Peculiar; C. Madrigal

eleven;

-Stars in Jars-

That night, (Y/N) received a letter from her hometown priest.
It was odd to find a letter so late at night but she opened it anyways, it said;

'Dearest (Y/N) Dela Cruz,
I have been receiving letters from Señora Guzman about your new changes. I am delighted to hear that you're doing great and that you're getting healthier within the last couple days, Thank the Guzmans and the lord.
I don't really need any of your replies or any letters you send, I am just checking up on you and hope you're doing great.

My greatest sincerity,
The mansion is ready to be build and the fortune is still in good hands.

Sincerely yours, (h/t) Father'

(Y/N) felt her heart ache, her eyes were now glossy and her quiver in shock.
The girl did not want to go home, she did not want to remember the fire, she did not want it all. (Y/N) was already content living in Encanto and want nothing to do with the fortune or the mansion so she wrote back.

The letter contained shakey handwriting and crumpled paper. There she wrote;

'Joshua Tores,
Father, I must order the mansion taken down.
I do not want anything to do with the mansion for I consider Encanto my new home.

Please take care of the money, tell everyone I am sorry though it may not change anything and the way I treated them. I am sincerely sorry for I have been a foolish and selfish child and I can see that clearly now.
I wish you'd visit next season so for now, take care.

Sincerely yours, (Y/N) Dela Cruz'

(Y/N) poured all her sincerity and heart into her first letter to send, it took all her worries away for apologizing and sending a letter that contains her deepest sympathy.

The same night, Madrigal and the Dela Cruz agreed on staying up late and watch the stars twinkle above them.

Señora Guzman hesitantly agreed to let (Y/N) wander at night, the elder knew she had nothing to worry, we all know (Y/N) do what she wants so Camilo asked for permission instead.

The girl wore her nightgown and her fluffy shoes before sneaking off to meet Camilo by their front door. Patiently waiting, she looked up and saw the stars twinkle brightly, happy to be the star of the night.

"psst!" Quickly averting her gaze, (Y/N) spotted Camilo with his usual outfit without his yellow ruana.

"We agreed on watching the stars together" Camilo joked, smiling happily as he took one step forward from the dark path "I know but I keep wondering-" (Y/N) halted her wondering when Camilo suddenly grabbed her wrist before pulling her forward "hold the wondering 'til we arrive" No other choice, (Y/N) followed without her constant bickering and sarcastic remarks for she was just as excited as Camilo.

As they arrive at the front gate of Casita, Dolores was there, waiting with an impatient look.

"Dolores? what are you doing here?"
Camilo questioned, Dolores hummed and pointed at Camilo's chest "Do you know how worried Mama was when she saw your bed empty?" Camilo shrugged and pushed Dolores hand down "I'm sorry, I just wanted to show (Y/N) the stars. Is that too much to ask?" (Y/N) stood there, staring at the ground which made Dolores sigh "Fine-Fine! You better apologize to Mama or else" Camilo chuckled and hugged her big sister "thanks" Dolores only smiled softly and patted Camilo's curly brown hair which made (Y/N) curious.

As soon as Dolores walked back to her room, (Y/N) stepped forward and patted Camilo's hair in curiosity "your hair is bouncy" the girl stated making Camilo laugh "Of course, it runs in the family" (Y/N) placed her hand down and stared at Camilo "But Isabella has straight hair" Camilo shrugged and pushed the door open "That's because Isabella got her genes from Tio Agustin" Camilo stepped in Casita and mentioned the girl to follow him "oh." was all the girl could say.

Sneaking to the roof, the teenagers watched the stars together.

"It's pretty, The stars back in (hometown) didn't really shine as much as they do here in Encanto" (Y/N) plopped down next to Camilo who looked at her with a perplexed look "what was it like back in (h/t)?" Camilo questioned, curious to know the difference between Encanto and where she used to live.

"Ominous, dark and empty" (Y/N) answered, fidgeting with her nails. Camilo nodded and tried to change the subject because clearly the girl was very uncomfortable talking about it "Have you ever wished on a shooting star?" Camilo questioned, (Y/N) looked up at Camilo, confused by his sudden question "No, I used to think wishing was useless since I have everything back home"

"what would you like to wish?"
"you,"

Camilo's head instantly turned to the girl who was watching the stars, oblivious of what her reply had caused "what?" Camilo was confused, wish him for what? what kind of wish did she wanted?

"Is there something I said wrong?" pause.
Camilo's face heated up, was he thinking what I think it is? Camilo hugged his tummy and stayed quiet, his tummy was swarming with bees.

It made him want to jump down
"n-no,no! is just that, what do you wish for again?" The boy wanted to hear her answer again "I'd wish that you," (Y/N) gazed towards him "to stay with me," that's an odd wish "I am already here with you...?" Camilo raised an eyebrow with an awkward smile "No, I meant to stay with me...forevermore" (Y/N) replied.

Camilo thought that it was an odd wish for people don't live for immortality but if it means in the afterlife then he will "why do you want that?" The boy questioned, he just wanted to know why she suddenly want him to stay a little longer.

"you're so full of life. I'm not, but I want to you to share your days with me so I can also live life" (Y/N) answered, tucking her hair behind her ear as she smiled shyly at the thought of running around and away.

"I'd like that," Camilo replied, his thoughts were still jumbled so he added "I just wish you'd do the same in hopes for me to stay," (Y/N) knew his wish was difficult and if he stays then she'll keep hoping "will you be worth it?" a small pause, Camilo smiled and gently intertwined his right hand with (Y/N)'s left hand.

"Yes," his heart pounded again as he stared at (Y/N), he admit that there was something about her that made him feel all flustered and confused.

"will it take long?"
she questioned,

"are you an impatient person?"

"yes,"

Camilo stiffle a laugh and shrugged "Just count each night you think about me, there you'll know how long you've waited"

(Y/N) looked down at their hands and nodded before taking in the comfortable silence, it was a beautiful night and sitting under the stars was an ethereal feeling.
"I wish we use 'fancy' more" (Y/N) suddenly said. The curly haired boy questioned 'why' it wasn't anything special it was like using the word like.

"It's a beautiful word, I fancy you." (Y/N) whispered that only Camilo and Dolores could hear, her eyes gazed across the moon to the stars.
"It's like telling the something, You're so fancy I want to place you on a shelf and look at your for a long time because you're so fancy"
The stars were so fancy, she wanted to keep it to herself.

"The stars are fancy, I wish I could place them on a shelf" This struck Camilo's idea, in an instant, Camilo grabbed (Y/N)'s soft hands and squeezed it "I know, we can make paper stars! We'd write our wishes in each strip of paper and fold them into paper stars before placing them in a jar! That way, you could really place them on a shelf"

"Camilo, That's a wonderful idea!"
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