Lights Of The Mind | cm & al ✓

Chapter Twenty-Two

Ashley's POV*

I sat on the couch with Joey, letting Alan and Brycie have a moment. Joey slipped his arm under my waist.

"You okay baby?" He asks.

"I guess. I'm just a little worried, and seeing the girls just brightened my day, I guess." I sigh.

"We could have a child." He whispers.

"Really? You want one?" I ask.

"Yeah. It'd be nice." He smiles. My smile then turns into a frown. I didn't even realize it, but I sighed.

"What's wrong? I thought you've always wanted kids?" He asks, his expression changing.

"I mean, I do. But to bring a child into this mess. I don't want to do that. Not while we're being threatened." I explain.

"So, afterwards?" He smirks.

"We'll talk about it when it comes." I laugh, kissing him briefly.

"I love you." He smiles.

"I love you too." I whisper.

"Hey, so I just got finished talking to Prentiss and Rossi. We'll pick them up and the girls tomorrow when they get here. From now on, if you guys ever leave, you should have one of us with you. Especially you Ash." Morgan explains.

"Sounds good." I nod.

"We can start working on the profile." Spencer adds.

"Yeah. Let's do it. I don't like the idea of someone stalking my family." I sigh, looking at Reid. Remembering how he said that we're a team, and that means we're a family. Reid slightly nods and laugh.

"What's going on?" Caleb asks as he sat down on the couch.

"Oh, earlier, Spencer was explaining how we're a team, and that mean we're a family." I smile.

"Well, the girls got the same tickets. So they're all coming together." Chad explains as he flops onto the couch.

"Alright, let's get everything together. We're off to Ohio!" Alan cheers. I can see the look on Joey's face.

"My hood!" He laughs.

"Yeah, the hood of King Dork." I snicker.

"Queen Sassy." He mumbles. I laugh and shake my head. Helping the guys carry everything to the bus and put it away. After several trips, we were finally on the road again.

"Hey, guys. We're gonna watch a movie. Joining?" Alan asks me and Joey.

I shake my head, "Nah, I'm gonna take a nap. I need it."

"No, I'm joining Ash." Joey smirks.

"Oh." Alan snickers.

"I have no idea on what Joey's thinking. I'm actually taking a nap." I laugh.

Alan looked at both of us and smirked, "Hm. Sure."

I rolled my eyes and turned around, walking towards the bunks. Joey came up behind and wrapped his arms around me and lifted me into the air.

"Ugh. Do you mind?" I groan.

"No." He laughs. I stop my squirming and he carries me to our bunk. He lays me down and I curl into a ball, like I normally do. Once Joey lays down with me, I cuddle into him as he places an arm around my waist. I must've been tired, because I was out within a matter of minutes.

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"Ash! Joe! Wake up!" Someone says, shaking us.

I groan and roll over. The person sighs, "Ashley Faith and Joseph Patrick! Wake up before I get ice cold water." He threatens. Then, I realized it was Alan. Only he would warn us before, Chad on the other hand wouldn't.

"Fine." I grumble.

"Come on. We're here." Alan informs.

"Fine. Give me a minute." I sigh. I sat up and Alan nods, leaving. I shake Joey awake, "Baby, come on. We're at the hotel."

"Hm? I don't wanna get up!" He whines.

I laugh, "I'm sorry baby. Let's go."

"Fine. I'm coming." He grumbles.

"Thank you." I smile, kissing him briefly.

He got up and grabbed his bags, and I did the same. We followed the guys to the hotel. We got a conjoined room, once again. But it was for the best.

After a long five minutes, we got to the room. Everyone went their separate ways to bedroom. We all got our own, except the team. So, when the rest of the team got here, everyone had a partner in sharing a room.

I was basically exhausted. As soon as I sat my things, I literally flopped onto the bed. Snuggling into the covers.

Joey laughs, "You should be doing that me!"

"Then get your butt over here!" I sigh.

"Fine. I'm coming." He snickers. He comes over and lays on the bed, wrapping his arms around me. I snuggled against him as he pulled me into his body. Once again, I was out in minutes.

****

I sighed as I got up out of bed. I looked at my phone sitting on the nightstand.

"Six am. You've got to be kidding me." I grumbled. I got up and decided to shower.

Once I was finished, I got dressed. Choosing my normal outfit; my lightwash skinny jeans, a pale purple button blouse, and my favorite leather jacket. I didn't bother with any makeup and just put my hair up into a messy bun. I looked over at Joey, seeing he was still asleep and probably would be until at least 10.

I sighed and walked into the living room section. I made me a cup of coffe and sat down. I had a feeling on my heart, so I decided to flip through my bible. Looking at random verses, I had a feeling that God needed me to see something.

Isaiah 43:2 ~ "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze."

Matthew 11:28-30 ~ "{28}Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. {29}Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. {30}For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

Pslams 91:1-16 ~ "Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. {2}I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." {3}Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence. {4}He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. {5}You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, {6}nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday {7}A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. {8} You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. {9} If you say, "The Lord is my refuge," and you make the Most High your dwelling, {10} no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent. {11}For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; {12} they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. {13} You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent. {14} "Because he loves me," says the Lord, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. {15} He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. {16}With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.""

•A/N•

Woohoo! Updates keep coming and coming! Anyway, the wives will come into the next chapter. And these bible verses are from 'biblegateway.com' from the New International Version. These verses, I got from pinterest. I have a board that these are pinned onto called 'Things to Help'. You are more than welcome to follow me. I have a ton of things on this board. Mainly little verses like these. Trust me, they help a lot.

-xxBabyxxGirlxx😘