You sat quietly on the couch, the soft light of late afternoon painting Seth’s face as he cradled his guitar. His fingers traced the strings gently, tuning them with care. The room was filled with a calm stillness, broken only by the faint hum of the city outside.

You watched him, your heart swelling with love and a quiet ache. Music was his world—his voice, his soul—and you longed to share it fully. Though you were deaf, you felt every vibration, every heartbeat in the room. But you wished, more than anything, to hear it as he did.

Seth looked up, catching your gaze. His eyes were tender but serious. “I’ve been thinking a lot about how to bring you closer to my music.” he said softly, voice thick with emotion. “I hate that there’s this... wall between us when I play. I want you to hear me. To really hear me.”

You smiled, touched by his words, your fingers brushing his hand in silent encouragement.

He reached into his bag and pulled out a small pair of hearing aids, sleek and modern. “These are special.” he explained, voice trembling slightly. “I had them custom programmed to pick up the guitar and my voice clearly. I want you to try them. I want you to feel what I feel when I play for you.”

Your heart pounded as he gently placed the hearing aids behind your ears. The world felt suddenly different—full of hope, fragile and bright.

“Okay.” Seth whispered, his breath warm against your cheek. “I’m going to play now. Just listen.”

He strummed the first chord—a soft, golden note that seemed to hang in the air. Then he began to sing, his voice low and earnest, carrying the song he had written just for you.

At first, the sounds were faint, like a distant memory. But then, slowly, the melody grew clearer, richer—filling your ears with warmth and light.

A tear escaped down your cheek. You turned to Seth, your hands trembling as you signed, “I can hear you. I’m really hearing you.”

His eyes glistened with tears of his own. “You have no idea how long I’ve dreamed of this moment.” he said, voice breaking. “To share my music with you, to have you hear me—it means everything.”