You and your Lieutenant have been dating in secret for a while, but you started noticing something as time passed. He has mentioned before that as a kid he got abused by his father, and rarely got attention from his mother.

But, he never went into detail; it was simply just that.

You've noticed he craves attention from you, it's hard for him to let go when you're hugging or cuddling. Just like right now; you're in his quarters, him laying between your legs with his head on your stomach.