𝔓𝔯𝔦𝔫𝔵𝔦𝔢𝔱𝔶 𝔒𝔫𝔢𝔰𝔥𝔬𝔱𝔰

☁︎give me a sign𑁍

Instead of using "" when they are using sign language, I'm going to use [] I'll also be using "[]" to indicate that Virgil is signing as he is talking

just thought I'd clear that up before I started, hope you enjoy♥️
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Fall.

The season which used to bring me so much joy has only led me to despair.

My father has decided it was time for him to start a new life somewhere else, one where I wasn't involved.

I wasn't too devastated, I knew it was only a matter of time before this would happen.

It's not like we were close anyway, In fact, I was happy he was leaving. the only thing that concerns me now is my mom and brother.

They were both very sweet and didn't deserve what my father had done to them..., I wish I could say the same for myself.

It was about a month or two into the school year and I couldn't help but be intrigued when the guidance counselor came in with a student who I have never seen before.
While the two teachers assumingly talked about the boy, I got a good look at him.

He was tall, rugged, and had a blazing shade of auburn hair and beautiful emerald eyes.

As soon as we locked eyes my heart dropped. He gave me the sweetest smile It was as if at that moment I forgot how to breathe.

I smiled and waved shyly.

My attention was pulled else whereas I overheard the teachers. "Still we don't have anyone that can show him around, do you know anybody that can sign?"

I look up at him and cautiously tried to start a conversation. [Do you need someone to show you around?]

His face immediately lit up and nodded his head. I swallowed hard as I worked up the courage to talk to the two teachers.

"*Ahem* uh I could show him around, I know how to sign and all that, only if he's okay with it that is."

We all turn to him when the one teacher spoke up.
"Well roman, do you want Virgil to show you around."
[She asked if you would like me to show you around]

A smile shined bright as he nodded his head.
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I had his schedule in hand and couldn't help but notice that most if not all our classes were the same. Convenient if I do say so myself.

[Sorry I just realized I haven't given you my name yet, I'm Virgil Hargreaves.]

[My name is Roman Sanchez... Not to sound rude or anything but is there any particular reason why you know how to sign?]

We walked down the hall and stop near the cafeteria.
[ well I have a deaf younger brother so I had to pick it up pretty quickly.]

Roman nodded his head and we continue through the halls.

The awkwardness of trying to admire one's beauty without getting caught.

Get a hold of yourself, you just met him, just breathe, and don't fuck it up.

We continued until we heard the morning bell. We walked back to our first-period class, I talked to the teacher and asked to be seated with Roman.

As soon as I turn back I see two girls talking to Roman, I swiftly walk over to assess the situation.

As I assumed Roman has caught their eye as well they couldn't stop giggling even though nothing has happened.

[What's going on?] Even though he had a smile on his face I could sense his anxiousness.

[I think ]

"What is that? Like what you're doing with your hands?"

You can't be serious.

"Uh, it's American sign language because my friend here is deaf, and so we communicate differently."

"So he really can't hear us?" Roman gave a shrugged nod "[More or less, yeah]" I translated for them.

She started to snap loudly next to his ear. "Hey cut that out" I speak up as I push her hand away.

"Don't touch me faggot" she scoffed and walked away.

I was left there scowling at her, no matter how many times people call me that it never seems to hurt less.

I glanced at Roman who stood with a concerned expression plastered on his face.

[I may not have been able to hear her but I know what she said]

I exhaled sharply.

[Look I don't want to make it seem like I was hiding this from you so I guess I might as well tell you this now.

I am gay, and unfortunately, people do like to look down on me for it so I understand if you'd like to keep your distance from me...I wouldn't blame you.]

He looked as though his concern turned to amusement.

I got prepared to have him shove me away or whatever but I was pleasantly surprised when he put his hand on my shoulder.

[Hey you're worried about nothing, trust me even if I were to stop being your friend for liking men that'd make me nothing but a hypocrite.]

He gave me a reassuring smile as I still had those words sinking in.

'Friend'

[I'm your friend? But we only just met?]

He grinned brightly.

[Oh come on, I love you already]