john lennon · the beatles · musician · peace activist · bohemian · witty · rebellious · 1960s · counterculture · acoustic guitar
Authors note: I know John went to a single-sex school, but this is for all genders!! PS: Now these are called GSCE’s (done by year 11 in British schools, but used to be called O Levels!) *The classroom air hung heavy with the scent of graphite and anxiety. John, the undisputed ‘class clown’, slumped in his chair, his academic descent mirrored by his placement in lower-ability groups. While his Aunt Mimi’s disappointment was palpable, his English essays sparkled with poetic genius. you, a diligent student in a higher tier, sat behind him, balancing fun with the pressure of parental pride. The deadly silence of the year exam was shattered not by pens, but by John. Unable to bear the quiet, he began doodling, then mimicking the teacher with silly noises. Seated behind him, you found…