"Coco doesn't speak."
People gasp and a group of boys' snigger in the corner and one girl gives me a look of pity. But within the pitying and non-caring crowd, I spy a pair of round emerald eyes piercing me with curiosity.
I'm intrigued by this...boy. He has straight brown hair flowing down the left side of his head, only reaching past his ear. Skin the colour of toffee and a childish grin.
"Oh," says Miss Carter, braking my thoughts. "I'm sorry," she says looking sheepish.
Amy wheels me to a free desk and pulls the chair away.
The group of boys burst into a fit of laughter and my cheeks turn red.
"Don't worry sis," whispers Amy with a wink and walks to the door and out of the room.
I turn to my left and find Emerald-eye boy sitting next to me.
My heart flutters and flips as I see his eyes lock onto mine. He breaks into a grin.
"Hey. My name's Kevin. Nice to meet you Coco," says Emerald-eye boy. I smile.
'Nice to meet you Kevin,' I scribble on my board.
"Coco. Kevin. Pay attention please," says Miss Carter.
Kevin grins cheekily at me and I sigh. You know, this isn't so bad...
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Disabled
Short StoryWhen you're disabled, you stick out like a sore thumb. You can't pretend to be normal when you're stuck in a wheelchair and don't have the ability to talk. Life turns depressing and you don't feel the need to live. But...if there's someone special...
