How Do You Sleep? (A John Lennon Fanfic)

Whatever Gets You Thru The Night

1978

Julia's POV:  

I woke up with a sharp pain in my head.

Damn it! I rubbed the side of my head, slowly sitting up.

I squinted my tired eyes, looking around at my surroundings.

Shit, another party...Right...Right..

I looked down at myself, Fully clothed. That's good. My leather looks nice, my hair is gelled back. Great thing about short hair.

I hit the Scott's back, "Scott!" I whispered.

Nothing.

I hit him harder, "Scott!" I whispered again.

Scott woke up, "What?" He pushed himself up.

"Come on, we've got to go to school. Mum's going to kill me if she finds out I'm missing class right now!" I whispered.

Scott groaned, flipping himself over.

I sighed, getting up. "Don't make me drag you down the stairs" I said, trying not to step on any beer bottles.

Scott didn't say anything as he started to fall back asleep.

I sighed, looking around. Damn, so many people fell asleep on the flo- Oh my god... 

My eyes widened at a random couple on the couch. They fell asleep in the middle of sex? Oh, that's gross. Oh my god, ew. Wha.. Oh god, he was in the middle of- Oh my god... Ew!!!! 

I gulped, feeling sick. "That's disgusting" I whispered, turning back at Scott.

For fuck's sake, he isn't getting up. We fell asleep right next to the stairs too... Odd. 

I stepped down a few of the stairs then turned around, facing Scott again.

I groaned, Here goes nothing. 

I bent down and grabbed Scott by the arms, dragging him harshly againt the wool stairs.

Scott groaned.

"Come on!" I whispered, kicking his shoulder.

Scott slowly got up from the middle of the stairs, "Ow, Julia! That fuckin' hurt!" He said, rubbing his shoulder.

"It'll hurt worse the next time if ye don't wake up!" I threatened.

Scott rolled his eyes, walking in front of me towards the door.

Scott opened the front door then turned to me, "Well?"

I rolled my eyes, running out of the home.

"Hey, Wait up!" I heard Scott yell.

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Scott and I ran into first class together.

Mr. Jacobs turned to us, "Ah, Lennon and Whisle, glad you could join us today" Mr. Jacobs smirked at us.

I rolled my eyes as Scott and I made it to the back of the classroom, sitting down.

"You're becoming just like your father, Lennon." Mr. Jacobs snapped.

I glared at him, "I'll never be my father, he's a terrible human" I coldly said.

Mr. Jacobs chuckled, "Yes, but he's made good music." He said, turning to the board to write.

Susie turned around, "Are you going to turn out to be a freak like your mum-in-law?" She laughed.

I made a fist, causing my fingers to crack. "And are you going to turn out to be a whore like your sista?" I mocked.

Susie gasped, "I...Uh. I-I-"

I rolled my eyes, "Poor Princess, can't seem to find some fuckin' words." I whispered to Scott.

Scott smirked.

Scott has been my best friend for a long time, we're in a band. We don't know what to call ourselves, but we just play, I guess. Mum doesn't mind him. He knows my story and he's helped me a lot. We're only friends.. Nothing more, nothing less. He's like a brother to me.

I had Sean as a brother, I've met him a few times. But it's been eight years since I last saw my father. No messages or phone-calls, nothing. My own father left me, he has all the money in the world and he can't support me. Well, fuck 'im! 

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Scott and I walked back to my house.

" 'Ey, Scott. Wanna come in for a while?" I asked.

"Sure" He shrugged as he walked into my home.

"Mum?!" I called out.

"I'm here, darling. How was school?" Mum smiled at me.

I shrugged, "It's school" I laughed.

Mum smirked, "Hello, Scott! How are you?"

"I'm good, mum!" Scott said.

I smirked, "Scott and I are going to be downstairs" I said.

"Alright, darling" Mum said.

Scott and I skipped downstairs.

I pulled out my pack, "Ciggie?" I asked Scott.

"No thanks, I don't want one now" He said.

"Ah, well. I have two cigarettes left. I'll save ye one" I smiled.

Scott blushed, "Thanks, Jules."

I held my cigarette close to me as I lit it. 

"Some party last night.." I softly said.

Scott scooted closer to me, "I know.. Fun, though. Do you remember anything?" He turned to me.

I shrugged, "Nah, but I'm sure we just drank, danced and screamed." 

Scott laughed, "I'm sure. Did you see that coup-"

"Don't even bring that up, Scott. That was gross. Susie's sister needs to keep her legs and mouth closed for once." I said, causing Scott to laugh.

"I agree!" He said between laughs.

"'Ey, I got us a gig tomorrow. It's Friday so, you should be able to go" He said.

I nodded, "Mum understands my career. I'm sure I would've been able to go no matter what. What are we playing?" I asked.

"We'll, we've got Queen? Or we could do some old-fashion Elvis?" Scott suggested.

"Mmm.. I'll figure it out tomorrow." I said, taking another puff from my cigarette.

Scott looked at me oddly, "Tomorrow? B-"

"Don't worry, Scott. I'll choose something the band knows" I assured him.

"Alright.." Scott softly said.