Four of Us - McLennStarrison (Poly Beatles)

Twists and Turns

Modern AU

John was lost again.

The "again" was a bit misleading. John was always lost in the middle of nowhere. Occasionally he would find pieces of the map scattered around in the brief beams of light and put them together for a little while, but he would always end up back where he started with nothing. The light was gone and replaced with the darkness.

Compasses weren't used as much as they used to be, but John had three in the form of his boyfriends. They all pointed him back home where he belonged instead of the dark. That is, when he didn't lose them. He dreaded the day he would look for them and have them never come back after finding out how lost he was and dependent on them to be his saviors. It could be exhausting to be someone's compass.

"Johnny."

John blinked slowly as if coming back from somewhere far away. His eyes settled on the worried face of Paul, so he nodded once to confirm he heard. Even talking was too difficult for him at the moment. George stirred from his place at one side and Ringo slowly unwound his arm from his shoulder.

Paul cleared his throat. "Rough day, then?" Nod. "Can we touch you? Is that okay?"

Was it okay? He nodded again. Warmth seemed to envelop him on all sides, as well as a comforting yet not overbearing weight. It took him in and whispered that he was safe from himself.

Maybe having three compasses wasn't enough to be a magical cure, but it was the start towards being better.