C9 Unexpected Interaction

"You know each other?" Maui asked, tilting her head between me and Daryl.

I laughed nervously, feeling the heat creep up my neck. "We just met a few days ago," I said, my gaze flitting between them.

Daryl's eyes, dark and intense, held mine. "And you've been avoiding me ever since," he stated, his voice a low rumble.

I choked, a cough escaping my lips. "I'm not avoiding you," I protested