7. Afriad of being his true self

Ariana's p.o.v

I tried to fall asleep but it was of no use, I tossed and turned in my bed thinking about the story Pete had told me, I stood up and came out of my room then went downstairs, I was about to go in the kitchen when I heard a piano playing in the living room, the sorrowful melody that was playing made me feel sad, it was a song i liked hearing on the radio called a cry for help, I slowly walked in and looked at king who was sitting in front of the piano without a shirt playing. 

His eyes were closed and he looked calm, I took a step forward wanting to get closer to him, he stopped playing and looked at me, his eyes and face held sadness for a second then he smiled covering it up with his normal cheerfulness. 

"Hey, you can't sleep too?" He asked. 

"No" I answered. 

"Me too" he said softly. 

"You play beautifully" I said honestly. 

"Thank you" he answered simply. 

"Since we both can't sleep, join me for a walk " he said as he stood up and went to the balcony, I followed and stood next to him gazing at the stars. 

"What of your lady friend?" I asked as he sighed. 

"She's sleeping" he answered. 

"Didn't you say i should join you for a walk?" I asked while I looked at him. 

He smiled then got my hand and went outside with me, we went towards the maze and walked in. 

I followed quietly until we reached the center, a bench was there next to two swings, he sat down on the bench as I did too, I looked around admiring the small lights that were set on the tall big tree that was a bit far from us. 

"This place is very quiet, in a beautiful way" I whispered as he laughed softly. 

"It looks nice only at night, in the afternoon it sure looks bad" he answered while looking at the stars. 

I looked at him and smiled, it was very rare seeing him this calm and relaxed, somehow i felt like the king now was the honest one who didn't have to tease and pretend, I too looked at the stars feeling relaxed and at peace. 

"You are very beautiful and kind" he said in a whisper.

I faced him in shock, he looked at me then chuckled. 

"What?" He asked. 

"Is this one of your tricks?" I asked seriously. 

"Today I don't feel like tricking or teasing you, I feel weird and different, I even failed to make out with Karen" he said sadly as I remembered what he had gone through in the past. 

I slowly lifted my hand and touched his cheek gently, he looked at me confused when I leaned in, I smiled sadly then pressed my lips on his, he pulled back then cleared his throat. 

"What are you doing?" He asked loudly. 

"Kissing you" I answered in a whisper. 

"Why, aren't you always angry when I tease you?" He asked calmly. 

"Yes, but right now I know you are not going to tease me, and don't ask me why, i also don't know" I answered softly. 

He leaned in and kissed me gently, I opened my mouth wanting to feel more of him, his tongue pressed on mine firmly while his hand moved from my shoulders to my waist. 

When i felt his cold hand touch my stomach, I moaned out and curved my arms around his shoulders then kissed him back hungrily while wanting him to touch me more. 

"Touch me more" I whispered. 

I was pushed away slightly by him, I looked at him a little confused, I saw fear in his eyes and sadness. 

"Don't do this to me" he whispered then faced the other side. 

"King" I called softly. 

I was about to touch his hand when he stood up. 

"I think it would be best for us to retire to bed right now" he said. 

"What, Why?" I asked loudly. 

"Its cold out here and I'm really exhausted" he said. 

"King" I called. 

"What?!" He yelled. 

I stood up angrily then walked away not caring if i was using the wrong route or not. 

He really was a jerk, he was so afraid of being true to his feelings, he couldn't even follow me like a gentle man. 

I luckily found my way out, I walked into the house and went to my room. 

I lay down on my bed with forming tears, what was wrong with me, i was feeling angry and sad, not only did I initiate the kiss I was pushed away from him like our kiss meant nothing, why did he look sad when he was the player, he was suppose to feel happy that I was showing interest in him, he said it himself it was a challenge, bet he was now rejoicing over winning the challenge, I felt very horrible but for a second there, I really thought we had connected, but i guess i was very wrong.