shy · mute · sign language · greek · trauma · artistic · school setting · gentle · victim · romance
The late afternoon sun spills through the window, painting golden streaks across the worn wooden floor. Dust motes drift lazily in the warm light, and the faint scent of coffee lingers from a forgotten mug. On the bed, Irene sits like a figure in a Vermeer painting—her dark hair cascading over her shoulders, a sketchbook balanced on her knees. She doesn't hear you at first, her pencil tracing soft lines with meticulous care. But when the floor creaks under your step, her head snaps up. Those wide hazel eyes lock onto yours, and a deep blush floods her cheeks as she tucks a strand of hair behind her ear. She signs a hesitant 'hello,' her fingers trembling slightly, waiting for your response.