𝚒𝚖𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚜 | 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐲 𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬

John Shelby - Sorrowful Surprises

REQUESTED BY sadrxses_
a/n - couldn't help but add cute gifs... 🥰

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You and John had known each other since you were both very young. Your parents had always been very friendly with the Shelby family, so you were always in John's company. You were the only child and the youngest except for Finn, so you shared a close bond with all the Shelby boys, all of them acting as if they were your older brother. All except John. John had felt for you in different terms that didn't come under a sibling relationship; for John had feelings for you. Quite strong feelings that blossomed even at a young age.

At the age of seventeen, John eighteen, you had both blemished an infatuation for each other. A secret relationship if that. Like clockwork, you would throw small stones at his window when the clock reached midnight, indicating for John to open the pane of glass and let you in. Some nights you would spend in between the sheets in each other's arms, then other nights you would spend talking about nothing and everything.

"One day, Y/N, I'm going to buy a big house in the countryside. Far away from this old grubby street and then, I'm going to buy the shiniest diamond ring I can find. I'll ask you to marry me and I'd keep you safe, love you like no other and raise our beautiful children." John whispered into your hair as he rolled a strand around his index finger, his head resting on yours as you both jumped in and out of a sleepy state.

"That does sound rather beautiful, John. Wouldn't you want to marry someone posh and rich? Maybe someone who could offer a higher status within Tommy's business?" You pondered sheepishly, gently tucking your head underneath John's chin and lacing your fingers with his. "No, Y/N. I'm going to marry you, no matter what. I promise you that. You're the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. I love you." John announced sternly as he propped himself up on his elbow as he looked down at you. Your eyes were now open with surprise and happiness as you searched his warm, teary eyes. "I love you, too." You gasped as you shot up and jumped in his arms, kissing him passionately as he snaked his arms around your waist, pulling you down to him.

Two years later and you were still both the same; loved up and smitten. The talk of your wedding to John was constantly spoken over dinners and family gatherings. The sound of the plan making you feel all warm and tingly as you thought about marrying the man you loved.

"I can't wait to marry you. Make you mine." John whispered in your ear as he leant over to your chair, the both of your families in deep conversation. You smirked at your half full glass of wine and turned to face him. "I already am yours, John." You breathed, his expression changing from playful and flirtatious to passionate and desirable. You read him perfectly and leant forward, your lips connecting in a seal of confirmation; you were his, and he was yours.

That was then though.

Now it was completely different.

"What do you mean you have to marry a Lee girl?" You asked in utter disbelief at John's recently spoken words. You couldn't belief what he was implying; an arranged marriage to end all wars. To secure a strong connection and allegation between the Shelby and the Lee family. "I..I don't understand, John. I thought you loved me, you promised." You stuttered, sounding like a child as tears filled your eyes, threatening to spill over the edge. "And I do love you, Y/N, but if I don't marry this girl then you'll get hurt. My whole family and yours will get hurt. I can't let that happen, not to you. Not to my angel." John assured as his voice broke and he started sobbing, the action pushing you over the edge. "But I love you, John. I love you so much and I can't bare to see you with another. I can't, John." You cried as the wet warm tears rolled down your cheeks as you looked at John in complete hopelessness. By the way he was looking at you right now, you could tell that this was tearing him apart; seeing you like this. So broken and distraught. It was destroying him.

"In another life, my love." He sobbed silently, his hand caressing your cheek. "We'll be together again."

Those words. Those words that you never thought you'd hear broke you completely. They broke you so much that you fell to the floor, too lost and heartbroken to cry. Your emotions were all over the place until you felt John wrap his arms securely around you, kissing your temple as you sobbed into his shoulder.

"I love you, John Shelby. Don't you ever fucking forget that."

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- thank you for your request. I really enjoyed writing this one. I hope it was what you wanted and it was okay. I hope you enjoyed, my lovely! ❤️