Gabriella's pov "But you guys just said that I don't have to tell you if I don't want to" I said starting to get a little frustrated by the situation

"We only said that so they would back off. I'm very curious as to why you know the Greek mafia bambina, they're dangerous people. They could've hurt you!" Nico snapped and I glared at him. I know that he did not just say that

"You're dangerous people! I trust them and I know they would never do anything to harm me. Stop being such a hypocrite, I didn't judge you about your occupation so why should you judge them?!" I yelled at him in anger

"Bambina you are never to see them again. We don't know their real Intentions with you" Angelo said and I cackled loudly

"You're crazy if you think I'll stop seeing them because of you." I sneered at him

"Guys calm down okay" Emilio said

"Be quiet Emilio" Ales said making Em shut his mouth

"Everyone be quiet!" Antonio said staring at me

"Do you really trust them?" He asked and I nodded

"More than I trust myself. I know they would never do anything to harm me" I said

"Then it's settled, she can keep seeing them" he said and my eyes twinkled in joy

"You can't be fuckin serious!" Bruno yelled

"I am and my word stands. I trust her and if she trusts them then I also do. No one will talk about this anymore" he said leaving no room for discussion and I smiled at him

"Thank you Tony" I said

"Anything for you sorella" he said softly, kissing me on the head before walking away

"You're really choosing them over your own family?" Stephano asked

"I'm not choosing anyone, they are my family as well. Because whether you like it or not, they were there when you weren't. I can't just abandon them now" I said stiffly before making my way to my room

I don't know what I feel right now. I can't give up on them, especially after everything they have done for me. They are my family and I won't give up on them.

I changed into some comfy pj's and made my way out of my room. I stopped infront of Tony's door contemplating what to do next

I took a deep breath before knocking on his door and waited till he opened the door. His eyes widened when he saw me

"Bambina what's wrong?. Did someone say something to you?" He asked

"I'm fine Tony. I was just wondering if I could sleep with you today" I whispered fidgeting with my fingers nervously.

"Sure" he said and pulled me into his room

"Are you really okay bambina?" He asked once I settled in on the bed next to him

"You know I love you guys alot right?" I asked burying my head in his chest

"I know that bambina. Now tell me what's going on in that little head if yours" he said

"I can't choose between you guys. You are all equally important to me, just because I don't want to end my relationship with them doesn't mean that you guys are any less important" I explained and he chuckled

"No one is asking you to choose bambina. You can do anything you want, I'd like to see who will stop you" he said

"Thank you Tony, I love you" I muttered and he drew me closer to him

"I love you too sorella. Go to sleep" he said and I let sleep overcome me

~~~~~~~ "Bambina wake up" I heard someone say and I opened my eyes to see Tony looking down at me

"You're gonna be late for school if you don't get up bambina" he said pulling me out of the bed

I made my way to my room and took a quick shower. I put on some clothes before taking my bag and heading downstairs

There I saw everyone sitting on the table. Immediately they saw me, the whole room went quiet

"Good morning" I said lightly but only Antonio, Dom, Matteo and Diego responded

I made my way to my seat and started eating. I know why they're giving me the silent treatment, it kinda hurts that they're ignoring me but it is what it is

"You guys should go to school now or you'll be late" Emilio said once we finished eating

"Where are you going?" Damon asked as once we reached the garage and I stared at him in confusion

"To the car" I said as a matter of fact

"Why don't you ask your "family" for a ride huh" he taunted with a stupid smirk

"Shut up Damon!" Stephano snapped at him

"Why?. She doesn't consider us her family but she can accept strangers" he retorted

"And what exactly have you done to prove that you are my family?" I asked growing annoyed

"We took you in that's what we did"

"Another word from you and I will beat the hell out of you. Don't you dare talk to my sister like that" Xander growled as he gripped Damon's collar tightly

"Both of you stop it. We have to get to school" Matteo for the first time said. He took my hand and pulled me into the car

"Ignore him bambina. He's just stupid" he whispered and I chuckled lightly

The air in the car was tense as Damon and Xander kept glaring daggers at each other. Xander looked like he was ready to jump him

Immediately we got to school I got out of the car and headed to my locker where I saw all my friends waiting for me

"Hey guys" I said with a small smile

"Are your brothers okay?. They seem to be on edge. Don't even get me started on the looks Xander and Damon are giving each other" Kyle said.

"Nothing happened" I said dryly and let the others walk infront of me

"Okay what's up?" Ethan asked as he and the twins walked beside me

"And don't give us that shitty excuse. We know you Ella" Landon said with a deadpan expression

I explained to them exactly what happened yesterday as we made our way to our history class which we had together

"Damn are they hot?" Ethan asked and I gave him an unimpressed look. As I got to know Ethan I discovered that he's gay

"I don't know Ethan"

"You're no fun" he pouted and I rolled my eyes at him.

I forced myself to focus on the teacher as he kept rambling on about unimportant things. I hate history, it's the pain of my existence

Time skip- Lunch I sat at the table with my friends munching on my blueberry muffin. I didn't quite want to involve myself in the talks going around the table

I felt eyes on me and I turned to see Alessio staring at me intensely, something about the way he looked at me caused me to squirm. He noticed the effect of his stare and smirked at me

'Arrogant idiot'

I quickly made my way out of the cafeteria once the bell went and then I felt someone following me. Fuck me

"Are you running away from me mi amor?" I heard his deep voice behind me and I turned to see him standing so close to me

"You're talking nonsense"I said as I move away from him and he chuckled

"Then why are you backing away from me?" He asked and wrapped an arm around my waist, effectively pulling me towards him

"I have to get to class you idiot. Let go" I said. I put my hands on his chest to push him away from me but he didn't budge

"Can you fuckin stop!" I snapped at him

"Goodbye for now mi amor" he whispered in my ear, his lips slightly touching the skin under my ear and I shivered involuntarily

He pulled away and smirked at me before walking away. I watched his retreating figure as I tried to calm my racing heart. What the fuck was that?

______________________________________hey guys. I just wanted to say I'm sorry for the late update, I was really busy. I hope you like this chapter. Please tell me what you think about it in the comment section. Don't forget to vote bye❤️