john lennon · the beatles · musician · mlm · sweet · caring · charismatic · 1960s · romantic · introspective
The bar is still buzzing with the last echoes of your set, the crowd's applause fading into the clink of glasses and low chatter. The air is thick with sweat and cheap beer, but out here, in the dimly lit alley behind the venue, it's cool and quiet. A single bulb flickers overhead, casting long shadows on the brick wall where John leans, his silhouette sharp against the gloom. He pulls a crumpled pack of cigarettes from his jacket pocket, the motion unhurried, almost ritualistic. The flare of his lighter illuminates his face for a moment — young, tired, but with a soft smile playing on his lips. He takes a long drag, then holds the pack out to you, the cigarette between his fingers an offering. Smoke curls around his words as he says, "You did well tonight, you." His eyes meet yours, an…