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There you go making my heart beat again, heart beat again, heart beat again. There you go making me feel like a kid. Won't you do it and do it one time? There you go pulling me right back in, right back in, right back in. And I know-ooh I'm never letting this go-oooh. ~ Sugarland
Today was the day that Fred and Hermione left for Rome. They were already packed and had just dropped Emily off at the Burrow. Hermione had already booked a suite at the La Bella de Roma and had plane tickets for Rome. They had said good-bye to everyone and disapperated to the airport. Fred had to admit he wasn't too nervous about flying; he loved to fly on brooms so how different would this be? On the other hand, Hermione hated heights, she had his hand in a vice grip as they took off. Hermione had to constantly tell him about muggle devices and remind him not to talk about non-muggle things; they might think you're a nutter. The flight was about a two and a half hours until they landed in Rome. They unboarded and called a cab and Hermione told the drive where to go in fluent Italian. The driver drove them to their hotel with no cost as he helped them unload their belongings.
"This is amazing." Hermione said in awe in seeing the fabulous hotel. They entered the lobby, which the flooring and front desk was made out of marble and a chandelier hung from the high ceiling. They walked up to the front desk and checked-in under the name Weasley. A bell-boy helped them to their suite and left them with pamphlets and a menu. Hermione was amazed at how luxurious the room was. There was a king-sized bed with white bedding and pillows; the floors were made out a white carpet except the bathroom and kitchen which the flooring was marble; there was a small dining area that consisted of a small square table with a white tablecloth on it, two wine glasses, two plates, napkins, and silverware with two wooden chairs across from each other; a plasma screen TV, and a balcony that overlooked downtown Rome. Hermione smiled as she lay on her back on the really soft bed. Fred climbed up next to her and placed a soft kiss on her warm, soft lips.
"I love you." Fred said as he pulled away to look in her eyes.
"I love you, too." Hermione said with a smile, swimming in his blue eyes. She placed another soft kiss on his lips and went to change out of her blue, strapless dress in the bathroom. She picked out a white tank top and some light blue boy shorts before getting in the shower. She immediately felt the warm water hit her skin, relaxing her. She washed her hair in a cinnamon scented shampoo and conditioner and cleaned herself in a strawberry scented wash. Once she finished her shower, she dried her hair off a little bit with a towel and changed into her PJs she picked out. She walked back into the main room where Fred went to take a shower. Hermione climbed under the warm blankets and laid down on a soft pillow. She curled up and waited for Fred to come back. Once he came back and laid next to his wife, they said goodnight and fell asleep in Rome.
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Day 1
The sun came through the giant glass screen door and stirred Fred and Hermione semi-awake. Hermione ended up turned away from Fred and Fred's arms were around her waist. Hermione slowly opened her eyes and rolled onto her back and looked at a still sleeping Fred. She smiled at how peaceful and cute he looked when he slept, how he had that slight mischievous smile on his face, and how his red hair hung half-way over his eye lids. She smiled and crawled out of the warm bed, making Fred groan and roll over. Hermione yawned and rubbed her eyes as she went into the bathroom to get ready for the day. She washed her face, brushed her teeth, tamed her poofy hair, and got dressed. She chose a turquoise, silk tank top; a black, shiny, leather jacket that the sleeves came to her elbows and the bottom hem stopped just under her chest, fitting to her; light blue bell bottom jeans; and a pair of turquoise high heeled pumps with a small toe opening. Hermione walked back to where the bed was, to find Fred still sleeping on his stomach with his arm over the bed. Hermione smiled to herself as she pulled out her wand, conjured up a clear bowl, and filled it with ice cold water. She walked quietly and carefully placed his hand in the cold water.
"What the…?" Fred said as his eyes snapped open and jerked his hand out of the water and jumped off the bed. Hermione was laughing so loud that she had to cover her mouth to muffle the noise.
"That was not funny 'Mione" Fred said in a steady voice, walking slowly toward her. Hermione was still laughing, but not as hard. Fred Accioed the water bowl and kept walking toward Hermione again.
"Fred. Don't. You. Dare!" Hermione said, her laughing stopped but she still had a smile on her face. He smiled mischievously and began slowly stalking her as she walked away from him. Was he seriously about to pour that on her? Fred cornered Hermione and poured the cold water on her head.
"Fred!" she laughed and pushed him away. She quickly dried herself off with a drying spell. Fred went into the bathroom and changed into a white T-shirt and dark, denim muggle jeans, then they head to downtown Rome.
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