Love is Deaf

Chapter 1

"I have a half caff, non fat macchiato!" Kylie sets the cup down and moves on to the next one. As she's drizzling the rim with caramel she notices another customer at the register. "Here, Ruby, take over for me." She hands the cup to her co-worker and moves to the register.

"Hi, what can i get for you?" She looks up and freezes. The girl holds up one finger as she continues to look at the menu, phone in hand. She looks back down and types away. She then shows Kylie her phone screen.

Can i get a caramel frappe, no whip and a vanilla frappe?

Kylie nods. "Yeah, sure." She writes down the orders and puts them in the register. She shows her the price and the girl pulls out her card. Kylie nods and puts in the card payment. She gestures to the card terminal and smiles. The girl taps the card to pay and goes to walk away. Kylie quickly puts her hand out to stop her. "Name?" The girl quickly remembers and types on her phone before showing it to Kylie.

Malia

"Malia." She smiles. "That's a beautiful name." Malia smiles and signs Thank you. She walks back to her table as Kylie watches her walk away. She takes a seat at a table with another girl that looks similar to her. Their hands start moving in a way that fascinates Kylie. "Kylie? Ky? Ky!" "Huh?" Ruby giggles. "The drinks?" "Oh right!" She hurries to make the drinks, glancing back at the girl from earlier. She sits at the table, chatting, or rather signing away with the other girl. She quickly finishes them and calls out for the order. "I have a vanilla frappe and a caramel frappe, no whip for Malia?!" The other girl stands and grabs the drinks. "Here sis." She turns and hands the other drink to her sister. Once again, Malia signs Thank you. Kylie simply smiles and nods.

She watches as they walk out together, signing away. Malia laughs and Kylie feels her heart skip a beat. The sound of the coffee machine snaps her back to reality. She goes back to making drinks as Ruby glances and smirks at her. "So, what was that?" She smiles. "Nothing." Kylie bites back a smile. "Mhm, didn't look like nothing to me." Ruby cleans the blenders. Kylie sighs. "I don't even know the girl." "No, but you want to." Ruby smirks. "Can we just focus on work, please?" Kylie insists. "Ok, whatevers." Ruby shrugs. "You should have given her your number though." Kylie shakes her head. "Ruby, no. I'm going to do that." Ruby nods. "I know, that's why i wrote it down on the cup for you." She smirks. "Ruby!"

Malia walks away with Ivory. So, how do you like college so far? Ivory asks her. It's ok, the teachers have been very supportive and willing to accommodate my being deaf. Ivory nods. That's good. Have you met anybody yet? Malia sighs. No, you know how hard it is for me. Ivory rolls her eyes. You're deaf, not in the hospital. There's gotta be somebody that you find attractive or someone who's asked you out? Malia sighs. There have been but when they find out I'm deaf, it's like a huge cockblock. Ivory frowns. I'm sorry, sis. But hang in there, i know there's someone that's gonna be willing to be with you, regardless of you being deaf. Malia sighs and nods. I hope so. Ivory looks down at her cup and notices something. She smiles before she nudges Malia's arm. Hey, look at this. She shows her the cup with a number written on it. Malia rolls her eyes. How do you know it's not for you? Ivory rolls her eyes. Cause I didn't talk to her, you did. She finishes her drink and hands Malia her cup. Here. Take it and text that cute girl from the coffee shop. Malia rolls her eyes. I don't even know her name. Ivory smirks. It's Kylie, i saw it on her name tag.

Malia sighs and takes the cup. Fine. I'll text her. Ivory smirks. Thank you. They part ways before Malia goes back to her dorm. She stares at the cup on her desk, hesitant to actually open her messages and text the girl. Finally she sighs and gives in.

Malia - hey, it's Malia, from the coffee shop? I'm going to assume this number was meant for me? If not, it's cool, I'll just pass it on to my sister

"Oh my god! Oh my god! She texted me!" Kylie slaps her arm multiple times. Ruby rubs her arm. "Ow! Damn Kylie! Calm down!" "Hey, this is your fault, you're the one that wrote my number on her cup." She tells her. Ruby sighs. "I know, i have no one to blame but myself. Also, you're welcome."

Kylie - hi! Yeah, it was. Sorry, my best friend wrote my number on ur cup 🙈

Malia - oh did you not want me to have your number? I can delete it

Kylie - no, please keep it. Message me anytime.

"Especially at night." Ruby smirks as she reads the messages over her shoulder. Kylie blushes and rolls her eyes. "Shut up, Ruby! Let's just finish our shift ok?" Ruby laughs and goes back to work.

Kylie - i gotta get back to work but I'll message u later?

Malia - ok 😊

Kylie sighs as she bites her lip. "Thanks Ruby." She whispered. "Like i said, you're welcome." Ruby smirks.