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camilo.

he stands there a big dumb grin on his face as he stares at me, "hola! you must be y/n the performer i'm camilo." he says holding out his hand. i take a quick glance to where my mamá is and shake his hand in return.

it's awkward for a minute because he hasn't let go of my hand. i look at him and slowly pull my hand back. "i shouldn't be talking to you." i whispered. he looks confused,

"why not?" he says,

"my mamá.." i begun but i'm cut off by her calling out my name. i nod my head to camilo and make my way to my mum.

"properly introduce yourself to Abuela alma." she says.

"hola abuela. i'm y/n l/n i'm very honoured to be performing in your casita tonight." i say giving a curtsy. she smiles,

"what a perfect mannered girl." she says, "she reminds me of my granddaughter isabela." she begins to talk about her granddaughter when in the corner of my eye i see camilo. he shapeshifts into my mamá and begins to pull funny faces. i hold back my laughter.

"what are you smiling at y/n." my mother says firmly.

"nothing mamá." i say to her. as she continues her conversation with Abuela alma.

my mother sends me off to get prepared as people are starting to arrive and i do so. behind stage i'm sitting enjoying rest time before my performance with no breaks.

when that same camilo comes back again. holding a playful grin on his face. "so y/n." he says shapeshifting into an exact copy of me. i stare in awe. before i hear the lights shut off,

"sorry camilo i've got to go!" i say, he groans as if he really wants my attention. for whatever reason.

i walk on to the stage, "hola everybody! i will be your music for tonight! please dance and sing along as you wish i will be here all night! let's celebrate the familia madrigal!" i say throwing my arms up as everyone applauds.

lots of time passes and i've been singing non stop. in between songs i'll call different groups that will enjoy the song such as. 'children this one is for you' or even worse, 'grab a partner for this slow song!'

i hate partner songs. i watch from the stage as all the couples in the room dance slowly in an embrace. i want to experience it. passion and love from another person. i want to know how it feels to live what i've only heard in love songs. as i finish the slower songs it always ends with a kiss between the partners. i hate it.

singing used to be a fun thing for me. back when my papa was here. when my papa would play the instruments and my mama would dance while i would sing. it was such a simple time. i would give anything to go back.

the time comes for anotonios gift ceremony. my mother told me to practice while it happens but i'm too curious. so i sneak my way into the crowd to watch the ceremony. lots of people praise my performance and i thank them. my head is pounding though. i seriously need a break i've been going for hours now and i'm not even half way finished.

we all watch from either side of the stairs as little antonio stands still. i see him reach his hand out to the side as someone takes a step forward and takes it. mirabel, the only madrigal who didn't get a gift. i can't imagine how she feels.

they walk hand in hand as they make their way up the stairs. antonio swears to serve the community and places his hand on the door. i was watching in anticipation to see what his gift is when i'm dragged away by my mother.

'smack' right across the side of my face.

"stupid girl you disobeyed what i told you to do." she whisper yells at me.

"i know mamá but i wanted to see antonio get his gift and i'm light headed and i have a headache and.."

she pushes me to the floor and i get winded. i'm completely out of breath. "i'll give you a sore head to complain about if you dishonour me." she says and she walks away. i pick myself up off the floor, i felt as if someone was watching me so i looked around and saw nothing.

the gift ceremony was done and i was told to start singing and dancing in antonio's new room so everyone could celebrate in there. i'm in the room dancing and singing upbeat songs as older men dance with me. i'm completely grossed out but dance with them nonetheless.

soon someone takes over the dance, camilo again. why does he keep popping up why is he trying so hard to talk to me.

we are dancing together to the song i'm singing. he's trying to say something but i can't listen to him because i'm too focused on performing.

we were dancing together and he looked mad that he couldn't get my attention, suddenly my song is interrupted by mirabel.

"the magic is in trouble! there were cracks and the roof fell and the candle almost went out!" she says out of breath.

we follow her out to see the house is completely fine. i look at her and something in her eyes tells me she isn't lying.

"the magic is strong. there is nothing to worry about here listen to some music!" abuela says hinting to me to start singing which i do and i make my way down the stairs away from camilo and back on stage.

that's when i started to feel off..

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