Illegal Love - McLennon and Starrison

You've Got To Hide Your Love Away

"Help! was great but it wasn't our film, we were sort of guest stars," Paul began. "It was fun, but basically, as an idea for a film, it was a bit wrong."

"And what is next for you four?" the reporter asked. Thousands of people stared entranced at the television screen.

"We're going to America for the third time!" John flashed his signature goofy grin. "I have a feeling it's gonna be great!"

He nodded. "Anything else you'd like to add?"

"Hi, mum!" Ringo waved happily.

"Okay then. Well, I guess we'll see you later!" The cameras shut off, and all four slumped over in exhaustion.

"I can't feel me legs," George whined. "Carry me, Ringsy."

"No way in hell."

"I'LL CARRY YOU, GEORGE!" a crazy-looking woman screamed. "HAVE MY BABIES!"

"We'll see, love," he winked.

"Oh no you don't." Ringo took off with the others, leaving him confused.

"What was that about?" he asked worriedly.

"Nothing."

"It doesn't sound like nothing. Are you jealous? Oh, Ringo, I'm sorry." George held him close. "You know I would never leave you, no matter what happens."

He smiled, burying his face in his neck.  "I love you too."

"Excuse me," a woman spoke up, "did you just say what I think you just said?" All four of them shared a scared look.

"I knew one of us would slip up in public one day." John scanned the area to see if anyone else heard, and no one had.

"Are you two together?" she asked cautiously.

George did a double-take. "Pattie?"

"Who?" Paul elbowed John harshly. "Ow! Oh, THAT Pattie! The one from A Hard Day's Night!"

"Pleasure," she murmured. "Are you together?"

"Well," George sighed, "there's no use in denying it now, I suppose."

Ringo blinked back tears. "Are you gonna tell?" They all linked arms and waited nervously.

"No."

"Please don't-what? You aren't? Why the fuck not?" Paul raised his eyebrows in a confused manner.

"You don't deserve that, I don't want you to be put in jail because you love someone that isn't a woman. Besides, it's cute. Your secret is safe with me."

"I love you!" John cried, then glanced at Paul. "Hypothetically, of course."

She nodded, pushing him off gently. "I understand. Well boys, I have to get going. Goodbye and," she glanced back, her face dropping slightly, "and good luck."

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"We got lucky, anyone else would've turned us in. I fear for us even more now." George sighed as Ringo rested his chin on his head.

"It's going to be okay, Dimples. I promise." He smiled at that.

"This sucks!" John yelled suddenly, kicking the wall. "Why the hell do I have to be punished for loving a man?! It would be completely different if Paul were female, and that's not the least bit fair! I hate this!" He growled before sinking into the couch tiredly. "I just want things to be okay for once."

Paul hugged him, followed by George and Ringo. "I know, we all do."

"Yeah, well...well..." The dam finally broke. Three years of holding back the pain came crashing down as he sobbed into Paul's shoulder. He rubbed his back as they all cried in the large house together.