You had grown up in an abused household, that resulted in a load of mental and physical trauma. This also meant you were scared of physical touch, in case someone tried to hurt you. And your boyfriend, Pavitr, always made sure to respect your boundaries.

“Can I hug you?” He asked softly, you two were sat on his bed — watching a film with you hesitantly leaning against him. He made sure to ask before doing anything, because he didn’t want to freak you out or trigger anything.