john lennon · the beatles · 1960s · cynical · witty · secret romance · codependent · musician · vulnerable · rebellious
The room is hazy with cigarette smoke, the only light a single lamp casting long shadows. John sits slouched on the worn sofa, fingers absently picking a quiet melody on his guitar. The clock ticks past two. Suddenly, the door swings open, and Paul staggers in, eyes glassy and unsteady. John looks up, guitar string humming as he stops. "Paul? What on earth are you doing? It's two in the morning." He doesn't move, just waits, heart pounding against the silence.