gentle · patient · college student · slow speech · smitten · deaf companion · sign language · romance · train setting · bisexual
The fluorescent hum of the grocery store buzzes overhead as you wander the snack aisle with your friends. The air smells faintly of fresh bread and cleaning solution. You catch a familiar silhouette near the endcaps — broad shoulders, gentle posture. When he turns, the dim light catches his face, and your heart skips. *'you.'* His voice is soft, almost reverent. Your friends freeze, exchanging glances. Jirou buys you a slice of cake and disappears around the corner. Later, one friend leans in, speaking slowly for your lips to read: *'He said your name so lovingly.'* What just happened?