Forbidden, Unrequited ( C. Madrigal )

Like you do

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Y/n's head throbbed with a headache, causing her to groan and flutter her eyes open. As she woke, she could see a wall coated in waves of red, blue, and radiant yellow. Her brow furrowed in confusion since the design of the wall was unfamiliar to her. The room to be exact.

It didn't take long for her to notice that her head was lying on one arm and her waist was wrapped around the other. She attempted to move, but the person behind her groaned and nestled to the crook of her neck, and she only identified him by his intoxicating aroma.

" Camilo? " She murmured, wanting to confirm that he was with her under the covers. He groaned. " Just a few more minutes amor, I'm tired. " He let out a grunt. She turned around, hugging his torso, and buried her face in his chest, a smile on her lips. 

Camilo's heart softened as a rush of love and peace flowed over him, making him hug her figure even tighter. He had a little smile on his lips as he played with her hair sleepily. " How long have I been out? How'd you find me? " She asked as she suddenly remembered what had happened in the restroom.

It's normal for her to pass out after a panic attack, but it's not normal for someone to see or find her. Her passing out in the restroom was unseemly, and she hoped no one noticed. But, unfortunately, the last person she wanted to cry on was the one who had found her.

He opened one eye and gazed at the clock hanging beside one of his mirrors. " Found you an hour late, maybe two hours. " He answers sleepily and sits up, holding her in his arms as he rested against the headboard with her on his lap. He opened his eyes slowly, a grin on his lips. He was captivated by the sight in front of him.

" You look the prettiest when you're wearing nothing other than your natural beauty. " Camilo whispered and Y/n playfully hit him before laying on his chest. He gave out a low chuckle and started to fiddle with her hair. As she melted into his touch, she let out a little hum.

" What happened? " Her eyes shot open in bewilderment, holding both his hands as she sat up straight. His hands were covered in bandages with blood spots in them. Camilo shook his head, his senses having awakened as he stared at the distressed woman in front of him. " Nothing, hermosa. I'm fine. " he says, trying to calm her down by rubbing her lower back in a circular motion. 

" How is this fine? How could you endure this for two hours? And I was even laying on your arm? Why didn't you tell me? Why didn't you heal yourself?  You got hurt because of me, didn't you? " She burst and her voice trembled, and she bit her lower lip. Trying to hold back her tears. Camilo's eyes softened as his smile grew. He said nothing and simply pulled her back into his embrace.

" I hate you. " She sobbed and repeatedly smacked his chest. Camilo nodded, followed by a chuckled. He embraced her even tighter as she tried to break free from his grip. " You will stay here and cry until you calm down so we can talk properly. " He breathed out.

He sat there silently, listening to her rant. Mostly about how he shouldn't hurt himself for her sake and how she was scared whenever one of her loved ones got hurt. It was his first time witnessing her breakdown, and he wanted to make her feel at ease so that she won't be afraid to express her emotions anytime she was with him, as she's a very private person.

" If you hurt yourself for me again I'm leaving you. " Y/n gave up and just let herself cry into his chest that was muffling her sobs. Camilo nodded, relieved as she finally calmed down. She took one last sniffle before sitting up and Camilo loosened his grip. He used his thumb to wipe her dried tears and the other to rub her back.

" Aw, mi vida. " he murmurs softly and kissed her forehead. 

" I can't promise that. If hurting myself is what it takes to ensure your safety and happiness, please, use me. " 

She sat there, too astounded to speak, silently staring back at his breathtaking green eyes, which never fail to mesmerize her every time her and his eyes meet. The sounds of the exploding fireworks outside began to roar, startling both of them.

" And the highlight of the night, come on. " He carried her from the bed and let her sit on his windowsill, her feet dangling and his hands wrapped around her waist to keep her from falling. That vantage point gave her a wonderful view of the gorgeous fireworks, which she watched in wonder.

" Pretty, right? " Camilo rested his chin on her shoulder and Y/n only nodded, her eyes fully focused on the fireworks. She softened in his touch leaned against his chest. Camilo blinked and gently pulled her chin, turning her head to face him. Their lips were dangerously close to each other, and their heated breaths mingled.

He flashed a small smile and leaned forward, eager to feel her lips against his again. Her heart started pounding, so she closed her eyes and waited ...

" Camilo? Are you in there? "