All My Love

14

We slipped inside my flat and closed the door behind us. All was quiet. Neither of us spoke. I was starting to feel a bit uncomfortable so I broke the silence.

"You want something to eat? or a drink maybe?" I asked as I slowly inched my way over to the kitchen area.

"I'm fine, Louisa. I just want to be with you," John whispered gently as he got closer to me.

Without warning he scooped me up off my feet and brought me over to the sofa. He softly set me down and then plopped into the seat right next to me.

I reached over and turned on the television. But John gave me a weird look.

"Can't we just enjoy each other?" He asked as he twirled my wavy chocolate locks with his fingers.

I nodded and turned it off.

"So," he started again,"ever since I left, what's happened with you?"

I looked over, preparing myself for the emotional conversation. I took a deep breath and began.

"Well, I ran away from home. I didn't have much money, so I couldn't finish up at school. But with the money I had left I spent on a small flat. It was okay, I guess. But it was in a bad part of town. And it was getting worse, so I had to leave. One day I ran into Annette while looking for a job. I was crying earlier that day because I'd thought I wouldn't find anything. But thankfully she was kind enough to get me a job and a nice place to live. I've been here for almost two years. But it doesn't seem like that long. Time just flies by so quickly... But anyways, tell me about you."

"Wow," he said under his breath.

"Not as interesting as you thought, huh?"

"Don't be angry but I was expecting some boyfriends in that story. You couldn't have possibly stayed single that whole time, especially after that situation with your dad. I mean, I've had my fair share of girls-"

I looked up, a horrified expression on my face.

"other girls?" I asked softly.

John stayed silent and turned away.

"please look me in the eye, John. I'm not angry. I just wanted to know is all..." I told him gently.

"well,” he started,"when you're touring you get quite lonely. sometimes you just needed someone to be with, but nothing, you know, long term."

"one night stands, you mean?"

"kind of."

I turned away and faced the wall. I didn't want to talk about this any longer. I was starting to tear up and I didn't want him to see.

"But Louisa," he whispered as he softly laid his hand on top of mine,"I've never forgotten about you. you're all I've ever thought about. I knew I couldn't have another real relationship like ours. what we had was somewhat amazing and no one else compares to you."

Then he looked me straight in the eyes and stated with all the confidence he had,"I love you, Louisa, and I always have."

I said nothing, but he understood what I wanted. He gently placed his lips to mine as he scrunched his lanky fingers through my long hair.

The kiss grew more and more passionate, but sadly I had to stop him.

"I'm sorry," I said sheepishly,"I just..."

Too embarrassed to say what was on my mind, I turned away again. John immediately spun me around.

"I understand, Lou. If you're not ready, that's fine. It's okay to wait," he said through a slight smirk.

I chuckled a bit as I snuggled up next to him. He gently stroked my hair as I fell asleep in his embrace.

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The next morning I woke up tucked into my bed. The sweet aroma of chocolate and sugar filled the air. I got up to investigate where it was coming from.

To my surprise, I walked into the kitchen to see John making pancakes.

"Good morning, love," he said happily add he pulled me close for a side hug.

"Good morning," I replied and kissed him on the cheek.

"I hope you like chocolate pancakes, Lou. I burned the first couple of batches but i think the rest are fine."

I laughed as I grabbed a few and slapped them onto my plate. I doused them in maple syrup and then dug right in.

"you must be hungry in the mornings, huh?" John asked, surprised.

"I'm always hungry," I replied with my mouth full,"I thought you knew that."

John chuckled as he grabbed a stack and sat down across from me. We talked all morning because Annette let me have the day off to spend some time with John. (she's been waiting for me to go on a date for a while now)

We soon finished our breakfast and started to clean up. John started to strike up an interesting conversation.

"Lou, can I ask you something?"

"Ask away."

"do you think Led Zeppelin will make it big? like, famous? a band that everyone knows?"

"I thought it already was."

"We have become more popular the past few years. But what if we're just a one hit wonder?"

"stop doubting you and your bandmates. I've never heard music like yours before. And people like change."

"How about as big as The Beatles?"

"I think you guys could achieve that."

"Really?"

"Would I lie to you about that?"

He just smiled as he put away the last of the dishes. But then he got serious again and hesitated a bit as he asked his next question.

"Do you think you'd come along with me when we tour?" he finally asked.

I stayed silent.

"Well, would you?" he asked again.

"I- I don't know. You know about that whole situation with Jimmy..."

"forget him. This is about you and me."

I thought for a while longer and finally answered with a smile,"yes, yes I would."

"Do you want to?"

I excitedly nodded. I didn't know what to say. Touring with Led Zeppelin- I could barely breathe.

"I love you," he yelled as he picked me up and twirled me around.

we both laughed and sat together on the sofa. john peered over his shoulder.

"is that your guitar?"

I nodded.

he quickly hoped up out of his seat and grabbed it.

"do you mind?

"not at all," I answered as I watched in awe at his playing.

I couldn't believe it. I was going to go everywhere with Led Zeppelin. I was going to see the world. My life was finally turning around. Even if Led Zeppelin wasn't so famous, I'd still be ecstatic about John. It was the first time I felt loved in so long. And that's all I've wanted ever since I ran away from home. A new chapter in my life was starting and this was just the beginning.

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A/N

IT'S FINALLY UP. Sorry I took so long! I've been sorry busy and kind of not motivated. But I'm hoping to update more regularly. (I'll try, at least)

Hope you all enjoyed this chapter!