The Arsonist and The Eradicator

Chapter Sixteen| Babies*

One Hour Later

Ashton's P.O.V

We got dressed and went out to eat. Demi found a cute restaurant nearby that had really good steak. And they had outdoor seating so we were able to bring Barry. "Let's go walk the beach. Tides low enough, and Barry hasn't walked a beach in so long without him needing sun boots," Demi says. "Ok love. Lead the way," I say wrapping an arm around her waist. We start walking as the sun slowly starts to go down. I notice Barry starting to get tired. "Cosa c'è che non va bambino, ti stai stancando?(What's wrong baby boy, are you getting tired?)" "Sta rallentando. L'ho lasciato ingrassare, mio povero bambino.(he's slacking. I've let him get fat, my poor baby.)" Demi says. Barry looks at me and pants. Normal when he's tired I would carry him but since the sun is about to set I have other plans. The hotel is right across the street anyway. "Do you want to carry him or me?" Demi asks. "I'll carry him, after we watch the sunset, how's that sound?" I ask. "Beautiful,"She says. We get cozy on the sand and lay down with Barry as we watch the sky go from light blue to darker blue to purples and oranges and pinks. Once the sunsets I pick Barry up and we walk back to our hotel room.

"What's in the books for tomorrow?" I ask as Demi gets comfy for bed. "I clearly need to get clothes for cold weather so I'm probably going to go with Liv to the mall and get that stuff. We need furniture and dishes and stuff so I'm thinking, we meet up at the furniture store around 3, grab dinner around 5, and then head to Walmart or something for kitchen ware since I want to be able to cook soon," She says. "Ok love. We already have appliances, they're already hooked up so we don't have to worry about that. While you guys go get clothes James and I will get stuff for Thanksgiving. I can get a small turkey or chicken and we can have our first Thanksgiving in our home," I say. "I love that Idea," She says. "I can also get the cable hooked up too cause I want to be able to watch you next week. I hate that I'm not scheduled. I know that happens once in a while but the one week we move away from Florida it's 2 hours away from the old apartment," I say. "I know my love. It'll be ok. Absence makes the heart grow stronger," She says. "My heart is already really strong. I think it's good," I say getting in bed and pulling her so her head lays on my chest. I run my fingers through her hair trying to calm myself down. I don't like being away from her. It's part of my bipolar and anxiety. I don't talk about it alot. And I take my meds as I'm supposed to but I still worry about every possible bad thing happening to my love. And I get wicked separation anxiety which is why Liv and I were always so close. We still are but now they both have to go but luckily James will be here if I need him. He's the best big brother ever. I couldn't ask for any better. When I used to have panic attacks after our parents passed he used to let me sleep in bed with him. They always happened in the middle of the night. I'd have a nightmare and then the panic attack would start. I was too old for it but he knew it was what I needed and I appreciate it. But yeah. "Amore Mio, I'm not going anywhere. I know you worry about your parents and I know it's only been 2 ½ years but it's going to be ok love. I'm not going anywhere. I will text you when I get there and I will text you as much as possible and you can watch me on TV. And it's just this one time. You'll be back to work next week. They just didn't have anything lined up for you and Triple H couldn't give both of us the day off so he gave it to you. It's ok. I'll kick ass for both of us. And when I come back I'll see you at the airport. I'll be back Tuesday night. It'll be ok my love," Demi says leaning up to kiss my cheek.

"I know Vita Mia, you know I worry. While your gone James and I can organize boxes into what rooms they go into. I can unpack the bathrooms and get the beds together so all everyone will have to do when they get here will be pretty much open packages from online shopping and relax. Eventually, thinking around fourth of July, we can have a cookout. We have a private beach and I can order the grill in April so I can have it all set in time. It can be a fun time. Good food, good company, good music, pot. It'd be like a family reunion," I say. Demi giggles. "What?" "I love how you call it a family reunion," She says. "It is. They're like family to me. We only had our parents. The rest of the family are assholes. They don't accept of the whole "shim" thing. And on top of that they were always assholes to my parents so I'm not dealing with them and I would never want you to have to deal with them either. They're very conservative and my family was more witchy," I say. "Witchy?" Demi asks. Oh shit, I forgot to tell her completely. "Oh yeah well, I guess I forgot to tell you. I'm Wiccan. I don't do black magic, but yeah. I don't fuck with ouija, but I like to do kitchen withcery and use crystals. Healing spells etcetera," I say. "Oh," She says. "It's not a deal breaker is it?" I ask. "God no, I just never would've thought. You didn't do any of that stuff in florida," She says. " I didn't have much access to the stuff I needed. I would've had to have it shipped and shits expensive. Maybe Wednesday we'll do a Salem trip. It's not too far. A little bit of a drive but it'll be worth it. It'll give Liv and James an excuse for a date day and a break," I say. "Ok. I always liked that stuff. I just never did any of it. But i can respect it. Do you need me to convert for the wedding?" She asks. "No, I was thinking of not adding religion so no one can say anything," I say. "I like that," She says. We cuddle and talk for a while until we can't keep our eyes open anymore and fall asleep in each other's arms.