Safe and sound ( C. Madrigal )

The art of getting by

( Y/n's )

You were taken to a restaurant by the female Madrigals, eating like nothing was happening. You were troubled, so you all left Camilo with Hugo. Hugo isn't someone to tamper with, but seeing Camilo humiliate him made you realize it was all a scare tactic. Still, you were worried, was he safe?

" Camilo's alright Y/n, no need to worry. " Dolores whispered.

" How can we be so sure? Have you not seen Hugo's men all over the infirmary? " You pursed your lips and toyed with your fingers, hissing because the wound hadn't healed yet.

" They can't touch Camilo. " Isabela hopped in. " Why? How? Hugo won't hesitate to beat him 'till he turns into a pulp-" 

" Don't you trust him Y/n? " you were cut off by Mirabel and she let out a chuckle.

You were about to speak, but you suddenly felt someone's arms, hugging you by the neck and kissing your nape. " Yeah, don't you trust me mariposa? " he murmured against your neck sending you shivers. You stood up, and he brought you into his embrace, you burst into tears and lightly punching his chest.

" Amor, people are looking at us. " He laughs and kisses the top of your head, stroking your back and making you feel better. This went on for a minute before you both sat down.

" How'd you escape Hugo? " you sniffed and Camilo handed you a napkin.

" It was pretty easy, to be honest. Let's just say he's dumb. He had men, while I didn't have any. Yet they couldn't even lay a finger on me. " he tucked strands of your hair behind your ear while explaining as a sign of reassurance.

" Told ya. " Isabela scoffed. When you spotted a cut near Camilo's lips, you realized he was lying. But you didn't want to disrupt the mood, so you just went along with it.

.....

(Camilo's)

I'm not going to lie, this is exhausting. Hugo isn't going to let me get away that quickly. My body was weary and on the verge of collapsing as I continued to shape-shift into people, something a little child would not be able to take.

" You tired Madrigal? " Hugo jokes as he sits there. As I battle his troops, he stands back and watches. Hugo whispered, more like commanded her to do something, when a lady entered the room. She cast a glimpse out the window towards my girls as they walked away. It sent me over the threshold and fuelled me with fury. I ducked and targeted quickly until I was able to beat them. I gave Hugo one quick glance before sprinting out of the infirmary and towards my cousins, sister, and beloved.

Thankfully, I was able to figure it out. The lady that Hugo was talking to had been holding a knife behind her back and following them, intending to attack one of them. I dragged her towards a bush, but she fought back and sliced a portion of my chin, causing me to hiss. I morphed into Luisa and led her to the police station, giving them the knife as proof that she was about to attack somebody.

I let out a deep sigh of relief. I was able to acquire further evidence to use against Alfonso and Y/n's father, Hugo, you buffoon.

........

( Camilo's )

We were taking a stroll around the streets, sightseeing. I looked over to Y/n, she was smiling, but her eyes told me otherwise. I pulled her back into my arms. " Let it out, please querida. " I brushed her hair with my fingers and placed my head on top of hers. It's like getting a stab in the chest when I see how unhappy she is. Subtle but agonizing.

" Let out what? " she asks looking up, our eyes met.

" I hate seeing you unhappy. " I pursed my lips earning a cute little giggle from her as she tiptoed and gave me a long peck on the lips. 

" I'm happy mi amor, just tired. " She squeezed me one last time before we hurried towards the others, hand - in - hand, trying to keep up.

We all ended up on a hill where we ended up playing and talked for the rest of the afternoon, which I'm sure we all missed.

As the sun began to set, everyone sat on the grass, content that another lovely day had passed. I slid over and sat next to my lover, gently moving her head to rest on my shoulder and then holding her hand.

" I missed this. " she whispered with her eyes half-closed, I placed one gentle kiss on her forehead. " Me too princesa, me too. " 

" After everything that had passed, I never imagined that we'd have times like these anymore. " she squeezed my hand.

" Amor, you know me right? I'm the stubborn Madrigal, I'd do anything to make you come home to me. Even if it means getting my pretty face punched. " I wanted to see that smile of hers, and yes, success. She smacked my hand, and I pulled her upper body to my chest, hands tangled together, both of us harmoniously smiling. This is the art of getting by. 

" To spend the rest of my sunsets with you is all I want, Camilo. " she bought my hand up to the level of her lips and kissed my knuckles. 

" Camilo is not my name! " I bickered.

" I'm sorry. I love love loveeeeee you mi amor. " she giggles cutely, snuggling on my chest.

" I love you forever, mi vida. "