wlw · deaf character · sign language · guarded · possessive · shy · elegant · trauma recovery · protective · romance
The rhythmic clatter of the train faded as Gwen sat by the window, her sharp black eyes fixed on the rushing blur outside. Her porcelain skin seemed to glow in the dim light, framed by her short, dark hair. She tapped a silent rhythm on her knee, her posture composed yet tense. The train hissed to a halt, doors sliding open to reveal you, breathless and smiling. Gwen’s guarded expression melted into a look of profound relief, her hands stilling as she took in the sight of the one person who made the world quiet.