Chapter 6

A/n: The song that inspires the song George "writes"about Lauren is "For You Blue" off their Let It Be album. I am aware this doesn't fit the timeline but I thought it would be a perfect song to use. Listen to it when you get to the middle of the chapter, it is George singing :)

Ringo hopped into George's car and drove us to the studio while he kept his arm around me in the back seat."Where are the others?" I asked forgetting that George had said he wanted to teach them his new song."Waiting for us," he said, "they needed somewhere to go to not attract attention and it wasn't too far down the road."Right on cue Ringo pulled up to the building and we all got out."Thanks for staying with George, Ring." I said giving him a hug, "you're kindness and calm nature has been very appreciated.""I couldn't let the kid be alone, he would have gone mad," he winked at me and went inside to join the others.George and I stood outside, needing a moment."The others," he said "they gave me a hard time once we left your hotel room, I didn't tell them my feelings for you and they kept their composure in front of you due to the sensitive nature of the news, but...""All bets are off now?" I finished his thought in the form of a question."Exactly," he said, "so please be sure about this.""I've never been more sure about anything. If I learned anything today," I whispered to fight back the tears, "it's that you only live once, and your not promised tomorrow. I met you for a reason George and I don't want to let this go.""We have a lot to discuss, I know," he responded, "but this does feel right and I've never felt more alive than when I'm with you. There will be time to sort things out on what comes next but for tonight, with my friends, my brothers and Cynthia, let's just enjoy what this is."I nodded and followed him inside."There's the happy couple," Paul said as he strummed his Bass guitar on the one side of the studio."Ringo just filled us in," John said eyeing us up and down."Come in," Cynthia came and grabbed my arm, "us wives and girlfriends are allowed to sit over here and watch," she sat me down."Cyn," George said, " I was thinking she could sit over by...""Don't be silly," she cut him off, "rules don't change for you now that you have this beautiful girlfriend. I've been sitting over here in the corner since I was just John's girlfriend.""Yeah, because John wants you in the corner," Paul said to her and everyone laughed including Cynthia."Fine," George said, "but come on let's all have a good time tonight, in honor of Darry and for Lauren.""To Darry." John said into his microphone and they started playing a song, practicing. I hadn't heard much of their music and I was in awe at how cohesive they played as a group. They really we're so comfortable with each other and sounded amazing.I decided to get into it and stood up and danced and even grabbed Cynthia's hands and pulled her up with me. John and Paul did all the singing and George was so sexy with his guitar and the solos he was doing. Ringo seemed to know what he was doing more than anyone else there on his drum set and not once did they stop and tell him how to play something, it just was natural.After going through a whole set list Ringo brought up George's song."Guys," he said "George told me he has a song he wrote.""Do ya now," Paul walked over to him, "do tell, is it a love song?" And George stood up and started playing the song without singing any words."That's a sick riff," John said to him and then Ringo just naturally started playing to the beat and it sounded amazing."Okay how do you want me to play the bass for you?" Paul asked next and within minutes they were jamming."This ones for you Lo," he called me by a nickname and then he got to the microphone and started to sing.

I started to tear up as I watched him, he sang every word directly to me.It was a song about how he felt sad and blue and because of me he was saved, he was back to being himself. It was quick and catchy and melted my heart completely. I went over and hugged him and sat in his lap.

"That was genius, you're becoming a great songwriter," Paul complimented him.

