On The Down Low - Encanto Imagines + Oneshots

🍵☁️ Perfection

Y/n = your name
H/c = hair color
E/c = eye color

Status: Unedited
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You have been with Julieta since as long as you can remember. When she first got her gift, when she had to use it for the first time, which was on you, then when you were both 19 and Agustin confessed to her. Your heart hurt badly, but it hurt worse a year after. When Agustin left Julieta (something about another girl on the village and losing feelings).

You were there for every heartbreak and joy, everything she cried and everything she laughed. You both were now 24, and in the kitchen. You knew she was stressed, on the brink of a mental breakdown. Alma had spoken to her about newer and better recipes, and since then she had been in the kitchen for hours, trying to improve her recipes and create new ones.

You looked at the ring in your hand and the one on hers. It only took, what- 16 years? You were just thankful that Bruno had helped with the proposal, after all, he was the one that told you Julieta would be married to you in the future. He even let you keep the green tablet for your rings.

"My love, you need to take a break. You're working yourself to the bone." You intervened, seeing as Julieta was crying over her empanadas breaking when frying.

"Nonono,y mother expects these to be perfect, if I can't- "

"She will understand that perfection takes time, and you are a human being deserving of a break. Sit Mi Amor." You pulled her to your chair and got her some fresh orange juice.

You pulled out a chair next to her and patted her back, the many overnighter she has pulled, to make her recipes the best, were finally catching up to her.

You smiled, looking at her sleeping form. Thanking Casita, who had helped you get Julieta to her room without waking her up, you slipped back to your house to grab something. Looking through the belongings of you long deceased mother you pulled out a book and sighed.

When the next morning arrived Pepa and Alma were in the kitchen with you, "has anyone seen Julieta? I haven't seen that girl since I told her to improve the recipes."

Pepa raised an eyebrow, "what are you talking about? She was here yesterday with Y/n. Well, technically she's been in here all week, but that explains it."

Bruno walks in and sits next to you, seeing you make more fresh orange juice, "OO! Can I have some? I love fresh Orange Juice!"

You smiled and poured him a cup, "hey Y/n? What's with the wrapped gifts?"

Bruno pointed to your bag, as you were about to speak the kitchen door opened, revealing a very tired looking Julieta.

"Good morning everyone." She yawned, taking her place next to Bruno, laying her head in his shoulder.

Bruno gave you a worried look and you sighed, "lovely, please go back to bed. You're to tired to function."

"But I need to make new-"

"I've solved that problem for you. Now head back to bed." She sighed as Casita took her back to her bed.

"Y/n, what were you thinking? Julieta needs to go to town today! Many people are injured and need medical attention-"

"Seniora Alma. By all means, I mean no disrespect, but can you not see when your children are suffering? She's been for many days straight trying to make things better for you. But if it means that much, here. She made this all yesterday, I'm sure you can manage,"

Bruno cut in, "and if no one needs a prophecy told then I can help too."

You gave him a warm smile as Alma too the basket and walked out of the door, Bruno with two others behind him.

You looked outside. Knowing you'll face the wrath of Alma later, you went back to finishing the juice. Then you prepared Julieta some food. You only hoped that she had eaten yesterday, and the day before that.

One thing about Julieta that you loved was her determination. Yes, she was soft spoken, but she would always finish what she started. Though, sometimes that would get the best of her. If she was too focused she'd forget many things, like to eat or sleep. It was a troubling thing when you were both in school.

Grabbing the food and juice for her, you walked upstairs, Casita occasionally moving tables out of the way for you, he even opened the door to her room for you.

Julieta was sitting in her bed, "Hello love. I slept for another hour, can I go now?"

"Not yet. Eat first, rest and relax. Bruno is helping the citizens today, you don't need to get up."

She sighed and ate, "I brought you something. Originally it was for tomorrow, 25th birthday for the three of you is a big deal. I think you need it now, so here."

She took the package from you and unwrapped it and her eyes widened.

"Is this-"

"Yes, it is. I thought you could put it to good use, you would do better with it than if it was just sitting in a box. My mother would've wanted you to have her recipe book. I got Pepa a romance book, and Bruno a little arts n craft kit."

Julieta started to tear up. She brought you closer and held you, "Thank you."

She whispered and you smiled, "of course. Just take it easy. Okay?"

You kissed her forehead as she squeezed you tighter.

Everything was going to be okay.