𝟡𝟙 𝔻𝕒𝕪𝕤 x reader

8. The fall of corteo

After Frates death, we stayed at the Vanettis while Nero was the acting Don of the vanettis.
We got to stay with him at the house and I even got my own room with a beautiful shower.
Angelo and Nero stuck together like glue and Corteo visited us often.
Tigre and I would walk around the building to see the roses and flowers while we'd chat about our journey and time here.
With volpe gone I realized how I've not been as close to Tigre as I was to him, even though Tigre and volpe were pretty close as well.
We managed to get our relationship level to acquaintances to more of a friendship one.
Me and Angelo haven't been spending much time together, cause he's always being Nero's shadow.
But I see this as a nice time to stay away from him. Also to rethink my thoughts about him, and this obscured plan of ours. I honestly don't know who's the bad guy is anymore.
Me and Nero have only glanced at each other when we pass by the hall, or sometimes we'd spark up tiny conversations when we see each other eating, but besides that I've just been wondering around.
I've tried to ignore some of the gossip and news that's been flooding in but I've managed to hear some news going around.
There was a new head for the police that I guess has been wanting to cut down the mafia crime rate in the town. So we've haven't left the house for quite a awhile. Fango now has a desire to end the Vanettis so going around town either way wouldn't be the smartest...
Now I've been summoned by Nero to a meeting.
I guess Corteo, Angelo and barbero were also there.
Makes me confused why they need me.
Tigre looked down at me.

" why are you so scared? Aren't you and Nero friends."

I pouted and crossed my arms.

" yeah, but I haven't seen him really,for quite a while... and Avilio too..."

Tigre laughed at that.

" even so, they are the same people you've adventure with. There's no need for fear."

I nodded. Tigre has always been by my side since we got here. I think its for protecting me from Nero's dad and uncle...

" yeah your right, dumbass."

Tigre sighed and pushed me along, used to my joking behavior.
When I made it in, it was silent and Nero was next to the radio.
Angelo and corteo watched me walk in and I sat next to barbero who just glanced at me.
I looked to Angelo and corteo. Angelo just stared at me while Corteo gave me a soft smile nervously.

" I... no, we of the police will first crack down on the brewing of moonshine, cutting off their source of income. Then, for the good people of this city, we will eradicate every one—"

Nero then turned off the radio.

" what a blowhard."

Barbero spoke up and looked down.

" it might be best to cut down on lawless heaven productions for a while."

I nodded. Times like these we just need to wait it out and figure out a plan to do it in a more secret fashion.

" no, keep it rolling."

We all looked at Nero shocked.
Nero turned over with his smile.
I blushed and smiled missing his personality.
He looked to me then to barbero.

" The sinners are waiting, after all."

My face blew up and I covered it.
Barbero gave a amused life while Angelo turned to me again.
I unshelled my face and looked to Angelo.
But then I saw it, Corteo looking at Angelo nervously.
That sparked my interest.
I then felt hands on my shoulder and I looked up.

" until then, I have a plan."

Nero said looking down at me smiling. He rubbed my shoulders, missing my touch.
I sighed knowing I should have stayed in my room.