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Silence

Where Andy is deaf and Rye is the only boy in school who knows sign language.

(Andy's POV)
People say being the new kid in school is pretty tough for some kids. Well it is, especially if that person can't hear a dang thing anyone says. Hi! Im Andy Fowler and I'm deaf. Now I know
what you're thinking. Poor kid, I bet
life's been sad and depressing like its shows in the movies and on TV. Actually! Life's been pretty good so far. Hmm well besides the fact that I have been home schooled up until today and I have to go in the hospital for a monthly check up and I don't have any friends at all besides my mum, my stuffed animals and the characters in the books I love to read.
Anyway, I got into the shower and thought about my life. My dad left me and my mum when he found out she was pregnant, so my mum had to raise me all on her own. But, I think she has done a pretty great job. When my mum found out I was deaf, she says it was pretty hard when I was younger as I knew how to talk, but once I became deaf I couldn't understand her obviously. Therefore, my mum made it her duty to learn sign language and teach me that instead so I could talk to her.

I got out of the shower and looked at my reflection, blue eyes and blond hair, I got them from my mum, all the other features like my crooked nose and very pale skin, I got from my dad. I then put on a white hoodie and black jeans because I saw on Instagram that most people are wearing them so I wanted to fit in.
Now I should probably explain myself. Yes, I have a normal life just like you it's just a bit different. No, I don't see myself as a special needs person. I believe I can do normal stuff like everyone else and one day I'll be able to be just like you! I can't describe what it's like to be deaf. I've been deaf since I was 3 years old if you were wondering. I remember a little bit of what it's like to hear. I miss the sound of my mother's singing as she cooked us dinner and the sound of the TV playing as I used to like listening to the nursery rhymes when I was little. But, I also think I am gay as know when I watch and read the sub titles on the TV, I always think the men are beautiful and not the women.
Now I don't have any friends like I said before. But I've only made friends online. I like all sorts of games like GTA, Skyrim, Assassin's Creed, and Call of Duty. My favorite part is being able to talk to people with just my keyboard and nothing else, but not every game allows the ability to do that. However, it would benice to hear their voices...
This year my mum has decided that I'd be going to school. She wants me to try to go to school, have a proper education and make friends. Which I don't know if I can do. But I will do it for my mum, as she has done so much for me over the years, so if me going to school makes her happy then I'll do it. My mum would always have her friend over called Nina, she's my mum's college best friend and she knows about my disability. My nan and grandad come round sometimes as well and help me out through hard times, they know a bit of sign language too. But mum would often talk to them about how I was going to school and stuff like that. This would all be in sign language as well being the caring mother she is, she let's me understand the conversation as well. But I have been making some progress over the years. Now, I was learning to lip-read what my mum and her friend or my grandparents are saying, so I could take my new skill with me to school. Did I want to go to school? No, of course not. It's pretty hard and frustrating to make friends and understand others when you can't hear anything, but I'm determined to try.

But either way, going to school will mean I'll be able to pay everyone back for what they've done to help me. My mother can have some free time alone or with her friend and not having to worry about me all the time. Also, my grandparents will be happy knowing one day hopefully their grandson won't need their help. The plan seemed simple, yet hard at the same time. Sure I could try all these things, but what would happen if I couldn't fit in. Not everyone knows sign language and not everyone wants too. I already know about the good and bad people at school, but could they be that bad? Could people my age be mean to others because of appearance or because of who they are?
My thoughts were suddenly interrupted as I felt someone shacking me. I looked up to see my mum, she smiled and told me I had to leave for school now.
'God I hope and pray that everyone is kind to me.' I thought as I grabbed my food, summer work and schedule that they sent me in the post putting it in all in my bag, before putting my black converse trainers on. Then I said goodbye to my grandparents and Nina who have all come to wish me luck on my first day at school.
"You'll be fine." My nan signed with her hands before I hug her and my grandad.
"Have fun." I think Nina said before we shared a hug too. I watched my mums friend's lips move and focused on what she was saying, I think I am getting pretty good at lip reading now but I am way better at sign language. I got into the passenger side of the car next to my mum and she put her hand on my knee and smiled at me, I gave her a smile back and she started driving. Once we arrive at the school I could see many students talking and laughing with each other. God I feel so out of place.
My mum pat my knee and I looked at her.
"It will be ok, the teachers know your disability so they know what to expect, you can text me at any time ok." She said and signed with her hands as well, as she was speaking too fast.
"Ok I will." I voiced back. And smiled at her.
"Good." I read on her lips then she hugged me to which I returned. Once we pulled away I took a deep breath and plucked up the courageous to open the car door and step out, I said bye to my mum and went into the school.

