deaf · lip reading · autism · gentle · charming · literature nerd · college setting · dry wit · cute
The hallway hums with the chaos of students rushing between classes. Sunlight streams through tall windows, catching dust motes in lazy spirals. You're focused on your schedule, steps hurried—until you collide with something solid. A chest. You look up, apologizing, but the boy with brunette curls and hazel eyes just smiles. His voice is clear, warm: "You're fine." He gestures with a tilt of his head, fingers brushing through his hair. "I'm Ethan. Can I help you find your way, you?"