CTTO: kitasgloves
summary: Camilo found her lack of enthusiasm silly and teased her about it ever since the day his eyes landed on her. She would ignore him or if he's lucky he'll get an equally witty response to his unwavering teasing. However, after spotting her alone at a party, he later finds out why she always had a frown on her face.
genre: angst to fluff
warning: mild cussing
Enemies to lovers
The young Madrigal knew everybody in town. He's often around to entertain children and assist those in need. Yet when his eyes landed on you for the first time, an unfamiliar feeling washed over him. You were a girl around his age, there was nothing striking about your appearance but the frown on your lips whenever he saw you was enough to get his attention.
If he had the time, Camilo would follow you around town. He later discovered that you didn't have friends, nadie! He was a bit flabbergasted at first as he followed you around more. Whenever the sun is setting, he'll always find you alone near the river. He wondered why you were just watching the water in silence, it looks so boring! Camilo felt like he knew you enough to finally approach you. Though he can't help but think of why a sad soul like yours was here in their lovely town Encanto.
"Why hello there, niña triste"
Those were the first words he said to you. Your face turned sour and for some odd reason, he liked the reaction. After you left the fruit stand with a basket filled with mangoes, Camilo followed you blatantly. He successfully got to your nerves.
"¿Puedes dejarme en paz?"
You told him with an irritated tone. A teasing smirk appears on his lips as he leaned closer to you.
"No"
You heavily sighed at his reply and simply chose to ignore him instead. Camilo found it weird to see you so annoyed with his presence so he turned it up a notch. He swiftly steals your basket and watches you gasp then seethe at him.
"Hey! Give that back you maldito bastardo!"
Camilo laughed in amusement, he found it adorable when you're mad at him.
"Not until you give me your name"
You give out an infuriated groan as you tried to get your basket back. While you were struggling, you were thinking why out of all people he decided to bother you?
"You know, you're just making it harder than it has to be"
Camilo says, your face looked like you're about to combust to flames with how angry you are.
"You cabrón! I swear if you don't give that back I will-"
"[Name]! ¿hija que haces?"
Your mother called. Your head turns at you but as you were about to speak, Camilo cuts you off.
"¡Hola señora! I was just accompanying your daughter home and helping her carry the heavy basket of mangoes"
Your eye twitched at his words. You saw a kind and charming smile on his face, it could've fooled you if you didn't know his intentions. Your mother basically melted by his kindness, Camilo pushes you towards your mother and handed her the basket.
"Oh mi que joven tan amable, thank you Camilo"
"You're welcome!"
Your body itched with frustration as you watched him with disgust. The moment your mother firmly grabbed your arm and turned her head away, you saw the mischievous grin on his face. Your blood boiled hot.
"I'll see you tomorrow, [Name]"
Camilo said as he taunted you with a wave. When you arrived home, your mother set the basket of mangoes on the kitchen counter then looked at you furiously.
"I really can't count you to do one simple thing can't I, hija?"
You pursed your lips as she looked at you disappointedly with her hands on her hips.
"You ought to only get one basket of mangoes! One basket! It wasn't that many yet you decided to bother one of the Madrigals to come to help you"
She scolded you as you held back the bile rising in your throat
"But mamá-"
"[Name], there are people out there that need more help than you do. The next time I send you out with a task, don't try hogging all the helping hand to yourself! Dios mio, if Camilo was my son, he would've done that easier without any help"
After those aching words, she turns away from you and grumbly started working in the kitchen. You retreated soundlessly to your room. When you closed your door, you let out a choked sob. Out of all the things your mother said, you hated how she compared you to Camilo. You hated being compared with anybody in general. You were fine until that boy came in.
Camilo was playing with the children when his eyes accidentally saw your figure walking by, his heart skipped a beat in excitement. He told the kids that they'll play again later and immediately followed you. He shapeshifted into one of the little children named Cecilia to not gain any suspicion. You were peacefully buying ingredients at the market, you wanted to be quick so you wouldn't encounter that bastard named Camilo. Suddenly, you felt someone tugging your skirt and you looked down to see "Cecilia" smiling. You awkwardly tried to smile at her but gently removed your skirt from her grip and wordlessly walked away.
