I Just Can't Handle It - John Deacon

Bad Idea

It was now day 2 of recording Bohemian Rhapsody. It's really starting to come together. Roger was now doing his singing parts whilst the rest of us were at the desk. Freddie was controlling the buttons and I was sat between Brian and John on a sofa not too far away. We could see Roger from our seat, see him get more and more agitated.

"Darlings, I think we should play a little game" Freddie said as he spun around on his chair

"What have you got in mind?" Brian smirked

"Let's see how high he can really go" Freddie had the biggest grin on his face and the naughtiest glint in his eyes

"He will flip" John warned

"Oh well!" Freddie flapped his hands as he tried to find the intercom button. When he finally found it he said, "Roger darling, Livi thinks it should be higher. Can you do that?"

"Don't bring me into this!" I whisper-yelled

"Play along" Freddie muttered

"Yeah, alright Fred one sec" Roger's voice crackled through the speakers

"Thank you lovey" Freddie said bitter sweetly

"Galileo! Galileo!! Galileo figaro!!!" Roger's voice sang incredibly high, "Better?"

"Uhh, maybe a bit higher please darling?" Freddie put on an act

"Jesus" Roger huffed making the rest of us giggle, "Galileo!! Galileo!!! Galileo figaro!!!!"

"Liv still thinks you need to take it up a bit more" Freddie teased

"Olivia!" Roger grunted, "if I go any higher only dogs will here me"

"Wider audience range, I like it" I joked

"One more time ok? I'm tired and I literally feel like my balls are in my chest" Roger said seriously

"No more games Fred" Brian muttered

"Ok" Freddie nodded before he hit the intercom, "Alright Roggie, make the last one the best one"

"GALILEO! GALILEO!! GALILEO FIGARO!!!" Roger sang unbelievably high

"I think we've got it" You could hear the smile in Freddie's voice

The next day we were sat around the living room. It was getting pretty late and we had just finished recording Bohemian Rhapsody. We have been working non-stop for the past three days and we're all pretty exhausted.

"It's got to be the single" Freddie said as he rested his head on my shoulder. I had John on the other side of me and Brian and Roger on the opposite sofa.

"Agreed" Brian mumbled tiredly

"And my song on the b-side" Roger said before everyone went quiet

"I'm sorry darling, I thought you just said you want your song on the b-side" Freddie chuckled lightly

"I did" Roger turned his head to look straight at Freddie

"What?!" Freddie screeched, "we haven't even recorded it yet and you want it on the b-side. I will not have a cara song on the same disc as my masterpiece!"

"I'll go back in the cupboard" Roger mumbled

"No!" Me, Brian, and John all said in unison

"Put it in the b-side Fred!" Roger grumbled

"Livi my dear, would you kindly stop this?" Freddie asked

"I don't want him back in the cupboard" I said quietly

"Olivia, what are you saying?" Freddie gasped

"I think we should have Roger's song on the b-side. Keep the peace. Who knows, it might be alright when we record it" I tried to be reasonable. I knew Freddie was totally against this but I think Roger deserves a chance. He must be passionate about this song if he is fighting this much for it. I think we should just agree before it does turn into a proper fight.

"I hope I'm going deaf" Freddie sighed

"Come on Freddie. You are usually the mediator, we've got to keep the peace. You've got your masterpiece, give Roger a chance" I explained my point

"I better not regret this" Freddie rubbed his forehead

"So you're saying yes!" Roger grinned

"Yes" Freddie muttered just loud enough for us all to hear

"If I was gay I would kiss you right now!" Roger said excitedly

"You're not my type dear" Freddie played along with the joke

"Can we talk?" John asked

"Yeah, sure" I got up and went and sat on the bottom of the stairs which was just outside the living room door. John came and sat next to me. "What's up?"

"I can't help but think it's all a bad idea" John confessed

"What is?" I questioned

"The single. Bohemian Rhapsody is an amazing song but it's 6 minutes long, no radio will play that. And as for I'm in love with my car, it isn't what everyone wants. I keep thinking that this will cause trouble for you and I don't want you to go to university. I want you to stay" John explained

"That's really sweet John, thank you. I think we have to take the risk. I know people will be hesitant about it but Queen are breaking boundaries. You've got to be a bit mad to get results. I think it will be alright in the end. Trust me" I put my hand on his back

"I'm just a bit scared" John mumbled

"It's ok to be scared. I'm here for you, all of you" I smiled

"Thank you" John sniffled, deeming quite emotional about it

"Do you want a hug?" I said close to a whisper

"Y-yes please" John nodded. I wrapped my arms around him and pulled him in. I couldn't help but think that I could get used to this. It just felt right. I hope that he will soon pluck up the courage to tell me his feelings.