Safe and sound ( C. Madrigal )

She likes spring, I prefer winter.

After breakfast, Camilo and I began heading home.

"See you tonight?" I said and he kissed my knuckles.

"Tonight, mariposa." he gave me one last kiss on the cheek before going towards his mother who was looking for him.

I tried to hide my smile as I entered but abuela caught on.

"So..Camilo Madrigal~" she nudged my elbow and teased me.

"He's not my boyfriend abuelaaaa." I whined and she giggled.

"Well not yet!" I heard abuelo shout from the kitchen

I tucked my hair behind my ear before helping abuela get ready. All of the houses will be empty tonight so, we're going to spend the whole day decorating the plaza and la casa Madrigal for the afterparty.

I can't help but check the clock every almost 30 minutes, feeling so eager to get ready and look my best. But why though? I see him almost every day...

..............

We were done designing the outside of the Madrigal's house. It's weird that I didn't see him anywhere, There was absolutely no sign of him. It's already sundown.

"Y/n!!!" Mirabel snapped me out of my thoughts.

"Geez you miss mi Hermano that much already?" Dolores giggled.

They started teasing me, me and the girls were having another mini-party at Isabela's room, with little Antonio of course.

I checked the time again, the clock hit 6 which made me stand.

" I um, have to get ready-" I said. "WAIT!" Isabela screamed cutting me off.

"We're coming with you." Mirabel smirked.

They began dragging me towards my house, gosh these girls.

"SHOW ME THE DRESS!" Luisa squealed jumping up and down, excited.

"Woah, it's yellow! It has little chameleons too!" When Antonio said that, everyone's gaze landed on me.

"Coincidence....?" I smiled awkwardly. And that's when they start spinning me around.

Isabela doing my hair, Dolores with my make-up, Mirabel adding finishing touches to the dress, Luisa and Antonio playing. They started getting ready as well.

"So, I'm guessing you'll be my cuñada (sister-in-law) soon." Dolores giggled, applying blush on my cheeks.

"Maybe, or maybe not-" I was cut off by Mirabel "Hush! you will be!"

"Married to a Madrigal or not, you're a big part of our family Y/n." Luisa said, carrying Antonio.

I smiled at their words. "So where's Cami? I haven't seen him all day.." I pressed my chapped lips against each other.

"Now with the nicknames, huh?" she chuckles "Maybe he's with Papí, God knows how nervous he gets at times like this." she added

"Well..what if he doesn't show up?" I asked as I suddenly remembered another painful memory.

.................

It was a dance to celebrate valentine's day. I put a lot of effort into my makeup as someone asked me to go with him to the dance. He's going to be my first dance!

I'm lucky I got dad to let me go, it was also mom's birthday so he was soft. 
He told me he'd pick me up an hour before the party at 7.

At exactly 6:30, I went out and waited for him at our terrace.

(7pm)

"It's still early, he'll come."

(8pm)

"A little late, it's okay, he'll arrive anytime soon..."

(9pm)

"Maybe he fell asleep? nvm, I'll just wait. he's probably just getting ready..."

(10pm)

"Where are you?"

11pm..

12..

I ended up falling asleep outside, as the cold atmosphere hit me, I woke up and just shrugged. this was going to happen anyway.

..................

"He'll come, I'd kick him If he won't." Luisa interrupted my thoughts.

"aaaaand you're....done!" Isabela said. "now, rate my masterpiece!"

"Our masterpiece!" she and Mirabel started fighting again.

I looked at myself in the mirror, I look...

"Pretty." Antonio held my hand. I kissed the little boy's forehead and we head a knock.

" Y/n? Mija, your date's here." abuelo said smiling at me. The girls started squealing.

I made my way down the stairs, being escorted by my grandfather. "Breathe, mija. you look great." He gave me a kiss on the cheek, taking the final step of the stairs, Camilo on the living room who was talking to abuela now standing.

His hair was tied in a man bun, and I'm guessing tío Agustin was his stylist for today, he's wearing white long sleeves and a yellow vest, an untied ribbon hanging around his neck with three buttons undone.

We made our way to them and abuelo handed my hand over to his. "Have fun, we'll see you there." Abuela said before leaving us there.

"Hey." he broke the silence

"Hi..." I looked down. "You actually came..."

"Hm? of course I will. What makes you think I won't?" he lifts my chin gently.

"Just.. a memory." I answered and he hushed me.

"You look beautiful." he spun me around and held my waist. "How can I control myself knowing I'm with someone this breathtaking?" he kissed my forehead.

we heard a loud thud. "AYE, YOU GUYS RUINED OUR MOMENT!" Camilo shouted at his cousins who were actually watching us from the stairs.

I just laughed and we left first.

...................

The party was fun, they needed Camilo so I let him go, giving him a smile before leaving. I sat on a bench, watching the stars. And no, this wasn't just any bench, this was the bench when Camilo first called me beautiful. 

I hung out with Joaquín, not noticing a long time had passed. The slow-dancing began.

Joaquín went to his date and I was left all alone again, waiting for mine.

....................

I tapped on my knees as the breeze was getting cold, what's taking him so long?

The slow-dance is already ending.

No..this can't happen again..

I stood up for my seat wiping my eyes gently, not wanting to ruin my makeup.

"What am I even doing?"I sniffed and stood up.