Surfer Girl // A.I (completed)

thirty-one

{ Tatum }

My eyes slowly opened and I could feel how stiff my body was. I was in the hospital. The only way I could tell was from the light in the hallway shining in.

I slowly looked around the room, then my eyes landed on the chair next to the bed. Ashton was in it, sleeping. I went to touch him, but as I did, soreness shot through me- making me groan. That simple noise made Ashton shoot up and turn the light on,

"Baby" he gasped, standing and hovering me, "How you feeling?"

He was searching my eyes while pushing my hair out of my face,

"My body hurts and I have to pee" I grunted. He nodded and pressed the button to call the nurse, then sat on the edge of the bed while we waited,

"Why am I here?" I asked. Ashton's eyebrows furrowed,

"Baby, you got attacked last night. Do you not remember?" He spoke soft, holding my hand,

It took a second, but it all came flying back. I was walking to the car then was grabbed. I started fighting and the guy dropped me but others came up and started at me too. Then I remembered the face I saw-

"Oh my god!" I gasped as my heart started racing, "My dad Ashton! It was my dad"

"Okay okay. Calm down. It's okay" Ashton stressed as the door opened,

"Good morning" the doctor smiled as Ashton stood, "How we doing?"

"She said her body hurt and she needs to use the restroom" Ashton answered for me. The doctor hummed and checked a bunch of things before he unhooked the IV and heart machine,

"I'm going to leave you off machines because you are fine. But, we have to keep you here until police can talk to you about what happened. If you want you can put some clothes on and get some food. The clothes you came in with, did get thrown away due to us having to cut them off because of the blood" he explained,

"Bathroom is right in that door" he pointed off to the side, "You may need a little help. But, other than that, I'll be out of your hair. Press the nurses button if you need anything. The police should be here in a couple hours" he finished then left the room.

"Please help me pee" I looked at Ashton. He chuckled then helped me up.

****

By 8 am, I had clothes on and food in my stomach. I was technically released but we were waiting on the police.

Another hour went by then the door opened and two officers walked in,

"Tatum Kohole?" They asked looking at me. I nodded in response,

"Okay we're just gonna talk then you can leave" the woman officer told me, then turned to Ashton, "I need you to step out sir"

Ashton nodded and got up, gave my hand a squeeze and stepped out of the room.

"So you were out with friends last night?" She asked and I nodded, "You were leaving then what happened?"

"I was grabbed from behind. I fought back and got loose then got grabbed by two others. Then I blacked out and woke up here"

"Do you know people who attacked you?"

"It was my dad, Patrick Kohole, and two others. I don't know the others. My dad just got out of jail and he's part of gangs and stuff" I explained,

"Okay. We will get the name out. With the state you were in when you were brought, he probably thinks your dead. But be careful. We will keep you updated" she told me.

****

When I was finally allowed to leave, Ashton helped me in his car and we headed to my apartment.

We pulled in and I noticed Calum's car in the parking lot. Ashton and I both smirked at each other and went quicker up to my apartment. We quietly walked in, seeing Grace and Calum making out on the couch,

"Well this is so fun to walk into" Ashton spoke loudly, making Grace and Calum jump apart and scramble to opposite sides of the couch,

"Oh my god! Tatum" Grace jumped and ran to me. She wasn't bothered by the fact Ash and I just caught her and Calum, she was concerned as to why my face looked the way it did,

"I got attacked last night" I told her. So many expressions went across her face and she looked to Ashton,

"Her dad attacked her" he filled in,

"Do they have your dad?" Calum stood as well. I shook my head and he nodded,

"I'm gonna go lay down" I finally spoke, I really didn't want to talk about it, "Ash, you coming?"

"I'll be there in a second" he nodded. I nodded back and walked into my room.

{ Ashton }

As soon as Tatum shut her door, I turned back to Grace and Calum,

"She's scared but won't admit it. She's barely talked" I sighed,

"Why is he coming after her?" Grace questioned,

"He's mad at her and/or he owes money and she's the payment" I shrugged, reciting what the police told me. They both slowly nodded,

"I'm gonna go to bed with her" I mumbled and headed into Tatum's room. I changed into some sweatpants I had here then went to her bed. She was already asleep when I got in her bed with her. As I wrapped my arms around her, she nuzzled closer and grabbed one of my hands.

Tatum's eyes slightly opened and she leaned her head up a little,

"What's up baby?" I whispered,

"Kisses" she demanded. I chuckled then pressed my lips to hers.

"Get some sleep love. Wake me up if you need anything" I kissed her head and let my eyes close.