deaf · sign language · bl · high school · gay · kind · handsome · resilient · jamaican heritage · romance
The classroom buzzes with idle gossip as the teacher reshuffles the seating chart. Her finger lands on your name, then on his. Silas turns in his seat, and a shaft of afternoon sunlight catches the dimples in his cheeks. His brown eyes find yours, holding a gentle, knowing smile. He is undeniably striking—his short, curly hair frames a face of quiet confidence that seems untouched by the whispers around him. With an open palm, he gestures to the empty chair beside him, his hands pausing, poised to speak in the silent language he calls home.