Surfer Girl 2 // A.I (completed)

eighteen

< September >
< Friday >

{ Ashton }

One thing I dreaded was packing for tour. You had so much to think about clothing wise but your brain is also elsewhere. Mine is on my wife and my kids and the fact that I have to leave them for a few months tonight.

I had everything laid out on my bed and I started folding and setting things in the suitcase when the bedroom door opened and Tatum popped her head in,

"Are you almost done?" She spoke,

"Almost" I nodded,

"The kids want you to play in the ocean with them"

"I'll be there in just a second" I promised. Tatum nodded and I heard her telling the kids I was almost done. I started packing faster. I had to finish now because I leave tonight.

As soon as my bags were zipped, I took them downstairs, then changed into my swimsuit and headed out back where the kids and Tatum were sitting on the deck,

"Daddy done?" Avery asked as I picked her up,

"Yeah I'm done" I laughed, "You guys wanna go play?"

"Yeah!" the twins cheered and I lifted Krew up with my other arm and ran towards the beach with them,

"Do not drop them!" I heard Tatum holler as she followed behind.

The kids giggled the whole time and squealed as we ran into the water,

"Daddy waves" Krew smiled as I jumped once it reached us.

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The kids didn't last in the water long so we headed back up on the sand. Avery grabbed a few sand toys and started to play while Krew laid on his towel. I went to Tatum and sat between her legs, leaning my head back against her shoulder,

"Hi" she laughed, pushing my hair back out of my face, "No haircut before you leave?"

"I thought you liked the long hair" I quirked an eyebrow,

"I do. I just didn't think you'd want it all in your face while drumming"

"It's not that bad" I shrugged. She laughed and shook her head, then tilted my head so she could peck my lips,

"I think we should get the kids inside for a nap" she spoke when she pulled away, looking at our kids. Avery was falling asleep sitting up while Krew had already fallen asleep.

We both got up and grabbed a kid, heading into the house. We got both of them settled on the couch then returned outside to the back deck.

We cuddled up on the couch, just listening to the waves crash a few feet away,

"My mom will be out here in a few days" I hummed, adjusting my hold on Tatum, pulling her more into my chest,

"She texted me. She's so excited" Tatum grinned, then turned on her side, "You know the kids' birthday will be while on tour"

"I know" I sighed, "We will make sure it's special. You guys will be with us then"

I hated that we're going to be apart for at least a month and a half. I haven't toured since Krew and Avery were born either so I'm not ready to leave them for that long. And I hate leaving Tatum for that long. I mean the last time I was on tour and she was on a surf trip, she got assaulted- and I wasn't there to help her. What if something happens this time with her, the kids, or my mom?

"We're going to be okay" Tatum reassured me, knowing exactly what my brain is thinking.

****

Before I knew it, I was standing in the airport, waiting for my flight to be called. Tatum stood hugging me while the kids were running around in circles with Noah.

The whole drive, the kids asked a million questions. They didn't get why I was leaving and why they weren't coming with me, which resulted in a forty minute tantrum,

"You know it's not going to be good when you have to get on the plane" Tatum looked up, her chin rested on my chest,

"I know. I hate seeing them cry like that" I sighed, pressing a kiss to her head. Then right on cue, my flight was called.

I sighed and stepped towards my kids, kneeling down in front of them,

"I gotta go now but I'll see you soon and I'll call you every single night. Be good for Mommy please" I spoke. Their little lips trembled and I pulled them into hugs,

"I love you Avery" I kissed her head,

"I love you Krew" I kissed his head then stood, looking at my wife,

"Hey, I'll call every night just like I promised them" I gently held her cheeks, "I love you"

"I love you Ash" she whispered, pressing a slow kiss to my lips.

Our flights final call came over the speakers, making us all turn and wave to Tatum, Krew, and Avery before boarding the plane.

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