"No!" he was immediately waving his hands in the air to dismiss her suggestion. "No. I shouldn't have done that. I mean... I don't mind being hugged, I just... need... a... a warning! So I know it's coming."
That sounded pretty lame even to his ears, like he was trying to make an excuse for not liking hugs or something. He shut his eyes, dropped his head, and took a deep breath, "I'm sorry. I'm just... not used to being grabbed like that. I really don't mind hugs, but the people I grew up around always asked first."