Mute

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Mathew's POV

Alfred talked all the way home till the time we got to the porch. He let me open the door, and when we got inside it was not what I expected both Papa and Dad were in the foyer waiting for us "Welcome home boys." they said in unison.

Alfred and I walk up to them and give them hugs "Hey, Dad um... Mathew and I have homework to do so we'er gonna go to the kitchen table." Al said pulling me into the kitchen, "Who have you been texting?" he asked.

I shake my head 'no'.

"You have been texting someone the whole way home." Alfred yelled slightly. I feel my pocket vibrate and pull my phone out and see the caller ID Gilbert. I smile.

Gil: Hey Mattie... um are you doing anything later?

Me: No, I have some homework to do but it's easy.

I then stick the phone back into my pocket. Alfred looked at me with slight irritation in his eyes, but calmed down when Papa came in "Étiez-vous venez de parler des garçons?" he asked leaning against the counter.

I shake my head 'no' but then Alfred says "Well, um maybe." Papa then becomes more intrigued "Papa, Mathew ran up to a boy today." He practically shouted.

Dad came running in with slightly concern "What? Mathew was actually noticed by someone at school besides you Alfred." I hide my blushing face in my hoodie.

My pocket vibrated so I turned from them and pull my phone out and read the message.

Dr.: Your appointment got moved up to next Monday.

Me: Thanks Doc.

I then text my family the same message. I hear gasps from them and turn around with tears in my eyes just thinking of what my voice will sound like "Mathew, are you okay?" Papa asked sweetly. I shake my head. Wiping my tears and the hugs I get from my family are warm and inviting.

After dinner I went to my room and pulled out my phone and noticed a text from Gilbert had sent me a text, 'Gil: Hey, Mattie want to hang out over the weekend?'

I thank for a second and then type.

Me: Um... sure but hey um I won't be at school on Monday.

a few seconds later I get a message from him. Gil: Okay so we can go to the mall and hang there, why aren't you going to be at school on Monday?

I copied the text my doctor sent and then forwarded it to Gilbert and now I am just waiting for his response. I hear a knock at the door so I walk over to the door and open it to see the face of my brother "Hey Mattie. Who ya text?" he asked jokingly.

I only looked at him with a 'non of your business' look, so he then gave me a look like 'do I know this person' I merely nod. Alfred and I have silent conversations, we have been doing this sense well as long as I can remember.

Starring off into space I feel hands on my sides and start to internaly laugh. Alfred started to laugh as well "O am the master of tickle fights." he said in between laughs.

When he finally stops I feel a vibrationin my pocket and then I realize it's a text. Gil:Oh awsome, so would you like me to inform the principal cause legit one was just scolded me 5 minutes ago.

I laughedat his statement, Me: Sure if you want. Oh and thanks for helping me out today.
_time skip past the hangout_

Putting the phone back into my pocket and then looking at my alarm clock and seeing that is 8:20 twelve hours till my surgery. I then walk over to my closet, open it and grab a towel from the top of my closet, walkig from my room down the hall to the bathroom.