You have zero interaction with the people in Encanto so you were unaware of how to react to that little girl. You found out that she was following you around like a lost puppy. You were confused but walked faster. Trouble soon meets you when Cecilia revealed herself to be Camilo and effortlessly swiped the bags of groceries from your hand then greets you with a huge grin.
"You look so sad and tired, [Name]. Let me carry these bags for you, princesa"
You balled your hands into fists as your melancholy expression turns into frustration. You should've known that it would be hard to avoid him since he can be seen at every corner of Encanto.
"Why don't you shapeshift into a clown and go back to entertaining those silly kids. Oh wait, you're already are one"
Damn, I didn't know you had it in you
"¡Ay me lastimaste, [Name]! Why don't you assist me with the entertainment, you're funny enough to be a mime"
Camilo then pretended to be a mime and mocked you with this ugly sad expression on his face. You crossed your arms, your temper growing short.
"What do you want from me, Camilo?"
You ask. Then he quickly linked his arm with yours as he pulled you in the direction of your house. To your horror, you began trying to stop him, you couldn't afford to be seen by your mother like this again.
"¡Oye, detente, tú gilipolas!"
You pleaded but it was too late when your mother found you walking with Camilo, carrying the groceries. You can see how your mother immediately faked a smile and thanked him again. You dreaded about getting an earful from her later. You tried your best not to cry in front of him.
"Aw, why so sad [Name]? Don't you want me to leave?"
Camilo starts to tease you again but you couldn't think of a comeback because he ruffles your hair then strolls away. Just in time, your mother screeched your name and you were once again sobbing in your room after.
-
For the past few months, you were adjusting to your new life in Encanto. When you met Camilo you had just recently moved away from another town. There are times that you will still see him near the river you always stayed and he would make fun of you for looking so sad, you'll strike back at him but mostly you'll just ignore him. Your mother continues to think and say how much of an inconvenience you are and that you're unable to complete one chore on your own.
You tried making friends around town but mostly they'll comment on how much of a killjoy you were when having conversations. You weren't aware of how downcast and depressing you sounded, you can't help but not want to be alone. You were sitting around with a few kids your age when one of the girls began pointing out how depressing you looked. Eventually, you had enough and just sneaked away when they laughed about your face.
It wasn't easy to console the sadness you had within. It seemed that today couldn't get worse when you encountered the bastard again. Camilo was purposely bothering you. Teasing has become a part of his routine ever since. His reasons were that you cannot know or understand but if you asked he'll just say your face looks funny.
"Done hanging out with your friends?"
He started.
"What? The children decided they're tired of you so you decide to annoy me?"
You replied.
"Ay, nobody gets tired of me. How about you? Have your friends grown tired of seeing that frown on your face?"
You were about to say something but he beats you to it.
"Honestly, [Name]. If you got rid of that sad look on your face and stopped saying those gloomy things I bet the whole town would love you. I mean, it's so exhausting to see you being a buzzkill all the time no wonder your friends can't stand you"
Camilo says then you rolled your eyes at him. You wouldn't dare to admit how his words hurt you, perhaps he's just trying to say the truth without any malice. You chose to walk away when he grabbed your arm earning a groan from you.
"You coming to our house later for Antonio's birthday party?"
For a rare moment, his voice sounds void of any teasing, he sounds like a decent human being for once. But when you heard the word 'party', you cringed.
"No, thank you"
You pulled your arm back then walked back home. Camilo hoped that you would say yes because he secretly liked seeing your face. Whenever he sees it somewhere during his day and it'll bring him some sort of comfort or the urge to just tease you. He decides to not force you to come. However, when you arrived at home your mother began screaming at you to dress nicely because you were going to Antonio's birthday party whether you liked it or not. You knew better than to protest.
All you wanted to do was cry in your bedroom, Camilo's words from earlier still hurt and you tried your best to ignore it despite the echo of his voice on the back of your head. Eventually, you arrived at the party. You kept your head low as your mother greeted everyone she came in contact with. You notice your friends looking at you whispering amongst themselves, you don't know what they're saying but by the movement of their lips, you understand.
"Oh boy, here comes the buzzkill"
You gulped, you wondered if they got that word from Camilo. As the celebrations start, you stand at the corner, munching on an arepa. You take a glance and see Camilo dancing with others and having the time of his life. Envy consumes you. You were envious of how happier he was than you, and you envied the people he was dancing with...wait what?
