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JUSTUFF: Hey everybody! I'm Zazeendot! And welcome to yet another chapter in iWin A Trip To Rome! I made a mistake in the locker number (God I've been making mistakes), so I apologize. I just wanted to say that Antonio is NOT an eighteen year old or something like that. He's around Sam's age, so he's not a predator or anything. I was also really nervous about this chapter when I wrote it, even though it's short. I honestly was, but I hope you like it anyway! It gets interesting, towards the end, after their little tour…you'll see why.
P.S.-Thank you to reviewers for giving me ideas and places to put in here, like aussiegal4eva.
Disclaimer: I don't own Drake and Josh or Zoey 101, so I don't own iCarly. :(
Sam's POV
It felt like a minute when we suddenly came to a stop in front of this beautiful fountain. There were very intricate designs above it too. Wow, I thought, There are some beautiful sights here in Rome. No wonder why it's supposed to be romantic. We set our helmets down on our seats, and we started to get closer to the fountain. He then slipped his hand into my hand, and he gave me three coins, which I grabbed with my free hand.
"What these for?" I questioned while picking the coins up.
"You drop them in there and make a wish. Didn't you learn about Rome at all in American school?" I thought about his words. I didn't want to sound stupid, but how else could I explain why I didn't know anything about this supposedly "famous fountain?" Luckily, I thought of something from 5th grade I used for why I didn't understand a problem on my math test about fractions and she asked why and I responded:
"I guess I wasn't here that day when we learned it. Tell me more."
He smiled as he responded, "This is called the Trevi Fountain. A traditional legend holds that if visitors throw a coin into the fountain, they are ensured a return to Rome. A reported current interpretation is that two coins will lead to a new romance and three will ensure either a marriage or divorce. A reported current version of this legend is that it is lucky to throw three coins with one's right hand over one's left shoulder into the Trevi Fountain. Sadly, some people try to steal coins from the fountain." I stopped picking up the coins I was about to steal and plopped them back into the fountain and smiled nervously at him. He smiled back at me.
"So…how many do you want to throw in there?" He asked. I thought about it.
"Two," I said, "for a new romance." I grinned at him at that last part. It's so much easier paying attention to him than teachers like Miss. Briggs and Mr. Howard.
"OK," He said, "Now, grab two of the coins in your hand, and throw them over your left shoulder." I did those actions.
PLOP! went the first one.
PLOP! went the second one. It was kind of…exciting. I guess I believed in it, you know, the fountain having the ability to do something like that. It's such a break from stupid reality and into the amazing world of fantasy.
"Did you enjoy this place on our tour?"
"Of course!" I exclaimed, excitedly, "What's next on the list?"
"You'll have to see. Come Sam," He stated, heading back towards his motorcycle.
We then pulled up to another site. It looked like an airplane had destroyed almost half of the building (.net/). In my opinion, it wasn't very beautiful.
"We're here! The Coliseum!" He exclaimed, as me and him jumped off his motorcycle and he took off his helmet. "And since you weren't here for a Rome lesson in American school, I'll tell you about this beautiful building!" I have to disagree with that opinion about the 'beautiful building', I thought, but didn't say.
I don't know why, but I really wanted him to like me. I mean, I guess it's just because Carly gets all the cute, funny, and smart guys and I just get geeks at the least. Not even geeks, actually. Not even Freddie sees me in that romantic way…not that I'd want him to, but, you know, do you get my point? I can't just be myself and get guys like Carly.
"Are you OK, Sam?" He asked, pushing me out of my thoughts, "You look pretty distracted."
"Yeah, I'm fine," I said, trying to make my lie believable. "Go on with the tour."
"OK! Here," Antonio said, "is where gladiators used to fight for entertainment for the public. It's one of the most interesting constructions I've ever seen!" Ah, fighting, my style, I thought, I guess I could be myself with Antonio, if he thought fighting was interesting.
"Do you like it?" He questioned.
"Love it," I lied. Who knew lying was the best policy? ME. "So, gladiators like, ripped each others heads off?" He nodded.
"Anymore terrific locations?" I asked, getting bored looking at about half of a building.
"Yep!" He exclaimed, "Vatican city, it's an old city, but if you've loved the tour so far I think you're going to love this city."
When we arrived, he went slowly through the streets on his motorcycle, so that I'd have a chance to see the different buildings.
"This used to be a city-state in 1929. I can't believe it still stands up today," He explained.
"I can't believe old stuff can look just as good as new stuff." I was awestruck. Beauty everywhere. Rome was truly a much more magical city than I thought. And, as I had mentioned before, I like the feeling of magic.
When we were going back tot the hotel, I looked back on what Freddie had said, I thought that it was a little irresponsible to go on a date with a guy I just met, but, look at where it got me. It got be a great date with a great guy. I knew I wasn't in love with him, but I definetly had a crush.
When we got back to the hotel, I was really bummed out. He was an amazing guy, and the tour was such an adventure for me. We just stood outside of the door for a little while, just staring at each other. Then, I leaned in. Yes, I leaned in for a kiss, I made the first move, SO unlike Sam Puckett, but I wanted to kiss him for some reason. Then, our lips finally met.
Antonio's POV
She kissed me. Big surprise there…NOT! Man, am I good or what? God, girls are so easy. Just act sweet and BAM! First time you meet you land a date with them. Your first date with them you land a kiss. I was so going to win this bet.
See, me and my friends and I had this bet that (since I'm such a "player") I couldn't get a girl, any girl to fall in love with me in 3 days. I knew I could win, so I said, "You're on." Girls like guys who are sweet and charming and all that other junk so I played my guitar outside this one restaurant, showing my talent, waiting to attract a girl, and, like on cue, there Sam pops up, a happy volunteer.
I repeat again, I'm so going to win this bet.
Freddie's POV
I was looking outside the window of our room. I squinted at him suspiciously. I knew I had needed to do something since they had left, but planning plots like this was going to be hard for Fredward Benson, geek and good-guy. And no matter how much I thought I should just stay out of it because I just couldn't think of anything, I couldn't help thinking: I can't let Sam go around with this nub of a guy! I need to do something…
Then BAM!
An idea popped into my head like a little light bulb in those cartoons. But would I? Would I try to protect a girl who does so many horrible things to me?
I decided, yes, because I remember when we were out on the balcony. She has a soft side, whether she wants to admit it or not. She's a tough girl, but sometimes I can see the envy in her eyes when Carly gets guys, even guys like ME for some reason. All the guys she's dated have been jerks and she deserves better than that, so that's why I decided I would check him out. For her.
Then, I looked back out the window. They were kissing and I felt a pain inside me, one I've never in forever have felt before. A stronger pain than all of those times Carly rejected me. A stronger pain then seeing her drool over that Griffen guy. I tried to ignore it, but it's hard to ignore your heart breaking in two.
Hope you liked! And I got most of the information about the places from Wikipedia. I also tried to keep it K+, but I had a lot of ideas! As you can see, they've realized their friendship. I think they're friendship is important because they need to at least realize they're friends BEFORE they get in a relationship, personally.
Ta ta for now!
Zazeendot
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