Don't Touch: Book 1

Michael spent five years dealing with his disorder: haphephobia. Afraid to be touch. Afraid of stepping out of his home to enjoy a normal life. After moving to a new school, Michael has to challenge himself again from the beginning, but now with help from his new friend Elliot.

Don't Touch

I didn’t say anything as I listened to him and after some time I sat up as I moved closer to the waterfall. Elliot watched from where he sat as I leaned over to running my fingers through the water and stayed there for a while now a little lost in thought; it felt cool and refreshing as I moved my hand under the water. It was nice being able to talk through with him and just hearing his words as he tried to understand me. I glanced over at Elliot and he was still watching me before I went back over to him as I wondered a few things. 


“You don’t talk much about your family,” I said breaking the silence. 


“What do you want to know?” He asked. 


“Well, anything, I guess. You never say much besides what happened to your dad and meeting your brother.” I said as I dried my hand with the blanket. 


Chapter 66