Mutism [hood]

Bailey

My eyes divert up to the boy. Calum. I shrug.

"Just saying. What's your name again?" He changes the subject. I look down at my shoes.

"Do you talk?" Calum asks.

I shake my head. Then, I close my free music app and open up the notes.

I start typing. "I have selective mutism." I show it to him.

He face washes over in concern. "Oh, shit. Sorry. I-I did mean-"

I shake my head. "Your fine." I type again.

Another awkward silence hits us for a few seconds. "I'm Bailey."

He smiles. "I'm Calum."

"I knew that." I whisper.