Hereâs another post about touch deprived Kon because I love it.
Kon didnât really have a childhood. He was basically media trained from the moment he stepped out, in the spotlight. He never got to have fun.
His time in Hawaii was very questionable as well, and he didnât really get the opportunity to socialise properly.
But when he joint-made the Young Justice team, he was able to actually make friends. He actually had fun, actually had people his age, actually bonded with them.
In short, he was living his life.
But there was something missing. It was like an invisible force, nagging at him constantly.
Kon wasnât sure what it could be. He believed he had everything he needed.
Then he got closer to Tim. The nagging got worse, and didnât know what to do about this feeling. Whenever Tim was nearby, Kon would ache for something. Whatever Tim smiled at him, Kon felt nauseous. ïżŒ
Naturally, he strayed away from Robin.
They drifted apart, not talking much outside of work, and practically was just. Awkward.
But the feeling didnât go away. In fact, it was worse. He felt horrible, and even the thought of Tim make him sick.
Kon eventually caved. He told Tim.
They met up at a cafĂ©, and he spilt everything. He told him how sick he felt whenever Tim was smiling at him, or even near him. He told him how whenever they hugged, there was a feeling of bliss before it went away horribly. He also explained how the feeling had been there even before meeting Tim, practically as soon as he came out of the lab. ïżŒ
Tim listened to this with a blank expression. There was nothing that gave away how he was feeling, and Kon didnât know if he appreciated it or not.
When he finished, Tim stood up. He walked around the table and stood next to where Kon was sitting.
âKon. I think youâre touch deprived.â
The super furrowed his eyes, confused. Tim continued.
âFrom your description, it seems like itâs a physical touch youâre missing. You mentioned you felt a little better when I touched you before it felt horrible. I think itâs because the contact ends before you are comfortable, making you feel worse.â
Kon thought about this. It made sense, but Kon wasnât sure why he was feeling that way. Tim seemed to know what he was thinking.
âIf you come out of the labs, information inputted inside your brain but no real experience, Iâm sure your body would be craving the touch that you have âmemoriesâ of.â
âSo, I need to hug people?â
âYes. But also, touch people more in general.â Tim held out his arms. âCan I hug you?â
Kon smiled. âYeah, sure.â
Another thought occurred to him. âWhy does the feeling get worse with you?â
Tim paused. âI guess itâs because you consider me your closest friend? Iâm aware we donât really make physical contact in general, minus sparring and stuff, so your body might.. crave my touch more?â
âI know it sounds weird. But I swear itâs normal, for those with touch deprivation.â
âOkay. Can we go back to the tower?â
From then on, the two of them have been more interactive. They hugged, side hugged, even held hands. They even cuddled some nights at the tower.
The feeling subsided plenty. Kon knew it would never really go away, not anytime soon, but he was very happy with what he had.
His earlier statement was retracted. He is living his best life now.
