soundless (Dorbyn)

Ch.5

*Daniel P.O.V*

My family had just parked the car at the local arena for Corbyn's graduation. Some how, my mom and Corbyn's mom became best friends in only a few days so his mom told us to come. Corbyn and I had become friends but I don't think our friendship is going to work out so well because I still haven't told him I can't actually hear what he says to me. His lips are just easy to read and when we're together we just have fun so I don't want to tell him. He'll treat me differently and I don't want that. I want things to be the way they are now.

We made our way inside with all the other people that were here for family or friends. My mom and dad both had a hold on me so I didn't get lost here i spotted Corbyn's dad standing over a little bit away from us, So I gently tugged my parents towards him. I knew we had to find one of the Besson's so we could go sit with them. When we got to him, I watched as he greeted my parents and told me something that I smiled at. He just smiled back at me, then started to lead my family where the rest of the family was.

Ashley came running over to me and I actually liked the fact she was quiet so I didn't have to work to hard on readibgher lips of asking someone what she said. I sat with her next to a girl that gave me a smile before reaching her hand out. I took it and mumbled out my name to her. She told me her name was Sam and she was Corbyn's best friend. That was where our conversation ened and I just started off to space while Corbyn's. Sister played games on her phone.

To be honest, I hated being in big places with alot of people. I felt like I didn't belong at all and I felt like everyone looked at me differently even if they didn't know my problem. Really, I felt like a retard and I just wanted to crawl away so no one would be able to confirm what I feel. However my feeling went away as the graduating class walked in. This event was about Corbyn, not me. No matter how much I didn't want to be here, Corbyn's mom wanted my family here and Corbyn would like it too so I stopped being selfish and put on a brave face.

Ashley jumped a little pointing out where Corbyn was. I smiled as I saw him in cap and gown. He wasn't really paying attention to any thing except for guiding his small black haired friend to follow him. That boy had his hand holding on to one of Corbyn's fingers as they both walked to their seats. I also noticed that the curly haired boy I saw that day was right behind the black haired boy. I thought that was cute to see three best friends all graduating together.

As the ceremony went on, I just waited patently for Corbyn to get his diploma. I watched the sign language interpreter the whole time just so I would be able to see Corbyn's name being called. Once it was, I felt the vibrations of his family most likely cheering but also that girl sam girls family and another large family that was sitting behind me. I clapped a few times and smiled before sitting back in my seat to watch the other boy, Zach, get called. They said a few things about him being in the top of the class as well as having to dealt with autism. They said how proud they were of the black haired boy. I was too and I didn't even know him. His family was crying and cheering for him which made me feel happy about Corbyn's friends being nice people.

My mom grabbed my hand and started guiding me to follow the rest of the families. I felt a little over whelmed with the large crowed all trying to walk out the same way, but my dad seemed to notice because he stood protectively behind me while he guided me out of the crowd of people.

Once we were outside, I saw that the grauates were also there but my eyes only looked for one blonde haired boy. When I saw him it was like he knew I was looking at him and he turned to look at me. I let go of my parents and ran through the small crowd of people right to him. He opened his arms and mouthed for me to jump so I did. My legs wrapped around his waist and my arms were around his neck. He had to hold me up from my thighs and but, causing a red blush to shade my face. I moved my head from were it was pressed against his cheek and looked at him. He was smiling bigger than life at me before he told me something I didn't really understand. His lips moved too fast for me to catch it so I just looked at him awkwardly. He laughed then put me back down. Sometime it shocks me how he hasn't caught on yet. I'm not complaining, but it makes me feel kind of bad that I'm faking this.