John Kramer imagines (book 2)

i'm faded

Without fail, I had been drinking the same black coffee at 3pm at my coffee shop for a year. I went every single afternoon, I had always gone there, I liked the atmosphere and how relaxed it made me feel. One day, the same exact time, I entered and I saw this man, he looked busy, he was on his laptop, a couple of books on the table, he wore black glasses, older man, faded jeans with a black hoodie. He looked very busy with his work, a black coffee beside him as he worked away. I glance away, not wanting to be nosy as I ordered myself a drink, I waited for a moment, before I went and sat on the table opposite him, he glanced my way for a moment, but he stayed silent. I ran a hand through my hair, as I take a book from my bag and I started to read, I had always come here to chill out and not think about work for once, which stressed me out. My boss was creepy, he expected too much from me and I was overworked, I had tried so hard to find something else, that paid good and was local to where I live, but I couldn't find anything online, it pissed me off because I didn't want to be stuck in a job I couldn't stand anymore, I had to find something. Anything at all. I bite my lip, becoming sidetracked, as I put the book down and I just stare at the table, not sure what to do with myself. "Shit." I whisper, I was dreading work already, I wanted to enjoy my job but I just didn't. Suddenly, this random man came into the coffee shop, he was acting super weird and sketchy, when he just grabs my coffee off the table and runs out with it, I was a bit shocked. "What the fuck, man?!"

"Son of a bitch!" I groaned, irritated as I was glad it wasn't my phone or bag, but still, that was my drink and now it was gone. "Are you alright, darling?" The man at the table asked me, I glance at him. "Yeah, shit. I'm sorry. Some asshole just took my fucking coffee." I was so annoyed. "You're joking. Here, let me buy you a new one.. come and sit with me." He wasn't asking, he was telling me. I didn't argue, I sit opposite him, just agreeing as he got up to get me a new drink. This took a weird turn, but he seemed sweet and I didn't want to be rude. When he came back, he had got me a black coffee. How did he know? I don't say a word. "Thank you." I smile a bit, as he sat down again. "What's your name?" He was staring right at me. "Y/n. Nice to meet you." I offer my hand, as he shakes my hand. "John Kramer." I just nod, as I check the time on my phone, I sigh gently. "Are you okay?" He asked. "Yeah.. yeah, it's nothing." I didn't know this man, he was a stranger to me, but I felt safe with him. "Do you want to talk about it?" He was still looking at me. "It's just- it's my job, you see.. I hate it. I hate my job. I have to pay for my car, my apartment.. bills. But, I don't like it. My boss is an asshole and I'm so stressed with the paperwork." I didn't know why I was telling him all of this, but he was actually listening to me.

"Quit your job and I'll take you on. You can come and work for me. You seem like you're a good worker.. trusting." My heart dropped for a second, I couldn't believe my ears. "I'm sorry..?" I was speechless. "You can work for me. I need an assistant and you'd be perfect." He smiled a little, "I- are you sure? I have a resume.. if you-" he cuts me off. "That won't be an issue. Please, I can pay you double.. even triple of what your job pays. Let me help you." He closes the laptop lid, as his eyes stare into mine. "Okay, I'll give in my notice." I didn't know him, but I had to trust he was being serious, for some reason, I believed him. A complete stranger. I trusted him more than any other man I'd ever met, he just made me feel secure. "Here." I gave him my number, as I went to leave. "Call me when you have more details. I appreciate this, John." I grab my jacket, "Welcome aboard, y/n."

-4 years later-
Don't fall in love with your boss. That's the one rule. The one rule I swore I'd always stick to. I was in love with John Kramer, my boss. And it was no secret, I don't know how I've managed to stay so calm all this time, but I had only come to terms this was more than friendship six months ago, it took me a while to trust John, but now I was head over heels in love and I couldn't go back. I knew everything about Jigsaw, I had tried to run, to many times.. but I came back, he made me come back, every time I ran. I lived with John, I moved in not long after I started work with him, I sold my apartment and got a load of cash that I put into savings, which helped when I paid half the rent and bills for John, just to help out. "John?!" I call out, as I get home from the store, just collecting some groceries as I usually did every weekend. "Coming, babe!" He called up, he was in the basement again. Standard John. He worked way too much. I sigh, as I unpack and put away the food, before sitting on the couch. I had to tell John the truth. I couldn't hide my feelings any longer. John came out of the door, smiling. "Hey." My god, he killed me every single time. "Come and sit with me. I need to talk to you." I tried so hard to act professional, but I was struggling big time. "Are you okay?" He sat down, almost immediately as he frowned. "John, I- I know you're my boss. Okay? I appreciate everything you've done for me.. the past four years have been amazing. I've learnt so much. And you have made me into someone who appreciates this life. Honestly. Thank you."

"Y/n, you're scaring me. Tell me what's wrong." He took my hands, as I took a breath. "I'm in love with you, John. And I understand that you're my boss.. and my friend.. but god, I'd be lying if I said I didn't. And it's been so hard for me, to lie to myself.. but I do." I took a deep breath, "Y/n." He sighed, which made my heart drop. "It's okay. You don't need to say any more." The grip tightened on my hands, "Just listen to me." He looked at me, "You have made me a good man, y/n. I've learnt so much about myself.. and I- I'd be lying to myself if I said I didn't love you.. because I do. I think I fell for you when I first looked at you, if I'm honest. It clicked. You clicked for me." He smiled, as he just hugged me gently, I squeeze my eyes closed, as I held him a little bit tighter than day.

Maybe we would be okay, after all.

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