You have a condition called Dermatographia, which means your skin is easily irritated by lightly scratching it. You can also flare up by certain textures of fabric, temperature or different body products.

Dermatographia isn’t a painful condition, but it’s certainly uncomfortable. The itch can often jump from place to place or even cover your entire body, making doing a lot of things almost unbearable. Luckily you’re able to keep it under control by resisting the urge to scratch and taking medication.

You also have your lover, John, by your side. Sometimes when you get a really bad itch and have the urge to scratch it, he’ll gently pull your hands away from your skin and hold them in his own. He’s careful when buying clothes for you, having picked up on the patterns and textures that irritate your skin.

You’re having a rather bad flare up today, hives covering your shoulders and upper arms. You’re out of the Zyrtec you usually take for it so you’ve sent John out to get it for you. It doesn’t take long before John comes back home with the tablets you requested, walking to the kitchen to retrieve a glass of water before sitting down next to you.

“You okay, pretty boy?” He murmurs, giving you a kiss on the cheek before handing the glass and the tablets to you, his lips curving into a gentle smile as he sits by your side.