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"Why hello again, Camilo!" you greeted the boy as he walked in, for the 5th time this week. Hey, at least you're getting some sweet sweet cash. "Hola hermosa!" He waved at you, as he got his usual sweets. He always called you nicknames and flirted with you despite not being together. You didn't really care though, you liked hearing some compliments. "So, who's this for? Let me guess, Antonio, or the neighborhood kids right?" You asked as you pointed at the bag he was putting some sweets in. "Actually this is for Mirabel and me. We've both been craving something sweet! I kinda want something a bit chewy though." He dramatically replied, putting a hand on his forehead. 'I know something chewy.'
"Wait, what's that thing you always- you always have? In your, mouth? I always see you blowing bubbles and chewing it. It looks cool- and fun!" He was basically jumping at this point, wanting to try whatever you have. "Oh- well this is called Bubble Gum, it's my dads recipe. It's a chewy and sweet gum-like candy, that you can blow bubbles with! DON'T, swallow it though. It's meant for chewing and blowing bubbles with!" You replied, happy someone finally notices the bubble gum that you make. " I'll take 2!" He says with a smile plastered across his face. You proceeded to take the money he handed to you and greeted him goodbye. Then, as usual, you went back to the other customers, greeting them.
The next day, it was your day off since your father was taking over for today. You decided to head to the market to buy some stuff for yourself and your dad. You passed by your friend's house, Sheila, and decided to give her a visit. Sheila had been your best friend since you were 13, and you got along very well. You would tell her everything, and you both promised to stick by each other's side and be friends forever. You loved her, a lot. Seeing her upset made your heart shatter, and seeing her happy made you happy. As you opened the door, you were greeted with a sobbing Sheila. "What happened? Are you okay? Why are you crying?" you asked in a panic, immediately hugging her. "Camilo. It- he.. he.. Camilo, it's Camilo.." she mumbled, wiping her tears.
"Camilo..? What about him? Did he hurt you?" you felt anger building up in you, you swear if he laid a finger on her.. "I'm sorry- I'm sorry I have never told you before. I wanted to. But I-I was scared you wouldn't.. you wouldn't-" she stuttered, you felt so heartbroken seeing your friend whom you care about, crying. "We went on- on a date. We were dating. But then a-a few weeks later I saw him.. him with another girl!" she continued, you couldn't believe it. He had been calling you pet names AND flirting with you, despite him being with someone? You were disgusted. You couldn't imagine you, starting to enjoy his pet names.
"It's okay. He's just some dumb boy. He doesn't understand what he lost. I'm so sorry, you don't deserve that." you said as you cupped her face and wiped her tears, she then leaned in to hug you. You both were silent. "I swear on my life I'll make him regret it. I love you, you're my best friend you didn't deserve that." you broke the silence between you two, as you got up and gave her another hug before saying your goodbyes, and leaving her house. "What a jerk," you whispered to yourself. You were still taken back by this, who could've known they were dating? And she didn't tell you? And he kept on flirting with you. Without a care in the world. You proceeded to go back to the market like you were supposed to.
"Dolores, are you awake?" Camilo asked, slowly knocking at his sister's door. No one replied. He guessed she was still taking her nap, and went back downstairs, and told Pepa that Dolores was still asleep. Pepa had asked Camilo to check on her, since she's been asleep for some time, probably a deep sleep. "Oh, well okay then. Could you help me get something from the market? We need some ingredients." Pepa asked Camilo, and he agreed since he had nothing else to do. Your dad was taking over the shop for a few weeks since you've been working for a while, so he didn't plan on visiting your shop. He took the list Pepa had made, and some cash and then he was off to go to the market. Little did he know, he was going to see you there.
Once arriving, he noticed that you were there too. Excited, he quickly called out to you, since he hasn't seen you because your dad was taking over the shop for a bit. "Hey, hey Y/N!" he raised his voice, so you could hear him. You looked over and instead of saying 'hey' back or something, you just glared at him and rolled your eyes. He did not expect that from anyone, mostly from YOU of all people! Of course, he was confused. He walked over to you and asked if you were okay. You tried your best not to make a scene at the market, where if you did, most people would see you yelling at a Madrigal, and of course, think less of you since they don't know the full story.
