Surfer Girl 2 // A.I (completed)

thirty-six

< Friday >

{ Ashton }

I was kinda dreading today. The boys and I were meeting up and I was going to tell them I really don't wanna do the band thing anymore. I just can't do it anymore.

I was getting ready in the bathroom as Tatum walked in,

"I can see it on your face babe. You're scared" she spoke, hopping up on the counter,

"I am" I nodded. Tatum frowned and grabbed my arm and pulled me to stand between her legs,

"You'll be okay. They'll understand" she promised, her hands now resting on my hips, "Now, I made breakfast and two hungry toddlers are waiting for us so they can eat"

I laughed and kissed her lips before helping her off the counter.

We entered the kitchen and Avery and Krew were both patiently waiting for us. I quickly helped Tatum with their plates and cups before she and I sat down with them,

"Daddy where you go?" Avery asked, seeing as I was dressed and not in my sleep clothes like them,

"I'm going to see your uncles to talk," I told her,

"Why?" Krew questioned. I sighed and looked at Tatum. Another reason I'm so hesitant is that I don't want the kids to be disappointed or upset,

"Just tell them" Tatum nodded,

I smiled slightly then turned to both my kids,

"You know how I'm in the band with your uncles?" I asked and they both nodded, "I'm not going to be in the band anymore"

"Why?" Avery asked,

"Because I want to be able to spend time with you two and Mommy. In the band, I'm gone a lot and I don't get to see you as much"

"And you old" Krew added. My mouth dropped and I looked at Tatum who was cracking up,

"Yeah you old Daddy" Avery giggled and I finally laughed, because it was funny,

"Yes, and because I'm old"

As soon as we finished eating, I helped Tatum clean up the kitchen as the kids went off to play. As soon as things were cleaned up, I pulled my shoes on and grabbed my car keys,

"Hey" Tatum called, making me turn to her, "It's okay baby"

"I know" I nodded, "I love you"

"I love you too"

****

I pulled up to Luke's house and saw that Michael and Calum were already here. We decided to meet here since Sierra is out running errands.

I walked into the house and the boys were waiting in the living room,

"Hey man" Calum grinned,

"Hey guys" I smiled, "How's everyone settling in?" I asked as I took a seat,

"Pretty good" Luke grinned, "We even got the baby's room all set up. As soon as we found out it was a girl we got on it"

"So what did you wanna talk about Ash?" Michael asked. I sighed and took a breath,

"Guys, I don't wanna do this band thing anymore"

They all were quiet but they didn't look mad,

"I'm gonna be honest, I haven't wanted to do it for a while" Michael sighed,  "Ever since we adopted Noah, I've just wanted to be with him and Crystal"

"I just want to be with my family and the band takes away from that" I explained, "I don't want to miss my kids growing up"

"I'm with you" Luke added, "Especially with Si and I about to have a baby. I'd rather be home a lot and watching my daughter grow up"

"I'm pretty worn out with it too" Calum nodded, "But I do think maybe we should go out with a bang"

"What are you thinking we do?" Luke questioned,

"What about one last tour? Like the final good-bye tour with the girls and kids tagging along the whole time. We could get two busses and split up so we have plenty of room" Calum suggested,

"I like that" I smiled, "I don't really want to do a world tour though. Plus we need to be done in time for Luke and Sierra to be at home before the baby comes"

"We better get planning then because we're going to have to do this very soon" Calum spoke,

"Lets get on it then" Michael grinned, "One last tour boys"

"One last tour"