The Chameleon and his Butterfly

Mirabels Quinsinera

Camilo was trouble the problem? He wanted to tell Mirabel that he loved her and he wanted to tell her but how? Dad can I ask you something? He asked him as he walked into his mothers room "of course son what is this about? He asked him "how did you know that you loved mom?" He asked "Camilo what is this about? He asked "I think I'm in love" he said to him "really?" "Yes" he said "do I know her?" He asked him "really well actually" he responded "it's Mirabel isn't it?" "How did you know?" Camilo asked surprised "Camilo I'm your father I have seen the way you look at her" "are you mad? I know it's not right but I can't help it she's just so beautiful and when she sings it sounds just like birdsong" he told his father his eye turning pink "I love her heart how the children love her". Camilo knew he needed to stop but he couldn't "and she's so talented when she makes her own clothes makes her look even more beautiful then she already is" "Camilo I'm not mad it's quite common for cousins to love one another" he said to his son "really?" "Yes" his father said "oh and to answer your question that's how I knew when I couldn't stop thinking about her or when I caught myself staring at her "what? I don't-" Camilo tried to say "ok I do" "but how do I tell her?" He asked "well you can tell her at her quinsinera coming up Friday" he said "that's perfect thanks dad" and he walked off with a little skip in his step and he went into his room to make the perfect gift but what to get after all Mirabel was perfect to him but what to get her? Just then the idea hit him like a ton of bricks he would make her a bracelet with butterflies and chameleons on it he went to work making the perfect gift after all it was for the most perfect girl. Meanwhile Mirabel was finishing up on her chores for the day when she ran in to Isabela "hey Isa how are you?" "I'm great and I'm hoping you and Camilo may finally get your chance at an happily ever after" to say she was shocked was an understatement "what? Me and Camilo? No I don't feel that way about him" "oh please Mira you and I both know that's a lie" she said "ok maybe your right but he doesn't feel the same about me so what good would it do? "Oh I wouldn't say that" Delores said coming round the corner "wait what?" Mirabel asked confused "no you're lying " "oh come on Mira the way he looks at you and how he's the first one to volunteer when you need help" "he's just being nice" she said trying to defuse the situation "ok whatever you say Mira but we know the truth". Mirabel knew she needed to get away from them so she ran into her room their was no way Camilo loved her well of course he did but not in the way she loved him oh how wrong she was so very wrong and she was about find out Friday. Soon that Friday came and everyone was getting ready for the big party after all it was the first quinsinera in six years as they couldn't celebrate her fifthteenth as Abula had kept them from celebrating and Casta has been in ruins during her sixteenth. Isabela had put beautiful flowers all over their home saving her favorite flowers to weave through her own dress for the party. Soon time came for her to get ready and she had put on her new dress and had gone to Isabela's room to get her hair done "Mira you look beautiful Camilo's not going to be able to take his eyes off of you" "Isa he doesn't feel the same way" Mirabel said "if your so sure then ask him" she replied "I can't do that then things will be weird between us and I just got him back I can't lose him again" "Mira you know that wasn't his fault Abula kept us all crazy busy with things to do around town" "I know and every time he tried to get close to me something always came up" she told her sister "Mira you look beautiful" Isabela said putting the last Lilly in her hair "thanks Isa". Meanwhile in Camilo's room he had just finished the bracelet he'd been working on all week and it was perfect now to give it to Mirabel. "Ok you can do this Camilo just tell her how you feel and give her the gift" he told himself looking in one of his many mirrors "Camilo it's time for the party" Delores said coming into the room "thanks lores" he said "oh and Cam?" "Yes?" "You can do this" "thanks lores" he said as he went to the party dressed more nicely then normal wearing the new runa Mirabel had made him for his seventeenth. Camilo made his way into the gardens of Casta then he saw her and his heart stopped she was stunning with the lilies in her hair and her new dress that she of course had made herself how was he going to do this? The party was in full swing and Mirabel had already danced with Antonio, Julieta, Auguststine, Felix, Peppa, Isabela, Mariano, Delores and she was currently dance with her Tio Bruno. "Mirabel can I speak with you for a minute?" Abula asked her "of course Abula" Mirabel said following the older woman to a corner as she needed a break from dancing anyway "I'm proud of the woman you've become" she said to her "thanks" she said back "seeing how much the children love you is amazing the only other person that they gravitate towards is Camilo you two really are great with kids" "well Camilo's is because he can change into any one and the children love to see him transform himself into their favorite character from their favorite forms of entertainment" Mirabel said "true" Abula said with a laugh. The two of them continued to talk until the party was winding down we'd better get back after all their is still one member of our family you haven't danced with yet. The two of them walked back into the gardens where the rest of their family was. Yes it was a small party but that was at Mirabels request she never liked large gatherings even before her failed gift ceremony. Camilo saw them come back in "this is your chance Cam"
