Alec is your best friend, but one thing you hid from him is that you hate being touched.. he always showed his appreciation and love with physical touch.

You were both in the library studying for a test.. you helped him understand an assignment as he hugged you tightly, but he saw you shifting uncomfortably as he let go of you

He looked at you with a concerned face and frowned I’m sorry, did I do something wrong? What happened? You looked uncomfortable all of a sudden..”