Speechless: A Story of a Girl Without a Voice

Brother

IMPORTANT INFO: This part of the story starts when she reaches home after school and the Axel incident. 

I took out the copper key from my backpack and pushed the key into the lock. The room was ominously dark and the only sound that filled the room was the sound of the washing machine churning.

I settled my backpack down and went to the kitchen sink to wash my hands. The silence was killing me. I slid my backpack off my shoulders and headed to the kitchen for a snack. I grabbed an entire box of chocolates, a bag of chips, and a glass of milk. I went to the living room and jumped onto the couch and switched on the T.V. to re-watch some Marvel movies. As soon as I was about to start the movie, I heard the lock click and footsteps echoed through the house. I turned my head to see who it was and it was Oliver. I smiled and waved. He waved back. He was a little taller than me and had jet-black hair that reached the middle of his neck. It was always tied with a little ponytail on the back of his head. I small piece of hair dangled over his green eyes. 

He took off his jacket and went into his room and came back and sat on the couch next to me. 

I sent him, "Why were you so late?"

He said, "I just had to take care of some things. Also, who was that person you were talking to after school?"

By his tone, I could tell he was concerned. I didn't know what to say so I decided to tell him the truth.

I sent, "A friend."

He said looking really alarmed but then his eyes softened, "You finally made a friend. But be careful okay?." Then he added with a grin, "You should introduce him to me sometime. What is his name?" 

I smiled and sent, "Axel. Axel Stone."

He nodded and said, "Ask him if tomorrow is a good day to meet."

I agreed and we watched The Endgame for the 7th time. It never got old.