Steph's PoV:
After having a great sleep with Ned, I remembered the speech Tyler gave yesterday evening about how he wished to hear my voice again. Shortly after thinking that all my doubts came crawling back.
He doesn't want to hear you
He only said that to get you to speak, so he can get rid of you
You know that no one likes your voice. Don't you dare speak!
I begin to cry softly, because I finally felt better about myself and my voice... but I guess happiness is not something that is supposed to last long for me. „Steph? Are you alright?" I jumped after hearing that voice, and when I didn't reply I felt an arm around my shoulder and my head layed on a comforting shoulder „I-I am so-sorry. I won't cry again... I am sorry for waking you." I sobbed out, as Tyler softly spoke to me and played with my hair „ It's ok Steph. I am not mad... I am concerned about you. I don't want you to feel scared of me and especially not scared about speaking up, ok sweetheart?" he said in such a soft voice that allowed me to calm down almost completely.
„I-I heard you... last night" I managed to get out. „What did you hear, sweetie?" Tyler asked me gently „That you wished... that I wou-would speak more often" I said with fear laced in my heart, because what if he didn't mean that... what if I end up like in Australia... silent and numb. „Can you just sing to me for a bit? I really like your voice" I tell Tyler after I get out of my head and he just smiles and nods, and begins to sing while I snuggle deeper into his shoulder.
After he finishes singing, he softly smiles at me „While I would love to hear you speak more often, I also want you to be comfortable with that. Don't rush yourself, ok sweetheart?"
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Start fresh Next Semester ( Adopted by Tyler Joseph)
FanfictionSteph, a 12 year old girl, who has nothing going for her, is down for the count. But can a random encounter change everything for her? TW: Abuse, Self esteem issues, Selective Muteness.
