Hi everyone! First of all, thank you so much for all the reviews! I appreciate them a lot! Once again this is an AU, All Human story. Stefan was mentioned in the previous chapter, and in this one. He will not be a main character in this story. I tend to have anti-Stefan stories. This is all DELENA! In this chapter Elena and Damon traipse about Rome having fun. I hope you enjoy it! Please leave a review on your way out!
Love, Alex
DISCLAIMER: I own nothing! Characters belong to the CW and LJ Smith.
European Adventures
Chapter 2
Buzz. Buzz.
'Ugh.' Elena thought as she rolled over onto her side. 'Stupid alarm clock.'
But when the alarm kept on buzzing, she cracked an eye open. It was 9:30. She had an hour and a half to get ready before Damon arrived.
'Damon.' She thought with a smile as she opened her eyes. For a man who she had met yesterday, he was taking over her every thought.
She pushed back the covers and climbed out of bed. Elena had a little bit of time to spare, so she got out her computer to send an e-mail to Jenna, letting her know she was okay, and one to Caroline about the sexy stranger she had met.
After her e-mails were sent, she hopped in the shower. Once done, she pulled on a blue short-sleeved v-neck and a pair of denim shorts. It was nearly eleven, so she put on her shoes and grabbed her bag.
Down in the lobby, she saw Damon waiting at the front desk.
"Perfect timing." He said as he spotted her.
"Good morning." Elena responded.
They walked out the main doors into the bustling street.
"Have you eaten yet?" Damon asked.
Elena's stomach rumbled at the thought. "Ha, no I forgot." She said.
"Well, we'll have to fix that, now won't we?" Damon said as he led her down the street.
They stopped in front of a small shop on the corner.
"This place has the best coffee in Rome." Damon remarked as he pulled open the door.
Elena walked inside immediately assailed by the aromas of fine coffee and baked goods. Her stomach gave an even louder growl.
Damon went up to the counter and ordered two of some delicious looking crescent things and coffee in rapid Italian.
He handed her one of each and said "We can eat while we walk. We have a bust say ahead of us."
Elena nodded and took a bite of the sweet pastry. As the tastes hit her, she moaned in delight.
"Good?" Damon asked amused, taking a sip of his coffee.
"Beyond good." Elena replied.
The day passed quickly. They did lots of touristy stuff like the Pantheon. Every place they went Damon insisted on taking pictures of her and him.
The pair sat on the Spanish Steps for a while, relaxing and eating gelato.
"I know nothing about you." Elena told Damon as she licked her cone.
"Likewise." Damon said.
"You go first." Elena prompted.
"Okay, well I was born here in Roma. You went to my family's restaurant, and met my brother. I just finished my freshman year of college." He said, thinking about it. "Your turn."
"I was born in Virginia, and I just graduated high school. This trip was my graduation present." Elena said. "Where do you go to school?"
"In the States. I got to Colombia. It's in-" Damon was cut off.
"In New York. That's where I'm going in the fall." Elena said, amazed.
"No way! That's amazing." Damon said. "What are the odds?"
"Guess we're just meant to be." Elena said before she could stop herself.
Damon laughed, "Maybe."
They continued talking and getting to know each other. The sun was beating down, warming their skin.
The two stayed there for hours talking and laughing.
"We have so much in common." Elena remarked. They both had younger brothers, crazy families, and similar interests, not to mention that fact that they were attending the same school.
"We do. But it's getting dark out and I have a surprise for you." Damon said as he got to his feet and helped her up.
"Oooh, a surprise? I like surprises." She said.
"Come on."
Damon grabbed her hand and they walked to a large building.
"The Vittorio?" Elena asked.
"Best view in all of Rome." Damon said.
Together they walked up the steps out onto a terrace.
It was beautiful.
Elena was in awe, the stars were twinkling and the city below was teeming, but you would never know it from up here.
"This is incredible, Damon. Thank you." Elena said, softly.
"My pleasure." He replied putting his arm around her shoulder. "This is one of my favorite places."
"Thank you for sharing it with me." She said.
They stood in silence taking in the view. It was breathtaking.
Sadly, it was very late now and Elena had to get back to her hotel.
As they parted at the door she asked, "Will I see you again?"
"If you wish." He replied.
"Tomorrow morning. My train leaves at one."
"I'll take you out to breakfast tomorrow then." He said.
"I'm looking forward to it." She replied with a smile.
He leaned over and kissed her on the cheek. "Tomorrow."
She tried to ignore the butterflies in her stomach as she boarded the elevator. She wasn't ready to say goodbye to him yet.
As Damon walked out the doors, he was thinking the exact same thing…
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