Young Love (Camilo Madrigal)

Chapter 5

It was Isabela's birthday.

"Don't mess things up again," Y/n said to herself in the mirror. Breathe in, breathe out.

She made her way downstairs to eat breakfast. "Good morning, Mija," her mother said.

"Good morning," she said quietly.

"Are you excited for later?" her mother asked.

"Yeah, actually, but I'm a little nervous," she admitted as she ate a spoonful of cereal.

"Don't worry, you'll be fine."

"But what if I embarrass myself in front of everyone, or what if I don't know what to sa-?"

"You'll be fine," her mother interrupted.

"Hmm, I guess I'll just help Señora with the party," she explained. Her mother was brushing her hair.

Y/n was about to leave after finishing breakfast.

"Oh, there's the basket of pastries you can give to the Madrigal's," her mother added.

"Great! I almost forgot," Y/n replied. "I'll see you later!" She kissed her mom on the cheeks.

She was making her way towards the Madrigal's.

"Hey!" exclaimed someone from a distance.

Diego, of course. She thought

"Where are you going? Oh, are those pastries?" he asked, reaching for one.

"No, stop. This isn't for you," she said, slapping his hand.

"Oww, then who is it for?" he questioned.

"The Madrigal's," she replied softly.

"The Madrigals?" he asked.

"Yes," she said proudly. "It's Isabela's birthday; she's Señora Alma's granddaughter, and this is our gift to her."

"Are you going to come?" he asked.

"Well...yes," she replied, "Señora Alma invited me."

"Can I come?" he asked eagerly.

"I-I'm not sure-"

"Great! I'll see you there," he said as he rushed towards the house.

"Wait, Diego—Ughhh."

Great. Now I'm really screwed. She thought.

She finally arrived inside. Finding where Diego went.

"Y/n!" Señora exclaimed.

"Oh um- Hi. I brought these. A little gift for Isabela." Y/n said. Handing the basket to Señora Alma.

"Gracias, Y/n. Ohh, pastries. She'll love these." She said touching Y/n's shoulder.

"Is there anything I can help with?" Y/n asked.

"Um- Maybe the arepa's."

She finally made it inside. Finding where Diego went

"Y/n!" exclaimed .Señora

"Oh, hi. I brought these. A small gift for Isabela," Y/n explained. Handing the basket to Señora Alma.

"Gracias, Y/n. Ohhh, pastries. She'll love these," she said, patting Y/n on the shoulder.

"Is there anything I can do?" Y/n asked.

"Perhaps the arepa's over there," Señora Alma suggested. "You could serve it to the guests."

She walked over to get the tray of arepa's. Offering it to the guests.

After handing it over to the guests. There was only one arepa left. Then something occurred to her.

Gasps. Diego.

She went to find Diego, leaving the tray on the table.

"Diego?" she asked quietly. "Where are you?"

She then bumps into someone. Causing the person to hit their head against the wall

"Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry," she said as she assisted him. "Are you okay?" she asked, concerned.

"Yeah, yeah, I'm fine," he said.

"I'll go get some ice-

"You?" he asked.

"Remember me? Yesterday?" she asked.

"Yeah, you- Oww," the boy sobbed, touching his head.

"I should really get some ice-"

"No...the...arepa..." he said, pointing to the table.

"Are you hungry?" she questioned.

"No, just get it," he replied. She then took hold of the arepa and handed it to him.

He took a bite out of the arepa.

He gulped it down. "Ahh," he said in relief.

"Are you....all right?" she asked.

"Yup, I'm fine now," he said.

"B-but you just ate the-"

"It healed me. My tía Julieta cooked these. She can heal people with her food." He said.

"Uh-"

"Won't believe me? Here. Do you have any pain, wounds, or cuts?" He asked.

"I have one." She showed him her hand. It was the cut from yesterday.

"Good. Eat this." He said.

"What? Gross. You already took a bit on it." She said disgustingly.

"Ugh. Just bite the other side." He said.

She slowly bites the arepa. Swallowing it slowly and looking at her palm. Noticing the cut to disappear.

"Woah." She was shocked.

"See.." He chuckled.

"Well, I have to go. I have to help Señora Alma." She lied, she needed to find Diego.

"Okay, do you need any help? He asked.

"Oh n-no no. I'm fine. Thanks." She ran away.

Camilo was confused. Then Mirabel came up to him.

"So..." She whispered.

"What do you mean so?" He asked.

"Y/n." She answered. "You like her?"

"What. Pfft. No I don't." He replied. "Love is gross."

"So you're saying tía Pepa and tío Felix are gross?" Asked Mirabel.

"No I- I mean I couldn't imagine myself being in love." Camilo said.

"Hmmm. Okay then If I'm right you'll have to give me all your seconds."

"Deal. And if you're wrong you'll have to give me all your seconds and do all my chores for a week." They shook hands.

Back to Y/n. "Diego, where have you been?" She asked.

"Will you stop eating" She slaps him on the shoulder.

"Geez." He said. "Can't I eat?" He continued stuffing bread on his mouth.

"We have to talk." She grabbed him. He continued to get more bread and put it into his pocket. The tray fell down. Getting the attention of some people.

"Excuse us." She smiled awkwardly and dragged him outside.

"What is wrong with you?" She said, They were finally outside.

"No, what is wrong with you?" He said. "Why do you keep getting mad at me?"

"I'm not getting mad at you. I was just worried." She said.

"Worried about what?"

"Look, just don't mess things up." She said,

"Okay." He went back inside.

Sighs.

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