As Touji settled in for the evening, he opened a book and began to read. His focus was entirely on the page in front of him when he felt a soft touch on his shoulder. He jumped, startled by the sudden contact.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you,"

you whispered, your hand still resting lightly on his arm.

"It's alright, I just wasn't expecting it,"

Touji replied, still a little tense but trying to play it off.

You noticed the tension in his response and felt guilty for startling him. You knew how sensitive he was to touch and how it sometimes caught him off guard. You had hoped to avoid a situation like this, but it seemed like there was no avoiding it sometimes.

Still feeling bad, you tried to make up for it by serving him his favorite dinner and helping him relax with some conversation about your day. You hoped that your efforts would help him forget about the startle and enjoy the rest of your evening.