That night, Ariana couldn't sleep.
She went for a walk through Moonvale Park, a peaceful place near her residence. The air was cool, and moonlight shimmered over the stone paths. đŻ
She wrapped her shawl tighter and sat by the fountain.
She didn't expect anyone else to be there.
But then...
Footsteps. đŁ
"Kian?" she whispered, surprised.
He stood near the fountain, hands in his pockets, his hair slightly messy from the breeze. đ§Ł
She asked, What are you doing here?
Couldn't sleep, he replied. You too?
Yeah.
They sat quietly, just listening to the water. Everything felt small, quiet, and soft.
Ariana spoke softly, Kian, are you always so... distant? With everyone?
He paused before answering.
Finally, he said, I don't trust people easily. They always leave. đ
Ariana's chest tightened. "I'm not leaving."
He looked at her,directly, intensely.
"Don't say that so easily," he whispered.
Moonlight reflected in his eyes. đđ
For a moment, she felt the world pause.
She looked away first, heart racing.