#pym collection

[peachhoneii]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

“And this is why no one likes my visions.”

You looked him straight in the eye, incensed and oddly sympathetic. "This is why you don't like your visions."

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A humble painter, you have lived your life out of sight, out of mind in your large family, but when your mother arranges an appointment with The Madrigals to determine your future husband, you are not sold on the promise made. You are very much not sold on the fact you're going to be marrying the Bruno Madrigal, a man shorter than you.

As you come to find out, the future is what you make it, and your new husband is willing to make something beautiful with you.

You’re more offended that he’s shorter than you.

[peachhoneii]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

“Uh…Pepa?”

“Yes, Bruno?”

“Where’s Violetta?”

"Uh oh." She said, without a hint of panic. "Is she an explorer?"

Toddlers are fast. Hopefully, Bruno is faster.

[peachhoneii]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

"No!" you smacked his outstretched hand. "No, you will not!"

“What?” he scrambled to his feet. He was faster than he appeared. “What did you do?”

“Got rid of the evidence?“ You said, kicking sand over the triangles; you pushed them down deep, deep into the sand, hopefully to the very bottom. His confusion confused you. You thought your intent was clear. “Bruno, what did you expect me to do? Tell them the truth?”

“Preferably!”

You and Bruno concoct a plan to escape your fate. It fails...spectacularly.

[peachhoneii]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

"Is this some sort of deep, dark family secret?" Camilo asked.

"I'd say it was more of an open secret." You conceded. "I mean...how good of a secret is it if you're the only people who don't know?"

"Except Dolores."

"Except Dolores."

This dinner is the dinner that keeps on giving. In family secrets and other revelations. 

[peachhoneii]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

"This is the first time anyone has talked to me about Bruno without going 'We don't talk about Bruno!'" Mirabel sighed.

“Right…” You smiled thinly, wiping dust and clay on your pants. “I’ll admit it's nice to discuss him, even if some of it hurts." A significant pause followed. "A lot of it."

“That makes sense. He used to be your husband.”

"Used to be?"

It was in that moment Mirabel realized she messed up.

[peachhoneii]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

“You were monologuing, you know.”

“Oh.” Oh. She hadn’t realized she’d spoken. “Lo siento,” she smiled softly. “She had a lot to say.”

--

Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Bruno and Dolores are closer than what people think.

[peachhoneii]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

“Well…” Pepa said crossly. “What is it, Julieta?”

Julieta motioned to Bruno.

Bruno gawked at Pepa.

Pepa sighed dramatically. “Really?” Her neck rolled in a perfect circle. “What do you want, Bruno?”

It's been a long time since Julieta and Pepa had to play the "nosy older" sisters card, but after tonight, Julieta feels they've earned it.

[peachhoneii]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Julieta’s lips pursed in disapproval. “Pepa, was that necessary?”

“Was it not not necessary?” she retorted. “She’s going to be marrying Bruno, and I’m certain she has no idea what she’s getting into.”

Some friendly advice from your future sister-in-laws go a little sideways.