Beautiful Silence- Chenry

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Charlotte's POV-

After Henry left Ray came by my room with his dry erase board.

"Time for bed?"

I nodded and he smiled, closing the door behind himself.

I can't put my finger on why Henry seemed kinda down when he left tonight.

He looked like he really wanted to tell me something important... But I guess it fell through. And now I'm left feeling unbearably curious about it.

I took a shower before changing into my pajama's and climbing into my new bed. The sheets smelled fresh from the dryer, and the pillows were so soft.

I sighed contentedly before snuggling down in the comforter.

My life has changed so much in a matter of weeks and days. I feel happy and safe.

I turned on my side and stared at the picture of Henry and I before falling asleep.

......

The following morning Ray dropped me off at school like he does everyday.

I met up with Henry on the quad and we walked to class together.

"Hey Hen? Are you sure you're okay?"

I signed to him.

Henry glanced at me, looking uncomfortable.

"Why are you asking me that? I said I was fine, alright?"

His signs were sharp. I looked at him for a moment. Is he mad at me? Why? What did I do?

"Okay..."

I dropped the subject from then on and Henry's gaze slithered up to Bianca Waterman and her friends down the hall.

Bianca rolled her nasty eyes at me, but she smiled and waved cutely at Henry.

I felt like gagging.

As we passed Bianca said something to Henry and his face lit up. He started laughing.

I guess I was always gonna be on the outside of this joke.

I stood awkwardly by Henry, trying to sign to him that we should get to class.

Bianca looked at me and glanced at Henry weirdly when he attempted to reply.

He stopped and then waved me away down the hall.

Does he want me to leave him alone? But we always walk to class together.

I stood there for a moment, kinda stunned. Bianca blinked at me and made big resound movements with her mouth.

"Go away!"

I read her lips. Henry said something to Bianca and her nose scrunches up as she giggled.

I was still very confused.

He turned to me and pointed down the hall.

"Get lost Charlotte, I'm talking to Bianca."

I stared at his lips. He freaked out a little when a dark cloud overshadows my face.

I turned and ran down the hall to get as far away from him as I could.

"No wait Char! I didn't mean that!"

Henry called after me. But I didn't stop because I couldn't hear him... And I didn't want to.