sparks | camilo madrigal

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That night, Camilo couldn't even sleep because something was bothering him. Staring at the ceiling of his room with his eyebrows furrowed in confusion. What was that feeling?

That one question kept him awake the whole night, he decided it would be best if he'll ask Dolores about it in the morning. He suddenly heard birds chirping as he glanced at his window and saw the sun was already coming up peeking through the curtains.

A groan left his mouth, standing up from his bed. After taking a quick shower and brushing his teeth, he wore his ruana before heading to his sister's room.

"You like her don't you?" Dolores checked herself on the mirror as her brother plopped on her bed, grabbing his hair in frustration. He can't seem to figure out his feelings and it was bothering him so much.

He recalled the time when he had that unexplainable feeling inside him when he was staring at you. It felt like his heart could explode of how fast it was beating, it was definitely the first time he felt it in his 23 years of living.

"I just- I don't know, this is all new and unfamiliar to me, and i can't figure it out" He lets out a deep sigh, covering his face with his sister's pillow. Dolores shook her head and smiled. He's developing feelings for you, he just can't believe it.

"It's because it the first time you've took an interest on someone, and I know that you definitely like her, you just haven't realize it yet" Grabbing her pillow from Camilo's grip, she helped him to stand up, placing him infront of the mirror.

"What do you mean sis? I can't just like her that quickly, and also were friends, having a crush on your friend would be awkward" Dolores could only roll her eyes at his statement.

"Have you ever heard of from strangers to friends, friends into lovers? Now stop denying and accept your feelings already, you will get more confused if you wouldn't" She fixed his hair and brushed his ruana with her hands.

"I don't believe in those things plus let's say that I like her, there's absolutely no way she would like me back" she sighed and stayed silent for a moment, thinking that the old confident, joyful Camilo wasn't there.

"If your having a hard time because of something, always remember that your big sister is always here for you. Don't keep it to yourself, because you have someone to lean on to, I'm sure we'll find a way to solve the problem" She gave Camilo a quick kiss on his forehead making him smile and roll his eyes in a joking manner.

"Thanks sis, but could you stop with the kisses, you're making me feel like I'm still a baby" Dolores pinched his cheek that caused him to yelp in pain. The shape shifter whined, rubbing his red cheek, slightly glaring at his sister.

He shape shifted into their mother, and imitated her angered face, he tapped his foot on the floor repeatedly with his arms crossed. Dolores had her eyes widened for a second before letting out a chuckle of how accurate he mocked Pepa.

A thunder suddenly roared inside the room causing Dolores to cover her ears immediately as Camilo started shape shifting out of horror. Pepa quickly approached her oldest daughter, asking if she was okay and apologizing for hurting her ear.

"It's okay Mama, just got surprised. You have nothing to worry about" Pepa was relieved but still felt guilty for what she did. Camilo morphed back to himself and stared at his mom and his older sister.

"And you, don't act like i haven't seen you mocking me" A cloud formed above her once again. Camilo gulped, approaching his mother and started rubbing her back to calm her down like he always did

"I'm sorry Mami hehe" Giving Camilo a light smack on his head, she finally felt satisfied for it. Her cloud slowly disappearing at her middle child's comfort.

"Now both of you get ready, we still have lots of thing to do today" Pepa walks out of the room leaving Dolores and Camilo behind. Dolores took on glance of herself on the mirror before giving the shape shifter a pat on his shoulder, following her mother.

Camilo sighed, looking infront seeing himself. Getting confused and frustrated at the same time, he just didn't know how to figure things out, and it was stressing him out. He decided to not think about it, maybe it'll go away.

But a week had already passed since the Madrigal's last saw you or heard about you. Mirabel went to your house to check on you but your father would always say that you were busy and can't see them in the moment.

Camilo couldn't help but to feel worried about you, well who wouldn't if you haven't even heard a single news about your friend for a whole week. He can't even sleep properly because of that reason.

He tried asking his sister if she could hear you and tell if you were okay but Dolores just couldn't answer him properly. He couldn't believe at how much he cared about you.

"Hermano? Are you there?" Antonio's voice echoed around his dark room making Camilo sat up from his bed. Rubbing his eyes he turned on his night lamp as the younger one rushed towards him.

"Hey what's the matter? Having nightmares again?" Antonio nodded snuggled deeper into Camilo, the shape shifter smiled, hugging him back. Antonio's pet cat, Leave, that have always hated Camilo, somehow magically snuggled right next to him and meowed.

Wondering where'd they come up with such a weird name? Camilo did, when Leave was still a kitten she scratched his arm.

"Ow! What the- leave!" The cat started hissing at him. That happened when Antonio was still six and found the word 'leave' cute to name a cat. Leave also told him that she was fine with it, as long as it was Antonio.

"Leave said she still hates you, she's just here so she could watch over me" Camilo smiled softly, hugging his little brother. His mind started thinking about you again.

The whole night he was filled with worry, overthinking once again.

Morning came again, Camilo was thankful he could sleep even if it was just a few minutes. Antonio was already awake, playing with his pets, waiting for his brother to wake up.

"Good morning big bro!" Antonio cheerfully greeted his brother, Camilo rubbed his siblings head in response. He started doing his everyday routine before heading out of his room with Antonio.

Walking towards the dining table, Camilo grabbed a plate, placing some food on his plate when Mirabel suddenly popped out beside him.

"Looks like someone haven't been sleeping well the whole week, you have nothing to worry about, y/n's completely fine. I talked to her earlier" Camilo felt relieved, all his worry slowly fading away hearing the news.

"You should talk to her later, I'm sure you missed her without talking or seeing her" Mirabel winked at her cousin teasingly, sitting next to her on the dining table.

"Yay! Today is Tionovela day" Dolores happily clapped her hands, getting excited at the thought of knowing who the real killer was after Bruno left  it on a cliffhanger last week.

Every Wednesday, the whole Madrigal's gather around their living room to watch Bruno's telenovelas, they wouldn't lie, his plots are amazing.

"Why don't you go invite Y/n tonight, Camilo? She loves mystery!" Mirabel poked Camilo's side earning a glare from him.

"That would be wonderful!" Abuela clasped her hands together.

Camilo thought it would be a great idea to invite you over, so he could talk to you after a long time.