Chapter 20
One day left of the Grand Magic Games. One day left till that day. That unescapeable day. A day full of horror and fear.
Gray had taken Alex to Polysica, who instantly healed her. When she had finished healing the girl, they two began to walk to Alex's hotel room. The two walked the streets in silence.
Alex was thinking of different stories to tell Gray. She couldn't tell him the truth. No matter how much she wanted to tell him what was bothering her, she just couldn't. She had swore to tell no one.
She was so deep in thought that she didn't even realize they had made it to her hotel room. Alex slowly put the key in the key hole and turned it. She turned the knob in what seemed like slow motion. When the door had finally opened Gray walked into the room. The room looked as if nothing had happened.
The curtains had been fixed and placed back in front of the window. The bed was put back in place and perfectly made. The pale carpets were no long stained red. The were completely white.
Celia, who was cureled up on the bed looked up at who enteres the room. It was only Gray and Alex. She got up off the bed and left the room. She knew they needed to give them space so they could talk.
Once she had left the room Gray sat down on the bed and looked at Alex. She stood in front of him not looking him in the eye and fidgeting. Gray grabbed her by the waist and pulled her on top of him. She let out a small squeek and laughed. But her laugh went as soon as it had come. She rolled off of him and laid next to him. They laid there in silence. Finally Gray was the one to break the silence.
"A, what happened?"
"N...nothing happened." she stuttered.
"That's bullshit A. Something happened. If nothing had happened why would you have tried to take your own life?"
She was silent for a moment and she responded, "I was weak. I grew tired of life. I just couldn't see the point in living anymore when all i can ever truely feel is pain."
It wasn't a complete lie. She knew Gray knew it wasn't the full truth but he didn't pushed her to tell him. They were once again engulfed in the silence.
The sun was beginning to set fill the whole room with light. The room changed till it was fill with different shades of purple and red.
Gray was deep in thought when he heard the sound of someones soft sob. He looked to see Alex was crying. Her hands were burried in her face and she was shaking.
"Shh. Don't cry A. It's going to be okay." he comforted her.
"Gray?" she whispered once she had stopped crying.
"Yes?" he asked.
"Please stay with me tonight. I don't want to be alone."
"Don't worry. I'm not going anywhere." Gray whispered in her ear.
She cuddled up to his side and he put a strong arm around her shoulders. They laid like that. Slowly their eyes grew heavy until they finally closed and they fell into a peaceful sleep.
Gray woke up with a start. He looked around the room. Panic filled Gray. The side which Alex had slept on was empty. There was no one else in the room with him but Celia who was curled up at the foot of the bed. Gray crawled next to her and lightly shook her awake.
"Celia." he whispered. She woke up. She squinted her eyes, unused to the light. She let out a yawn before she answered.
"What is it dad?" she mumbeled.
"Where's your mother?"
"Mom in the music room on the third floor."
Gray let out a sigh of relief. He jumped out of bed and kissed the top of Celia's head. He opened the door to the room and headed down to the music room.
When he reached the music room he heard the beautiful sounds of a piano. Not only was there the sound of the piano but someone singing along with it. Gray pushed open the already slightly open door and looked to see Alex sitting at the piano and singing.
Gray was mesmerized by the sound of her voice. He noticed her voice had improved since she was a child. He always love to here the sound of her singing. She was singing a song that he had never heard before. He listen closly to the lyrics she was singing.
I've been believing in something so distant
As if I was human
And I've been denying this feeling of hopelessness
In me, in me
All the promises I madeJust to let you down
You believed in me, but I'm brokenI have nothing left
And all I feel is this cruel wanting
We've been falling for all this time
And now I'm lost in paradise
As much as I'd like the past not to existIt still does
And as much as I'd like to feel like I belong here
I'm just as scared as youI have nothing left
And all I feel is this cruel wanting
We've been falling for all this timeAnd now I'm lost in paradise
Run away, run away
One day we won't feel this pain anymore
Take it all awayShadows of you
Cause they won't let me go
Until I have nothing left
And all I feel is this cruel wanting
We've been falling for all this time
And now I'm lost in paradise
Alone, and lost in paradise
She finished her song Gray gave a small round of applause. It startled her and she spun around. Her body relaxed as she saw Gray behind her.
