Lights Of The Mind | cm & al ✓

Chapter Thirty-Nine

Ashley's POV*

I sat in passenger seat while Joey drove. We were meeting up with the band in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

"I'm sorry that our anniversary wasn't the way I planned." Joey apologized.

"Joey, it's fine. This was the best one yet." I smile, holding my small bump. He glanced over at me and a smile grew on his face also.

"I love you." He replied.

"I love you too." I responded. I leaned over and kissed his cheek. Joey placed his hand gently on my thigh, rubbing lightly.

~*~*~

"Hey! Joe! Ash!" Alan called to us.

"Hey Al." I grinned.

"How'd everything go?" Chad asked, slinging his arm around my shoulders.

"They're healthy." I smiled.

"Boy or girl?" Kane asked.

"I don't know," I laugh, "I'll find out next month."

"Dang." He mumbled.

"But we decided on names." Joey starts.

"What are they?" Caleb asked. The other guys bomb-barded Joey and I with other questions.

"Guys, calm down." I giggle.

"Well..." Alan trailed off.

"For a boy, Arlo Donald Joseph. And for a girl, Claire Michelle." I replied.

"Arlo?" Caleb asked.

"It means Fighter." I answered, "It's unique, and everyone needs something to help them fight."

Joey placed his arm around my waist, pulling me into my body. "Are you showing yet?" Alan asked.

I nodded. I was just wearing a loose shirt. "Yeah," I smiled. I pulled my shirt tightly around my stomach. Showing my bump.

"It's only a matter of time." Alan smirks.

"I know. Don't remind me." I joke. Alan laughed and shook his head. I looked around, and realized that two people weren't here. "Where's Morgan and Emily?" I ask.

"They're inside." Caleb answers.

~*~*~

As Morgan walked into the room, he tossed me a bag. However, he kept the other brown bags. I eyed him, "What's this?"

"Just look." He replied. I peeked inside. I smiled, seeing all the food I've been craving. From fruit to chocolate and gummy bears.

"Oo. You gonna share?" Joey asked, picking up the chocolate.

I rolled my eyes and took it from him. "Nope. You can't eat this. Dairy." I answered.

"But," He pouted.

"No." I stated, "But I'll share my gummy bears."

He continued to pout, "But I want the chocolate. And besides, you can't kiss me after."

I groaned, "Here guys." I tossed the chocolate to whoever was near me. Joey smirked and kissed my cheek. "You're lucky I love you." I sighed.