New Girl // A.I (completed)

eleven

< Friday >

{ Payton }

-messages-

Ashton: [ be there at 6! ]

[ can't wait!! ]

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I tossed my phone on my bed after seeing it was already 5:00. I hopped in the shower, washing off before getting out and drying my hair. Once my hair was dry and straightened, I did my makeup then headed into my closet to find an outfit.

Settling on ripped black jeans, a bralette, a yellow sweater, and checkered Vans, I got dressed and checked the time. I had about fifteen minutes before Ashton would be here. I grabbed my debit card and license and put them in my pocket, then grabbed my phone and walked downstairs,

"Where are you going?" Jude questioned as I sat on the couch next to him,

"A date with Ashton" I answered. He gave me a disgusted face then left the room as my mom came in,

"Be safe tonight and text me when you are on your way home. I won't give you a curfew tonight" she told me sternly,

"Thanks Mom and I will" I promised. She nodded just as there was a knock on the door.

I stood and shook off my nerves before I opened the door. On the other side stood Ashton, wearing black jeans, a white shirt, a flannel, and Converse,

"You look beautiful" he complimented, making my cheeks heat up,

"You look pretty good too" I smiled, stepping out of the house and closing the door behind me. We walked down my driveway to his car. He opened the passenger door and let me get in before he closed in then got into the driver's seat,

"So the movie isn't until 7:30, so do you want to grab dinner first?" Ashton asked, taking my hand which made butterflies erupt in my stomach,

"That works" I smiled as I let out intertwined hands rest on the center console.

It was silent but that was because we were both nervous. Of course we've hung out alone before but this time it's classified as an actual date.

We found ourselves at Noodles & Company. I'd been here once before with my family but that was when we were just visiting California. I've never had one where I've lived before,

"Is this cool?" Ashton asked as he parked,

"Perfect" I nodded. He grinned and hopped out, running around to open my door. He let me out then placed his hand on the small of my back to guide me inside.

We stood in line looking at the menu as we waited to go up and order. There was a family and an older couple in front of us. The family was taking forever to order,

"What are you getting?" Ashton asked as he wrapped his arms around me from behind and rested his chin on my shoulder,

"Penne Rosa" I smiled, leaning my head to the side so I could look at him, "What about you?"

"Spaghetti" he laughed, "It's my favorite"

It was finally our turn to order so we stepped up and Ashton ordered and paid for both of us,

"Thank you" I smiled as he handed me my drink cup,

"No need to thank me" he shrugged and let me get my drink first.

I filled my cup with ice then went through the options and landed on Hi-C. You're never too old for Hi-C,

"What the fuck" Ashton chuckled as I filled my drink,

"It's good" I pouted, putting a lid on my drink, "Don't laugh"

"I'm sorry" he kept smiling. I playfully rolled my eyes and went and sat down while he got his drink.

Our food came fairly fast and we started to eat,

"Have you gotten to talk to your dad yet?" Ashton asked, making me look up from my bowl,

"He called us and let us know he was safe but that was all. Usually if he calls it's super short. Just a 'hello' and an 'I love you' then it's over" I shrugged,

"I can't imagine that" Ashton shook his head,

"It's tough but I know he's protecting us and protecting our country. It's just scary knowing there's a possibility that he may not come home"

"If you ever want to talk or anything, you can always come to me"

"Thanks Ashton"

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We found our seats in the theater and quickly sat down. Ashton pulled the armrest between us up and pulled me closer to his body. My head was rested against the side of his chest as his arm wrapped around me and his hand sat on my hip.

The movie started and I scooted more into Ashton. He picked a scary movie. I know what his motive was. It was to get me to sit as close as possible and use him as comfort. I'm not stupid.

Twenty minutes in and I was practically in Ashton's lap. I was right up against his side, my arms wrapped around his torso. Anytime something happened, my head would turn and burry into his chest. Ashton would laugh but hug me a little tighter.

There was a bunch of stuff going on in the movie so my face was turned away and I was looking up at Ashton. He finally looked down and smiled, moving his head down and placing a soft and simple kiss on my lips. As soon as he pulled away, I had to turn my head down because I was blushing hard,

"You're cute" he chuckled, making my face hotter.

****

We got back in Ashton's car after the movie. No sooner than we got in, Ashton and I were leaned across the console. He kissed me with both hands holding my cheeks. My hands came up to hold his wrists.

The kids heated up and he lightly hit my bottom lip. My lips parted and his tongue snuck in. My tongue met his and they battled for dominance. One hand remained on Ashton's wrist but the other found its way to the back of his neck, lightly tugging in the baby hairs there,

"Damn" he mumbled, then kissed me harder.

We pulled away, catching our breaths and just blushing at each other,

"Pay, can I ask you something?" Ashton spoke with a slight pant,

"Of course!" I beamed. I knew where this was going,

"Will you be my girlfriend?"

"Absolutely" I grinned, pulling him in for another kiss. He slyly pushed his seat back and let me climb over the console to sit on his lap. We kissed again as his hands rested on my hips and mine on the back of his neck.

With the kids feathering out with soft pecks, we finally pulled away and he helped me back into my seat, making sure I was buckled before driving me home.

****

"I had a lot of fun tonight Ash" I smiled and we stepped onto my porch,

"Me too Pay" he smiled.

We started for a brief moment before sharing a short kiss,

"Goodnight Payton"

"Goodnight Ashton. Text me when you get home"

He nodded and I waited for him to get in his car and drive off. As soon as he was out of view, I couldn't help but squeal then run inside to tell my Mom all about my date.