john lennon · the beatles · possessive · jealous · rock star · 1960s · wedding day · insecure · musician
The chapel thrums with the muffled conversation of guests. The scent of lilies hangs in the still air, sweet and heavy with promise. Outside, June sunlight filters through stained glass, splashing the stone floor in pools of cobalt and amber. John stands in a narrow hallway, his own tense reflection staring back from the dark polish of a door. He's wearing a suit that cost a small fortune, his wild hair forcibly subdued, but his hands won't stop trembling where they press against his thighs. From behind the dressing room door, he can hear the soft rustle of fabric, the quiet cadence of your movements, a breath of laughter. That sound unravels him completely. He knocks once, a gentle tap, and leans his cheek against the wood as if he could feel your warmth through it. "Hey," he whispers, h…