MUTE [A Chris Colfer Imagine]

Mute 19/?

Graduation was fast approaching and I was getting more and more excited as the time went by. But nothing was more exciting than getting this cast taken off which was happening today.
Chris wouldn't be able to come with me, but my dad was coming and I would see Chris next week at my graduation.

I couldn't wait to see him again, it seems like ages since I last saw him, when it hadn't even been 3 weeks. I still hadn't sorted out a place for when I would move, and I knew I would have to talk to my dad soon about it. Chris' offer to move in with him was always at the back of my mind, and I knew I wanted to but I was just scared if things changed for the worse and he eventually got fed up of me.

"I bet you can't wait until that ruddy thing is off can you?" Dad was talking to me in the waiting room. I gave him a huge smile and he gave me one back. "I'm so happy I'll be able to understand some of what you sign."

I gave him a grin because things between us had gotten so much better. He had been sober for a while now, it was hard and he did have withdrawal symptoms, but he was keeping his promises and still attending is AA meetings every week. I felt like I truly had a father again now and our relationship was getting stronger by the day. He had even come with me to some therapy sessions which I was still attending every two weeks.

Finally my name was called, and just under an hour later, I was walking out of the hospital signing rapidly to my dad whilst he laughed loudly. "Calm down [Y/N], I know you're excited but I only know a little bit of sign."

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I was so glad my cast was off for Graduation. It was a bittersweet occasion, and one thing was for sure.. I wouldn't miss this high school one but. I was glad to be getting the fuck out of here so that I wouldn't have to come back ever or even see the horrible people again.

I was standing in line with Liam, our last name's were the same letters so we were next to each other which was the best thing because I was graduating with my best friend. My dad was here, and so was Liam's parents and siblings. Chris wasn't here though and I was upset because he promised that he would be.

"He'll be here." Liam reassured me.
I simply sighed and listened as the principle started calling out names. I was called before Liam and I walked out giving the crowd a fake smile, it wasn't until I heard a loud shout of "Wooooo! Go [Y/N] baby!", that I managed to let an honest real smile cross my face. Chris was standing there cheering wildly alongside my dad and Liam's parents. I couldn't believe it, he was actually here to see and support me.

As soon as I stepped off the stage with my diploma, I was running towards Chris who was taking big strides towards me. "Congratulations baby!" He enveloped me in his arms and gave me a passionate kiss. "Finally out of the hell whole and onto bigger things."

'I CAN'T BELIEVE YOURE HERE' I signed after I passed him my diploma. 'I DIDN'T THINK YOU WAS GOING TO MAKE IT TODAY'

"Are you kidding?" He exclaimed. "I wouldn't miss this for the world!"

'THANK YOU' I wanted to sign more, I wanted to let him know that I loved him but I couldn't do that just yet. It wasn't the right time.

"No need to thank me beautiful," He locked our hands together. "Now come on, your dad told me that we were celebrating with Liam and his family, and I'm sure your best friend wants to hug the fuck out of you right now."

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'DAD CAN I SPEAK TO YOU?' It was a few days after Graduation and Chris bad to get back home for work, and I thought that this was the perfect opportunity to have a conversation with my dad about my future. He was sitting in the lounge and I took a seat next to him with my laptop on my lap.BI pulled up a word document and started typing to him.

"Sure thing," He smiled at me and muted the TV before turning his full attention towards me. "You know you can talk to me about anything."

'SO I LEAVE IN A FEW WEEKS, BUT I DON'T HAVE A PLACE TO LIVE YET. I KNOW WE'VE BEEN LOOKING, BUT CHRIS ASKED ME TO MOVE IN WITH HIM.'

It was quiet for a while before my dad sighed and turned to face me fully. "Look [Y/N], I'll be honest with you. For these past years, you've grown up lots and you've learned how to take care of yourself. I've not been the best dad, and I think I'd be a hypocrite if I started to tell you what to do now after all this time."

'BUT I WANT YOUR OPINION' I typed furiously on the laptop. It wasn't giving me answers.

"You want my honest opinion?" I nodded and gave him a hopeful look. "I think if it would make you happier and you really want to move in with him, then you should do it. I can see how he makes you happy, and I can see how close you two are. You've done well making this long distance work, and I think you deserve to finally get your happy ending."

I didn't realise I had tears in my eyes until one dripped down my face. My dad had never given me advice before and I couldn't believe that the advice he was giving me now was just what I needed. I spent some time thinking about it, but deep down- I knew what my answer was.

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[OUTGOING MESSAGE] So.. How would you feel if I started moving my things into yours in the next couple of weeks? XXX

[INCOMING MESSAGE: CHRIS] WHAT? DOES THAT MEAN WHAT I THINK IT MEANS? XXXX

[OUTGOING MESSAGE] It depends.. What do you think it means? ;] XXX

[INCOMING MESSAGE: CHRIS] Hmm, that you're saying yes to moving in with me? XXXX

[OUTGOING MESSAGE] I am saying yes! It's if you'll still have me? :) XXXXX

[INCOMING MESSAGE: CHRIS] OF COURSE BEAUTIFUL. I WOULDN'T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY! XXXXXXXXX

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Over the next few weeks, I spent most of my time at home packing up my belongings. Now that I could drive again, I would be driving up to Chris' dropping some things off, and then he would be coming back with me.
I wasn't taking everything with me, and nearly a month into the summer holidays, I was all packed up and ready to move.

I spent a while saying goodbye to my dad and Liam, but I was just itching to get out of this city- and when we were in my car, I couldn't help but let the biggest smile I had ever given out. It was a new start, a new beginning with Chris.