Chapter 26: Roma Part I

BPOV

It was just after dawn when Edward and I arrived in the center of Rome. I was in awe as I took in the sights. I felt like my eyes were going to pop out of my head as we passed near the Coliseum.

"It's the Coliseum!" I exclaimed as Edward nodded. I couldn't believe I was seeing everything I had read about in the history books. All of it seemed to pale in comparison to the real thing.

"We have to wait a bit before going in though. It's not open yet." He explained kissing my bare shoulders. I had worn a strapless blue dress but had a white sweater for when we entered the churches.

"Where can we be going so early?" I inquired as he laughed. We were passing near the ruins of the forum and I couldn't stop looking out the window.

"We're just about there, my love. Be patient." He added as I sighed impatiently. Patience was definitely not one of my strong character traits.

"You can leave us here, Marco." Edward called to the driver as I noticed that the royal guard stepped out of the car behind us. We had a few guards waiting at each stop, but they had been instructed to give us space and not draw attention to themselves or us. We wanted to stay unnoticed as long as possible.

"When shall I pick you up?" Marco asked with a heavy Italian accent. It was even hard for me to understand him.

"A mezzogiorno, vicino al Colosseo." Edward answered flawlessly as he took my hand leading me down a narrow street.

"You speak Italian?" I asked as he chuckled.

"And French, plus some Spanish. Spanish is Alice's thing though." He responded as I stood in shock. Is there anything this man couldn't do?

"What did you tell him?" I questioned hoping to learn some Italian while I was in Italy.

"I told him to pick us up near the Coliseum around noon." Edward translated as I tried to remember just what Edward had said to Marco.

"You still haven't said why we're here so early." I pointed out just as the street began to widen leaving us in a huge open area with the Trevi Fountain directly in front of us.

"I figured it would be best to see it before the tourist arrived." Edward explained as he led me down the few steps to stand right in front of the majestic fountain. It was a lot bigger and more beautiful than I ever could've imagined.

"Edward it's beautiful." I stated with a sigh. I loved the fact that the only two people present were both of us, and two of his guards a little further away. We were alone just enjoying the scene before us.

"It's best to see it like this. It gets very crowded later on." He stated as he took out a camera gesturing for me to pose.

I smiled brightly my hand on my hip as he snapped away. He even had one of the guards come over to take a few pictures of both of us. He even managed to steal a few kisses as his camera flashed away.i couldn't wait to see them.

"I love this." I said. "I love that this is just us."

"I wish it would always be." He sighed. "But I know it won't take long for the paparazzi to find us."

"Edward, I really don't mind." I said honestly. They were annoying, but they come with the territory. "I'm glad to just share this."

"I love you, Isabella." He whispered.

"I love you too, Edward." I answered before giving him a kiss.

"Do you know the legend of the Trevi fountain?" He asked sitting us down at the edge of the fountain.

"I've heard that if you throw a coin into the fountain you're guaranteed to return to Rome." I answered as he nodded.

"Do you know the rest?" He inquired.

"There's more!" I said biting my lip.

"If you throw two you are guaranteed love, and if you throw three you will marry a Roman." He explained as I opened my purse taking out only one coin.

"Why one?" He questioned as I kissed him tenderly.

"Because I already have love, and I don't want a Roman. I have my Prince Charming right here." I answered throwing the one coin before kissing him passionately.

EPOV

I wrapped my arms kissing her back. I loved Bella so much, and I was so happy that we had gotten our private time at the fountain. I knew the rest of our day was probably not going to be as peaceful. I would get recognized sooner or later.

"You're absolutely perfect." I stated as I took her hand letting her get one last look at the fountain.

"I'm almost sad to leave." She commented as I kissed her cheek.

"I'll bring you back one day, love. I promise." I replied going down another street my guards not far behind.

"Where are we off to now?" She asked always trying to figure things out before they happened.

"I wanted us to get some breakfast." I replied leading her through the still empty street to a small café with a view of the ruins.

"What do you want?" I asked Bella as she studied the pastries.

"It looks like a croissant." She said pointing to a croissant shaped pastry.

"It's a cornetto. I guess you can call it the Italian croissant, the cream filled one is delicious." I added as her eyes lit up.

"One of those for you then." I chuckled as she nodded eagerly.

"And a cappuccino, please." She stated as I nodded gesturing for her to take one of the outside tables.

I ordered two cornettos and two cappuccinos before joining Bella outside. "How do you like Rome so far?" I asked as she smiled.

"It's amazing, Edward. The history books don't do any of it justice." She replied taking a bite of her cornetto.

"This is divine." She commented with a moan making my pants a bit tight.

"You're very dangerous, Bella." I said as she laughed.

"It doesn't taste better than you." She added softly as I noted a few people looking our way.

"We might be discovered soon." I stated trying to ignore the looks I was getting.

"It's not going to stop me from enjoying our day." She was quick to respond as I smiled feeding her a piece of my jam filled cornetto.

"That's just as good." She continued taking another bite.

"You're too much, my love." I answered before we threw our way our garbage making our way towards the Roman ruins.

"Excuse me, Sir." A small girl said to me just as we were leaving the café. The small girl had dark brown hair and bright blue eyes. She was positively adorable, and couldn't be older than seven or eight.

"Yes," I said noticing my guards approaching.

"Are you Prince Edward?" She asked shyly.

"I am." I whispered as I motioned my guards back. I loved children, and I wasn't going to have her escorted away.

"What's your name?" In inquired thoughtfully.

"Isabella." She answered simply as I smiled at Bella. "Can I take a picture with you?" She inquired in a hopeful tone.

"Only if I can take one with you." I added showing her my camera as she squealed.

BPOV

I watched on as Edward interacted with the little girl. I felt my stomach flutter as I noticed just how natural he was with kids.

"Is this your princess?" The little girl asked Edward.

"I hope that she will be one day." He said with a heart-stopping smile.

"You're very pretty." She added looking directly at me.

"You're very pretty." I corrected as she giggled. "And guess what."

"What?" She questioned.

"My name is Isabella like you." I replied as she began to clap.

"I want you to be in the picture, too." She added pulling Edward and I to pose as we looked at one of guards who snapped both pictures.

"Bye bye, now." I said to her as she waved happily skipping over to her mom, who waved in appreciation.

"You're wonderful." I said to Edward as we left the café.

"I have a soft spot for kids." He explained. "That's why I always volunteer at the Children's Hospital."

"I think that's very sexy." I purred in his ear making him chuckle his arm wrapping around my waist.

"I'll show you how sexy I can be." He whispered in my ear kissing my cheek as a bright flash went off. Our quiet time was coming to a close.

A/N: So I finally fixed the chapter. It was a total mess, but I put it all back together. The good thing is that it appears that it was only this chapter. So, for all your patience I have decided to post this tonight.

I have been to Rome, and did see the Trevi fountain. It is definitely a sight to behold. As for the legend, it was told to me by the tour guide. Hopefully, it is correct if not blame her.

I have posted a one shot: A Halloween to Remember. It's very lemony, and quite fun. Go check it out if you haven't already.

Next Chapter: Roma Part II

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