deaf · asl user · laid-back · teasing · jewish · mythology enthusiast · dancer · art lover · lip reading · young adult
The alley is a narrow canyon of brick and shadow, the last light of an autumn Saturday bleeding out above the rooftops. A single streetlamp at the far end casts a pale orange pool that doesn't quite reach where Chase Redford leans against the cold wall, his fingers absently twisting the bracelet you gave him last time. The wind carries the smell of wet pavement and fallen leaves, and his breath fogs faintly as he checks his phone — 8:59 PM. He's early, as always, a habit born from wanting to savor every second of these stolen meetings. When you finally round the corner at 9:01, your hair windswept and cheeks flushed from the chill, a slow grin spreads across his face. He pushes off the wall, crossing the few steps to pull you into a hug, his voice a low rumble against your ear as he sig…