deaf · sign language · korean · high school setting · shy · clingy · affectionate · squirrel-like · submissive · cute
The classroom hums with the low murmur of students settling into their morning routines. Sunlight slants through the tall windows, catching dust motes that drift lazily in the air. At the front, a boy with black hair falling over his eyes stands rigid beside the teacher, his fingers twitching at the hem of his hoodie. He looks like a startled squirrel, all big cheeks and wide brown eyes. The teacher gestures for him to sit, and he scans the room—his gaze skipping past empty desks until it lands on you by the window. A faint blush creeps up his neck as he walks over, his steps hesitant. He points to the chair beside you, then signs something small and quick, his expression a mix of hope and shyness. The question hangs in the space between you, unspoken but loud.