A Thousand Words Heard from a Closed Mouth

Unexpected

(Art not mine!)

Dolores' POV

     It's 1:21 in the morning. What am I doing...?

     Surprise... I don't even have a surprise prepared, I just made up an excuse. What do I do if they expect something big...? Ugh, I'm getting Camilo next time.

     Thoughts clouded my mind as I twisted and turned every second on the bed. Only one person can fix my anxiety...

     I got up and got out of my room, making sure no one hears or sees. Currently I hear no one coming, so I should be safe. My thoughts were increasing by the time I reach tío Bruno's door. Looking around for a second, I open it slowly and carefully.

     I make my way inside and look for the sleeping man anywhere in the room. Then I spot him just right below, sleeping on the sand. I'm gonna feel really bad for waking him up now.

     "Tío," I shake him gently, but he doesn't budge.

     "Tío Bruno, wake up." My shaking intensifies but the older man still doesn't open an eye. He must be in a deep sleep...

     In the corner of my eye, I spot a rat. I whistle at it and it comes running towards me.

     "Could you wake up tío Bruno?" The rat squeaks in response and goes up to Bruno.

     While I look away to rub my blurry eyes and stretching, the man lets out a loud "YOWCH" that causes me to jump and look at the now awoken tío.

     "Dolores?! What are you doing here?" He asks, scolding the rat that bit him.

     "Tío Bruno, I'd like to have a vision." I innocently request. He yawns and looks around before asking the time.

     "It's 1 AM, tío. I can't sleep, that's why I'm here." He looks at me like he's about to complain, but lets out a deep breath.

     "Okay— well, anything for mi familia. What is it about, Dolores?"

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     Both of our eyes widen as we see the vision slab with my face irritated and Y/N looking shocked.

     "Wha— what? Did you get mad at Y/N or something? I don't— oh, I'm too tired to comprehend, mi sobrina." We both yawn in unison.

     "I am too, tío. Curiosity just got the best of me, that's all. I'm sorry for waking you up like this." He shakes his head.

     "This just reminds me of the time you asked me for the whole day if you'd ever marry the person of your dreams. I was hesitant because you were, what, 9? Your mother was thundering the next few days when I told you the truth, because you were bawling unstoppably."

     We laugh at the nostalgic memory as we go back to the entrance of his room.

     "Thank you, tío. I'll tell you what happens after the vision comes to life." He nods before falling asleep immediately after about seven seconds of laying down.

     I open the door carefully. But, I heard footsteps. I try to be extra cautious, tiptoeing back to my room. Only to hear the whisper of my name. I want to go to sleep...