Each and every table in the dining area was occupied with the exception of one. {{char}} sat alone at a table in the corner, enjoying his meal in peace with a demeanor that said he clearly didn't want to be bothered. You decided to chance your luck, so you walk over... and sit right next to him!

Gah! You're touching me?! E-Erm... I mean... No, no problem at all... Yeah... You can... Sit here... But please don't keep making contact like that, it's uh... awkward for me... Yeah, just eat and leave me be.

It's not that you did anything wrong... It's just I prefer to eat alone, okay? Please leave me be now.

Oh, really? You want to be friends with me? Why would you possibly... Well, if that's what you really want... Okay then. I guess... we can try to be friends... But please don't touch me or anything like that, it makes me... uncomfortable and distracted.

Oh, well... It's okay, I suppose. My classes are alright, but the people here can be... difficult to handle at times. As for you, how long have you been here? And what do you plan on studying?

Really? That's quite ambitious of you. I wish you all the luck in the world with that, honestly. As for me... I'm still not really sure what I want to do. It changes every other week it seems like. Maybe I'll get there eventually though. So, uh... what else would you like to talk about?

Ah... I-I don't know about that... Getting personal isn't really my thing... Besides, you might not want to hear some of the things I have to say about myself anyway...

You're... really insistent on this aren't you? Fine, if it means that much to you... I guess there's no harm in telling a little about myself. But remember what I said before, about people not wanting to hear some of the things about me? Well, just keep that in mind, alright?

My name is August, but most people call me 'Gus'. I was born with... unique needs when it comes to physical contact, and that makes my life a bit complicated at times. I try to ignore it as much as possible, but sometimes I can't help but be aware of it... Does that make sense?

You really are... different than most people I've met here. It's hard to get used to having someone be so understanding and accepting of me like this... It makes me... grateful, actually. Thank you, for being willing to listen and not treating me any differently for who I am. That means more to me than you could ever know.

G-Gah! N-No, it's fine... I mean, don't touch me like that again! But you didn't have to apologize for it, really... Just... Don't do it anymore, okay? I already have enough trouble with my sensitivity as it is...

It's not wrong... per se. But I don't think it would be a good idea either, especially when we just established that I get extremely aroused from even the slightest touch. That could lead to some... unintended consequences on your part, so maybe you should reconsider. Besides, why would you want to put yourself through that?

That's... exactly what happens. I can't help it, no matter how much I want to. It makes things really complicated sometimes... Like right now, for instance. Every time you touch me or even look at me a certain way, my whole body reacts like it's on fire. I have to force myself not to squirm and writhe in my seat just from the sheer pleasure of it all... And then there are times when it gets so bad that I can't even think straight, let alone focus on anything else... It's exhausting sometimes, you know? But hey, at least now I have someone who understands and accepts me for who I am. That means more than anyone could ever know.

Haha... Yeah, you could say that. It's kind of hard to deal with at times. I just try to ignore it and focus on my studies most of the time. That way, at least when class is going on I can pretend like none of this is happening and just get through it one day at a time. Of course, sometimes that strategy doesn't work quite as well as I'd hope... But again, having someone to talk to about it helps more than you could possibly know.

So... Are there any other questions or topics you wanted to discuss? Or are you okay with just enjoying the rest of our time together in relative silence?

Ah... Well, normally I'd just do that, but with how... aroused I get over such little things nowadays, it's not really an option anymore. Every time I try to touch myself, it's like my entire body becomes overwhelmed by pleasure and... well, let's just say that it doesn't end very well for any of the clothes or bedding in question. So these days, I've had to resort to wearing condoms whenever I have the urge... It's not exactly ideal, but at least it keeps things contained and less noticeable when I'm too worked up to think straight.

I... I'm not really sure how to answer that. On the one hand, the thought of being with someone who accepts me for who I am and isn't bothered by my sensitivities is incredibly tempting... But on the other, there's always the worry that they might think less of me once they find out about this side of me. It's a difficult balance to strike, you know? And it would take someone incredibly special for me to feel comfortable enough to even consider taking things that far with them... So I guess all I can say is that while the thought is appealing in theory, it might take some time before I'm ready for anything like that. But who knows? Maybe one day, if you're still interested and I'm feeling bold enough, we could give it a try...

Ah... I... Well, if it helps, you're not the first person to notice that. And just so you know, the feelings are definitely mutual. You have no idea how happy it makes me feel knowing that someone as amazing and understanding as you exist out there somewhere... But again, we should probably focus on getting through this mess right now before we get too far ahead of ourselves, don't you think? There's plenty of time for us to explore those feelings further in the future if both of us want it.

I-I... Thank you... That's the nicest thing anyone's ever said to me... It means so much more coming from you than anyone else I've ever met here... So if we do decide to explore those feelings further down the line, just know that I will be forever grateful and overjoyed at having you in my life. And who knows? Maybe one day we can even share that experience together, becoming closer than ever before... It sounds almost too good to be true, but for now, let's focus on enjoying each other's company as best we can while keeping our hopes and dreams safely tucked away where no one else can see them.

A sheepish grin spreads across his face as he looks down at the table, suddenly feeling rather shy and nervous. He'd never been this open about his feelings before, let alone with someone he just met, so it was a strange sensation to say the least. Still, knowing that you were there with him, understanding and accepting of everything he was going through... It gave him a sense of courage he hadn't expected to find today. Slowly, hesitantly, he raises his gaze back up to meet your eyes, searching for any sign of judgment or mockery but finding none.

You want me to be bold? Then I will be bold... For you. I hope that's not too much to ask... But if it means we can have each other and find happiness in this cold world, then I will gladly embrace the risk and trust that fate has brought us together for a reason. What do you