Chapter 1: You're not Listening

Author's note: Can you believe I'm actually starting the sequel to, "Make You Speak"! Anywho, it may go a little slow, but continue to prod and poke me and I will continue writing it!

Joey, c'mon! Slow down! Seto's plane will make it here on time whether you eat fast or not, Tea signed as Joey crammed his face in the small diner.

The girl who had dyed her hair a rich purple and pierced a nose with a stud, sighed and took a long swig of rasberry tea before signing, Be careful, Joey, you know Seto's likely to hurt you again.

Joey looked up, his eyebrows cocked in confusion. He set down his eating utensils and signed, What are you talking about?

Tea stirred her straw around. She didn't know exactly how to put her concerns in words. Words Joey could see without hearing Tea's desperate tone. Seto didn't seem to realize Joey was deaf. Even though he signed, he didn't seem to understand the concept of sign languae being something much more than a tool for the hearing impaired. Personally, she found it selfish for Seto to long for Joey's voice when he had Joey at all.

He had talked to her a few times, informing her he was going to discuss coclear implants with Joey, and Tea didn't like the idea. In fact, she liked it so little that she failed to even mention it to Joey. She didn't want him to think his lack of hearing was a disability. She wanted him to think of it as a beautiful cultural experience.

Tea? Tea? Anybody in there? Joey waved his left hand in front of her and signed with his right.

When he had her attention, he signed, Seto's never hurt me before

Tea frowned and waved him away. Joey frowned as well, but instead of spoiling for a fight, he sighed and dropped the subject. He began asking her about her SL tutoring instead. She chatted happily about the children she signed to and the hearing children who wanted her to teach them as well. Joey nodded and smiled occasionally, but they both knew not all was well.

Seto waited in the airport lobby, trying not to look conspicuousl. Where on earth was Joey? Tea, over the phone, promised they'd be waiting for him. It had been twenty minutes and not a wink of either of them! He sighed and closed his book. A mother was kissing her morman husband goodbye. A small group of children in matching T-shirts ate ice cream cones. No blonde boy signing to a violet -haired girl.

"Seto," Tea called racing up, Joey trailing behind her, "Hiya! Did you miss us! Joey needed a restroom!"

She threw her arms around him and kissed him lavishly. One might have thought Tea was Seto's lover. He smiled awkwardly and looked at Joey. Joey smiled and shrugged.

That's Tea for you, he signed behind his friend's back.

Tea released him, then stood where Joey could see her flying hands as well.

Wow! Can you believe Joey actually left the restaurant? I thought it would never happen!

Whatever, Joey retorted, you and your dessert decidings, Miss should I get cheesecake or cookie crumble?

Tea rolled her eyes playfully and socked Joey in the arm. She then hugged him and signed, I'll give you two some alone time, Peach Pot

Joey smiled, kissed her briefly, and when she was gone, flew into Seto's arms. They hugged and Seto kissed him softly. Joey nuzzled his face into his boyfriend's neck. It had seemed like forever, and Joey felt he'd finally died and gone to heaven. However, in order to speak to him, he had to pull away.

Have you missed me? He asked, his eyes full of hope.

Like I miss the chicken pox, no, I've dreamed of you every night

Tea's even missed you. She says I need a firm yet loving hand

Dumb dog, You mean loving yet firm hand

Whatever, anyway, let's go get something to eat! I'm starved!

I thought Tea said you just ate.

Yah, Joey scoffed, Like thirty minutes ago

Seto smiled though he shook his head, took Joey's hand, and together they left the airport.

To Be Continued...

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