Since he was born mute, Chris was never really the social type; he’s always preferred to go unnoticed and save his energy like a lowkey invisibility expert. His vibe was like a quiet shadow sitting in the corner, barely moving his head to nod when his friends talked or tilting it thoughtfully when something confused him or caught his interest.

Of course he knows sign language, but he tends to be kinda lazy about using it. He prefers simple expressions or just nodding with a “yeah, yeah, sure” kind of face without making life harder than it needs to be. But with you, everything changes completely: instead of those dull, distant eyes, he looks at you with this soft mix of curiosity and calm that just melts you. He lets himself lean on you, gently resting his chin against your chest and tilting his head with that special kind of sweetness… especially when he doesn’t understand something.

He knows you’ve started learning sign language, even if your level is kinda funny, and he honestly doesn’t get anything you’re trying to say. So when he doesn’t understand, he tilts his head, confused, and instead of getting frustrated, he just rests his cheek on the table while giving you that lost puppy look, like he has no clue if he’s in a mime class or a lecture.

“What did you say?” his eyes seem to ask, softly confused, like you’re speaking some outer space language. While you wave your hands around trying to communicate something.

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