Maybe it was how she always smiled,

Maybe it was how she always new what to do, even when she couldn't say anything,

Maybe is was how her eyes lit up when she laughed, or how she could make someone feel better just by touching their hand,

Or maybe it was how she was always fast to help someone,

Maybe it was how she was always there when you needed her,

That made everyone sad to see her go.

Chapter 1

Sunlight streamed through the window, a light breeze caused the curtains to flutter gently. Birds sung in the branches of the big willow tree. The morning sun had risen to greet the world with its warm glow.

Rin yawned and stretched, her blanket falling to the flour with a soft thump. Rubbing the sleep from her eyes, she made her way to the bathroom to prepare for the day.

After running a brush through her long raven hair, she made her way downstairs, only stopping to scratch her cat, Ah-un, behind the ears.

Rin stopped in the kitchen, popping a piece of bread in the toaster and grabbing the jam from the fridge. She set to work boiling some water for her morning green tea. She finished stirring the green leaves in the water just as the golden bread sprung from the toaster her a slight ping.

The petite girl glanced at the wall clock and realized she would be late for her first day at her new school. Shoveling her toast in her mouth and downing the tea, she quickly grabbed her bag and hurried out the door, almost forgetting to lock the door behind her. Almost. She wasn't that much of an airhead.

Making her way to the train station, Rin tried to settle the butterflies in her stomach. It was going to be her first time at this new school. Would the other kids like her? Or would they bully her for her condition?

Rin pondered on this before shaking her head to clear it of the thoughts.

'I just hope they except me.' Rin thought.

After a somewhat long train ride, Rin came to a stop in front of the highschool gates. Wanderling High. Students in the same uniform as her hurried into the school, noncolant chatter and giggles, some even stopped to regard her before turning back to their friends and whisper.

Taking a deep breath, she walked into her new life.

Time Skip To In Class

The chatter and laughs all died down as the teacher came into the room. Everyone took their seats and quieted.

"Alright class, today we have a new student. Some of you may have seen her before." Mrs. kikyo announced.

An eruption of whispers started.

We have a new student? This is the first one in a while.

I heard there's going to be another one today!

I wonder if she's pretty…

I bet she's really ugly!

Shh she might hear you!

I wonder what she's like?

She better not be annoying.

"Quiet class! You may come in." mrs. kikyo waved towards the door.

Everyone held their breaths as a very small girl walked into the rom. She hugged her bag close to her chest, dark bangs falling in front of her hair. She smiled nervously, her eyes glued to the floor.

"Everyone, this is Rin. She's umm…" mrs. kikyo trailed off and looked at Rin unsertanly, but continued on when she gave a reassuring smile.

"Rin is mute."