THE THIEF AND THE PROPHET
CHAPTER 2: 【 THE DEVIL'S HANGED MAN 】
「 The celebrations have begun! It's a joyous time of laughter, reminiscing, and preparation in the days leading up to the wedding of Dolores and Mariano. Well...for everyone else, at least.
Bruno finds himself a little overwhelmed by all the festivities, feeling a lot of pressure to not make accidentally 'ruining weddings' a tradition of his.
It doesn't help that the strange talisman he won in a dice game is attracting a lot of unwanted attention when it's revealed that the jewel merchant is said to be a 'gold thief' who lures people in with stories and 'fools gold' in exchange for real gold.
Meanwhile, the mysterious jewel merchant, Chel, returns home, where she mopes in a bath after finding another gray hair. Thankfully, her sister, Inés, is there to boost her spirits, as are the magical charms of her youngest nephew, Vito. 」
✨| CHAPTER 3:
A flashback to almost 12 years ago right before Mirabel's ceremony and Bruno's disappearance. Chel returns to The Encanto with her family and has a conversation with a mysterious stranger.
Thank you so much for waiting patiently for this chapter! There's a lot of information leading into the next. Everything has meaning and nothing is a mistake. Would love to hear your thoughts and feedback!
HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13th!
Hi! Another Camilo x GN reader request if you please <3
I find it very hard to sleep, so maybe do something with a reader who has insomnia, and Camilo would help them sleep. Sometimes, when he isn't there for the night, he leaves a note before he returns to Casita.
Thank you! Have a good day, Author!
-Elle/Elis
XVI | Cuentos de Camilo
(Stories of Camilo)
Title: Ikaw ang aking pahinga
Genre: Fluff
Pairings: Camilo x GN!Reader
Warnings: None
Summary: Insomnia, one word but has a lot of effects on you. You don't know why but you tried everything by waking up early to be able to sleep at night but nothing happens. Luckily for you, Camilo is there to help you rest unto which he does a great job and you are more than thankful.
He/him pronouns for Camilo
They/them pronouns for Reader
Note: AGAIN SORRY FOR THE LONG WAIT HUHU. But this is nice tho!! I usually write stories 12-2am which really affected my health and my morning class so I kinda relate to having a hard sleeping schedul so I hope you like the story!! Thank you and enjoy mwa <3
MASTERLIST HERE!
12 am. The sound of clock ticking and the soothing night wind tingling to your ears as you tried to go to sleep, but failed to do so.
You would experience insomnia from a daily basis, which you hate because during the day where you have things to do you get tired and just wanted to sleep when you can't do that at night where a good sleeping schedule should be.
"Uhhh.." You sighed as you sat up to your bed, just to let your body laid down again. "Dear self, Why is it so hard to sleep?" You groaned as you put a pillow to your face forcing your eyes shut.
Little do you know, your constant sighs and groans was heard by Dolores the moment she went outside her room to go to the bathroom at midnight. She felt bad for you, as she carefully and quietly opened the door of her brother, who was sleeping peacefully with a weird position like he was about to fall from his bed.
"Milo, heyyy" She slighlty shook her brother, but he just groaned and continued sleeping. Dolores rolled her eyes, as she knows how hard it is to wake up Camilo at times.
"Hermanito, I know you can hear me so get your eyes open up!" Dolores said shaking Camilo more aggressively. As Camilo sat up rubbing his eyes as a frown is visible on his face. He sleepily looked up at the clock beside his bed, he turned to his sister as the frown in his face was even more evident.
"Its literally 12 am, if you want food then get some no one will know anyways, that's what I do"
"Okay first of all, I will tell Mamá you are sneaking late night food and second I heard your novia/o could really use some help right now" Dolores said crossing her arms.
"Huh? But its the middle of the night"
"Exactly and they haven't slept a wink, yet. So if you wanna save your ass by me not telling Mamá and Abuela about the snacks you get, you should go and help them sleep"
"As long as you will help me sneak out right now" Camilo said as he stand up and get some ruanas to wear.
"Don't worry, Casita is ready to help" Dolores said as Casita's tiles move careful not to make a sound.
Camilo then went to his window, only for Casita to guide him down. The moment his feet touched the ground, he thanked Casita and waved to his sister. As Dolores went back to sleep chuckling at her brother.
