Rosy's p.o.v

George was looking at the news paper while drinking coffee. It was December 13th on a Saturday afternoon. We sat at a table in a fast food restaurant.

"Aye look at this! It's an ad from some club in Dallas. Amature bands perform three original songs. Winning band will collect a thousand dollar cash prize."

"Aye when is it?" John asked taking a drag from his cig.

"Uuh December 22nd."

"That's in what? Less than two weeks? I don't know. What do you lot think?" Paul asked taking a sip of his drink.

"I think we should do it. We could use the money." Richard said putting out his cigarette.

"Looks like were staying in Texas for a few more days!" John said smiling.

......

John was strumming Geo's guitar while George was smoking and reading a book about astrology. It was extremely cold out as we drove.

Richard was driving when John yelled.

"Aye look a record shop! Lets go in yeah?"

"John we don't have a record...."

"Please??"

"I'd like to go in too!" Paul added.

"Come on Richard."

I giggled as Richard rolled his eyes and pulled over to the side, parking. The area was full of small shops. People were outside selling different things. From clothes to toys. Jewelry to food.

"Fine. Be back ere in an hour alright?" Richard said getting out.

"Two hours huh Richard?" John said putting his coat on.

"Fine two. No later than that or were leavin without ya."

"Whatever you say Rich. Come on macca."

They left as George closed the door looking around.

"I'm off." He said.

"You don't want to come with us?" Richard asked.

"Nah. I'll meet up with you later." He said walking away. I shrugged as Richard raised his eyebrows.

"Alright then. Where to?" He grabbed my hand.

"Let's just walk around and see what we find." I smiled.

"Alright love."

.....

It finally stopped raining for the time being. But it just made the air colder. It was about seven thirty in the evening now. We stopped at a service station to fill up the tank.

I was inside the bus with George painting on the inside door.

John had managed to get a guitar for less than fifty dollars. Paul was reading a magazine and lighting a smoke.

"I got an idea for a song." John said grabbing his notepad and getting out of the bus.

Richard came back inside and kissed my cheek.

"I got you something earlier." He said pulling something out of his pocket.

"Yeah?" I smiled.

I watched as he pulled out a necklace with a rose pendant.

"Aw Ritchie it's beautiful."

"I thought you'd like it." He said handing it to me.

He helped me put it on. I kissed him softly as he smiled against my lips.

"I love you." I whispered.

"I love you too."

"She's not a girl who misses much

Do do do do do do do do, oh yeah"

We turned to look at John. He was writing in his notepad. Richard lit a cigarette and took a drag.

"She's well acquainted with the touch of the velvet hand

Like a lizard on a window pane

The man in the crowd with the multicoloured mirrors

On his hobnail boots"

John smiled and kept writing, pausing to scratch the back of his head. Paul yawned and put the magazine down stretching his arms.

"Lying with his eyes while his hands are busy

Working overtime

A soap impression of his wife which he ate

And donated to the National Trust"

I sighed and held Richard's hand. He smiled.

"I need a fix cos I'm going down

Down to the bits that I left uptown

I need a fix cos I'm going down"

John stopped. "I'm stumped."

"Finish it later huh John? It's cold out ere." Paul said tugging his arm.

"Alright. Just let me use the loo." He smiled and walked off. I turned the radio on.

Before you slip into unconsciousness

I'd like to have another kiss

Another flashing chance at bliss

Another kiss, another kiss

I put the volume up and felt my stomach grumble.

"Hungry love?"

I nodded. "A little yeah."

"I don't think theres any restaurants around."

"That's alright." I said sitting up and grabbing a bag of cookies from under the seat.

"What the..you're hiding food now??" George said leaning over the seat.

"If I want to survive around you guys then yes!" I laughed.

George glared at me as I rolled my eyes.

"Here."

He smiled and took one. John finally came back and got in, sitting with Paul.

A few hours later, Paul and John were asleep in the back. So was Geo.

Richard put the volume low.

There is a house in New Orleans

They call the Rising Sun

And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy

And God I know I'm one

"I love this song." I smiled turning the volume a little louder. I felt my stomach grumble again.

"Still hungry?" Richard smiled looking out at the road.

"It would seem so." I said looking for the bag of cookies. I turned around to see it next to George. It was empty. I sighed.

"I'll just have to wait." I said sitting back, looking out the window. I closed my eyes and felt myself slip into a deep sleep.

......

(Next morning)

I woke up in an empty vehicle. I sat up and looked at Richard's watch on the dashboard. It was nine in the morning. I looked around and realised we were in a motel parking lot.

"What the??" I said getting out. I yawned and stood by the vehicle. I noticed Geo walking over to me.

"You're finally awake." He smiled kissing me softly. I smiled as he pulled back, grabbing our things.

"Where are we?"

"Oh well we decided to pull into a motel since were stickin around for awhile."

