A Mexican-American woman has been reincarnated as the Aztec Sun God Huitzilopochtli, granting her the abilities of the powerful patron God.
As she's fighting a war, she tries to live through the dilemmas of being a Mexican-American woman living in...
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═ ∘◦ ☼◦∘ ═ CITLALMINA CHAPTER TWO // SPOTLIGHT THE YORK'S TAVERN NEW YORK CITY 1942 ≫──────≪•◦ ☼ ◦•≫──────≪
A small man in a loosely fitted suit sat himself at a table that gave him a clear view of the stage. His curious eyes roamed the room full of drunken men. They all guffawed loudly with a cup of liquor in hand. Meanwhile, Steve kept to himself and waited patiently for Elenara's performance to begin.
He has came to see her every single time; never has he missed her shows. Every single time, he falls deeper in love with both her voice and her.
He was hopelessly in love with that woman and she was so unaware of it.
"Ladies and gentlemen!" The announcer's voice boomed throughout the bar. The men's heads perked up in response, knowing exactly who the announcer was going to name.
"Give a round of applause to Citlalmina." A woman in a bold red dress sauntered up to the microphone, giving the audience a bright smile. Steve, along with the crowd, clapped for her as she held the mic close to her plump red lips.
"I'm flyin' high, but I've got a feelin' I'm fallin'"
"Don't worry sweetheart!" A drunk man near Steve called out with a wild look of lust in his eyes. "I'll catch you!" A small tingle of jealousy formed in Steve's chest but fought the urge to send a glare. He watched as she smiled in response as the lyrics beautifully flowed from her lips.
"Fallin' for nobody else but you Mama, you caught my eye and I've got a feelin' I'm falling."
Elenara closed her brown eyes as she deeply concentrated on the words. Her voice has never failed to deliver the correct pitches.
"Show me the ring and I'll jump right through." Her voice enchanted Steve into a spell. He couldn't take his eyes off her as she slowly swayed her hips side to side. As she sang he couldn't help but drift off into space. Those blue eyes of his noticed how closely her dress hugged her figure. Steve forced his shut and shook his head. It didn't feel right of him to look at her that way.
She was after all his best friend and just his best friend.
"Fallin' for nobody else but you."
At that moment, she met Steve's eyes and smiled brightly. That smile was enough for Steve's heart to pump ten times faster. She broke the gaze and waved at the audience.
"Thank you!" She yelled into the microphone as the audience clapped loudly for her.
"As many of you know, this is my last performance." Upset groans arose from the audience. Elenara sadly chuckled and held her hands up in efforts to quiet them down.
"It is for a good reason! I will help our boys in the war! We'll make the Japanese regret destroying our base! And we'll give those Nazis a good ass kicking! Let's make them regret bringing us into this war!" A wild roar of applause ricochet off the walls. A victorious smile played on her lips an she lowered herself from the stage.
Steve gulped as Elenara made her way towards him, gently avoiding the men that encircled her.
"Maybe later, boys." She said with a sheepish smile. They all groaned and headed back to their drinks.
"Hey, Steve." She greeted with a smile that brought out her dimples.
"Hi, Elle. You did amazing up there." He nodded towards the small stage.
"Thank you. Hopefully, I ended it well." Elenara smile faded and looked at him with sad eyes.
"Is that military job really that important?" Elenara took a deep breath in and nodded.
"Believe me, if it wasn't, you would be seeing me up on that stage all the time." Her brown eyes drifted towards it in sadness. If only she could stay and do what she loved doing, but her duty was to this country.
"Promise me you'll be safe." Elenara stared into his blue eyes as they screamed with concern and worry.
"I promise." Steve held up his pinky, waiting for her to wrap it around his.
"You pinky promise?" Elenara smiled and held up her pinky and interlocked it.
"I pinky promise." Steve smiled in return as a blush embellished his pale face.
When wasn't he blushing around her? He was so hopelessly in love with her it was ridiculous.
"Anyways, are we still going to the movies later?" She asked him, the dimples on her cheeks deepening.
"Of course!" He answered a bit too loudly than he intended it to be. Elenara chuckled and he blushed in embarrassment.
"I'm looking forward to it," Elenara told him with a sweet smile. Unfortunately for Steve, she didn't return his feelings. All she thought of him was just her best friend. She did love him of course, but not in the way he did.
She loved another.
"Me too." He said, gazing into her brown eyes. He noticed the golden brown shine in her eyes as the light him them. Her tan skin seemed so soft, he couldn't help but wonder what would it feel like beneath his lips.
"Earth to Steve." Elenara laughed as she waved her hand at his face. With wide eyes he began to feel his face heat up.
"Well, I'll see you later yeah?" Steve asked, getting up from his seat.
"Yes, you will. Until then Steve." She engulfed him into a tight hug and let him go. He adored her hugs. Even if it lasted for a mere moment he relished every second.
He just had to fall in love with his best friend.
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author's note
Quiubole :)
how is y'alls quarantine going? mine sucks cuz all my mother makes me do is chores !! like how many times do I have wash the dishes in a day ?? :'(
Pls bear w/ me. I am trying to be as historically accurate as posible so if you catch a mistake, pls let me know so I can fix it.
