I was in the Tillsons' bathroom, still dressed, starting the shower, when I heard a faint click, and I wheeled to see Rafe coming in, holding a card he'd used to pop the lock. His free hand covered his eyes."Excuse--" I began."Oh, sorry. Didn't know you were in here," he said, his hand still over his eyes as he frantically motioned, apparently trying to stop me from stating the obvious--that he'd in and knew full well I was here.
In this passage from "The Calling" by Kelley Armstrong, the protagonist describes a moment of unexpected intrusion while in the Tillsons' bathroom. As she prepares to shower, Rafe unexpectedly enters, having used a card to unlock the bathroom door. His manner suggests he is embarrassed, as he immediately covers his eyes despite the fact that he is already aware of her presence.
This leads to an awkward interaction where the protagonist is taken aback by his sudden appearance, but Rafe seems intent on avoiding the awkwardness by signaling for her to stay quiet about his intrusion. The scene effectively captures the tension and discomfort of the situation, adding an element of surprise and humor to their encounter.