I nodded and felt my stomach turn. I breathed uneasy.

"You alright love?" He asked closing the door.

"Yeah i'm fine. Just feeling a little sick that's all."

"Yeah I know what you mean. Bein on the road for too long makes me feel nauseous as well. Come on."

I followed Geo and laid on the bed when we got inside.

"Whats wrong love?" It was Richard.

"Nothing. Just a little dizzy that's all."

My stomach grumbled again.

"It's certainly not effecting your appetite." He laughed. "I'll go off and get you somethin alright? I'll be back."

I nodded as he kissed my cheek. George went off to take a shower as John and Paul left with Ritchie. I sat up and hugged a pillow.

A few minutes passed as the dizziness began to fade. Richard soon came back inside with food. I smiled as he sat on the bed with me.

"Where's Paul and John?" I asked grabbing a plastic fork.

"Outside. They said they wanted to work on a few songs. I don't know. How are ya feeling?"

"Better. Just starving." I laughed. George came out of the shower and got dressed while me and Richard ate our spaghetti.

"Where's mine?" George asked plopping on the bed.

"Ere." Richard said handing him a container. We ate in silence. I was the first to finish my food.

"You were really hungry." George smiled.

"It doesn't help we smoke pot all the time." I laughed.

"I'm going to shower now. I'll be back." I said throwing my containers in the trash. They nodded and watched me get undressed.

"Don't you two have anything else to look at?"

"I could stare at Geo but he's not as sexy as you." Richard smirked. I smiled and shook my head.

"Oh thanks for that." Geo pouted.

"Aw Georgie you're adorable." I said walking over, kissing his cheek. He smiled.

I made my way to the shower and got in. I turned the water on and let it get warm. I sighed in relief as the heat relaxed my muscles. I washed my hair then my body. I giggled listening to Geo and Richard in the next room goofing around, making silly noises.

I got out and dried myself. I wrapped the towel around my body and walked out. Richard was smoking a joint as George sang while playing his guitar. I grabbed an outfit and got dressed.

"Let's go out tonight." John said walking inside. He stopped when he saw me putting my bra on.

"Hello hello." He smiled walking over to me.

"John get your filthy paws off me." I said pushing him away.

"Come on love. Don't fight it. Ya know you want some Lennon lovin."

I laughed and shook my head.

"Keep dreaming John."

"Where we goin?" George said putting his guitar down.

"Theres a club down from ere. David and his band are playin there."

"For fucks sake." Richard groaned standing up and taking his shirt off.

"Ritchie be nice." I said kissing his cheek. He rolled his eyes and took his jeans off.

"What time?" I asked putting my shirt on.

"Not until six. They play at seven tonight. I'd like to go." John said sitting next to Geo. "Paul's comin."

"Sure we'll be there." George smiled.

"Good." He smirked.

I finished getting dressed as Richard went in the shower looking annoyed. I sighed and followed him.

"Richard would it kill you to be nice?" I said leaning against the sink. He got in the shower and turned the water on.

"What d'you mean?" He said in an annoyed tone.

"From the first moment we met David, you've always treated him unkind. He's a nice guy Richard."

"Is he?" He poked his head out looking at me.

"Yes!" I said crossing my arms.

"Look, you think he's just being nice to you just because? Come on Rosy, we all know what he wants. Everytime he comes in contact with ya, he's always trying to get your attention. Which he does!"

I scoffed. "Just admit it Richard! You're jealous!"

"Fucking hell I'm not."

"Yes you are!"

"It doesn't help you look at him like..." He stopped.

"Like what Richard?"

"You look at him the way you looked at me when we first met."

I closed my eyes and bit my lip.

"What do you mean?"

"Don't fuck with me Rosy. We both know what I mean. I noticed you at the music festival last month. You were talking with him, having a drink. You were laughing and smiling the entire time he had your attention!"

"I was being friendly Richard."

"No. Admit it. You were flirting with him."

"I wasn't Richard!"

"Any bloke that comes by, you have to be nice too." He said sounding angry.

"What is that supposed to mean?"

"You know what I mean. Why don't you just walk around without panties on and let the next bloke fuck you senseless? If theres any kind of sense left in you!"

I stood in silence just staring at the curtain. It was silent for a few seconds until he spoke.

"Rosy...I didn't mean that."

"Yeah? Well sometimes it's just too late to take things back." I said walking out and slamming the door. I froze when I noticed John, Paul and Geo staring at me.

I sighed and grabbed my bag, taking money from Richard's wallet.

"Where you goin?" John asked watching me put my shoes on.

"Nowhere." I said brushing my hair and heading to the door. Geo stood in front of me.

"George move."

"Not until you tell us where you're going."

"I'll be back alright? I just want to be alone." I walked around him and made my way outside. I shivered as I walked down the steps. I should have brought a coat

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