Delores said as she had been standing next to him he then took that as an ok and walked across gardens to get to her. "Mira would you like to dance?" He asked "of course Camilo I would love to" she said the two of them went to the dance floor and they started dancing. "Peppa mi vida what's wrong?" Felix asked and he watched them dance "my little boy is in love how have I not noticed this before? When did our little boy grow up?" She asked as she watched them dance how Camilo held her close to him. "I really don't know dear I don't know" he said as he continued to watch him with Mirabel. Soon it was time for gifts from Isabela she got lilies that would never die, from Luisa and Delores she got more sewing materials. Her father and mother got her a sewing machine. Antonio got her a bunch of butterflies , Felix and Peppa gave her yarn for her embroidery. Burno gave her one of his rats that had taking a liking to her.  Antonio yawned and Peppa moved to take him to bed and fell asleep from his place on Mirabels lap "I got him Tia" Mirabel said "are you sure it's your birthday and I'd hate to burden you" she said "no it's ok Tia" Mirabel said as she left the gardens. Delores leaned in close to Camilo "go nows your chance" she quietly said to him Camilo taking the hint got up and left. Meanwhile Mirabel held Antonio in her arms as she walked to his room opening the door and gentley putting him down on his hammock the brightness in his room dimming to darkness as she left. Mirabel turned the corner and jumped when she saw Camilo. Camilo you scared me" she said "sorry Mira can we talk?" He asked her "sure" she said a little surprised as he hadn't called her by her nickname since he was five. The two of them walked on to the roof of casita. "Mira there is something I've been wanting to tell you"  he said "what is it?" "Mira I made this for you happy birthday" he said handing her a box Mirabel opened the box "Cami this is beautiful thank you" she said as she took the bracelet and put it on "not as beautiful as you no one one is as beautiful as you" Camilo said "Cami do you really mean it?" Mirabel asked "yes and I love you I've loved you since we were ten and I tried stop for seven years now I've tried to stop and I can't I just can't" he said as he took her hands "and I know that their is no way you could love me too you're too perfect and good for me I just couldn't hide it anymore" he said "but on the off chance that you somehow feel the same way I want you to know that I'll give you the world I'll do anything for you I'd die for you Mira" to say Mirabel was stunned was an understatement eventually she found her voice "I love you too I have ever since we were ten how could you nor think I felt the same way?" She said to him "because you're too good for me" he said "I don't care" she said "Camilo you said you would do anything for me right?" Mirabel asked "anything" he said in reply "kiss me" Camilo did not need to be told twice so he gently pulled her to him they were on the roof after all and finally finally kissed her. The kiss sent off fireworks for the both of them and they couldn't resist deepening the kiss Mirabel's hands found their way into his curls and Camilo tightened his grip on her waist eventually the need for oxygen became too much and they broke apart smiling like idiots "Mira would you like to stay in my room tonight?" He asked her "I would love nothing more" she said causing Camilo to kiss her again.  Later that night Mirabel managed to sneak inside Camilo's with out getting caught. She entered the room and saw that it hadn't changed all that much. Mirabel let out a small squeak as two strong arms found her waist "Cami!" "What? He asked in an innocent tone I just want to hold you I've missed your little nickname for me mi amour" he said burying his face in her curls "no one else had called you Cami?" Mirabel asked surprised "no I never let them well maybe Antonio but he's just too cute I couldn't bring my self to correct him so the only ones in this house that I allow to call me Cami are you because I love how you say it and Antonio" he said lightly kissing her neck "what does everyone else call you?" She asked "your sisters and mine call me Cam and everyone else calls me Camilo" he said to her Mirabel soon let out a yawn "tired darling?" Camilo whispered in her ear "very now would my handsome prince take me to bed?" "Anything for my beautiful princess" he said as he lifted her up and gently put her on his bed which was a stage and pulled her close as she snuggled into him falling asleep instantly. Camilo wasn't that far behind slipping for once into a peaceful
sleep holding his beloved Mirabel in his arms.