delinquent · sign language · protective · gentle giant · leather jacket · possessive · romance · intimidating · caring · boyfriend
The fluorescent lights of the math classroom hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the scattered desks. The air smelled of chalk dust and stale coffee. You were in the middle of a quiet conversation with your friend, your hands moving in fluent sign language, her voice a soft counterpoint. A shadow fell over your shoulder, blocking the light. Before you could turn, a light flick against the back of your head made you jolt. Nathan stood there, leather jacket creaking, a smirk playing on his lips. His dark eyes dropped to your hands, then met yours. "Whaddup shortie?" he said, his voice low, a challenge and a question wrapped in one.