's going to propose?" Crystal spoke,
"I don't know. I mean he talks about marriage a lot. But he hasn't really hinted at proposing" I told them,
"If he does, are you going to say yes? I mean you've been together for just a year and a half" Sierra asked,
"Of course I'd say yes. I mean, I've never really loved anyone like I love Ashton. Since the beginning, I think I kinda always knew he was it. But the ball is in his court. I'm just waiting for him to get down on one knee" I laughed. Crystal and Sierra exchanged a look but I shook it off.
****
The boys and the moms finally got here and we let Michael out of the basement.
Ashton's acting weird. He's being clammy and separating himself from everyone, and he kept shoving his hands into his pockets.
We were all outside and Ashton was off by himself. I was going to walk over there but Anne stopped me and went to her son. I watched as they talked and saw Ashton take a deep breath then hug his mother.
Calum scared the shit out of me when he tossed an arm over my shoulder,
"You okay?" He asked,
"Yeah. Ashton's just acting odd. Is he okay?" I asked,
"I think so. He hasn't said anything. I wouldn't worry about it" he hugged me. I nodded.
****
We sat around the table and Ashton could not sit still. His legs were shaking and his hand was all clammy resting on my leg,
"Bub? You okay?" I slid my hand to his,
"I'm fine Tatum" he nodded, shocking me when he used my full name. That's rare now.
We dug into the food and pushed our plates away while we talked,
"Can I say something?" Ashton stood, "Can you stand for me?" He looked at me.
I nodded and got up, looking at Sierra and Crystal who had their phones up,
"Why are you filming?" I narrowed my eyes. Sierra winked then nodded back to Ashton. When I looked back, he was down on one knee with a ring in his hand. My hand flew to my mouth,
"Tatum, I know we've only been together for 16 months, but those have been the happiest 16 months of my life. As soon as I met you, I knew that you were it for me. I wanted you in my life and I still want you in my life. You're my best friend and one of the best people on the planet and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. So, Tatum Kohole, will you marry me?"
I couldn't speak. I just nodded and tears fell. Ashton's face broke in a grin and he picked me up and swung me around, kissing my lips,
"I love you" he slid the ring on,
"I love you too"
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