Surfer Girl // A.I (completed)

sixteen

< Friday >

{ Tatum }

I've been at Ashton's for a couple of days now. I first stayed because I didn't want to drive home at 10:30 at night. Then yesterday, it rained all day and my Jeep has no doors, so Ashton moved my Jeep into his garage and I stayed again. And today, I'll most likely be staying the night again. Michael invited us over to his and I have a feeling we will be there late.

Ashton's been super helpful but super protective. He won't let me do anything because he's scared I'll hurt myself more.

I woke up, pressure on my chest. I fluttered my eyes open to see. Ashton's head was on my chest and I could feel his breaths leaving his mouth. He had one arm tucked between his chest and my side and the other was draped over my stomach.

I smiled and pushed some of his hair back out of his eyes. He lightly hummed and snuggled closer before flutterling his eyes open. His head tilted back and he smiled,

"Good morning" he spoke, his voice raspy from his sleep,

"Good morning" I smiled. Ashton lifted his head and connected our lips for a moment, before pulling away and rolling onto his back.

He sat up and ran a hand through his hair and stretched out,

"I was thinking that maybe we go see Miss Mary this morning" he yawned and got out of bed.

I noddded and let my eyes travel Ashton's bare torso. I heard him chuckle, making my eyes snap up to his,

"Sorry baby" he walked towards me and bent down, "I have to put a shirt on to go out" he winked and pecked my lips,

"Loser" I mumbled and tossed my legs over the side of the bed.

I stood, putting the majority of my weight on my right leg. My leg was actually aching today. I haven't walked much- I use my crutches most of the time- but I've walked a little around Ashton's house,

"You okay?" Ashton walked around the bed, handing me my shorts and one of his hoodies,

"My leg hurts" I told him as I sat back down,

"I'll go grab your pain pills" he kissed my head and raced off.

****

We headed off to Miss Mary's and Ashton parked on the street, hopping out, and coming around to open my door. I used my crutches and went in front of him. He opened the door and let me in first and as soon as both of us were inside, we heard a gasp.

"My babies!" Miss Mary smiled and came around the counter, hugging us both,

"How are you feeling Tatum?" she asked looking me over,

"I feel good" I smiled and felt Ashton's hand on my lower back, making sure I was staying balanced,

"And you're taking care of her?" Miss Mary eyed Ashton,

"Of course. I can't let anything happen to our girl" he winked,

"Oh I'm so happy" she clapped her hands, "You two go sit. I'll bring your stuff. It's on the house" she tunred and went back behind the counter.

Ashton and I walked to the back booth- the same booth we sat in the day we met.

Not even 5 minutes later, Miss Mary came to our table with our food and coffees and slid in the seat next to Ashton since my leg was up on my side.

Miss Mary talked a million miles a minute. Neither Ashton or I have been in here in a while so we had a lot to talk about.

Soon we needed to leave and Miss Mary kissed both our heads and we went back to Ashton's to chill out before we went to Michael's.

****

When we left for Michael's, Ashton was begging to drive my Jeep. It took a lot of convincing before I cautiously handed my keys over, trusting him with my baby's life.

We pulled up and walked around back where everyone was sitting around. I left my crutches behind seeing as that I would most likely be sitting a lot.

Michael, Luke, and Calum were all in the pool, beers in their hands, while Crystal and Sierra sat on the edge with their feet in the water and margaritas in their hand.

"Aww look who's walking" Luke grinned. Ashton was holding onto my arm as I took slow steps towards them. I reached the girls and I took a seat, putting my good leg in since my other is still wrapped up and in a brace.

Ashton sat our stuff down then came running past and cannonballing into the pool, getting everyone wet,

"How you feeling peg leg?" Calum joked, everyone laughing,

"I'm feeling fine. I have a lot of pain meds in me though so we'll see in a couple hours" I laughed.

Ashton swam over and stood by my leg,

"That was a bad hit. I was so scared" Sierra muttered,

"I felt it before I saw it. As soon as I started going down I knew it'd turn out bad" I told her,

"Did they do anything about it? Like did she get in trouble?" Crystal asked,

"All I know is she got disqualified from the the final so the other girl won. I actually have a meeting with some surf people about the situation this coming week. They only hold meetings like this when it's intentional" I shrugged,

"Well it was obvious it was intentional" Michael told me. I nodded and leaned forward and placed my chin on Ashton's head.

****

When the sun set, we all huddled around the fire pit, sitting on the outdoor couches. I was curled up against Ashton's side and he kept pressing kisses on top of my head.

None of us talked. We just sat around and enjoyed each other's company. But before long, my eyes were getting heavy. Sierra had already passed out against Luke.

Ashton moved, making me sit up,

"I'm going to grab our bag then we will get going" he pecked my lips. I just nodded and let my eyes shut again, this time not opening them again until morning.