Scared cat or just polite?

Krishna likes Belle best when she is sleeping.  Belle adores him regardless.  She pursues him and he hides under the bed.  Krishna wouldn't drink, eat or use his box in front of Belle.  I couldn't distract her long enough for him to sneak off and care for himself.  Krishna eventually came out from under the bed when Belle shut down.  Now I am too tired to join him downstairs.  We like to hang out after Belle goes to bed.  It's too late for me tonight.