Disclaimer: The Jacksons kids, the Blofis kids, Henry, Pearl and my characters.

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26. A Roman Date and Dinner

Paris gave most of the tour. She was already familiar with the city. Henry and I walked a little behind them taking hands and stealing kisses to each other. We were really happy together making it up for our ruined and brief date in Halloween.

We visited the Elementary School where JJ, Paris and Philip attended. Philip went wild telling where he played; where he lost his lunchbox, where JJ lost his tooth, and many others where. Paris pointed out a lot of facts of the school just like her mom. JJ just rolled his eyes at us. He was 9, so he was a bit old for some things.

After visiting the school, we went to the bakery for some cookies and brownies and ate on the fountain at the plaza. I was mesmerized looking at the families around us living in such peace. When I was little I didn't like this place since it reminded me that I had no mom. But now I was older, I could appreciate the beauty of this place. I saw the peaceful life that demigods and legacies could have here.

We also visited the most important places like the Coliseum, Senate House (just the outside) and Circus Maximus. Paris wouldn't shut up saying architectural details courtesy of Annabeth.

Philip kept asking Patrick if he could see this or that. Patrick could see most of everything, except for the fauns who looks just like filthy beggars, and some very godly things like Terminus and the Temple Hill in all his glory. For Patrick, the Temple Hill looked like ancient dusty ruins.

Finally, we visited the lake. The sun was almost starting to set and it looked spectacular shade of orange on the water.

"It's beautiful" I said looking at the lake.

"No more that you" said Henry cupping my face. I stared at his mesmerizing dark eyes. I was blushing slightly and we kissed. This was happiness.

"Ugh" said Philip behind us making us stop kissing. We immediately turned to Philip blushing crazy red.

"Stop kissing her. We are so tired already of hearing you sigh all day for her" said JJ at Henry sticking his tongue out at us.

"You do?" I said looking at him. Henry blushed really red and…

"Pearl is worst. She spends a lot of time just staring at the empty space and talking alone" said Patrick and I threw him water from the lake to his face. He gasped in surprise at the chilly water.

"Hey, just because you are so mortal you can't see the IM, doesn't mean I am crazy" I yelled irritated.

"I missed you a lot" said Henry making me focus on him again. I smiled at him.

"Me too" I said and we kissed again. Patrick splashed water at us from the lake and getting us slightly wet, well only Henry.

"Pearl" said Philip pulling my sweater.

"Yes, Philip" I said leaning to him.

"Could we skate on the water?" he said with big baby seal eyes.

"Sure. Just jump in" I said and both Paris and Philip jumped and walked on the water. They ran and skate around each other's having fun.

"Can I do that?" said Patrick mesmerized at kids skating.

"Sure. Take my hand, you too Henry. JJ just jump in" I said and the three of us walked on the water. JJ was a bit afraid at first but then I saw him running behind Philip.

"This is weird. I feel like Jesus" said Patrick with a super wide grin on his face.

"He is family!" yelled Philip as he rolled near us.

"Really?" said Patrick. I nodded.

We had a wonderful time skating on the lake. Paris and Philip splashed at each other or at us. JJ and Patrick made pirouettes in the water and I taught Henry how to skate. Even though, Henry is from a northern state, he never learned how to... Well, We returned home once I saw the first star and it was getting darker.

At the Jackson household, we found Paul and Sally sitting in the couch with Maria Bianca and Pamela with them, both girls sleeping in the adults' arms. Mama and Piper were making dinner and Nico was still sleeping in his house.

"Hi, we are back" I said as I sat on the love seat next to Henry. Philip, Paris and JJ ran at the kitchen probably to tell Annabeth and Piper their walk. Patrick sat on the recliner.

"Where is Peter?" asked Patrick at his parents.

"He is the backyard looking at the stars. You must see a lot here unlike New York" said Paul softly trying to avoid to wake up the baby girls.

"I will go to see my brother" said Patrick getting up and leaving us.

Henry put his arm over my shoulder bringing closer to his side. I smiled at the gesture and looked at his eyes. We stared at each other just drinking each other stares for a while until Annabeth walked in and said softly at Mama and Papa: "Dinner is ready"

I looked at her and nodded. Both of us walked to the dinner room to see an Italian dinner: three pasta dishes, Caesar salad and wine for the grownups. Sadly, he table only had place for 6 of us.

"You guys eat first. Piper and I will eat with the kids" said Annabeth looking at us and taking Pamela from Mama Sally's arms.

"Yeah, I will go to check on Nico anyway. Thank you Paul" said Piper talking Maria Bianca and she left to her house.

"Well, if you say so, Annabeth" said Paul and he sat with Mama Sally at his side. I shrugged at Henry and we sat together. Annabeth went to the backyard for the boys. Soon later, Patrick entered and sat with us.

"Peter?" said Paul to Patrick.

"He is not hungry right now" said Patrick. Nico entered the dining room and greeted us. Piper was behind him with Maria Bianca in her arms.

"Nico, sit down and eat with us" said Sally and Nico nodded.

We had a pleasant dinner and the food was amazing. I threw compliments very loudly at Annabeth and Piper which made Maria Bianca wake up.

After we had dinner, Annabeth, Piper, Philip, Paris and JJ sat on the table to eat. I took Maria Bianca who was awake looking at everybody, so Piper could eat. Mama Sally took Pamela.

"Patrick, get Peter for dinner" said Paul.

"I will go" said Henry being polite since Patrick was helping with the dishes, and walked out to the backyard.

Dinner was going just fine when everybody heard loud yells and fighting sounds outside. Everybody rushed outside to find Peter and Henry throwing punches at each other.

"What is happening here?" yelled Annabeth standing between the boys. I gave Maria Bianca to Piper and walked to them.

"He started" said Patrick wiping a drop of blood running from his bottom lip.

"Who dare you…" said Henry advancing at Peter. I stood in front of Henry stopping him.

"Henry Williams, you are a centurion and trained demigod. You can hurt him badly. Whatever this is about, just drop it. BOTH of you" I said loud narrowing my eyes at Henry making my point clear.

"You are right. He is no match for me anyway" snorted Henry. Peter got madder and pounced at him. I stopped Peter with my arm on his breathing pipe. I didn't hurt him. I just made the point clear.

"I said DROP IT, Peter Blofis" I said loud and enraged at Peter. I could see him scared of my attitude. He didn't know that side of me.

"Whatever" yelled Peter and walked inside. Everybody stared at the teenager storming inside.

"Come on. Let's go to eat" said Annabeth and the rest walked in except Henry and I.

Henry sat on the ground fuming with his clenched fists on his hands. I sat next to him. He started to relax slowly but surely.

"Are you mad?" said Henry weakly.

"No, I can guess what happened. I am not mad. You were provoked, right?" I said leaning on his shoulder.

"Kind of" said Henry shrugging. I didn't see a guilty look on his face. "Pearl, I..."

"Shhh… let me enjoy the stars. It's true. They're beautiful" I said and he pulled me closer with his arm on my waist.

That night, I slept with Annabeth and the three kids in the master bed, Mama and Papa on Paris' bed and Patrick on Philip's bed and Peter on the couch. I slept really well here with the family I missed so much.