"Set on You"

Summary: NOT ATU FIC! Lisa has been best friends with George Harrison since primary school. She is in Love with him. He is in Love with her. Neither of them knows about the others feelings. When Paul decides to help the two love birds out, he inadvertently scares George away and chases Lisa into the arms of none other than one John Lennon. Will the two ever get back together?

Disclaimer: Please, I don't own anything Beatles related besides a biography, a John Lennon poster, Beatles rock band, and some really cool postcards. I don't own the rights to anything the only thing I came up with was this story that's been bouncing around in my head for a year or so. Oh and I am not from England, as much as I would love to be. I am from America so I don't know quite as much about 1950s/1960s English culture as I'd like. I will be doing plenty of research about things that I know are too American, such as places and measurements and such.

Ch. 1

February 1958

Lisa McMurphy was sitting at her desk tending to her studies when she heard a soft knock on the window. She smiled as she put her pencil down and turned to see who it was, her best friend, and the guy she's been completely in love with since he grew into such a dashing young man, George Harrison. His thin face broke into a large smile as he motioned for her to open the window.

"George Harrison! You get down from there right now!" Lisa whispered as he snuck through the now open window. When did he start getting so handsome? Lisa thought as she watched him climb into her room. She let her eyes drag over his body, her eyes briefly landing on his rear for possibly one second too long.

"Well, I hear your dad's got you locked up and I gotta see my best mate somehow!" He said while sitting on the edge of Lisa's bed. "It's a good thing you've moved up here to the attic or I'd never be able to sneak in. So what did you do this time to merit being grounded?"

Lisa laughed as she sat back down at her desk; George knew she didn't really do anything, but ever since her mom walked out on Lisa and her two younger brothers, Mr. McMurphy has been even stricter than ever before.

"Oh, you know, I didn't turn in that essay to Mr. Grayton on time. It didn't matter to Dad that I had an extension. All he knew was the essay was due Thursday and I was working on it until Monday. So now, I'm shut up here for a week. How's it like out there in the world?" Lisa asked dramatically.

"Oh, you know, glum without me best mate. What if I could tell you that I have talked to your dad and he's letting you out in a day or so? I need you to accompany me to meet some friends." George made his way to Lisa at her desk and crouched down next to her, "So, what do you say? I need you there for some support, and if the blokes see me with a fine bird such as yourself…"

"Are you asking me to go just because you can't find your own date?" Lisa chided while giving George a smirk, "I hear Julianne Smith has eyes for you." Julianne was a girl who attended school with Lisa across from the school George went to. Every day when Lisa was waiting for George to walk home with him, Julianne was always tagging along just so far as her brothers car which was always waiting a block away from the schools.

"Lisa, please, Julianne? That fat cow?" George scoffed.

"Julianne is not a fat cow….she's just…"

"A fat cow. Come on Lee, please?" George got down on his knees and gave Lisa a puppy dog look. Lisa could not turn down that face, or that nickname that he had given her when they first met when they were young. Her eyes locked with his and her breath hitched in her throat.

"You know I hate when you call me that," Lisa said breathlessly and crossed her arms and looked down at him.

"You hate it because it works." George took both of her hands in his, "Lisa, I need you there. If not I'll fall on my face. I need my best friend."

Lisa sighed, she could never say no to George, and her hands felt tingly, "alright George, I'll go. When, where, and why?"

George smiled his heart breaking smile at Lisa and proceeded to give her the details.

(A few days later)

George knocked on Lisa's door, "Lee! Come on, we gotta go! Paul's waitin' for me down at the club and we're late!" He raised his hand to knock again but Lisa pulled the door open.

George was stunned. Lisa stood there in a purple dress with a black sweater. Her hair was in its natural curly state and pulled halfway out of her face.

"Wow…" George was speechless.

"I know, pretty gear huh? My Aunt Rita took me out last night and I just couldn't say no. It was an early birthday present.

George couldn't resist. He put one arm around her shoulder and led her out into the chilly night. He could smell her perfume; a sweet, sugary scent that made him want to close his eyes and just drift away. He loved her. He knew he did. He just didn't know how to tell her. He didn't know if she felt the same way and really didn't want to say anything and ruin the relationship he had with his best friend.

Lisa leaned her head on George's shoulder. Well it was more of his chest. He was quite tall compared to her. He was warm and smelled so good she moved to wrap her arm around his waist but forced herself to stop. This is George, she thought, George who probably does not have those kinds of feelings for you. His arm is just around you because it's cold out and he's a gentleman. Lisa pulled away before letting herself go too far, she knew there was no way he would even want to be with her. Sure, Lisa knew she was decent looking. She knew she was smart and she had been on a date or two before, but George was different. She knew George was different. She knew he had to be different than all the others guys because she never thought about the others guys like this. Not every waking moment of the day, not in her sleep. But George consumed all of her thoughts all of the time. And had for a long time now.

