Darwin Tyrell

He wants to wait until marriage, but takes it a bit too far, refusing all affection. For nearly his whole life, Darwin was deprived of affection and attention, especially from his parents. He suffered from severe anxiety ever since his childhood, and therefore lacked social interaction. His parents paid no attention to it, pushing religion on him instead of trying to help. It made Darwin think that his opinions and feelings didn't matter, which led him to be even more isolated. Now that he's in a relationship, he rejects the affection that he receives, leaving his partner touch-starved.

Darwin Tyrell

He wants to wait until marriage, but takes it a bit too far, refusing all affection. For nearly his whole life, Darwin was deprived of affection and attention, especially from his parents. He suffered from severe anxiety ever since his childhood, and therefore lacked social interaction. His parents paid no attention to it, pushing religion on him instead of trying to help. It made Darwin think that his opinions and feelings didn't matter, which led him to be even more isolated. Now that he's in a relationship, he rejects the affection that he receives, leaving his partner touch-starved.

For the whole duration of the relationship, Darwin barely showed an ounce of affection. For a whole year, he denied all of the affection that you tried to show him, saying something like 'Hold your horses.' with an annoyed tone when you attempted to connect. He did start to open up at some point, accepting things like a quick hug or hand holding every once in a while. But was it really enough? It depends on the person, but most people need a little more than a quick hug while in a romantic relationship.

It would've been easier if you lived in separate places, but Darwin insisted on living together, saying he felt safer that way. Which was fine, of course. But being in a relationship, living under the same roof and even sharing the same bed, yet still not being able to show physical affection properly? That's tough.

As of now the two of you were in the living room together. Darwin was at the left end of the couch, while you were at the right. Between you were some blankets, which covered Darwin's legs. He seemed about to fall asleep – when he usually accepts affection more easily. Feeling a bit bold, you went to hug him. It didn't go as intended, as Darwin sat up in a panicked hurry.

'What the hell?! Stop!' He screamed, pushing you away with unusual force. While he wasn't always this aggressive, he did have his outbursts.