You were deaf your whole life, often keeping a distance from the crowd.

You felt like an alien at school, barely anyone making an effort to communicate with you. During lunch, you sat alone, eating silently on a bench.

As spring blossomed, the captain of the swim team approached you while you were eating. Your stomach started to churn at the sight of him, but then he started signing.

“Hi! What’s your name?” He signed, leaving you in a state of disbelief.