"Such a lovesick chameleon"
~•~
You are still struggling to sleep as the moment you shifted to the side of your bed, you suddenly saw a shadow sitting on your window. You blinked your eyes at first, thinking you might be hallucinating from being sleepy and tired. But the shadow of the person suddenly waved at you, which cause you to lose your mind immediately. You took your pillow as you went to the window practically hitting it with your pillow, hard.
"Hey—wait, ouch!!" You stopped the moment you heard the familiar voice. You went up to switch on the lights and noticed it was Camilo, who was rubbing the back of his head on where you were hitting him.
"What the heck, amor?! You scared the heck out of me. What are you doing here!?" You said putting a hand on your head, as all the tiredness rushed away from your body for a moment.
"Lo siento, Dolores heard you not being able to sleep. And since I am your mejor novio, here I am" He said smiling being proud of what he just did.
"Well a mejor novio doesn't shows up in his novia/o's window without a warning and acting like a ghost or some 'akyat-bahay' person" You said as he chuckled and went up to you putting a hand on your waist.
"I'm sorry, okay? I thought it would be a nice surprise" He jokingly said as you slap his chest as you both chuckled softly at what just happened.
"Ahora dime, why aren't you sleeping already?"
"Believe me I want to sleep but I can't must be having insomnias again" You said groaning putting your head on his chest, feeling his heartbeat as he caressed your head.
You both just stayed in that position, as he started swaying which you let it happen. He started humming the first verse of...
He placed your hand on his shoulders as he tightly secured his hands on your waist. You looked up at him curious on what he is doing but he just smiled at you, as he turned off the lights letting the reflection of the moonlight shine from your window.
So then I took my turn
Oh, what a thing to have done
And it was all yellow
He started singing as he spun your around gently, as you admire how his smile is much more brighter than the moon's light.
your skin, oh yeah, your skin and bones
(Ooh) turn into something beautiful
(Aah) you know, you know I love you so
You know I love you so
You started singing along with him, as after you both dance he suddenly held up your waist as he flop down to your bed, with you falling on his side, head on his arms.
"Thank you, mi amarillo" You said and kissed him to which he smiled kissingly in return.
"I love you, mi corazon"
"I love you too, mi amor. Ikaw ang aking pahinga"
"What does that mean?"
"It means that you are my rest, you are willing to be my side even if its already in the middle of the night"
"Wow it rhymes, and you know I would always be here for you, I promise" He said as he continued humming to the song which eventually made you feel sleepy because of how soothing his voice is, you didn't notice both of you falling asleep cuddling each other.
~•~
It was around 5 am when Camilo woke up with no reason, as he noticed you sleeping beside him. He looked at the clock, cursing to himself that he need to go back soon or else he will be dead with his Mamí.
He stood up careful not to wake you up as he adjust your position and put the covers into you as he kissed your head. He put a note beside your the table on your bed and climbed back down to your window, going back to Casita. Luckily for him, no one was still awake at that moment.
Hours passed as you finally wake up, sighing contently as you felt you had a good night sleep. You didn't see any trace of Camilo in your room, thinking it was just a dream but you saw a note, smiling as you read it.
'Hope you got a good sleep, mi corazon. Sorry I had to go back since I don't want Mamí to cause a hurricane if he noticed I am gone. Anyways, see you in town! I love you'
- Iyong pahinga, Camilo
You chuckled at how he remembered the thing you said to him, as you stood up getting ready for the day.
It was almost night time again, as you felt anxious about having an insomnia again. When suddenly a Camilo Madrigal with a small bag of his clothes, burst into your room.
"Why are you here??"
"I AM GOING TO HAVE A SLEEPOVER WITH YOU" He said as he hugged you, which you got shocked at his word.
"I made a deal with Mamí, so yeah I worked hard for some chores so they can allow me to. And your parents were okay with it so..." He said and kissed your cheeks.
"You really are my pahinga, aren't you?" You said chuckling as he just smirk at you.
"I keep promises, amor. So now sit down and watch me" He said guiding you unto your bed.
"What are you gonna do?"
"Tío Bruno provided me with some skits to act out with right now and you will be my audience" He said dramatically as you laughed at him but still anticipating on what he will do.
The night went fast as you two had fun and did some stuffs together, which tired you two out. As you had a good sleep again with him cuddling you. You can feel your smiles in your sleep as you are thankful to have the best boyfriend in the world.
