That Boy is Mute | Clem x Louis Fanfic [Highschool AU]

2 - First Encounter

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It's finally the next English lesson, meaning the pair could meet for the first tine and begin the project. Near her locker, Clem was eyeing the door in anticipation. Class was finished but she determined to see the boy that she only knew as Louis. Each student that walked out, she recognised already. That was until, an unknown boy strolled into the corridor.

Walking out of the English class room, Louis knew that there was a project and partner waiting for him. Marlon and filled him in on everything. His absence from last lesson prevented him from beginning the dreaded work. English literature was not his strong suit either. The pointless hospital appointments were partially to blame for that.

Louis was a tall boy, but had a slender figure - not that anyone noticed. His hair was styled in dreads, which was a signature for his looks. His cheekbones and nose was scattered with faint freckles on his dark skin. The tan combat boots on his feet showed his large feet size, linking to his height. He was clearly an attractive boy, but was alone most of the time.

Upon spotting him, Clem instantly knew that was her project partner. There was no denying, he was attractive. But, there was no time for admiring him as he was already walking her way. This was now her chance.

Stepping away from her locker, the petite girl was now blocking the dread heads route. He looked down, eyeing the random girl. After all, she was purposely blocking his way.

"Hey. You're Louis, right?" She asked, her tone sounding questioning. But, surprisingly, not threatening.

Louis's face showed a mixture of emotions - confusion, wariness and fear. His only response to the question was a small nod, leaning backwards slightly away from her.

"Great. We have an English project together. Here's my number." She spoke with confidence, tucking the paper into his non suspecting rough hand. "Text me when you're free, so we can start it." And with that, she strolled away. She acted like that never happened, while Louis was internally freaking out.

A random voice shouted, "Ew. Why's the hot new girl talking to him." But Louis ignored the venomous comment. But, there was no denying that it hurt to hear.

The encounter had Louis feeling dumbfounded. A girl that he didn't recognise had basically ambushed her, gave him her number and walked away like it never happened.
But, Clem was silently wondering why he never spoke, the entire time she was in front of him.

"Hey dude, you ok?" Marlon asked from nowhere, placing a heavy hand on his shoulder.

His reply was just a nod of the head, trying to recollect his thoughts. It was a very random act, since things like that didn't happen to Louis.

"Do you want any help or anything? Stuff like this can be hard for you. I can tell her about the situation, in private obviously." The blonde boy rambled.

Louis sighed while pocketing the piece of paper. He began to move his hands, saying 'No, I want to do this alone. I'm fed up of everyone treating me weirdly just because I can't talk. I'll be independent and do it alone.'

He understood what was signed. Marlon pulls his hands away, and into a surrender motion before saying "Okay man. I get it. Me and Vi are here though, if y'all need help." Which earned a smile from Louis, showing his appreciation.