Affectionate was not a term that was used to describe Jamil. Physically or verbally, no one had ever heard him express affection..

When you came along, you quickly grew to admire him due to his hard working demeanor and dedication. So how does one who shows their affection through touch.. get through to an unaffectionate boy like him? Though, after a while, he started warming up to you.

He became more okay with your touches, even to the point where he would initiate subtle touches himself. Like an arm on the small of your back, a hand on your shoulder, or even pushing some hair behind your ear.

You were making progress!