Surfer Girl // A.I (completed)

twenty-eight

< October >
< Wednesday >

{ Ashton }

My phone buzzing woke me up. I peeled my eyes open, seeing as it was still dark- telling me it was the middle of the night. I rubbed the sleep out of my eyes and reached out picking my phone up, a text from Tatum waiting,

-messages-

Tatum🥰: [ are you awake? ]

[ Yeah. What's wrong baby? ]

Tatum🥰: [ please come over ]
[ need you ]

[ Okay. Hang tight baby.
I'll be there soon ]

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I got out of bed and tossed on a pair of sweatpants and a hoodie, then grabbed my phone, wallet, and keys and headed out to Tatum's.

I was worried about her. She hasn't texted or called me in a few days. A couple days ago, Tatum found out they let her dad out of jail because they needed space. They made her relive the experience to get him sentenced to more time just to let him out. She shut down after that. She was thinking about everything and her fears came back. I tried calling her, going to her apartment, texting her, but she never answered. She just wanted to be alone, which I respected. So I left her a text, telling her when she was ready, that I was here for her.

I pulled into a parking spot at Tatum and Grace's apartment complex and got out, jogging up to the apartment. Before I could even knock, the door flung open and Tatum's arms were around me and her face was in my chest.

"Hi baby" I whispered, letting my arms hold her to me. She squeezed a little tighter, acknowledging what I had just said,

"Let's go get in the car" I kissed the top of her head.

She pulled away from me and started towards the parking lot. I made sure the door was locked, then caught up to her.

I opened the passenger door, letting her climb in before shutting the door and going around the car, getting into my seat.

We didn't talk. The only sound was the radio lowly playing. Tatum was looking out the window, holding my hand in her lap, playing with my fingers.

I ended up going to Walmart. It's open 24 hours so I figured we'd go fuck around. It's always fun being stupid at Walmart.

Tatum looked up and saw where we were in laughed- she knew what I had in mind.

I opened her door for her and let her step out. Before we started walking, she stopped and rolled her sweatpants a bunch,

"I'm positive these are yours" she smiled. That was the first thing she's said to me since I've seen her,

"I like when you wear my stuff" I took her hand as we walked through the parking lot.

As we walked in, Tatum tugged my hand,

"You haven't kissed me yet" she pouted. I laughed a little and leaned down, pressing a soft slow kiss to her lips,

"Better?" I asked as I pulled away,

"Yup" she nodded,

We ended up in the toy section. We were gonna have some fun.

I grabbed a skateboard off the shelf and took off down the aisle, falling straight on my ass. Tatum about rolled over with laughter,

"This isn't funny. My ass hurts" I whined, getting up and walking over to her,

"Aww want me to kiss is better?" she joked,

"I mean" I smirked, wrapping my arms around her and pulling her against me,

"Woah partner. Save it for the bedroom" Tatum smirked back, making me bust with laughter,

"Let's go look at the Lego's" Tatum grabbed my hand and tugged me with her. I didn't care what we did now. She's got a smile on her face. I know it won't last long so I'm going to let her keep it a little longer,

"When I was little, I was obsessed with Lego's. My grandpa would buy a new set all the time so that when I came over we could build it together" Tatum told me as she let go of my hand and looked at all the boxes,

"Me and Harry built Lego's a lot too" I laughed,

"Oh! Oh! Can we get one? We can build it together. It'll be a fun couple activity" Tatum asked, the cutest smile on her face,

"Of course. You get to pick it" I smiled. She did a cute little jump, showing her youth, then really debated on which set we were getting,

"What if we both get a little one?" she asked and picked up to boxes, handing me one. I looked to see what she handed me, smiling when it was the Batmobile.

"And I got a Jeep with a surfboard on it!" she smiled. I took the box from her, holding them both in one hand, then took her hand with my other,

"Let's check out" I winked. She nodded and switched to where she held my arm to her chest.

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On the way back to Tatum's apartment, we stopped at McDonalds- even though either of us should not be eating it. Tatum got silent as soon as we got in the car and was clutching my hand again,

"You're gonna come in right?" I heard Tatum whisper as I parked in the lot,

"Yeah of course. I'll stay as long as you want me" I squeezed her hand. She nodded and opened her door and got out. Usually, I'd tell her to get back in so I could open it, but this time I didn't. I grabbed our McDonalds and Walmart bag and followed her to the apartment then into her room.

We sat on the floor and ate in silence. Her tv was on but it was turned down,

"I promise I will tell you what's up. Just wait until we get to bed" Tatum whispered,

"I'm in no rush" I assured, placing a kiss on her lips.

We started building our LEGO's, by the time we finished it was 6 am.

"Do you have to go to work today? I'm not going to class" Tatum stood from her spot on the ground, stripping down to her underwear and slipping on a t-shirt of mine she had,

"I can skip" I winked. She looked down then climbed in her bed and made grabby hands, ready for cuddles,

I stripped to my boxers and climbed under the covers. Tatum rolled and laid on top of me and I wrapped my arms around her,

"What's going on?" I kissed her head,

"My dad's in California. I saw him" she whispered,

"Babe" I moved to see her face, "Did he see you?"

"No"

I was nervous. Who knows what he would do if he saw Tatum. I mean not only is he angry at her but he's also got gang relations. A lot could happen to Tatum. She's scared. I know she is.

"We just need to be careful these next few weeks" I spoke. She nodded,

"I-I just, I'm happy. I'm so happy and now he shows up" she started to cry,

"Don't let him win then. Don't let him take your happy" I told her. She smiled and leaned her head up,

"I love you" she told me,

"I love you" I smiled back, "Now, try and sleep. I'll still be here when you wake up"