[His whole body wanted to tense up when she touched him. The hands clenched to fists, and he pressed the palms against his forehead. It was an agonizing decision, to stay still, push her away, or embrace her. Nothing could have prepared him for this, and it was obvious in the way he tremble as he sat there and tried to calm himself.] No... It's too much, I--Why was I even brought here? I'm better off d-- [His breath hitched, and this time he really was about to lose himself. All this had been bottled up for a while, and the fear inside would not let it out into the open.]