Driven Into Madness (Yandere!John Laurens x reader) (Wattys2017)

Chapter 14

Wind penetrated the side of the tent as you tried your best to fall back asleep. The noise grew too loud for you and you decided to take a little stroll through the camp. You picked up your pocket knife and proceeded out of the tent.

The coast seemed clear the farther you got from your tent. However, you heard sobs coming from the nearby town. You went to investigate the cries and found yourself upon the old prison. Cobwebs strung throughout the whole building and skeletons of thiefs, murderers, and other men were scattered everywhere. It was surely unhealty to be in there too long.

You quietly stepped towards the noise and held you back against the wall when you were right next to the cell that held whoever was sobbing. You took a deep breath confronted the person, only to find your former lover, John, there.

"John? It's me, (Y/n)! Are you alright?" You said, scanning his body for any possible injuries. He had one huge stab wound is his side and blood seeped out of his mouth.
"Oh my God, John!" You whisper shouted, trying not to wake up anyone.

You pried the cell door open since it wasnt locked due to John already being tied to the walls. John was still awake, and tried his best to lift his head to see your face. "You came for me? Why?" He asked. Tears streamed down your face as they burned your fragile cheeks.

"It's gonna be alright, John! I-I promise!" You noticed that they didn't even patch up the wound, which made you furious. "Fucking assholes didn't even cover your wound!" You said, irritated. You ripped off a piece of your pants and wrapped it around his stomach. John placed his hand on your head and you looked up at him.

"Why so sad? I'm going to die tomorrow anyways. Just let it be..." He stated, attempting to untie the pant leg you wrapped around him. You grabbed his hands and held them to you as to not let him untie it. "John, I know you think all hope is lost. Which, in your case it kind of is. But, you need to realize that you shouldn't die here. You shouldn't die in a rusty, old prison. I want to kill you! I know you want me to also..." you admitted. John's eyes lit up

"You want me to end your life. You want me to see the color drain from your eyes. And I want to do that to make you happy. If you die here, how am I supposed to do that!?" You teared up. John smirked and pulled one of his hands away from yours. He wiped your tears away with his thumb and held your face in his hand.

"I want you to kill me, so that you will be stronger. I know that you will be traumatized, but it will toughen you up. You are (Y/n). You are so talented, so beautiful, so witty, and so you. That's why I love you." He said, pulling your head down so he could kiss your forehead.

"You killing me has nothing to do with what I want. It's all for you. However, I do want you to be the last person I see. If I'm gonna die, I want to die knowing that I got to meet you." He said. You started to cry and hugged him gently. He patted your back and lied his head in the crook of your neck.

Your body trembled at the thought of having to kill John, and he knew. He tried to dig it into your mind that you had to do it. That you needed to do it. It was as if, he was scared too. He didn't want to die, but he wanted you to live. To live strong and happy.

"I wish... there was another way..." You sniffled. John shook his head. "Sadly, there isn't, my dear. If I were to escape, all blame would be planted on you. It's almost certain someone saw you come here." He said. You lowered your gaze.

"However, if you were to join me, we would be two convicts on the run. Two lovers running away from the law. Just you and me, forever." He informed. You looked up at him in confusion. Why was he just now giving you the option to flee with him? Why did he want your reputation to be ruined? His answer, of course, would be because he loves you.

"So, will you marry me? Will you become Mrs. Laurens and run away from all this? This heartache..." He questioned. Your eyes widened at his words. He was asking you to abandon Alexander, Hercules, and Lafayette. He wanted you to give it all up, just to marry him. He was willing to leave everyone else alone, just to have you.

Basically, you could either kill him tomorrow or marry him. You were so confused that you didn't know what to say. He tapped his fingers on the floor, awaiting your response.

"I choose..."

A/n: CLIFFHANGER!!! Sorry for leaving you guys on one XD. The next two chapters, you will actually get to decide which one YOU choose! Don't worry, I'll publish both of them at the same time. In the meantime, what will you guys decide? I'm very curious tbh! Comment which one and I'll see you guys in the next two chapters!