Woven Together (An Encanto Fanfiction)

Feelings Kept Inside

AN: Hey everyone, welcome back to now the second chapter of Woven Together! I am honestly so happy that this book is so far receiving well even if this is all just something for fun. You all are amazing, and I hope you like the second chapter! This was a little difficult, but it got me to dive more into Fabian's character.

I want to clarify some ages and timeline cause even I get confused, so this is to help me remember as well. Fabian in the storyline is 16 years old, his family left when he was 6. He is technically about 11 months older than Camilo and a full year older than Mirabel who are both 15. Fabian's sister Lucia is two years younger than Fabian and was 4 when her and their parents left Fabian. Their parents are both a few years older than Julieta, Pepa and Bruno.

Remember I don't own Encanto, it is owned by Disney, I only own Fabian and his family. Also once again please note, I am not fluent in Spanish! If I messed up on some phrases or words, don't hesitate to let me know kindly, I asked my best friend for some help as she's fluent in Spanish, but I worry I still mess things up. I tried also researching some more on the culture and food, as that was pretty interesting.

Anyways, hope you all enjoy!

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"Señor Agustín. Señora Julieta. I would be honored if you would please give me your blessing to date your beautiful charming daughter, Mirabel Madrigal?"

Fabian stared still at himself in the mirror after repeating his confession and plea to the parents of his childhood friend. It was so easy to ask when he was alone, but his hesitance of talking to adults in general was making him even more nervous than a boy asking for a blessing would. He groaned and was about to grab the plate of food he left on the counter, when a feminine gasp made him freeze in his tracks.

"Fabian! Why didn't you say so?!"

Looking back at the bathroom door that was now open, his entire body became a statue! Frozen in fear at who stood in the doorway!! Julieta somehow was up here, and had just heard his confession!

"S- Señora Julieta?!" Fabian squeaked out, his body may have been frozen in place, but his mind was all over the place at the woman right there! "I- I'm so sorry! I wanted to t- tell you and Señor..."

'When did she get here?! I was going to ask her back in the kitchen, but now she overheard me!' He panicked internally! All of his plans and ideas to tell them tonight were completely shattered! He also couldn't get any words out which made his anxiety rise more in front of his best friend's mom.

His stuttering and silence made the woman chuckle, but then an uncharacteristic smile came on her face. It was mischievous and sly, before she bursted into, laughter? Her form changed from Julieta to reveal it was actually the shapeshifter of the family! Fabian's other best friend, Camilo Madrigal, playing an unfunny prank on the poor boy.

"You should've seen your face, Fabe! Oh my gosh, that was the best!"

Fabian, now relieved that his confession wasn't overheard by someone important, was more annoyed and looked at the curly haired boy unamused. "Really Camilo? You gave me a near heart attack!"

He tossed the towel by the sink at the still laughing boy, who got smacked in the face with the cloth. It got him to stop laughing for a moment. But Camilo still had a playful grin on when removing the towel.

Walking into the bathroom, he sat on the counter straightening his ruana, then taking an arepa from the plate. "You're still nervous about asking Mirabel out? You've been planning this since practically last year, just go up to her and tell her how you feel already."

Fabian rolled his eyes and leaned against the wall behind him, watching his friend take a bite from the food. "It's not that easy..." He muttered while Camilo listened.