The guys were smoking and drinking and Cynthia opened some wine. Everyone was just talking about life and I happily passed on drinking so I that I could remember the rest of the evening and show George that I had some self control when it came to alcohol."You can have some," George whispered in my ear at one point as he held me and swayed to whatever acoustic tune Paul had started playing."I want to be present, here with you." I responded, every single moment spent with him was now precious to me and I didn't want him to have to be my keeper, just my partner."I'm going to take Lauren back to her Hotel," George stood up, "it's getting late.""It's only 10 o'clock," Paul said as if it was still early, "Are we to expect you back here tonight or are you spending the night.""Ooohs and awwwws" came from the peanut gallery around the room and George told them to "sod off.""I'll see you guys tomorrow. If Lauren is still up for the design meeting, that is," and he whisked me away and out to his car.I had forgotten all about work. Yes, I had finished the costume ideas I worked on all week but I didn't want to then present them to the group or to Brian. I didn't want to do business without Darry. He was so important to my life and now he's my guardian Angel.As I contemplated life and what it now brings I quickly noticed that George was heading in the direction of his home rather than the hotel."I hope you don't mind," he said to me sweetly, "it's a little more private."I completely understood and felt happy knowing he wanted to bring me back to his home.When we arrived it was after 11 and I felt super tired. He carried me inside even after I insisted I could walk on my own."It's more fun this way," he kissed me on the forehead as he started up the stairs.He set me down before we got to his bedroom."I will sleep in here with you if you would like," he said "but you've had a long, hard day today and I advise you rest. We can talk about us in the morning."I went into the master bathroom and changed into one of his shirts to sleep in and when I came out he was laying on one side of the bed on top of the covers."You can have this side," he patted down on the comforter, "I'll stay on top of the blankets.""George," I said "don't be ridiculous, you might get cold.""I want to show you my intentions," he said grabbing my hand and kissing it."I know your intentions are pure and it's what has been drawing me to you," I said, "now sing me the song you wrote."He got under the covers and held me and sang "For you Blue," as I quickly fell asleep after what was the hardest and longest day of my life. Yet somehow I was being given this glimpse of what happiness was......When I woke up George was laying beside me, awake. He rolled over once he saw me turn toward him. We were now laying inches apart staring into each others eyes."Goodmorning, beautiful," he whispered to me."Thank you," I smiled "for everything.""Are you ready to talk?" he asked me as I got closer and let him put his arms around me as we laid there."I don't know what will happen now," I admitted."With the Gala or with us?" He asked unsure of what I was referring to."Maybe both," I said looking back up at him briefly but then burying my head into his chest. I knew I shouldn't cry because this man holding me was my strength."Well we can figure the Gala out, doesn't Jenna know the plans and can help us get up to date on things and we can take over."He was right, it was that simple. The problem was that it just felt to fresh for me to be without Darry."Well yes," I agreed, "I'm just not ready.""I don't expect you to be, there is time," he kissed the top of my head, "but you are the most beautiful woman I have ever met. You are so young and have your whole life ahead of you and you deserve everything you've worked for, so when the time feels right you need to become that world famous model you aspired to be.""George," I said squeezing him a little tighter."Yes, babe?" He said with a little bit of rasp in his voice as he knew I would change the subject to us and how impractical our relationship seemed. I decided to skip that conversation for now."I don't want to go home," I said "I have been thinking about how even if I don't do the fashion show, I could stay here with my Visa if I am working for you guys.""That's an idea, one you'd have to make," he said seeming a little more relaxed at the thought, "I would support that decision and assure you that you'd definitely have a permanent position here.""It's just there's two things on my mind," I spoke freely, "it's not just the fact that even if I got over my newfound fear of getting back on an airplane, its the thought of being so far from you, I don't think I could ever bare it.""You don't have to," he said gently, "I mean there may be tours again where I might be gone. There's always the possibility of you coming with whenever you might be ready to fly, but all we need to do is focus on one day at a time and then whatever comes our way we will handle."I felt bad. He was being so strong for me and I felt like I was a burden to him now that I wasn't the same girl he met in the photography studio. I was now broken. It wasn't supposed to be his job to fix me."Did you want to attend the meeting today?" He asked looking at the clock on his bedside table.I looked down at the tshirt I was in and rolled back over. Once again I didn't have a change of clothes here or anything to help me get ready."We have options," he said reading my mind."Oh yeah?" I asked seeing what he had in mind about my wardrobe."Either you find something in my closet you want to alter into your own creation... you can have at it," he laughed at the thought, "or I can call Cyn and have her bring something for you and we can ride into the city with them two.""As much as I would love to take a pair of scissors and some thread to some fabric right about now, I like the second option as long as you don't think she would mind."He jumped up and made the call without further discussion and within a half hour the Lennon's were over and completely in awe of our relationship.I changed into a cute outfit Cynthia had brought. She literally unloaded her closet on us and helped me bring it up to George's master bedroom's closet."George," I said "is there another room I could put this new wardrobe? I wouldn't want to take over your closet.""I mean," he thought for a second before continuing, "we could turn another room into a bigger closet for you if you'd like, but no I don't mind you having clothes in our room."He gave me a smile because he knows I caught what he had said. It was official I was going to be here with him for a while, to keep both of us from being lonely.Next Cynthia did my makeup and the four of us were off to Brian's office in London.