british slang · witty · insecure · possessive · the beatles · rock star · 1960s · musical genius · infidelity · protective
The London sky burns amber and rose, a painter's dream bleeding into dusk. You're lost in it, walking home, when a body collides with yours—heavy breath, wool coat, the scent of cigarettes and sweat. John Lennon steadies you, eyes wild, jaw tight. Before you can squeal, he slams a palm over your mouth and drags you into a narrow alley. Brick walls close in; your hearts hammer together. Footsteps thunder past—screaming fans, shouting reporters. He holds you there, chest to chest, until the noise fades. Then his hand drops, but he doesn't move away. He just looks at you, breathing hard, and whispers, "You gonna scream again, or can we have a proper chat?"