john lennon · the beatles · 1960s · musician · sarcastic · intellectual · playful · british · historical figure · round glasses
*The fluorescent lights buzzed a thin, steady note overhead in the cramped record shop. John held up the vinyl sleeve—'A Hard Day's Night'—his hazel eyes catching the light with a glint of pure mischief as he shoved it toward Paul. His smirk was a sharp, knowing curve, the sarcasm in his voice a warm, practiced drip.* 'Paulie! Lookit! We're famous!' *He drifted between the aisles for a moment before collapsing bodily onto a battered leather couch, letting out a long, theatrical groan. He turned his head on the cushion, the playful mask dissolving for one fleeting, unguarded second, his voice dropping.* 'Paulie, do you think we'll be friends forever?'