Chapter five
Lucy's POV
Barbara seemed to know where everything was and even had amazing strategic maps for all of us. We used the key Ringo gave Deedee and spent the night at his house which I have to say was one of the most exciting things ever. I felt a little bad and scared about it all... but other than that it was completely wonderful!
I laid on the large guest bed with Janet who was still asleep. I decided I'd go ahead and get up and take a shower so we wouldn't have to worry about waiting for everybody to have their turn.
I'm so glad we got to go shopping yesterday. We got some food and necessities and couple new outfits which was great. I wonder where Barbara got all this money though... I thought about these things and more as I showered. When I finished I turned off the water, grabed my towel and started drying off. Then I heard a click sound like a door opening and then closing. I jumped out of the shower and started to lock the bathroom door when the knob turned. I jumped behind the door just in time as it opened. I tried to look into the mirror and see who it was but the mirror was covered in misty water so the person was just a black blurry figure. I was hoping whoever it was would leave but instead they started going through the drawers and cabinets. I guess looking for something. I started worrying it might be a burglar. But then I remembered I was in a bathroom and what burglar would want to steal something from there. What kind of headline would that be?
Soap burglar strikes again. Local man goes days without bathing.
I snorted trying to hold in my laughter. I covered my mouth as the person pulled the door back. It was Ringo. I dont know why I wasn't expecting that. He looked scared and shocked then suddenly he grabbed my towel and closed his eyes. I grabbed my towel back and pushed him away. I was about to start yelling when I realized I had practically dropped my towel to cover my mouth.
"I'm sorry! I didn't see anything!" He said running out of the bathroom, slamming the door. "AHH! What are all you birds doin' in my 'ouse?!" I faintly heard him from the other room.
I sighed and laughed slightly and put my pajamas back on. I suddenly heard all sorts of yelling so I snuck into my room and put on a nice light blue dress and made my way to the living room where all the noise was.
All the boys where here and John and Paul looked pretty angry yelling away at the girls. Janet and Deedee looked crushed and were crying a bit. But Barbara and Cheryl where yelling and fighting back just as hard.
"What's going on?" I asked calmly and quietly. No one seemed to hear or notice me. I sighed lightly when I felt a tap on the shoulder.
"I'm sorry about them Lucy, they're just a bit... angry..." it was George.
"Well I mean... we did kinda... well Ringo really is the only one who has the right to complain... I'm sorry about all this." I felt kinda stupid and jerky after saying that.
"Nah, don't worry about it. I think Paul's just ticked because he has a girlfriend that he doesn't want to mess up with and John was in a bad mood from the flight. To be honest I'm really just tired. I know it's morning but all the time changes has really messed me up." He said rubbing his eyes and face.
"I completely understand. I feel a little bit the same but I don't usually have much trouble with this stuff." I shrugged.
"Just out of curiosity... what is with all this with you and your friends?"
I blushed slightly. "To be honest. I don't really know... you'll have to ask Barbara, it's all quite confusing..."
"It's alright, just wondering." He smiled slightly. "Normally I'd probably complain meself. But with a girl as pretty as you," He paused and caressed my face. "A man would have to be completely mad." He grinned his toothy grin and walked into the other room. I stood speechless. Both shocked and thrilled beyond belief.
Deedee's POV
I stood crying silently with Janet. I don't really know why I was. They weren't yelling at me as much as they were the others but I don't like people hurting my friends. I knew Janet must be heartbroken. We sat on the couch watching them fight while Ringo stood to the side looking tired and worried and I noticed Lucy standing in the doorway across the room. Then suddenly there was a loud boom and a flash of light. I looked back over at John, Paul, Barbara and Cheryl. My eyes widened as I realized Paul and John's clothes were on fire. Barbara started yelling and freaking out at Cheryl for lighting two of THE BEATLES on fire while Lucy quickly drenched them both in water. John and Paul stood scared and dripping.
"What in the world bloody was that?!" John exclaimed looking at Cheryl and Lucy angry and frightened. Barbara started to say something when George rushed back in.
"Lucy, are you alright?! What happened?!" He said stopping short looking confused. He stared at John and Paul then gave Lucy an odd look. "What happened?!"
"That's what I'd like to know!" John shouted slinging water off of his arms.
"I-I can explain." Barbara spoke up and then gave us, especially Cheryl a dirty look. "Um... we are... figments of your imagination." She said putting more inflection in her voice and walked around in circles slowly flapping her arms. "We don't actually exist there is no need to be frightened or concerned." She paused for a moment. "It's from the drugs. Just forget it happened." She motioned for us to go out the door while she continued circling and flapping. The boys looked at her as if she was the newest member of the looney bin. Cheryl rolled her eyes and smacked her forhead.
"Barbara you're completely batty!" Cheryl exclaimed then looked at Paul and John."The point is is you're both alive and the rest is none of your business." She crossed her arms.
"None of our business?!" John exclaimed. "Look sweetheart, when somebody tries to kill me it's bloody well my business!"
"My personal life is not your business!" Cheryl said and they again started shouting and bickering in each others faces.
"They do make a lovely couple don't they." Ringo leaned over and whispered to me which made me smile. I didn't think anything at the moment would make me smile. I looked at him and he smiled at me I felt my smile widen. "Why don't we split this scene, grab some breakfast and have our own little chat, hmm? How's that sound?"
"Oh that would be amazing!" I grinned and we snuck out of the room and out the back door.
We walked to the nearest place which was a small but nice diner. We sat at a small booth in the back corner and ordered some pancakes.
"So Deedee, tell me about yourself." Ringo smiled and leaned back resting his on the back of the seat.
"Well... my name's Diane Richards, but everyone calls me Deedee, I'm 22, I'm from Virginia, I play the flute and my favorite color is periwinkle. What about you?" I grinned.
"Well, my name is Richard Starkey, but everyone calls me Ringo starr, I'm also 22, I play the drums and my favorite color is red." He grinned back and I laughed. "So now that we're so well acquainted what would you like to do today?"
"Oh wow, are you serious?!"
"Yes of course." He chuckled.
"Well gosh I'd be happy with anything, I'd roll in the mud if I was getting to do it with you!" I blurted out then blushed as he laughed loudly.
"Haha well maybe for your first day I'll just show you around. Hows that sound?" He smiled.
"Great!" I smiled brightly and a second later the waitress came with out food. I know Barbara gave me a very impressive map but. Sometimes a girl needs to be helplessly lost when she's with Ringo Starr.