You just ignored him, well-tried too. He kept asking and asking, you swear you were going to explode. "Mariposa? Hermosa? Linda? Mi Amor?" That was it. "What do you want, rompecorazones?" you said with a tone, quiet enough for him to hear since he was invading your personal space. He just froze. Rompecorazones? He had no idea what you meant, why would you call him a heartbreaker? "What? Why would you call me that?" He asked, worry in his voice as if he had done something bad. "What did I do?" ... "What did you do? What did you?? Don't play dumb, you know what you did." You replied with a harsh tone, paying for your ingredients and storming off. 'What'd I do?' he whispered under his breath and paid for his last item before leaving. His heart hurt when he saw you were upset with him, he felt so bad.
Once he got back to the casita, he saw his sister waiting for him at the door. "Hey, what happened? I heard everything, what did you do while I was asleep?" Dolores asked, arms crossed. "I... I don't know either," He shrugged and bit his lip. "I didn't do anything, she was mad at me for something I probably didn't do." He continued, fidgeting with his ruana. "Well, whatever it is you might want to apologize. Why would she call you 'heartbreaker' anyways? Did you break her heart? Are you guys.. dating? How did I not hear you or her confessing or asking?" She asked as she and Camilo walked inside. "What?? We aren't dating! I haven't even been in a relationship. Me and Y/N? pfft, seeing a dragon is more possible than that." he raised his voice a bit, mentally apologizing to his sister, and obviously embarrassed at the thought of you two dating.
Yes, he would call you pet names, compliment you.. and flirt with you, and stuff. But you guys weren't together. That raised a thought in his head, why do I act like we're together? He JUST realized how much people probably thought you were a couple, because of how he acted. He felt his cheeks burn up, at the thought of people thinking you two were dating. Did he like you? "Hey, earth to Camilo?" Camilo was snapped out of his thoughts by Dolores, who was just staring at him. "Huh? Oh." he huffed.
It was a few days later, and although you felt bad for slightly yelling at Camilo, you tried to not think of it. You would visit Sheila often, checking up on her and bringing her favorite snacks. You were relaxing at home, since your dad was staying at the shop for a few weeks, he wouldn't be coming home for a few weeks, you had the house to yourself.
Until you heard knocking at your door. "Wait for a second!" You shouted and ran to your room to tie your hair since it was a mess. "Hello! Sorry for the wai-" You opened the door to... Camilo? "Oh. Hi. Sooooo happy to see you." You said with sarcasm, leaning against your door frame with your arms crossed. "Uhm. Hi, may I-I come in?" Camilo gulped, intimidated by how you were acting. " 'Kay. Don't touch anything." You hissed, as you closed the door behind Camilo. You pointed at a chair, hinting for him to grab it and sit down, and he got the hint. He pulled the chair and faced it towards where you were sitting.
"So.. can you, explain why you're mad at me? What'd I do? You're acting like I've done a crime." He said, looking down. "Yeah, a crime of love." You jokingly said, without a smile on your face like you usually do when you joke with him. He almost shifted into his mother, since he was seeking comfort thinking about how upset you were. "I don't get it- did I do something to hurt you? Do you like me or something?" He finally looked into your eyes, with a worried look on his face.
"Like you? Is that what you got from this? That I LIKE you? Are you dense? You hurt my friend, broke her heart, and here you are crawling yourself to me instead of her. If you didn't like her, just leave her alone. You didn't need to ask her out just because of pity!" You raised your voice, anger filling you. You stood up and starting pacing back and forth in front of Camilo, who was just sitting there, shocked. "What do you mean? I've never been in a relationship! Why are you assuming things? I'm done with you being mean to me just because of some friend telling you I HURT HER, I have never done anything of the sort!" He stood up too, obviously feeling cornered and upset. "You know what, get out. If you're not going to own up, just get out. Go apologize to Sheila, for being an ass to her." You said, pointing at the door, feeling tears in your eyes from frustration. He immediately stormed out.
He felt, upset. He hated that he yelled at you. He hated that you accused him. He hated everything that was happening. He wanted it to stop. He was going the confront this 'Sheila' and ask her what the hell is she lying about.