Mi Pequeño Diablo | Carlos M.

02: Get out!

                                                       Y/N's POV

Once I had calmed down, Tia Julieta called out for lunch. I let papa go first since I still have to fix myself. "Come on Y/n, you can do this. Just... control yourself, everything's gonna be fine." I exhaled before twisting the doorknob and opening the door. 

I looked downstairs to see some townspeople still in the casita happily having their lunch along with my family. A long wooden table displayed near the kitchen, filled with different sorts of food. It's not even the wedding day yet but I already feel anxious.

What if I mess up? what if I burn all the decorations? What if--

"Uh, Y/n?" I was interrupted by someone tapping me by the shoulder. I turned around to see Luisa with a worried look. "You okay?" 

I awkwardly smiled. "Y-yeah, why wouldn't I?" 

"You sure?" she asks with the same worried look on her face.

I nod my head and smiled. "Yes, I'm fine."

"Oh ok, you should eat some lunch. Call me if you need anything." she taps my shoulder before walking away. I breath in a lot of air and head downstairs only to be greeted by the gaze of townspeople. 

Some were kind enough to wave and smile but some were exchanging glances at each other while whispering things. I don't care about it though, I was used to them treating me 'differently' unlike the other Madrigals.

I walked pass them and went to the table where the foods were displayed. I was busy picking when someone suddenly bumped into my shoulder causing my food to fall on the table making a mess, some dropped on the floor.

I turned around to look at the person angrily but it soon disappeared when I saw it was a boy around my age. I think he's new here, I've never seen him before, well I rarely got out of the house.

"I'm so so sorry, I didn't mean to--uh, your head." he points at my head. I looked at him confused. "T-there's fire on top of your head." 

"O-oh," that was all I can say. I wave my hand around my head until the fire slowly hushed down and disappeared. Great. What a perfect way to make an impression. 

"Are you... one of the Madrigals?" he asks and was about to pick up the food that had fell on the floor but Casita was fast enough to clean it up. "Woah" I heard him say in amusement. "Your house is cool." he added.

"Y-yeah." I said, agreeing. Gosh, why am I stuttering??

He looked at me and smiled. "I'm Mateo Hernandez," he grabs my hand and kissed the back of it. "And uh, you must be Y/n." 

"H-how did you know?" I asked.

He looks around and whispered. "I heard them gossiping about you." his eyes pointing at a group of people in the corner. I glanced at them and they quickly looked away. 

Of course. Those nosy bitches. 

An awkward laugh escaped from my mouth. I scratched the back of my head. He looked at me with a worried face. "Oh I'm sorry I didn't mean to offend you or anything." he says, shaking his hands.

"It's fine, I-I'm kinda used to it." I chuckled. We went silent for a moment. I stared at him, examining his face. He has the same black straight hair as Mariano's  hair, his eyes were hazel brown and he was wearing a brown ruana. 

"Hey, if you don't mind, can I be your friend?" he asks which caused my brain to go haywire.

He wants to be friends...with me? 

I smiled and nodded. "Sure!" 
Well I don't have that much friends. I guess it's a good start.

I opened my mouth and was about to say something but then I heard my name being called. "Y/n! there you are, we've been looking everywhere for you." I turned to see Camilo panting and Carlos following from behind. 

"I'm literally just here, standing. What's with the rush anyway?" 

"Tio Bruno told us to find you and ask if you had your lunch yet." Carlos says before looking at Mateo up and down. "Who's this? your boyfriend?" he asked.

"I'm gonna tell Tio Bruno about this." Camilo says and sprinted away but I was able to grab his ruana before he could go tell anyone else. 

"No, you psychopaths. He's Mateo, my new friend." Mateo waves a hand at the twins. "These are my primos, Camilo y Carlos." 

"Encantado de conocerte (Pleased to meet you)." he let out a hand and Camilo gladly accepts it. I looked at Carlos and he glanced back at me, I shot him a glare. My eyes pointing at Mateo. He rolls his eyes and shook hands with him. This cold-ass guy need some manners.

"I have to go, It's nice to meet you guys." he turned to me. "Y/n, maybe we could hang out some other time?" he asks. I looked at the twins who's now looking away as if avoiding my eyes. I looked back at Mateo and nodded. "I'd love to."

He smiles excitedly. "I guess see you soon then." 

"Hmm" I hummed and smiled. He says his goodbye before walking out of the Casita. I watch him walk away before turning my gaze back at the twins.

They were exchanging glances and giving me teasing looks. "Don't you ever." I said in a warning tone, pointing a finger at them. 

"Whatever." they both said in unison.

"Carlos!" a voice called from not so far. We turned our heads to see Emilia. I rolled my eyes, I knew that high-pitch cringe voice was familiar.

She walked up to us with the same fake ass smile. "Carlos, I was looking everywhere for you." she says, clinging into Carlos's arm.

"What a coincidence, I was actually avoiding you." he says dryly and aggressively pulled back his arm from her grip. 

"Aww, you're so funny." she says. I crossed my arms and scoffed. If she isn't annoying enough then I don't know what is. "Oh hi Camilo," she waves a hand and he smiled awkwardly. He knows how much I hated this girl for some reasons.

"And y/n," she looks at me up and down. "Long time no see." a smirk formed on her stupid face, I glared at her. "You're not still mad about that, are you?" 

I flick my tongue. "My birthday being ruined by some bitchy spoiled brat? why would I be mad?" I said sarcastically. Fire starts to appear on my head. 

"Careful, you might burn something again." 

"Oh, I won't. But I might roast someone." 

She rolls her eyes. Acting so tough huh. "You better not ruin Dolores's wedding. You're useless and a menace." she shot a glare at me.

"Don't worry, you won't see any mess." I paused, meeting her eyes. "It's not like you're invited anyway." 

She let out a gasp and came charging at me like a bull but Carlos stood right in front of me before she could lay any hands. "Out. Now." he points at the front door of the casita. 

She furrowed her eyebrows. "Carlos--" 

"I said GET OUT!" he shouted which caught the attention of people surrounding us. "Just who the fuck do you think you are to disrespect her like that?!" he added.

"Carlos, I think you should stop." I said, tugging his ruana, signing to back off. He looked back at me. "No, Camilo, get her away from the crowd." he says before grabbing Emilia by the arm and escorts her outside the house. 

"Come on y/n." Camilo says and grabbed my by the hands away from the crowd into the kitchen. "I know you didn't eat lunch yet," He sighs and handed me a plate of arepas. I grabbed one and shoved it into my mouth. Just then, Mirabel and Luisa rushed in. 

"Y/n, are you okay? I'm sorry your back up was late." Luisa let out a chuckle. 

"She's fine guys, Carlos took care of it." Camilo says in between his munching. 

"Gosh, you must be so lucky being the favorite cousin." Mirabel says sarcastically. Luisa nodded in agreement.

Yeah right, being the twin's favorite cousin and favorite victim is very lucky. Though they might seem too over-protective.