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summary: Camilo promised he'd keep you safe, and he stuck to that promise no matter what.

Pronouns for reader: she/her

Readers gift: none

TW: mentions of abuse:(

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I cried and cried as my mother yelled at me, it was horrible and truth is, I didn't do anything wrong, she likes yelling at me for fun. Thankfully she never laid a hand on me, that made things a little better.

"YOU'RE WORTHLESS, WHY DID I EVEN HAVE YOU?!" She yelled in my face, tears were in my eyes but i refused to let them fall. "FUNNY YOU ASK, IM WONDERING THE SAME THING!" I snapped back and the anger in her eyes flared like fire. She's never been THIS mad...

"You know what Y/n, i should've sent you away the day you were born. I should've kept Selena and not you, she's always been the better sister anyway, you..you're just weak and pathetic" she spat.

I got mad that she bought my 5 year old sister into this. But she soon raised her hand and my anger washed away, i was shocked when i felt a stinging pain on my cheek. She soon lifted it again but i was even more shocked when a hand stopped it

I heard Y/n and her mother arguing again. She told me to not interfere and whatever happened, happened. But it was hurtful to hear all the nasty and horrible things Y/n's mum was saying to you her..Camilo would definitely hate it, but Y/n told me not to tell him incase he gets mad at himself.

But i knew i had too..it was getting too painful.

I rushed to Camilo's room, he was trying on a red ruana in front of his mirror, flexing his..muscles? I shook it off "Camilo, we have to go save Y/n. IMMEDIATELY!" I hissed and he whipped his head around to look at me. "I would ask why but if it's anything to do with Y/n, we can't waste time. COME ON!" He yelled before dragging my hand.

I squeaked in surprise and he soon let go, making me hurry after him. We got to Y/n's house to see her mama holding her hand up to slap her cheek but Camilo was over there in a flash, grabbing onto her wrist. "Don't. Touch. Her" he spat, glaring at her. Wow- Camilo's protective side is scary...

He spun around and held Y/n to his chest protectively. I stared sympathetically and then glared at Y/n's mum. "You don't deserve kids you horrible witch, we'll be taking Y/n and Selena and YOU will be kicked out of encanto!" I told her with sass and soon, a young girl ran downstairs.

Selena.

"Dolores!" She giggled and ran up to me, she jumped into my arms and i held her on my hip. "Hey SeSe" i smiled before looking back at the evil woman. "Abuela will come here tomorrow to escort you out and my Mama Pepa will be over to collect the girls stuff tomorrow. Good day" i smiled sarcastically before walking out, Camilo and Y/n following behind.

I was back at the Casa Madrigal, i was relieved that Dolores and Camilo had come and helped both Selena and i. Selena was playing with Antonio in his room, since they're the same age, they get along very well. I was in Camilo's room while he was helping Julieta with arepas to heal my cheek.

My mami hit my cheek so hard that there was a small cut and bruise there. I inspected it in the mirror, wincing whenever my finger accidentally grazed across it. "Hey, Amor, be careful..you'll make it sore" i heard a soothing voice by the door. Camilo walked in, his hair in a bun and he was wearing an apron. "The arepas will be done soon, i just wanted to check on you.." he murmured.

I walked towards him and pulled him into a hug. "I'm okay..all thanks to you and Dolores..and of course every other Madrigals" I whispered and he held me tighter. "I promised you that i'd keep you safe no matter what..it was a pinky promise" I laughed and snuggled closer. "And i also promised to keep Selena safe too, she's an amazing girl" he continued and i smiled.

He had always been a good babysitter for Selena. To be honest, he's a good babysitter in general. I've seen the way he helps mothers around the town and i know he'd be an amazing father one day.

"I love you so much freckles" I murmured and he smiled and pressed a light kiss to my sore cheek. "I love you more Sweetheart" he whispered before pecking my lips. "CAMILO, AREPAS ARE READY!" Julieta called, he pulled away and rushed downstairs. 5 minutes later, he was back, forcing the tasty healing snack into my hand.

"Eat it so you can stop being in pain and so i can cover your face with kisses without hurting you" he commented and i laughed, biting into it. When i swallowed it and the cut and bruise vanished, Camilo smothered my face with soft, sweet kisses. Just like he wanted too. But I wanted it too.