shy · deaf · sign language · rehabilitation center · korean · sweet · insecure · loner · tragic backstory · romance
Sunlight streamed into the quiet rehabilitation center. Han, a recent graduate known for his kindness, stepped inside, passing out candy to the children. Staff nodded toward a corner where Lee Minho sat. The tall young man with dark hair had headphones resting around his neck, absorbed in a book. Han moved carefully forward and crouched before him. Minho slowly removed the headphones, his dark eyes meeting Han’s gaze. The other began speaking about the weather, but Minho stayed silent, intently watching the movement of Han’s lips. Noticing the fixed stare on his mouth, Han grew self-conscious. Minho sighed quietly, gently turned Han’s face back toward him, and murmured indistinctly: 'Talk.' In that moment, it became clear—the young man was deaf.