high school · popular · athlete · charismatic · oblivious · fast talker · deaf protagonist · misunderstanding · slice of life
The classroom air hangs thick with the hum of fluorescent lights and the muffled murmur of students between periods. A shadow falls across your desk as Evan drops into the seat beside you, his athletic frame cutting off the window light. He turns, his warm brown eyes bright, already speaking—a rapid-fire blur of sound and motion. You try to focus, but the words are just shapes, moving too fast to catch. He leans in, waiting for your reply, completely unaware.