Moana POV

Maui's smile turned to a frown. He was thinking about something. I just didn't know what.

I headed slowly up to the shore and splashed him. His gaze jerked up me as the water made contact. I grinned and gave a terrified laugh as he stood, smirking at me. I giggled and ran back into the water.

It was like being a little kid again, except this time my father wasn't here to tell me to stop.

Maui was still smirking at me and I ran deeper into the water. Maui was close behind. When my feet could barely touch the ground I took a deep breath and dived into the water.

I resurfaced with a giggle. I swam back to the shore and ran into the woods. Maui was chasing after me. I turned left and right, did double takes and zigzagged through the dense forest.

I didn't know what it was but for some reason I felt I had to get away from Maui. His footsteps slowly faded and I slowed. My breathing was light and rapid whereas his was heavy and he was taking huge gulps.

I felt adrenaline rush through me as Maui slowly began to approach me. I had to get out of there. Maui seemed shocked at my unexpected run away.

I ran to my hut and closed the door.

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The Next Morning

I spent the morning avoiding Maui. Whenever I wanted to approach him a voice inside told me to walk away.

I helped Mother plan my birthday, which was in just under two weeks, and Father was helping the villagers get ready for the next Voyage.

I was in the garden at the moment. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Maui approaching. As if it were instinct I began looking for an escape. He was getting close and I couldn't just leave or else he'd notice.

When I finally did find an escape it was too late. Maui cleared his throat behind me, making me jump and turn around. I backed up slowly against a tree. He approached me with caution.

My breathing became shallow as I didn't know why. I just wanted to get out of there. Maui stopped just a few feet from me. My breath hitched in my throat.

"Why are you avoiding me," he asked.

"To be honest, I don't know," I whispered, fear edged my voice. He must have seen the confusion in my eyes because he slowly approached me.

My eyes snapped up to him. I felt a feeling I hadn't felt in a while. Fear.

He must have seen that in my eyes too because he stopped again just a foot from me.

"Moana, what's going on?"

"I-I don't know M-Maui," I stuttered, my eyes never leaving his.

He looked at me with a suspicious scowl. I felt my heart skip a beat and my breath caught in my throat.

He gazed deep into my eyes, never break in contact. I started to shuffle away when his eyes dropped to the scar on my stomach.

I became uncomfortable and Maui must have sensed this because he sighed a looked away. I let out the breath I hadn't realized I was holding.

What was wrong with me! Maui's my best friend, I shouldn't feel uncomfortable. I was thinking about going to apologize but something held me back.

I'm sorry. I thought.