Vikk's POV
"Preston! Pay attention!" My math teacher says to him. I look over at him as he shrugs, turning to the front. I sit here listening to Mr.Day talk about our homework as the bell rings.
I stand up, grabbing my bag and walking out of the classroom. School is stupid, Work is stupid, people are stupid.
I walk to my locker, grabbing my science text book out for the next class. I close my door to be met by Simon. "Hey there Vikky" He smirks, clicking his tongue.
"Still not gonna talk eh?" He teases. I look down and shake my head. I can already feel students eyes on me as Simon stares me down. He yanks my head up to meet his gaze.
"Look at me when I'm talking. Don't be rude." He spat. I nodded, keeping my gaze up with his. "You know i like hurting you, maybe to get you to cry out for me to stop." He says, stepping closer slightly.
I nod, fear flooding my eyes as he smirks. "Get away from him Simon." I hear a voice call out. He lets go of my jaw, looking over to the right of him.
"Just back off." The voice said again. Lachlan makes his way through all of the people, getting to where Simon and I stand. "Why should I?" He asks, getting pretty close to him.
Lachlan keeps his cool as he does such. "Because i said so. He's my boyfriend and all so i care about him." Lachlan says, smiling. I smile kindly to him, knowing he's trying to help.
"Well you see, Lachy," He glares. "I don't think you know who I am to you." He says, poking at Lachlan chest. I see Lachlan give me the signal to run so I bolt out of the building to my left, getting away from the fight.
I ran to the park that was right next to our school, sitting down on the swings. I hope that Lachlan doesn't get hurt because i know that he has before when he tried to stick up for me.
I hate being made fun of for not talking, It's just sad. It reminds me of why i stopped.
-Flash Back-
I walk into my house, it being super silent. I had just came from school so people should be home. I enter with caution a bit further. My mum's car was in the drive way so she should be home.
"Mum?" I call out. I hear soft cries coming from the living room. I walk a bit faster into the living room to see my mum on the couch crying.
"Mum? What's wrong?" I ask, dropping my stuff and heading over to her. "Y-you-your d-d-dad h-has d-d-ied" She stutters madly. I slowly back away from her.
"No. This must be a joke." I say, not believing it. I was the closest to my dad by far, we had a strong connection.
"I-I'm sorry, S-Sweetie" She says, wiping her tears away. "Whatever." I mutter running to my room. I start bawling my eyes out.
-Flash Back Over-
I decided that i wouldn't speak anymore. If my dad was gone, there was no reason to use my voice because it didn't matter.
That was over 3 years ago, and since then i haven't spoken a word to anyone. I'm not even sure if i can even use my voice anymore.
I sit there swinging for a few minutes, waiting for Lachlan. I hear footsteps behind me so i look over my shoulder to see an out of breath Lachlan running towards me.
I sit back down knowing that it was okay. He finally reaches me only to sit down on the swing beside me. "Hey Vikk." He says. 'Hey. Anything bad happen?' I sign.
I remember before i became a mute, we both took a course on sign language. I knew he remembered most of it so i could sign things to him.
"Not really. He tried to punch me, but i stopped him by grabbing his fist and twisting it. That should teach him not to mess with you." He says. I nod and smile. "Wanna head back to my place?" He asks.
'Sure. Are your parents home?' I sign out to him. He nods, smiling still. I look down, frowning. "Vikk, They love you! They think you are actually apart of the family." Lachlan says with great expression.
I smile and shrug. He takes my hand and pulls me up, walking towards the pavement. As we walk to his house, I see Preston and Mitch up ahead. I elbow Lachlan and point.
"Hey Pres and Mitchy!" Lachlan yells. They see us and run over. "Hayo guys! What's up?" Mitch asks. 'Lachlan got into a fight to save me' I sign.
Mitch looks at me confused, Preston a bit more confused. I look down and frown. I forgot they don't know sign.
"I'm sorry bud" Mitch says sadly. I shrug, turning towards Lachlan. 'Can you translate?' I sign. He nods his head. 'Lachlan got into a fight' I sign.
"I got into a fight. And by I, I mean me." Lachlan says. "Over?" Preston asks. "That stupid Simon kid was bad mouthing Vikk, so i stepped in" Lachlan says, crossing his arms.
"Did he hurt you?" Preston continues. "Nah. Tried to a few times. I just twisted his fist. " Lachlan says smirking. I tap his arm. He turns to me, and tilts his head.
'Can we go? My stomach hurts.' I sign. Lachlan nods. "Well we gotta go. Bye guys." Lachlan says, putting his arm around me. They both say bye to us, walking the opposite way.
"Have you eaten today?" He asks. I shake my head no and continue walking. "Alright, We'll get something when we get to my place." He says, entangling our fingers together.
I smile, leaning my weight onto Lachlan. When we finally make it to his house, i go to the couch as Lachlan makes something. Not that i didn't volunteer to help, he just wanted me to lay down.
I picked up the remote and turned on the T.V. I pick a random show from Netflix and start playing it. "Here ya go, Vikk." Lachlan says, giving me a sandwich with his own on another plate.
I sign 'Thank you' to him and take a bite. My phone buzzes so i take it out and check it. A new message from 'Unknown ID'. I open it up, seeing the short message.
'Next time you won't have Lachlan to back you up'
I frown, know it was from Simon who once again changed his number. "What's wrong, Star?" Lachlan asks finishing off his sandwich.
I toss him my phone so he can look at the message. "Oh Vikk..." He starts, pulling me onto his lap. I face towards him so i can grip his shirt.
I let the tears fall down my face freely as i cry. "Vikk, Shush. It's gonna be okay." He tries to comfort. He keeps whispering sweet words into my ear, making me feel better.
Lachlan's POV
I hold Vikk tight to my chest, making sure he knows i was there. Simon needs to back off, him and his whole group.
Vikk slowly but surely calms down so his breathing is normal and proper. "See, It's gonna be okay. It's all gonna be okay." I whisper. He nods into my shirt, resting his head on my shoulder.
I let him as i stroke his head, calming him down even more. "I love you Vikk." I whisper.
"I-I l-l-love yo-you t-t-too" He stutters out.
I pull back, looking at him in shock. Vikk just spoke. "Can you do more?" I ask, really happy for him.
He tries, but just can't. Tears fill his eyes once again, looking down. "Vikk it's okay. I love you the same. It's alright." I comfort.
He hugs me tightly for a few minutes. All i can do is sit there in shock as to how he just spoke.
And hopefully it will happen again sooner or later.
