YAY! New chapter! But it takes an unexpected turn for the worst!
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Celeste
George kept a tight hold on Melody's hand as they looked for Paul, His fingers laced through her.
"George?" Melody stopped. George looked at her confused. He hadn't seen Paul or any other reason they should stop.
She coughed lightly and George followed her eyes down to her hand. He reluctantly released her hand from his grip.
"Thank you, George." She said quietly. He looked down feeling distraught.
He could tell Melody felt awkward. But when he released her hand he felt empty again. He looked down and sighed as she began pressing on. She seemed set on Paul. Why couldn't George let her go?
George was snapped out of his thoughts by a shriek.
"Paul! No!" He looked around frantically and saw Melody racing toward the door. George hurried to her as she collapsed crying on the ground. George stood in shock at what he saw out in the street. Two men stood darting across the street into the shadows, the larger one hold an unconscious Paul over his shoulder.
The others noticed the commotion and hurried over. Nancy shrieked and covered her mouth with her hands. George helped Melody up and pulled her into him. She cried into his shoulder. Before anyone could get a grip on what was going on Rose spoke up.
"I'm gonna follow them." She stated matter-of-factly.
"Are you bloody Mad?!" John said his face twisted. "You'll get slaughtered!" He shouted. Rose didn't flinch as he lashed out.
"Just like my best mate in the world probably has been!"
"Shut your gob, Lennon!" She said and flew down the street around the corner.
John stared after her. "She is mad." He said as he chased after her. Melody sobbed harder into George, as he stood emotionless. Two of his closest friends had disappeared into the night. Not to mention Rose.
Ringo finally suggested that they go back to the hotel and wait.
The girls were all jumpy, even though we were riding in a car. Robyn seemed especially anxious to get out of the car.
"Just pretend we are in Grand Theft Auto!" She directed Ringo who was driving.
"Yeah, and Donkey Kong is about to throw a red shell at you!" Nancy added. They both smiled and gave each other a high-five.
Ringo clenched the wheel very confused. "Grand theft auto? And what is a red shell?"
"Guys!" Autumn shouted. "You're breaking the prime directive!"
"Sorry." The sisters said with a slump.
Ringo looked back at George.
"Just keep driving." George said.
When they got back to the hotel everyone was nervous. Melody had stopped crying but still held tightly on to George. He looked around at the other girls. Autumn sat curled up in a ball on the floor, watching Laura pace back and forth. Robyn sat next to Nancy on the sofa. She rested her head on her sister's shoulder has her energy waned. Ringo sat at the table patting his hand like it was a drum. He noticed George looking at him and stopped.
"Sorry." Ringo said, wiping his face with his hand.
"It's ok, Richie." George said letting go of Melody carefully. "Let me fix some tea."
"Do you have coffee?" Laura said looking up.
"Sure…" George said. He began walking into the kitchen.
"Wait I'll help you." Laura followed after him.
Once in the kitchen George started looking in the cupboards. Laura jumped up on the counter.
"I can't believe this is happening." Laura said.
George continued looking around in one of the cabinets, finding a teapot.
"I mean, I still can't believe I'm in the same room as you." Laura continued on.
When George closed the cabinet she was right in front of him only inches from his face.
"Umm…" George started awkwardly. "Can you hand be the tea?" He motioned above her head. With a moan she reached above her and grabbed it.
"Here." She said as she jumped off the counter and began to walk out of the room.
"Laura?" George said.
She stopped and placed her hand on the door frame. "Yes?" She said with a sigh.
"You're a very nice girl and all, but I can't think about that right now." He said almost whispering.
"I know. I'm worried too." She turned around a tear on her cheek. The sight of her broke George's heart. George stepped closer and wiped it away. He pulled her into a hug.
"George, how is that tea coming?" Ringo called from the next room. Laura pulled away still crying. George stroked her hair.
"Go sit down, love." He said and kissed her hand.
He went back to finish up the tea and was bringing it out when he heard the front door slam open. He quickly set the tea down on the table as John and Rose stumbled into the room out of breath.
"Johnny, did you-"
"No." John said in between breaths.
"We followed them for a long time. But they slipped away somewhere." Rose said sadly.
George collapsed next to Robyn on the couch.
"Maybe we can find something in the morning." Ringo said, it coming out more like a question.
"It's no use." John replied. "She even climbed fire escape-"
"To get a better view-" Rose cut in.
"-And couldn't find anything." John finished.
Laura looked at Rose. "A fire escape? Again?"
"Yep. She's a wild one." John said with a wink.
"Well I'm beat." Autumn said standing up. "We will look again tomorrow. Come on, Nancy, Robyn."
"We better get to bed too." Laura led Melody into one of the rooms. Rose followed.
"Wait! Where am I gonna sleep?!" John asked. "The place is filled with birds!"
Rose peaked her head out of the door. "Shut your gob, Lennon." She said with a smirk before shutting the door. John had a smirk to match hers.
"We can all sleep in my room." Ringo instructed. He lead the other two down the hall.
If I can sleep at all. George thought.
