The boy next door

Christmas Time(part 1)

Eleanor's POV

It's been a week since Daniel's incident. The last time George and I saw him was in court. He was sentenced to five years in juvenile prison. We're glad we won't be seeing him in a long time. Kathy moved to Wales, said she didn't want to see us until our funeral to laugh at us. But I'm happy with George by my side.

I was setting up the presents under George's Christmas tree. I asked dad for some money to at least buy John some guitar picks, Paul some bass cords, Pete, the drummer, new drum sticks, Nick a new shirt, Watts a necklace and Dorothy a blouse. George's present is in my house. The new Elvis record he always wanted.

"Done" I looked at the colorful tree. I love this time of year.

"There's my present." George came up to me from behind, wrapped his arms around me and kissed my neck.

"George we're waiting for guests."

"And..."-He kissed my temple-"They all run late."

"No George"

"Can we at least kiss?"

"No"-I went for the mistletoe that was not hanged yet and walked to the door. "I'm not falling for your games, Harrison."

"What games?" He took the mistletoe out of my hands. I tried to get it back, but he hold it high in between us. "You know, if your under a mistletoe you need the kiss the person next to you." He wriggled his eyebrows. I took a step towards him, circling my arms around his neck. He puts his arms around my waist pulling me closer to him. I looked deep into his eyes.We both knew what each other wanted. George did the honor. He kissed me forcefully, as if wanting more. I kissed him back the same way. The kiss got heated, but someone opened the front door. In walked John and...Cynthia? We both blushed of embarrassment.

"Almost caught you guys in the act." John said.

There was silence. I walked to the bathroom, I couldn't stand it any longer. I locked the door and sat on the floor for five minutes. Somebody knocked on the door.

"Eleanor..."-It was Cynthia. I got up and opened the door for her.-"Are you ok?"

"I feel embarrassed, other than that fine."

"Don't feel embarrassed. I'm the one that should feel like that."-She got close as if she was going to whisper.-"Don't tell anyone, not even George. I'm pregnant with John's child."

I looked at her with surprise.

"When are you do?"

"I don't know. I found out yesterday. Oh, Eleanor, I don't know how he's going to react. I think he's going to leave me."

"Cynthia, does he love you?"

"He says it everyday, but-"

"Then he'll accept it. I'm sure he will."

"Come on, the rest will be here soon. Eleanor how did you meet George? "

"It's a long story, how did you meet John?"

"It's the weirdest story."

"We got time."

"I asked you first."

"OK... It all started when he ran into me."

We talked about how we met each other's boyfriends. I found out John was in art college and not in school. Cynthia told me he used to say he was in school for the girls to kiss him. Typical Lennon.

When we came out the bathroom, the rest of the guests were already there. George walked over to me.

"Are you OK?"

"I am now."

"Let's open presents!"-John exclaimed while holding Cynthia by the waist.-"Starting with the young ones"-John walked over to me with an envelope. I opened it and it was two tickets to see the new Elvis movie."For you to come with me."

"Thank you John."

"My turn" Pete came and gave me a bracelet. "To the new start of our friendship."

"Thank you"

The next one was Paul, who gave me a necklace, Watts a coat, Nick a purse and Dorothy gave me a pair of earrings. I didn't give Cynthia nothing, but I'll get something for the baby.

"Everyone, we have an announcement to make."- Paul caught our attention.-"Dot and I are engaged and expecting!"

Everyone went silent.

"Congratulations..." I tried to break the iceberg.

"Paul, can I speak to you for a moment?" John asked. This is not going well.

"Fine John" They walked into the kitchen.

Paul's POV

"So, you decided to get married over a baby?"

"No, I love Dot and I'll raise the child."

"And what about the band? Stuart left to stay in Hamburg with Astrid. We can't lose another bass player. "

"I'll still be in the band."

"And the kid Macca! You have to choose,  either the band or your new family." John left the kitchen.

I can't believe what John said to me. It feels like he's kicking me out the band.

Eleanor's POV

We saw John walk out the kitchen.

"Come Cyn, we'll go visit my sisters."

"Merry Christmas!" She looked at us with sorry eyes. It must be difficult to be John's girlfriend.

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