Silent

Chapter 1

A new school year begins. All the teachers gather in the teacher's lounge for morning coffee and donuts.

"I wonder who is taking Mr. Cash's place in the Hearing Impaired class?" Scott said stuffing a donut in his mouth.

"Are they even gonna still have the class? There's not but like 12 students in there." Adam said while fixing him a cup of coffee.

"I had heard that if they couldn't find a teacher for the class they were gonna do away with it. But I think they may have found one." Rob said skimming through the morning paper.

The door opens to the lounge and Principle Ben Bram walks in followed by a very nice looking man.

He stood maybe 6'1" or 6'2". He looked to be in his early to mid thirties. He had long dark hair that hung down to his shoulders and a beard, not quite as thick as Avi's or Rob's. And dark brown eyes.

"Good morning, everybody." Ben said with a mixture of good mornings and waves coming from his staff. "Guys, I want to introduce you to the new teacher of the Hearing Impaired class. Tim Foust, from Nederland, Tx.. He is deaf, so when you speak to him be sure he's able to see your mouth. He's an expert in lip reading and sign language. So ya'll introduce yourselves and make him feel at home, and show him around. He's gonna be a great addition to our staff." He turns his attention to Tim, who has been watching him through his little speech. "Tim? I'm leaving you in good hands." He says patting him on the back before leaving.

Tim nods and looks around at the other teachers giving them a nervous smile.

Avi pulls out the seat next to him. "Have a seat." He says politely, giving him a friendly smile.

"Thanks." Tim says sitting down. "I'm a little nervous. This school is way bigger than the one I taught at."

"Your class is pretty small though, and you'll keep the same students all day. Donut?" Scott ask. "I'm Scott, the P.E. teacher.

"Scott?" Tim repeats to make sure he got it right. Shaking his hand. "Pleased to meet you. No thank you on the donuts. I'll just get me a cup of coffee. Excuse me." He said getting up from his chair and walking over to the coffee pot.

Avi watches him as he walks away. "Holy Moly, he's hot!" he whispers leaning over the table.

"Why are you whispering? He can't hear you." Austin chuckles.

"Oh yea, I forgot." Avi said leaning back in his chair staring at Tim.

"But you are so right about him being hot, Sister." Mitch said taking a sip of his coffee.

"Excuse me?" Scott said raising his eyebrows at his boyfriend.

"Well, it doesn't hurt to look. The Queen knows a work of art when she sees it." Mitch said, winking at Scott.

"Smooth way to get out of trouble there, Queen." Kevin chuckles.

Tim walks back to the table and sits down. "I'm sorry but I don't know any of your names except for Scott."

Each one introduces themselves and shakes his hand:

""I'm Rob, I'm the English teacher."

"Adam, I teach Science."

"Chris, Agriculture."

"Kevin, Music teacher."

"Kirstie, Chemistry teacher."

"Austin, History."

"Mitch, Choir teacher."

Tim turns his attention to the handsome man beside him.

"I'm Avriel, I teach Math. But please just call me, Avi."

"Avi?" He repeats with a nod and a smile.

Avi couldn't help but bite his bottom lip, looking into Tim's brown eyes. Not realizing they were still holding hands.

"Enchanting moment." Austin says.

"Mhmmm, Sister you better jump on that." Mitch chimes in.

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