"We're here." Lisa said nodding her head in the direction of the club. George opened the door and followed Lisa inside. George glanced around the smoky room, and caught some creeps in a corner looking at Lisa.

"Lisa, stay close okay? Those guys over there are staring-"

"Who?" Lisa turned to find them but George pulled her away and headed toward the bar.

"George Harrison! You my kind sir are very late. I'm going on in three minutes! If you want to meet the guys you'll have to wait until after the show." Lisa watched as a handsome young man about George's age bounce up to them and clap George on the back, "oh ho! Who's this lovely specimen?" the handsome boy asked.

"I'm Lisa McMurphy. I'm a friend of George's." She offered her hand and the handsome man took it in his and instead of shaking it, brought it to his lips and gave it a kiss.

"I'm Paul McCartney; I go to school with Georgie here. How have I never met a beautiful girl such as you?" Paul gave her a cute wink while George shook his head. "Well I gotta go. Stay beautiful for me; I'll see you after the show."

George laughed, "Well, that's Paul for ya." George motioned to a table that was near the stage. He then went to the bar to get Lisa some water. A group of boys marched onto stage. They introduced themselves as The Quarrymen and they started to play. To Lisa it at first sounded a bit like noise but about halfway through the song Lisa was bobbing her head to the music enjoying the fun and enjoying the show the boys were putting on onstage. Lisa realized George had been off for a while and turned around to start looking for him. She found him holding her water in his hand talking to two girls. Both wearing far too much makeup and showing far too much skin. Lisa felt a pang of jealousy, she knew she shouldn't, but those girls were no good for such a gentleman as George. Lisa felt herself get to her feet and make her way across the club. She caught George's eye and he motioned for her to come over. The two girls turned and gave Lisa a quick once over, sneering at her good girl image.

"Ah, ladies, this is Lisa. I'm terribly sorry but I came here with her and I must spend time with her. Excuse me," George pulled Lisa back to their table, "Thank God you came over when you did, those girls could not take no as an answer."

Lisa giggled and sat next to George. They watched the show, clapping along and singing to the songs they knew. It was soon over and Lisa and George were once again approached by Paul.

"Alright you two, let me get you backstage."

Lisa and George followed Paul to a room where the rest of the band was, "Hey, John, this was the friend of mine I was telling you about. John, this is George, George, this is John." Paul introduced George to a young man who then shook George's hand but then caught sight of Lisa who was still in the doorway.

"Who's the bird?" John looked at Paul for an explanation.

"Lisa, a friend of George's. Hands off Lennon," Paul smirked as he put an arm around Lisa's shoulder, "she's not your type."

"And she doesn't appear to be your type either, Paulie. Besides, how do you know she isn't my type? You just met the girl."

George gave Lisa a reassuring smile, letting her know they were just playing. Lisa giggled as the two boys pretended to fight over her. She managed to get out of Paul's grasp and stood close to George.

"So you two enjoy the show? I'm Stu, I think I saw you two sitting near the stage." Stu was sitting on a nearby couch and stood to shake Lisa and George's hands.

"Of course they enjoyed the show! George, I actually have a proposition for you." John sat on the arm of the couch.

"Hey! It was my idea! I wanna tell him! George, we've been thinking about adding another guitarist to the band. And I've told John about your playing. I wanted to introduce you to the band and see if you wouldn't mind auditioning? Not right now, of course, but next weekend? How's that sound?"

Lisa knew this would be a great idea for George. He was such a talented guitarist he needed somewhere to showcase his talent.

"Alright, Paul. That sounds good. I'll talk to you about it at school on Monday, yeah?" George shook hands with both John and Paul and waved goodbye to Stu. He led Lisa outside before saying anything.

"Lisa, I can't do this. Tell me this is a bad idea."

Lisa stopped walking, making George stop with her. "If I were to tell you this was a bad idea, then I would be lying. This is a great idea, George. You are so talented. If you were to not audition, I think you would regret it for the rest of your life. I'll even go with you when you audition, if you want me to."

George smiled, he knew there was a good reason he loved this girl. "Alright, I'll do it then. But you don't have to come with me if you don't want to. I know Paul is a bit much to handle sometimes."

Lisa gave him a smile and they proceeded to walk home.