runaway // camila/you ((short book))

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I woke up on my bed with a strong headache and I heard a hard pounding on the walls and I could hear silent cries. How can I hear all this? As I got up, I put my hand on the edge of the bed frame but I stumbled over and realized I bent the frame. What is happening? I'm really not this strong. The silent cries continued and I figured out where it came from. Camila's holding room. I walked to the room and there was Camila, strapped in a chair, while my father was beating her. This time, it was only him and Camila. I could tell that Camila was in pain and she tried to not cry. I watched it for another minute and I made eye-contact with Camila. "Stop! Ryan, leave her alone!" I said and stood between them. "What are you gonna do, daughter?" he asked and he put his fist down. "Fuck off, man." I said and pushed him. He fell to the ground and I was shocked myself. "The hell? Why did you do that?" He yelled. "I-i-I don't know." I said and he got up and punched me but I didn't feel any pain. It was the opposite. "Argh! What the fuck?!" He groaned and he yanked his hands off. "If you touch Camila once again... I will hurt you." I said and I looked at the girl behind me. She was passed out. I felt something go through my shoulder but there was no pain. There was no blood either. What is happening to me? I turned around and my own father stood there in shock. "H-how?" he asked. "I don't know but get the fuck out." I said but he still tried to hurt me. I felt no pain. He tried to punch me once again and I caught his fist and blocked his other hand that tried to punch me. I felt rage rising up and I squeezed his fist and he groaned in pain. "I said, stop!" I said. "You're not in charge here... I'll get back at you." He said and left. I watched him and I looked back at Camila. She was still passed out. I walked over and looked at her beat up face. Why would Ryan Winsterson do this? I took out my switchblade and cut the rope on her wrists and legs. I carried her to my room and luckily, Shawn and Leland weren't there. I closed the sliding door and lay her on the bed. I grabbed a bowl with warm water and a rag and wiped the blood on her face, neck and arms. Camila Cabello. Camila Cabello, the daughter of Mayor Alejandro Cabello. I have to get her out of here as soon as I can. I sat in the corner of the room and grabbed the guitar. I just sat there and played a song.

- Camila -

I woke up by a voice and a guitar. It sounded like heaven. Am I dead? I was not on that chair anymore, I was on a bed.

'Cause I'm sick of losing soulmates, so where do we begin
I can finally see, you're as fucked up as me
So how do we win?
Yeah, I'm sick of losing soulmates, won't be alone again
I can finally see, you're as fucked up as me
So how do we win?

I sat up and Y/N was in the corner of the room with a guitar.

We will grow old as friends, I've promised that before
So what's one more?
In our grey-haired circle, waiting for the end
Time and hearts will wear us thin
So which path will you take, cause we both know a break
Does exactly what it says on the tin

I just sat there and hear her voice. It was soothing too.

'Cause I'm sick of losing soulmates, so where do we begin
I can finally see, you're as fucked up as me
So how do we win?
Yeah, I'm sick of losing soulmates, won't be alone again
I can finally see, you're as fucked up as me
So how do we win?

I smiled when she finished and she noticed me watching. "Oh... Camila... You're awake." She said and I smiled. "Look, I'm sorry that Ryan had done this to you... I don't know what has gotten over him. He used to be a good man..." she said and sat beside me. "I'm going to get you out of here as soon as possible and get you back to Mayor Cabello." She said. "Why are you doing this, Y/N?" I asked and she looked at me. "What?" she asked. "Why are you helping me?" I asked. "Because it's the right thing to do. Besides, you're the Mayor's daughter. Protection is needed for the Mayor and their family." She said and I looked at her now bright eyes. With lights shining, her eyes were a light green color. With a tint of blue and brown. She smiled and I smiled back. I grabbed her cheek and I kept staring at her eyes. We just stayed at that position before I noticed her staring at my lips. I released my hand and I shook my head. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to do that." I said. "It's fine. I'm cool with it." She said and stared at the floor. I sat against the wall and heard her mumble something. "Camila, I'm cool with you staying here. I can sleep on the couch outside. Shawn and Leland have agreed to protect you with me. I'll deal with Ryan." She said and got up. "There is some food in that cupboard there. Same with water." She said and I nodded. "Thank you, Y/N." I said and she smiled. "It's what I do best here." She said and left. She is definitely my guardian angel.