Love Me Do

~ 49 ~

Mick's POV

I knew what was going on.

Being friends with Robert Plant let me know what was happening with Jimmy and Kaylee.

He'd been ringing me, asking for tour dates, but the conversation soon lead to Jimmy and why he'd been isolated for a while; hanging around with some girl.

The newspaper articles about John being deserted by his girlfriend made me wonder if this girl Jimmy seemed to be with was John's ex.

Bingo.

I never meant to break John's heart, honesty, but I couldn't let him live in suspense.

What I mean is, I did intend to knock Kaylee over, as an excuse to get her a drink, but I did not know she was pregnant.

Now, standing inside the music store, watching Jimmy and Kaylee kiss, I felt saddened.

I knew John was watching, and I could see his face drained of colour, as though he'd just witnessed someone die.

"Okay, break it up." The store clerk interjected, gesturing for the couple to quit kissing. "This is music store, not a church."

Flushing slightly, Kaylee gazed up at Jimmy, before turning around to spot me staring.

Muttering something to him, Kaylee grabbed Jimmy's hand, obviously oblivious to John, who was frozen, and pulled him towards me.

"Jimmy, this is Mick Jagger." She introduced, and I played along, making Jimmy's face frown as I shook his hand.

"Kaylee, I know who-"

"Nice to meet you." I emphasised, smiling broadly at Jimmy.

I knew that if we kept standing here, John would never be able to leave the store, and this must be absolute torture.

"Here, I wanted to talk to you." I added, letting go of Jimmy's hand, glimpsing quickly at John, his face unreadable as he stared back, his eyes glaring. "It's about your tour."

Jimmy tilted his head to the side, but I quickly motioned for them to follow me, moving away from the music store and onto the street.

There you go, I said with my eyes, to John in the store, who was sulking.

"The tour?" Jimmy asked.

"Yes, I'd like to tour with you." I stated, making Kaylee gasp next to him. "I'll call Grant this evenin', but I'm sure he'll accept."

"Really?" Jimmy questioned, obviously not able to accept the news, his lips spreading into a smile. "We're gonna get so much publicity!"

I nodded and grinned at their enthusiasm, but also watched over Jimmy's shoulder as John tip toed from the store, his stare lading on mine, misery shining bright.

I desperately wanted to reach inside his mind and spill my plan into his, but I knew he would be avoiding me from now on.

If only he knew my plan; he'd be thanking me and kissing my feet.

I was a genius.

This is going to work.

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WHAT IS MICK JAGGER'S PLAN?!