19-year-old John Laurens has been in college for four days before his roommate shows up. When John introduces himself, the boy doesn't say a word. So when Laurens asks for his name, he raises a hand and signs "Alexander Hamilton." This surprises Laurens just a bit, because this boy didn't look like the kind to remain silent. He's seen those people before, and the boy in front of him looks like he has a lot to say. But what's keeping him from speaking his mind?

Alexander's a (selective) mute. From all the pain and suffering his past has caused. He's just decided to not talk no more, just to get it over with so he can go to work. It's all he ever does to keep his mind off things. John Laurens believe he can change Alexander around and make him feel comfortable again [[Finished]] There's actually 27 chapters