Surfer Girl // A.I (completed)

fourteen

< Monday >

{ Tatum }

I was miserable. I had surgery yesterday and came home late last night, but I was in so much pain. Layla was the only one here and Chris is coming by later to check on me. Everyone else gets home tomorrow. Ashton gets home today though.

Layla came in my room no sooner than I woke up, pain pills and breakfast in her hand,

"You good?" She smiled, setting them down on my side table.

"Yeah" I groaned. I didn't like not being able to move. My leg was stuck in one position with a constant ice machine hooked to it.

"Okay. Yell if you need me" she smiled then left my room, shutting the door.

I really didn't want to go back to sleep, so I sat myself up in bed, turned Friends on, and began eating my açaí bowl that Layla had made.

In all honesty, I was bored and wanted Ashton to hurry up and get here.

Halfway through my fourth episode of friends, I figured I'd clean myself up before Ashton got here. I unhooked the ice machine and grabbed my crutches and made my way into the bathroom.

Figuring out how to change was hard. I had to keep my leg straight but it was hard for me to balance on my other. Layla had helped me get dressed after surgery and I haven't changed since. I was only able to successfully change my shirt into a long sleeve that I'm pretty sure is Ashton's.

Crunching back into my room, I smiled big seeing Ashton just walking in with two iced coffees in his hand and a backpack on his back. He quickly sat the coffee on my desk, placed his backpack on the floor, and walked over to me and helped me sit on my bed,

"How you feeling baby?" He pecked my lips,

"In pain" I groaned. His face softened,

"I'm sorry. Do you need me to help with anything?" He asked once he saw my shorts in my hand,

"I need help changing my pants" I mumbled completely embarrassed,

"Don't be embarrassed pretty girl" he kissed me again.

Ashton unhooked my brace and gently pulled it off my leg then carefully slid my sweatpants off,

"Oo lace" he smirked once he saw my underwear. I rolled my eyes and pushed his shoulder, making him giggle. He grabbed my shorts and put them on, followed by my brace.

"Back to bed?" Ashton asked,

"For a bit" I yawned, "I kinda missed you and want to cuddle" I spoke, almost child-like,

"Oh I can cuddle" he winked.

I scooted in my bed into my normal spot, putting my leg back up on pillows. Ashton grabbed our coffee and handed it to me before he got in next to me, sitting up against my headboard like I was,

"Thank you for the coffee" I softly spoke,

"Of course" he grinned.

****

We finished our coffee and I sat mine and Ashton's now empty cups on my side table and slightly turned to lay with him,

"Have you talked to your grandpa?" Ashton kissed my head multiple times,

"Yeah. He's coming next week. He's gotta be with me at my follow up because I'm on his insurance still" I nodded,

"Does this mean I get to meet him?" Ashton quirked and eyebrow,

"If you want too" I shrugged,

"Of course I do" he kissed my head, "I want to meet the guy who raised my girl to be perfect"

I tilted my head back and Ashton connected his lips to mine. My hand went to his cheek to keep him there. Ashton got the hint when I swiped his bottom lip.

Since I couldn't move, Ashton did, adjusting to where he was slightly over me but still avoiding my knee at all costs,

"Damn. You did miss me" he smiled against my lips. I refrained from rolling my eyes and tugged at the hair on the back of his neck.

Ashton finished off our kiss with a few short pecks and settled back next to me,

"I love the honeymoon phase" he giggled and I gave him a look,

"In the honeymoon phase you just make out a lot" he shrugged.

Ashton and I were definitely still in that phase.

****

When Chris arrived at the house, Ashton carried me downstairs and sat me on the couch and took a seat with me.

"Your knee" Chris spoke, "You won't be surfing competition until June. So that gives you plenty of time to focus on your last year of college"

Not being able to surf until June was definitely bad news, but finishing college is good.

I looked down with a sigh,

"I know it sucks not to surf, but Tatum, you over work yourself. This is giving you a well deserved break" Chris knelt in front of me,

"I guess you're right" I sighed,

"Even though you're gonna have some limitations, you're about to have the chance to be a college kid for once. You grew up way to fast. This break will let you be 21 years old" he explained.

I agreed. I did grow up fast. I had to with how my parents were. Then I got out and all I did was go to school, work for my grandpa and surf. Then it became all school and surfing.

"You'll start physical therapy in a month. It will be after your classes on Tuesday's. Do not get on a board until they tell you to" Chris told me. I nodded,

"Can I drive?" I asked. I didn't want to have to rely on others to get me places,

"You can drive since it's your left knee" he laughed, "Any other questions?"

"Nope" I smiled,

"Good. Feel better. I'll see you soon"

Chris left and I sighed and leaned against Ashton,

"What's your class schedule look like?" Ashton asked,

"Monday to Wednesday I have a class at 8 am and 11 am. Thursday I have class at 1 pm and then I have a class at 7 pm that doesn't end until 9 pm then I have to get up for a class on Friday at 8 am"

"Gross. I'm glad I'm not in school anymore" Ashton laughed,

"It's a 30 minute drive too" I groaned,

"What about on Thursday's you just stay the night at my house. I'm closer to school and you get out really late. Just stay at mine then you can get up and go to class from mine on Friday morning" he suggested,

"That works" I smiled. He giggled and kissed my lips,

"I'll make dinner and everything on Thursday night" he teased,

"I'm definitely not gonna complain"