New Girl // A.I (completed)

thirty

< Sunday >

{ Payton }

Today is Valentine's Day and Ashton and I are going out later. He didn't tell me what we were doing, just that we were going on a nice date. We don't go on many dates that involve going to nice fancy dinners or such. Usually we just hang out at one of our houses, which I love.

When I woke up this morning, I grabbed my phone to check my texts, and as usual, I had a text from Ashton:

-messages-

Ash🥰: [ good morning 🥰 I hope
you have a wonderful day. I
won't be able to text much since
I'm at work. But don't forget
I'm picking you up at 6 ]

[ good morning 🥰 I will be ready
at 6. Have a good day at work ]

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Technically, I'm supposed to work today. I got a job as an assistant manager at Pacsun, but because of the wreck and the fact I just had surgery, I can't work for a couple weeks.

I sat my phone on my bed and slowly got up and headed downstairs. I entered the kitchen and my heart swelled. My mom had little gifts and such for my brothers and I. My dad used to get me and my mom these big Valentine's Day gifts. He also got my brothers stuff too. Now, my mom is carrying on what he did for my brothers and I,

"Good morning honey" she smiled as I sat at the counter in front of the back with my name on it. I slowly open it and pulled out a necklace and some candy,

"Thanks Mom"

"You're welcome" she nodded, "What time is Ashton picking you up?"

"Six. I'll probably start getting ready around five. Can you wash my hair later?" I asked. She nodded. Since I can't get my shoulder wet because of the stitches and because I can't move it, I've been having to basically take sponge baths and my mom has been washing my hair in the sink. The one night my mom couldn't help, Grace came over to do it for me.

"So you know what you guys are doing?" she questioned as she sat breakfast for my brothers on the table,

"I'm not sure. He didn't tell me" I laughed, but still had a smile,

"You love him, don't you?" she questioned, a genuine smile across her face. I could feel my face get hot,

"I do" I nodded, "I can't really imagine not knowing him now"

"I can tell he loves you. He's a good guy. And I know you guys are young and I know I had my doubts originally, but I think you guys will be to whether for a long time. I think you two will get married eventually"

I couldn't keep the smile off my face,

"So, are your friends still coming to Hawaii with us on Spring Break?"

"Yeah. They're so excited. I sent them the flight information and they booked the same one we're on"

"Perfect"

****

I stood in my full length mirror and took in my outfit. I was hoping it wasn't too much or too little. I was wearing a simple long sleeve black dress with some wedges. I managed to do my makeup easily and my mom helped me lightly curl my hair.

Once I was good to go, I grabbed my purse and phone and headed downstairs to wait for Ashton. Just as I was coming off the steps, I heard a knock on the door. I smiled and walked to the door, opening it to find Ashton on the other side with flowers in one hand and a stuffed bear holding chocolate in the other,

"Happy Valentine's Day" he smiled,

"Thanks Ash" I grinned and let him inside as my mom came in,

"These are for you," he spoke to me and handed me the best with chocolate, "The flowers are too but your one arm and hand are crippled"

I laughed but my mom stepped in and grabbed them for me. I handed her my bear and chocolate as well,

"I'll put these in your room" she smiled, "Have fun and be safe. Remember you all have school tomorrow so don't be out too late"

"We know" I groaned, "Bye"

Ashton waved bye and we walked out to his car. He opened my door for me and helped me in, then closed the door and got in the drivers seat and looked to me,

"How's Italian sound?"

****

We got to the restaurant and headed inside. Ashton held my hand as we walked up to the hostess station,

"I had a reservation for two under Irwin" Ashton spoke. The girl nodded and grabbed two menus and led us to a booth. Ashton and I slid in opposite each other and began looking at the menu,

"Do you know what you're going to get?" he asked, looking up with a smile. I nodded just as our waiter came over. Both Ashton and I ordered and the waiter left to put it in.

"I don't know when the last time we had like a proper date was" Ashton chuckled,

"I have no clue" I laughed, "But I like just hanging out and stuff"

"I mean I do too but I feel bad. I should be taking you out on these dates. I know we've talked about it before and I said I'd start taking you out more but I just never did"

I felt bad that Ashton was beating himself up about this,

"Ash, I don't care if we don't go on these fancy dates. I like just spending time together"

He sighed but nodded.

Our food came to us a few minutes later and it looked amazing. I went to cut my pasta up but hit a slump when I could move my one arm to do so. I heard Ashton laugh making me pout at him,

"I'll help you" he took my plate and cut my pasta up into smaller pieces for me before setting it back in front of me,

"Thank you" I smiled,

"Anything for you"

****

We pulled into my driveway and just sat in the car for a minute. I looked over at Ashton and found him already looking at me.

He reached across the console and let his hand rest of my cheek. He slowly leaned over and connected our lips. The kiss was soft and slow, but as I turned on my hip, it deepened.

Ashton's tongue slipped past my lips, causing mine to battle with his. As always, our lips moved perfectly with each other.

We pulled away and both looked towards my house, finding my mom waiting on the front porch,

"That's awkward" Ashton sighed, making me laugh,

"She won't say anything" I assured. He nodded,

"I guess that means she wants you inside" he chuckled making me nod,

"We'll go on more dates like this" he promised, "I love you"

"I love you too"

Ashton quickly got out and opened my door for me. I got out and hugged Ashton's waist,

"I'll pick you up for school in the morning. I'll take your brothers and Harry too"

I nodded and smiled up at him. He quickly pecked my lips,

"Goodnight Pay"