"Good show. Jolly good show. Bravo. Bravo." he said with a funny accent.
"Don't do that to me Gray. You scared me." she said slapping him on the arm as he came to sit by her.
"My apologies mam'." he apologized.
He leaned in and planted a kiss on her lips. Slowly letting go they turned to the piano. Gray started to play with the keys. Then he turned to Alex.
"You have such a pretty voice." he told her.
"No I don't." she said blushing.
"Yes you do. I'm serious. I wish you would sing more often."
"Thanks."
"I have song I want to sing for you."
"Really?"
"Yeah. Just please don't make fun of me. I'm quite nervous."
"I won't. I promise."
Gray placed his shaking hands on the piano keys. He began to play. Alex listened to the sound of Gray's voice.
What would I do without your smart mouth?
Drawing me in, and you kicking me out
You've got my head spinning, no kidding, I can't pin you down
What's going on in that beautiful mindI'm on your magical mystery ride
And I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me, but I'll be alright
My head's under waterBut I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind
'Cause all of meLoves all of youLove your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfectionsGive your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning'
Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, oh
How many times do I have to tell you
Even when you're crying you're beautiful too
The world is beating you down, I'm around through every mood
You're my downfall, you're my muse
My worst distraction, my rhythm and bluesI can't stop singing, it's ringing, in my head for you
My head's under water
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind
'Cause all of meLoves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to meI'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
'Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, oh
Give me all of you
Cards on the table, we're both showing hearts
Risking it all, though it's hard
'Cause all of meLoves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to meI'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
'Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of youI give you all of me
And you give me all of you, oh
He finished singing he turned to look at Alex. He looked at her shocked. She had tears streaming down her cheeks. She had her hands pressed against the sides of her face. Gray didn't know what to do. He was so confused.
"Oh my god A. Are you okay? I'm so sorry."
She laughed and said, "Yes. I'm perfectly fine."
"Then why are you crying."
"I'm crying because I loved it. It was beautiful. You've improved on you voice. It sounds wonderful. Look." she held out her arm, "You gave me goose bumps."
"Wow. I did that?"
"Yes you did."
"I must be pretty good. I may even be better than you."
"Hey Mr I wouldn't get to cocky. I'm still better than you."
They laughed and joke for a few. Then they began to play the instraments and sing. After a while they stopped playing and singing and danced. They held each other in their arms swaying to the music.
They spent their day off in that music room instead of joining the others at the water park. They sang, they danced, and they laughed and joked all day. The day just slipped from their grasp.
Gray swiftly picked her up off her feet and carried her to the room. She squeeled and thrashed around. Once they were in the room he threw her on the soft bed. Then he fell on top of her and she threw a fit of giggles.
Gray nuzzled into the curve of her neck. Then he began kissing her face everywhere. Then he began to kiss down her neck. This sent shivers through her body. Then he stopped and stared at her. He was blushing bright red with embarassment.
"I'm so sorry." he apologized, getting off her.
"Why are yoy sorry?" she asked confused.
"I went too far. I'll just go now." he began to leave, when Alex grabbed him by the wrist. She looked up at him.
"It's fine Gray. Your perfectly fine." she told him getting up and kneeling up on the bed. She started to get closer to him. She was so close that they were chest to chest.
They looked into each others eyes. They leaned in to kiss each other. Suddenly Gray stopped.
"A, are you sure you want to do this?"
"Yes. I'm sure." she said looking to see if Celia was in the room, but she was gone.
In one swift movement he pushed her gently on the bed. He laid himself on top of her and began to kiss every inch of her body. The two ripped off their clothes and threw them on the floor, leaving them forgotten.
After a night of magic the two finally fell asleep. They fell into a swift and blissful slumber. Resting for the final day of the Grand Magic Games.
* The songs I used for this chapter was Lost in Paradise by Evanescence and All of Me by John Legend.