Anna (Go With Him)

Chapter 25 "Sick love"

Anna's P.O.V.

It's been almost a week, and I haven't seen John since that night. Abby and Paul noticed I was gone of course; they knew what happened with John, but I didn't tell them he hit me; they were mad at John anyway. Paul has told me to dump John thousands of times. How serious can it be when even his best friend doesn't trust him?

Today the Beatles were supposed to leave to Hamburg, and everyone gathered around at Paul's house before their departure. Everyone except John.

"Maybe he's still mad at me" I said to Abby.

"I don't see why, but okay"

"John called. He's coming" said Paul as he sat down on the grass with us.

I never felt nausea hearing his name before.

"That's good. I really miss him" I said.

"No kidding" Said George.

"Here he comes" Said Stuart.

I've heard Stu has a crush on me. No wonder why John doesn't let me talk to him.

"Hey, babe" John smiled holding a big bouquet of red roses. Redder than the mark he left on my cheek.

"Johnny boy!" My eyes were bright again. Despite being an asshole, he'd do such things like these when we were previously in a fight. "They're beautiful" I said as I took the flowers, and kissed him as if we were alone.

"Get a room" Joked Stuart.

"Jealous?" John glared at him.

Their friendship is weird. They were very close friends, but John would be willing to kill him if he has to. Just because he's in love with me.

"Babe, I thought you weren't coming; I was so sad"

"I had to take care of other stuff, but come on. I wouldn't leave without saying goodbye to my lovely one" He said kissing the tip of my nose.

"Five days?" Asked Abby. She hasn't changed that.

"Actually yes. It's a long trip. We've been quite busy" Said Paul. I guess he didn't want to ruin the romantic moment. So sweet of him.

"We better enjoy ourselves. We take off in an hour" Said George.

Oh we did. It was the best hour spent with John in weeks. As crazy as it may  sound, I would do whatever I could to make him stay, but I knew the group was what he really wanted, and it he was working hard to get it. It was his dream, and I would always support him. I was going to miss him like no one could ever imagine, but at the same time I'd feel kind of safe...? Having him around is what keeps me alive. I don't think I ever felt this way about Julian. Not even close. This is stronger than myself.

The time of the airport scene had come...

"Will you call me as soon as you get there?" I held him tight. I couldn't let go of his neck.

"I will. Expect thousands of letters" He said smiling. God, I will miss his smile.

"I can't believe I hated you from the beginning, and look at me now. Crying 'cause I can't stand being without you..."

"Babe, I won't be gone forever. I'll take you with me as soon as you graduate" He said wiping my tears off my face.

"Take me with you now" I begged.

"Don't be silly" He said kissing my forehead.

"John, you ready?" Asked Paul.

"I've got to go now. Be good, Anna"