With wide eyes, you shake your head and got rid of that thought. There's no way in hell you want to dance with that cabrón. You couldn't tell if you were better or not sitting alone in this corner and watching everyone have fun. Were you really a buzzkill? Your lips begin to quiver.
"I thought you weren't coming?"
You gasp and meet Camilo's bright eyes, he smiles teasingly at you. You were somewhat glad he arrived to stop you from brawling your eyes out.
"What? Miss me already [Name]?"
"As if, I only came here for the food"
"Ay, such hurtful words! And what's up with that frown again with your face? It's kinda inappropriate considering you're at a party. Parties are supposed to be fun, in case you don't know"
You scowled and resorted to ignoring him. Camilo was not having it, for once he wanted to make you smile. From the words of his prima Mirabel: "My primo Camilo won't stop until he makes you smile today"
"Wanna dance?"
"No"
His mouth went agape at your sudden reply, but he's not the type to give up.
"Come on, [Name]. Just this once let yourself enjoy"
"Leave me alone, Camilo"
Camilo huffed at your stubbornness.
"Dance with me and I promise to leave you alone after"
"What is it that you don't understand with the word 'No'?"
He furrowed his eyebrows. You don't understand why he was being so insistent on asking you to dance with him, it should be obvious that you would rather be alone.
"¡Maldita sea! This is why nobody wants to be friends with you because you're such a buzzkill!"
Camilo exclaims and you widen as you felt a heavy pang on your chest. Did he mean what he said or was he just teasing you again? Either way, you were so fed up with him.
"What is your problem with me?!"
"I'm just trying to help you get a life but you're so stubborn. You're always alone near that river and I decided to be a nice guy and talk to you. But no, you're too interested in what's going on in the water. What are you like watching fishes dancing or something?"
Suddenly the next words gets stuck in his throat when he saw tears streaming down your face, you began to sniff. Camilo proceeds to panic, mierda has he crossed the line?
"Hey [Name] I didn't mean what I said-"
"Shut the fuck up Camilo, I'm so tired of you"
These were the only things you said when you walked out of the house. Without wasting a second he follows you and tries to apologize.
"I'm sorry, [Name] I-"
"You wanna know why I'm so sad all the time? It's because my parents separated, my mom took me away and left my dad. I miss him, I want my family together but it was impossible. My mom thinks I'm a burden and all I ever wanted was for someone to comfort me!"
You screamed but later regretted opening up to him, thinking that's he'll make fun of you again. But to your surprise, you felt a pair of arms envelope you. Camilo did not say a word and focused on comforting you the best he can. He should've known you were going through something, dios mio he's so stupid.
"Camilo?"
You look at him as you found yourself leaning to the warmth of his body. You saw the sheer regret and sympathy in his eyes that it scared you. He brings out a handkerchief then wipes the tears on your face. Your chest grows tight as you feel your face heat up by the sudden act.
"I'm sorry, I should've known that you were going through something"
He says gently, you involuntary melt inside.
"It's...okay. I didn't say anything sooner"
You nervously chuckled to get rid of the tension.
"Look, I didn't mean it when I said you were a buzzkill it's just...I hate seeing you so sad, it's like you don't know how to smile at all"
Camilo looks at you with sincerity in his eyes.
"I do know how to smile, you just haven't seen it"
"Really?"
"Yeah, when you play with the children and prank Mirabel sometimes, it's quite funny"
He sees your lips curve upwards into a soft smile and he was smitten, you looked so pretty smiling and he was ecstatic when he was the reason for it.
"Well, next time I'll be sure to make you smile until your cheeks hurt"
You giggle as your smile grows bigger. Camilo's heart hammered loudly in his chest.
"I can even make you laugh until you cry"
"Oh really?"
You say. You found yourself at ease at this tender side of Camilo you get to see for the first time. You felt happy that being a jerk wasn't the only thing he can do.
"But if you need someone to talk to, tell me, I want to be there for you"
Camilo says quietly and looks directly into your eyes. Your heart leaped out of your chest, you felt fuzzy all over and your face feels so warm. You smiled so brightly at him, unaware of how it was going to affect him for the rest of his life. You reply;
"I will"