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(5) Sleepless Nights

(5) Sleepless Nights

You followed Julieta down to the kitchen.

"My mother was out of control today, apologizing won't make it up to you." Julieta sighed, handing you some tea. You graciously accepted, and took a sip. The bruise on your cheek immediately went away.

"Thank you, Julieta." you said, giving her a hug. You then followed Camilo up to his room.

"You were pretty badass today." you said to Camilo as he conjured up a bed for each of you. "Me? You were the amazing one today, (y/n). I've been slapped by Abuela before and it is no joke." he admitted. His words calmed you down. He rubbed the area on your cheek to check if you had healed properly.

"I'm sorry you have to see me like this." you apologized.

"You look pretty badass, to be honest." Camilo commented, making you giggle. "I'm tired," he yawned, getting up from your bed and climbing into his. "Goodnight, hermosa." he said with a smirk as he rested his head on his pillow.

"What do you think you're doing?" The sentence played over and over in your head. You couldn't sleep, the memories of being slapped by a person you trusted kept you awake. Camilo was sound asleep in the other bed, and he was turning into random people. Maybe he did that when he was having a nightmare, you didn't know. You made the choice to snuggle into bed with Camilo. As you got closer, his bed magically grew in size. It's like it was inviting you.

"Thanks, Casita." you whispered. As you draped the blanket over your torso, Camilo woke up.

"Oh, hey (y/n)." he said sleepily. "What's up?"

"I can't sleep." you yawned. "Do you mind if I sleep with you?" You flashed a smile - one that he obviously couldn't resist.

"Okay," he groaned. "Only if you promise not to snore."

The two of you were sound asleep, snuggled up together. Your combined body heat made it very warm under the blankets.

You woke up to the sound of birds chirping. You sat up, yawned, and stretched. You glanced over at Camilo, and had a realization. You'd never told your father you were sleeping over. He must've been worried sick! You looked over at Camilo again with a smile, and grabbed your things. You left him a note, and left for your house.

Dear Camilo,

I realized as I woke up that I hadn't told my father about our little sleepover. I have to rush home, but I'd love it if you'd pay me a visit at my stall in the market today. Thank you for your help,

Love, (y/n)

"Where have you been, (y/n)? Have you been hanging out with that Madrigal boy again? Are you pursuing him?" your father interrogated.

"What do you mean, 'pursue'?" you questioned.

"See, (y/n), when a man and a woman love each other very much-"

"Ew, dad! Gross! He's my friend. F-R-I-E-N-D. Friend."

"Okay, honey. I'm glad you have friends - and magical ones at that. I could use some help around the house." he smiled and kissed you on the cheek. This meant he was really being sincere.

You packed up your supplies, kissed your father on the cheek signifying you were leaving, and rushed to the market.

A/N: Thanks so much for reading! This is one of two chapters that will be posted today, but both are short so I apologize <3 Writing has been a bit hard for me because my schedule changes so much, but I do my best <3 Have a great day/night, and remember to hydrate and do your homework!! Bye <3