She Had to Hide Her Love Away- A George Oneshot

George wasn't taken seriously most of the time because of his age. I felt bad for him all the time whenever I would notice him getting pushed around by the other group members. I noticed he hated it too but he was always secretive about it. After one of their concerts in the local pub, I had to confront him. I couldn't stand seeing my friend getting picked on. Everyone exited the stage with thier instruments (or drumsticks because of Pete Best) in thier hands & I pulled George aside.

"George, you gotta put your foot down. I saw how John was making fun of you during one of the songs."

He rolled his eyes & sighed "I know you're only confronting me because you're concerned. I appriciate what your doing, but it's ok Tashi. They're me mates & I know they mean well & that they care for me."

I gave him a look & he gave me a friendly hug. "I will tell them to ease down on the teasing if it makes you feel happy" he said as the warmth of his leather jacket covered me.

I couldnt help but to have butterflies in my stomach. I loved it when we embraced like this, but I could never tell him so. I don't think he saw me the way I saw him. He let go of the hug & I smiled at him "Yes it will make me happy. Thank you."

"And thank you for being concerned about me when no one else will." George replied.

"You are more than welcome George" I said to him.

---

"HEY EVERYONE!" John yelled excitedly. "We got another gig, but this time...it's outside of the country!"

Paul got up excitedly "Please tell me we're going to America! I've always wanted to meet Elvis!"

"No" john answered simply.

Paul sat back down in his chair disapointed. "We have our next gig...in Hamburg."

"Hamburg?" Pete asked "You mean... in Germany?"

"Yes!" John said exictedly "Isnt that grand?"

"Will we be getting paid this time?" George asked, a little annoyed about their "free" performances.

"Yes we will, but very little. We, at least, will have rooms &  food" John said. "We got to be thankful for that, but I do wish we would be getting paid alot."

---

I got to go with them to Hamburg, but I hated it. Once we looked outside the windows of our "tourbus" I instantly knew we shouldve stayed in Liverpool. It reminded me of Las Vegas only dirtier. There was signs like: "GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS" or "SEXY PEEPSHOWS!" John, Paul, & Pete seemed to like it, but George & I were kind of uncomforable. I thought George would enjoy it since he was a straight young man about to enter a city filled with orgies.

John looked at us, noticed how uncomfortable we were & commented "George, aren't you enjoying this? We can have as many girls as we want!"

George shook his head & looks down "I'm not interested in having many girls. I only belive in only having one."

I smiled at him. That was so thoughtful that he said that.

John just laughed "George, if you perfer an "alternative" lifestyle, I'm fine with it ok? You don't need to cover it up by saying you'd rather be with one girl!"

George responded  "but I'm telling the truth! I don't want to deal with drama & so to make things easier, I perfer to have only one girl."

John looked out the window & saw a transvestite "Is that the type of girl you want?" he asked George teasingly.

I began to get annoyed & so did George. "Shut it Lennon!" he snipped as he stood up defencively.

John looked up at him suprised with his sudden outburst.

"The reason why I only want one girl is because I like a different girl & it will feel like I'm cheating on her if I go with a stripper!"

John replied angrily "Calm down Harrison, it was only a joke."

I was proud that he stood up to John like that, but...who was this girl he didnt want to "cheat" on?

Everyone was quiet & once the boys were setting up, I went to George "I'm glad you finally did that."

He smiled a little & replied "I'm glad too. What he said was the final straw for me."

"And may I ask, who was the girl you were saying you didnt want to cheat on?" I asked him.

He looked uncomfortable & blushed. He was about to answer, but the stage manager had to yell at the guys to go onstage.

"Oh...well, have a good show." I said quietly.

He smiled a little & said hurriedly "thank you"

He gave me a quick kiss on the cheek & went onstage. I felt my face burn up & I couldve sworn George blushed as well.

---

Two hours went by & so far the show was going really well. They had just finished covering a song by Fats Domino & they were in the middle of "My Bonnie" which was a favorite song for many of their loyal fans in Liverpool. As I watched from backstage, I noticed the owner of the pub talking in German & looking angrily at his performers as he talked to some important looking officials. I began to suspect somthing was wrong. I then see the owner go to the audience & yell somthing out in German.

"What?" I heard Paul ask, not.

The owner than says in a heavy accent "GET THE GUITARIST OUT OF HERE!"

I looked at both John & George in wonder. Two tough-looking officers then grabbed George by the arms roughly.

"LET ME GO!" George started yelling as he struggled to be free of the tight grips on his arms.

I ran to the audience angrily "WHY IS HE GETTING KICKED OUT?" I asked the owner angrily

"He's getting deported! He's 17, a minor!"

"You know what?" I asked him "So am I! I'm 17 too!"

"Tashi, no!" I heard George say. The owner then calls the officers over & they grabbed me too.

"Let them go!" I heard John yell. "Don't worry you two, we'll come & get ya!" he added once George and I left.

"Why did you do that?" George asked when we were on the plane back to Liverpool.

"I could stand seeing you like that George. I know how it feels to be overpowered, so I stepped in,& told the truth. Plus, I didnt want you to be alone."

"I dont want to be alone." George said sadly.

"Neither do I."

We looked at each other & he smiles sadly "Thank you. I'm so glad I didn't cheat on you with a German stripper."

"Wait..." I began to say. "So the girl you wanted to stay with...was me?"

He nods his head happily & I felt him plant his lips on mine.

I kissed back & he stopped. "You have always encouraged me & stuck by me even when I was being an idiot."

I smiled at him & kissed him this time.

"I have always had feelings for you George. I was just too bashful to tell you." I said as I ran my fingers through his wild hair. "I always thought you would see me only as a friend."

"Anyone who is willing to get kicked out because they are defending me, is definately more than just a friend. I never would expect that from John, Paul or Pete, but I'm glad it was you"  

He held me in a tight embrace & kissed me again.

So of course, we weren't in a hurry for John, Paul & Pete to come get us.