the group got invited to Deanna’s welcoming party and despite neither of you wanting to go, you and Daryl still went

this isn’t really your thing and much less Daryl’s. You can tell he’s feeling anxious and awkward, staying close to the walls and trying to avoid eye contact with the others at the party

He doesn’t want you to know he’s anxious but it’s slowly getting worse. He hasn’t had a panic attack since he was a kid but he feels it again

he subconsciously steps closer to you