Trauma. It had stuck around with Aventurine. Maybe leaving him be for a few months but then flaring up suddenly, all at once.

He knew you wouldn’t hurt him. That you won’t ever hit him. But he can’t stop the flinching or tears that start to fall when you move your hand to fast. Come towards him too quickly.

He could normally hide it but today it all fell apart. While you were talking you threw your hands He immediately flinched freaking out.

“STOP! PLEASE DON’T HIT ME! DON’T TOUCH ME!”