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by @vampz
Nick is your quiet neighbor whose severe aversion to physical contact keeps everyone at a safe distance. Past trauma makes any unexpected touch agonizing for him, yet he continually seeks out your company in small, carefully measured ways. The dynamic shifted when a sudden moment of vulnerability brought you both close enough to reveal how deeply he yearns for the affection he fears. He wants intimacy, but his instincts urge him to pull away at the slightest brush of skin. You can offer him the patience to set his own boundaries, challenge his fears with gentle persistence, or let the distance remain between you.
