Bet | Camilo M.

22: Jealous? who? me?

Y/n's POV 

I was up earlier than the usual since I still have to help mom in the market today. I opened the window on my room widely to let the air in, the sun slowly rising as if it was taking a peek behind the tall mountains of the encanto.

A smile plastered on my face. I sighed before closing the window and went downstairs to see mom and dad who was just eating. I greeted them a good morning before joining them for breakfast. 

It was a bit odd 'cause Cleo wasn't here yet, he should be up now. "Where's Cleo?" I asked them and they had smiles on their faces. 

"He said he was gonna 'hangout' with Isabela today." dad says and mom let out a chuckle. 

I let out an 'oh'. Well, that's something you don't see everyday, although it's a bit sus. A hangout? hmm, maybe more of like a date. I'm glad he had the guts to finally ask her out after a few years of being a simp.

"Do you have any other plans for today?" mom asked and turned her head to me. I thought for a moment before shaking my head. "None." I answered and mom nods her head.

Once we had finished eating, I volunteered to wash the dishes before I accompany mom to the market. Dad had gone to do his job. The streets of the town was starting to get crowded, people walking here and there. I saw Luisa and a few Madrigals started to do their chores which is helping the townspeople, like they've been doing everyday.

Mirabel was helping an elderly woman carry a few bags, Luisa with the donkeys (as always), Pepa was making a rain cloud to water the corns in the field and Julieta with her healing food on a stand. People lined up waiting for their turn to be healed. I wonder where Camilo is. 

My eyes were all over the place searching for the chameleon boy when I felt arms wrapped around my waist from behind me. "Looking for me Hermosa?" he asks while humming a song.

His chin landed on my shoulder as he buried his face on my neck and I could feel his hot breath tickling me. He kinda smell like arepas. "Looks like someone had a good breakfast. Hmm, let me guess, arepas?"  I smirked.

"How did you know?" 

"Well, you do smell like it." I heard him chuckle and I let out a soft laugh.

"Aww, look at how cute you two are." I heard mom saying. Right, I almost forgot I was just behind her. 

Camilo quickly pulled away from the hug. "Hola señora" he greeted with a warm smile. 

"Hola Camilo, I assume you have chores to do rather than flirting with y/n today." she says seriously which made both of us look at each other.

 There was a moment of silence before mom broke into laughter. "I was just kidding, come here Mijo and give your mother-in-law a hug." she pulled him into a tight hug. Camilo laughed nervously. I wonder where all his confidence go.

"I think we really should be going." I said as mom pulled away. 

"Is there anything I can help you with?" he asks.

"Nah, I think it's fi--" "Actually, there is." mom says, not letting me finish my sentence.

 "Uh, sure. What is it señora?" 

I let out a loud breath, mom smiled giving me a side glance. " Can you accompany y/n to the market? I forgot I have to buy some vegetables today." 

He nods his head. "No problem." 

"But mom, what about you?" 

"Oh, I'll be fine. Just make sure you bring the vegetables home after, then you can help me with the rest." I nod my head. "I'll be going now, you two take care, alright?" she kisses my forehead and waved her hand before walking away and disappearing into the crowd.

"Well I guess it's just the two of us now." 

"Yeah right." I sighed and turned to Camilo who was already looking at me. "We... should be going." he nods his head and grab my hand, his fingers intertwine in mine. I looked at him and he was looking away as if he doesn't know what he was doing. 

I wasn't used to holding hands with anyone except my parents, but Camilo didn't made me uncomfortable at all. Just the eyes of a few people staring as we pass by them. I couldn't care less. 

I shrug it off until a girl I think is the same age walked up to us. She looked down at our hands and gave me a side glare before turning to Camilo with an obvious fake smile.

First Ines and then this random girl? Seriously? 😒

"Hey Camilo." she says in a high-pitch voice which irritated my precious ears through my ear drums. I hope Dolores is okay.

"Uh hey... Valeria...?" he says, unsurely.

"It's Valerie, silly." she let out a soft but annoying chuckle. Camilo laughs awkwardly while scratching the back of his head with his other hand 'cause he was still holding my hand.

I scoffed and secretly rolled my eyes. "Can't get a grip huh?" I whispered to myself, looking away.

"Excuse me?" she spoke and looked at me. Her ugly eyes met mine. 

"What now?" I replied, trying to sound as calm as I can.

She raised an eyebrow. "I think you were saying something."

"I think your ears are clogged." I spat back and I felt Camilo squeezing my hand signing to back off. I shrug it off.

She asked for it then she's gonna get it.

Camilo's POV

I squeezed y/n's hand but she completely ignored me. I feel tiny drops of sweat on my forehead as I watch them exchange glares.

 I gotta end this before any hairs would be pulled out. 

I cleared my throat trying to get their attention but failed. "Who even are you?" Valerie snaps back. 

"Who even are you?" y/n asked back with the same question. God, she's getting fiercer. 

No one seems to back off so I decided to interrupt, I stand between them but I was still holding y/n's hand. Better be ready before she could throw any hands.

"It's really nice to meet you, uh, Valerie, but we have to go." I forced a smile before walking away and pulling y/n with me.

I looked at her and she was pissed off just by looking at her face. Maybe I should joke around. I cleared my throat. "What was that about Querida?" 

She turned to me with furrowed eyebrows. "What do you mean?"

"Just a few minutes ago, you were acting like you're jealous or something when Valerie came out of nowhere." 

"Jealous? who? me?" she scoffed and I nodded my head. "I am not. I was just annoyed by her presence, and didn't you see how she looked down at me? I swear, if that girl shows up again, she'd go home bald." she says while balling her fist.

"Woah there, hermosa." I chuckled and decided to tease her. "But what if I did go with her?" I smirked. 

She gave me a deadpan look. "What if I beat the shit out of you?" she says. I gulped and didn't say anything afterwards. 

She's scary when she's jealous.