Safe and sound ( C. Madrigal )

Melting

Camilo had walked you home, kissing you goodbye before going back. You sat on your bed after changing into your nightgown, raising your right hand and smiling at the ring. "How could I be so extremely lucky?" you wondered as you tucked yourself underneath the covers, facing the jar of fireflies Camilo had given you. His small acts and efforts made your heart sing, and you will repay the favor tomorrow.

You got up extra early and asked your abuela for extra help. You were considering serving Camilo breakfast in bed before heading to bed last night. You succeeded, and the thought of him enjoying food motivated you even more. You prepared a variety of dishes, including Arepas, his favorite. You also provided breakfast to your father and grandfather. You wrapped the food hoping it was enough for the Madrigals, the sun was rising, and you didn't have time to change into your casual clothes before heading to the casita.

You were greeted by your tío Felix who was sweeping the dried leaves from the entrance who is accompanied by his wife having tea at the bench. 

"Buenos días tío, mamí!" you greeted them and bowed your head a little.

"Oh, mija! What brings you here this early?" Felix asks as you approach them.

"I made breakfast!" you smiled as Pepa came towards you, giving you a kiss on the cheek.

"That's very sweet of you bonita, come come, Camilo's still asleep." the lovely couple escorted you inside, the casita was very quiet, everyone was tired. The only ones up were Pepa, Felix, Alma, and Antonio who was playing with his animals.

"Aw, you didn't have to mi amor." Julieta gave you a warm smile as you placed the food on the counter.

"It's the least I could do tía." you said before helping her with Kitchen chores.

After a while of cooking with Pepa and Julieta, Dolores greeted you good morning and told you that Camilo was about to wake up anytime soon.

You then prepared a tray and went up to his room quietly. 

You opened the door little by little so that it doesn't wake him. You approached his sleeping figure slowly and placed the tray on his table. You lay beside him, your chin resting on one arm, gazing lovingly at his serene sleeping figure. You admired how the sun accentuated his tanned skin and adorable freckles, as well as his unearthly Hazel eyes. You are morbidly fascinated by this man.

"amor, it's weird to stare." he said sleepily and pulled you into his embrace, burying his face on the crook on your neck. His warm breath sent you shivers.

"Good morning." you played with his hair and kissed his forehead.

"Oh Good morning indeed." he breathed out and you chuckled, lifting his chin gently to give him a long, loving kiss.

"What's the occasion mi amor? Is it my birthday?" he asked with his eyes half-closed and you just shake your head, smiling.

"Why would you think that?" 

"You're sweeter than usual." he smiled and closed his eyes again, he must be very tired.

"So you're saying I'm not sweet?" your statement made him shoot his eyes open.

"No! no! no! I didn't mean that mi amor! I-" you cut him off with a kiss.

"You'll wake up the rest of the house." you giggled, "I made you breakfast."

He sat up as you grabbed the tray, placing it on your lap as you started feeding him. 

"So..how is it?" you asked nervously, it was your first time cooking a meal.

"I love it." he smiled cheekily, "Eat with me, c'mere." he fed you as well.

Another morning well spent for the lovers indeed.