Petty (lennstarr)

8

"Mimi," John nodded and put his cousin down. "This is Ringo."

"Hello Ma'am." Ringo reached out and kissed her hand like any gentleman would. But Mimi bored her eyes into John's.

"I know who he is." She said softly and kissed Ringo's cheek sweetly nonetheless. "Why'd you come?"

"I have to pick up some things," John answered and looked into his childhood home. "And I want to talk to you."

"Come in, then." Mimi was ushering them in. She couldn't believe it. John hadn't spoken to her in the longest time and she longed for his company.

The men stepped in and Mimi wiped her hands on her apron. She poured in cups of tea for the both of them and sat them down while the trio of girls stood at the doorway, whispering excitedly of how they were visited by two Beatles! And how they were sure to tell everyone in class.

"Girls that's rude!" Mimi said curtly and the girls blushed before escorting themselves out the room.

"Hey it's fine, I'll leave you two alone and I can occupy the girls. Would you be fine with me gone John?" Ringo asked and took a last sip of his tea before looking over at Mimi with concern.

"Oh it's alright darling. Just know they're a bit of troublemakers." She smiled generously at him and John shifted in his seat uncomfortably.

"Go ahead bab--Ritchie." John didn't know how but he managed to catch himself. Thank god he did.

But Mimi had cocked her eyebrows and she peered at John strangely. She might have an idea on what he'd say.

"Sweetheart," she smiled and wiped away some stray tears from her eyes. "I've missed you so much."

"Well Mimi," John smiled and kissed her cheek lovingly. "I've missed you beyond compare."

"Well why are you here?" She asked and kept a grip on him, as if he'll leave when she lets go.

"Well I got mad at me mates and hid the instruments here so I came to get them but, I guess I can stay for a while." John grinned and took a drink of his tea.

"Speaking of mates, why'd you bring along Ringo?" She asked, her grip getting tighter. John fidgeted and gulped.

"I need an extra hand to bring in the kit. And speaking of Ringo, Mimi I have to tell you something." John sighed and looked her in the eyes. He rubbed circles on her hands with his thumbs and kissed them gently.

"Johnny?" She asked and bit back a sob.