A Flame In Your Heart

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Gracie's pov

Brian led me to his office, I looked around seeing photos of other musicians and such.
"Well here we are!"
I smiled and looked at a photo of the lads.
"It's nice Brian."
He smiled.
"Please take a seat."
I nodded and took a seat straightening my jeans Appropriately.
"So I need some files sorted, and some bookings read over."
He said while putting a tub of files on the desk.
"When do you need this done by sir?"
"Maybe by tomorrow! So take your time. I need to work with mr Martian now. So yeah that's about it."
He gave me a reassuring smile and walked out leaving me alone.

I got up and walked over to the picture of the four.

I smiled tracing my finger over the frame.
"That was taken last year I think."
I jerked my head around, it was Paul.
He walked over to stand next to me putting his hands in his pockets examining the photo with me.

"Don't you ever get sick of it?"
He turned to me.
"Of what?"
I then faced him.
I tucked a strand of hair behind my ear.
"Of constantly having to impress people?"
He looked down.
"I don't know, to be honest. It's just apart of my- well our life. I can't help it. And maybe in 30 years time the Beatles will be some small forgotten story book, only your grandparents would mention to annoy you."
I watched as he spoke, I pursed my lips.
"Well we'll have to see, I believe the Beatles will be a story book that will be forever remembered as the distraction. A mean with all this war and rubbish. yknow it's good music. I think the Beatles will be forever known as the best band ever!"
"Well I guess you have a point."
He then slowly walked out.
"I forgive you by the way."
He stopped at the door way.
"I'm sorry I was a bit harsh on you, I just have quite the background story not many people know about."
"Well then I'll pick you up after work then?"
"Pardon?"
"Well y'know for shopping."
"Oh."
I sighed.
"Better be some nice shops."
He smiled.
"Only the best for y-"
"There he his!"
John came in swinging his arm around Paul.
"Com'on Paul! Eppys about to bust a nut because of you!"
"I best be going."
I nodded.
They walked out and John winked.

I rolled my eyes and got to work.
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About an hour latter I had finished half of the work. Brian had come and checked on me a couple of times.

I liked my job so far, I feel like it's a new leaf.
I feel fresh.

Although I don't know where I got that rush of excitement when Paul suggested he took me shopping, even though he'd already asked me and I was quick to put his offer down, but now I feel confident.

I'm confident in starting something with Paul, if it'd be a good friendship or something else.

But I'm not quite sure how I'd handle it.

I walked out of Mr. Epstein's office, I was going to tell him I'd finished a bit of the work.

Hopefully satisfying him.
I slowly walked out, I then reached a booth.

I saw brain and another man, he gave me the signal to come join them.

I nodded and walked in.
"You must be Gracie!"
I nodded and shook his hand.
"I'm George Martian, Mr. Martian."
"Nice to meet you sir."
He smiled.
"You've picked wisely Brian."
He nodded looking me up and down.

Something seemed feminine about mr Epstein, maybe that's why we connect quite well.

"Ok lads, start from the start. Just one more take."
I then turned seeing all four of the lads.
"Oh I'm sorry! I didn't know you were recording them."
"No no no stay! Watch them!"
I looked at Brian for his opinion.
"Of course!"
"I'd have to confess I've never really heard a whole Beatles song."
"Well maybe one."
"I'm sorry what?!"
I heard John yell from the studio.
"All the more for you to stay! Now lads one more take."
Paul's pov
I felt as if I was performing in front of me mum, that is if she was here.
I felt like gracies opinion on me music was most important.
"Ready Paul?"
John asked.

I nodded.
John started strumming.

Then we all came in, John was mostly singing in this one.

But then it came to me, I started singing at my best effort.

I watched as Gracie looked at all of us but then she looked to me, making eye contact.

Her eyes, I couldn't explain! They were just absolutely astonishing.

I've never seen any bird with a pair of jems she has.

I could get lost in them.
She smiled, causing me to instantly smile back.

I could see that in the corner of me eye John was staring at me.

I shook my mop top around, to the beat.

I think soon we're going to find a new hair style for the group.

Gracies pov
I watched Paul, he looked at me.
Heat rushed to my cheeks.

Luckily  he wouldn't be able to make that out, I felt so cliche.

But I loved it.
I got an unfamiliar feeling, one I never shared with Zac.

I knew that this wouldn't ever go any further.
I walked out of the booth, half way through the song.

I finished all the assigned work for today.
Brian stuck his head through.
"You've finished already?"
"Yes! I had a rather lovely day to Brian thank you."
"Well better get use to it, I'm leaving now but I'll see you tomorrow."
I nodded and cleaned his office up a bit.
Paul then stuck his head in.
"Hey I'll meet you out front yours in an hour or so."
Before I could say anything he left.

I tilted my head to the side, slightly confused.

Hopefully he wasn't having second thoughts on where this whole thing was going.

I shrugged and grabbed my purse walking out.

It was around 4, so when 5 came around Paul would be here.

Maybe we'll get dinner! Oh god Gracie what are you thinking!

I hoped on the bus, resting my head on the glass.

Hoping I wouldn't mess anything up to much.