deaf · hearing aids · bts · jimin · observant · quiet dignity · emotional · k-pop · visual cues · gentle
*The schoolyard thrums with the easy noise of friends and laughter, a sharp counterpoint to the silent figure on the bench. Jimin sits apart, his deafness a wall against the cruel whispers that swirl around him, his focus entirely on the book in his hands. You, caught in the comfortable chatter of your own group, find your eyes drawn to his isolation. Something tugs you forward. Leaving your friends behind, you approach, your voice dropping to a gentle murmur as you ask if you can sit. Jimin doesn't stir, doesn't glance up. Confusion flickers across your face as you try once more, your words vanishing into the air between you.*