Raggedy Ann & Andy: El festival hay que salvar! (Español + English)

Chapter 3: Stars, clouds and a heart beating a thousand per hour (English)

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Andy had gotten up from Marcella's bed, because she was in the habit of curling up with all her toys when she slept, and he took out from under the bed the bouquet that Wormy had given him that afternoon. Then he went to the edge of the window to dangle his feet, put his hands on his cheeks and look at the moon, reflecting on those feelings of that day and if he really was in love with a puppet he met that same day...

–You think of Wormy, don't you?– said a mysterious voice next to Andy, who was startled, but calmed down when he saw that it was just Ann

Andy sighed in relief holding his chest –Thank heaven it's you...– he said relieved, Ann couldn't help but giggle. It was always funny to see Andy's reactions

–Seriously... you were thinking about Wormy, right?– she said smiling and swinging her legs

–Ah, you always know what I'm thinking about, little sister– Andy said joking a bit, Ann giggled again –But yes, I was thinking about him... Ann, am I really in love with him?–

–Do you want to go in parts?– Ann asked, Andy nodded in response –Well, what do you see in Wormy?–

–Well...– Andy started, looking a bit shy and playing with his rag hands –To be honest, he's pretty cute...He's got a good sense of humor, a great long mustache, that cute outfit, an angelic voice, and he's a true gentleman...– Andy got more and more excited when talking about Wormy, but when he realized that he was going too far, he stopped talking

–Okay, and how do you feel when you're with him?–

–Well, I feel pretty weird...My stomach turns, my cheeks burn, my heart beats fast, even faster than when I do somersaults!– he explained to his sister

Ann was silent for a moment –...Yes, you are definitely in love–

–Oh, brother...– Andy sighed as he put his hands on his red cheeks. He had often mocked romance and that "a manly toy like him" would never fall for something as stupid as love, and here he was, having fallen in love with a puppet he had met earlier that day

Ann put her hand on Andy's shoulder –And why do you seem to want to hide it?–

Andy sighed again and looked away –Wouldn't it be a little hypocritical of me to fall in love with someone after having made fun of love several times?–

Ann giggled, confusing Andy –Oh, Andy...Do you remember how I used to make fun of mediocre romance movies and ended up falling in love with Babette the same day I met her? And even though you didn't like her, you helped me impress her. So if you helped me with love, why should I reject you for that very reason? Or all the other toys? Everyone is understandable and will understand...–

Andy blinked a couple of times –You...promise?–

Ann took Andy's shoulders, she had a warm smile on her face –I promise–

Andy smiled happily and hugged Ann, happy to have his sister on his side no matter what. They both stayed another minute to see the night sky full of stars and with the moon in the center, while Ann hummed "Rag Dolly"...

The next day...

That day, the sky had a couple of clouds in there, but at least they didn't seem to signal a storm. Andy was anxious to see if Wormy was coming, but he also looked nervous as he was playing with his hands and his face was flushed, Ann was by his side to reassure him as she patted him on the back

–Oh, I'm scared, Annie...– Andy said putting his hands on his head "What if he's in a bad mood because of how I treated him yesterday?

–Don't worry, Andy– Ann said warmly, running her hand over her brother's head –I'm sure Wormy was happy after you accepted his gift–