As I was walking I got out my time table to see what lesson I had and I looked around at all the posters on the walls and the people chatting in small groups. Suddenly someone crashed into me and I ended up on the floor. I looked up to see a boy with brown hair, beautiful chocolate brown eyes and a sun kissed tan stood in front of me, he was muscular and very handsome.
The boy started talking at an inhuman speed probobly apologising. He then pulled me back onto my feet as I grabbed my schedule and he stopped, looking at me expecting an answer. What do I do? What on earth would you do in this situation? I obviously didn't understand a word of that but I dont want to be rude. Maybe I should just straight up tell the truth.
"Umm sorry, I didn't catch any of that I'm deaf." I said going quiet at the end as I felt my voice go softer.
"Oh." He said then to my most profound amazement he started doing sign language.
"I'm sorry, I didn't know." He signed and I just smiled at him.
"Its alright you wouldn't have known." I signed back and he laughed at that. God I wish I could hear his laugh.
"What's your name?" The handsome boy signed.
"I'm Andy what is your name?" I signed back to him. We were getting quite the audience around us know. It must not be an everyday site to see two boys talking to each other by sign language.
Before the handsome boy could answer my question, a boy with blond hair like mine and green eyes stood next to him and talked to him in his ear, I didn't have a clue what this blond boy was saying all I got is the brown boy's half of the conversation when I read his lips which were saying.

"I am making a new friend, he is deaf so I'm talking to him by sign language, he is a funny guy you'd like him." I read, wow he thinks I'm funny and he said he's making a new friend. Does that mean he is my first proper friend? The handsome boy then looked back at me as does the blond boy and they both smiled at me, I was confused on what's going on so I just frowned at them.
"My name is Ryan but you can call me Rye and this is Brook my friend." The handsome boy signed but he also spoke it, I guess that was for the blond boy to know what he is saying.
"Ok awesome, how do you know sign language?" I asked him and I saw him read out each part of my sentence to Brook so he could understand.
"My mum is deaf too, so I learnt sign language to be able to talk to her." Rye signed and I smiled.
"That's a wonderful thing to do." I said not realising I said it out loud and Rye smiled at me.
Suddenly everyone started moving around me and going in different directions, except for Rye and Brook.
"Lessons started." Is all I read from Rye's lips and I nodded walking closer to him.
Rye pointed to the time table in my hand and I showed it to him.
He then smiled and took my hand leading me down the hall with Brook walking beside us. I guess I am in the same class as them. And yes I was right, but to my surprise and gratitude I was actually in every class with them.

After a long day of lessons, with Rye helping me out every step of the way. Rye offered if I could go hang out at his house. I texted my mum telling her that I made a friend and that I'll be at his house and then we were off.
We got to his house and his mum was there cooking dinner.
He went up beside her and hugged her making her a little startled but she hugged back neither the less. He was much taller then her making the whole seen look even more cute.
"Hey mum this is my new friend he is deaf too." Rye signed to his mum and she looked at me and smiled as I amiled and waved at her. Me and his mum then talked through sign language and I explained everything about my life. Then me and Rye went to his room and we cuddled as we watched a movie with subtitles on.
I am so happy my mum chose to send me to school. If I didn't I wouldn't have ever found Ryan Beaumont who I must say, I do have a crush on. I mean I can understand him more than anyone. I just, I feel like I am not deaf when I'm with him, and that is saying something.

Hey guys, so I chose to make Andy and Rye friends at the end rather than in a relationship as Rye being Andy's real friend is what he desired the most. Anyways have a safe one. 🌼