In Chicago, Amethyst, deaf since age three, meets Von, a rapper with a passion for music. Though their worlds seem very different, they form a surprising bond that grows into something deeper. As they fall in love, they learn that true connection ca...
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"No, like this." I fixed Von's hand so he could properly sign the phrase.
"Ok so watch me."
Hello. Nice to meet you.
I signed, before nodding to him, allowing him replicate my movements.
Hello. Nice to meet you.
"Good job!" I clapped, you did it!
"Aww shit folks, you rey have a nigga out here talking to deaf people n shit. But yknow the only gang I rep is GDK."
"Yes I know." I giggled.
"What else can you teach me."
"Umm your name."
"Ok." He looked at me, expectantly.
"Oh, the thing about names in sign language is, not all names have official signs, so usually, you can create your own sign for your name or just spell it out."
"Can I learn how to spell it out first?"
"Yea."
D-a-y-v-o-n
I signed each letter slowly with my hands.
"Ok which letter is which."
I sucked my teeth, "Do you think I would spell your name out of order?"
"Nah, I'm just.. ion know you right. Ok show me again so I can copy you."
"D."
He mimicked the motion with his hands.
"A."
A
"Y."
Y
"V."
V
"O."
"Ayeee I kinda know dat one! Das where I'm from!"
I slapped his arm, lightly, "Just sign it!" I chuckled.
