Sealed with a kiss
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Title: Sealed with a kiss
Author: xsarahx101 - Sarah!
Rating - T rated
Disclaimer - I don't own the HSM Phenomenon. Wish i did believe me...
The warm air heated my body, tanning my skin lightly, soaking it up as i lay on my lido in the middle of the pool. My Dior sunglasses, sheilding my already closed eyes. My name is Gabriella Hayley Montez, i am 17. oh and deaf. I know shocking right? Not really, i have been deaf since i was born, to begin with it was like a huge deal to me. I couldn't understand why i couldn't hear anything? Why when my mom's lips were moving i couldn't understand what she was saying?. Why i had to learn this 'language' with my hands. Now, although i can use fluent sign language and read lips. I am able to talk, i just never know if it comes out right... But whatever, i guess the main thing i can't stand about me being deaf is that people treat you soo differently, like your stupid. I am far from stupid.
My old school was a school especially adapted for the hearing impared and i really liked it there, i wasn't treated differently - everyone was the same. Now though, my mom, Anna Montez has had to move us because of her work (I hated that she worked so much but she did get paid a hell of alot). Which meant a new school and a new life. Where no-one is the same as me and everyone will treat me different. Why? Because in New Mexico, Alburqueqe to be exact there is NO schools for the hearing impared. So i have had to enroll at a place called East High, a school which apparently has never had someone like 'me'.
I sighed, adjusting my white bikini. My mother and I had been in Alberuqeuqe a week now and i was due to start Senior year tomorrow. I hadn't really met anyone from Alburqueqe, seeing as my mom thought it was best for me to stay at home for now, till i found my bearings - which i agreed was a good idea. I had, however met one person, he was my next door neighbour and was extremely hot. No questions asked - I don't think he had noticed me, but from my bedroom window i could see over to his house and garden where he played basketball alot. I had only seen him a few times now, he looked around my age, with sexy sandy blonde hair, bright blue eyes and strong physiq. Extremely sexy...i knew though, he would never be interested in me. Why would you want to be with someone who can't hear you.?
After a little bit more sunbathing i climbed out of the pool and stretched, looking over the garden wall, noticing the all too familiar guy was there, playing basketball. I adjusted my bikini once more, running my hands over my toned stomach, smiling slightly when i noticed the guy was looking over at me smiling too. He waved, causing me to wave back. We both stood there, looking at each other closely, our eyes connected. I turned when i noticed a shadow cast over me.
Gabriella, come in now yes? My mom signed to me.
I nodded quickly Be right there i signed back, grabbing a pair of shorts and slipping them on over my bikini bottoms. As i watched my mom walk away i turned to the guy i had been staring at previously to find him looking confused. I sighed softly and smiled once more before walking to my house.
The next day i was woken up by a gentle shake. I opened my eyes to see my mom sitting on the side of my bed smiling warmly. Time to get up, i'm taking to school to get you settled in, ok? My mom signed quickly.
Sure, go downstairs, i'll be there in a minute
My mom nodded and left my room, running downstairs.
15 minutes and i was ready. I checked my reflection in my full length mirror - I was happy with how i looked, it wasn't too dressy or too casual, it was just right. I was wearing a beige Cami, with some flared denim jeans and white flats. My hair was in a loose bun, a few strands cascading down my back. I nodded, like i was approving of myself and grabbed my bag, running downstairs.
Mom, i'm not hungry, can we just go early so i don't have to be seen walking in with my mother?
Sure My mom signed back, grabbing her cars keys. As we got into the car i had to admit, i was nervous. This wasn't like your ordinary first day at a new school, this was way different. Because not only was i new to them but i was also deaf, which gave them another whole new level to torture me on.
I remembered the conversation my mother and i had, had the previous night, about how i was going to handle being in a new school who's pupils weren't deaf and about my thoughts and feelings about the move. I know, sounds stupid right? Talking about my thoughts and feelings. But it was like a regular occurance between me and my mom since i was 14 - Because that seemed to be the time when it hit home for me that i would never be able to hear, never be able to communicate properly, that was when i realised i was different and i sure as hell didn't like it. I remember i used to starve myself, not communicate with anyone in anyway and barracade myself in my room everyday. I came around though, eventually and learnt to deal with it. It was a part of me and what i was born with, nothing could change it...No amount of door slamming, temper-tantrums or starving myself was going to make me hear.
We turned up at a huge building, I had never been to a school as big as East High or one so incredibly devoted to their sports. It seemed everyone was interested in supporting their school team. You could tell this as soon as you came within 50 yards of the place. Huge banners hung down the side of the school, all sporting a huge Wildcat symbol. It was impressive, my old school didn't focus on sports soo much. It was more academics. I smiled at how bright everything was, one thing was for sure - what i read in a book once was true "You lose one sense and the others become more re-nouned"
My mother and i walked through the lockered halls of East high, it seemed like the whole school was empty until we reached the head principals office and reception.
I watched as a woman spoke to my mother, my mom was blocking my view, so i couldn't quite make out what was being said. However, the next thing i knew my mother was pulling me along into the principals office. The principal's office was fairly big, with a large wooden desk and pictures on the wall. Sit down my mother signed to me as a man walked into the room.
I nodded and took a seat. "Ah, you must be Mrs Montez am i correct? and you must be Gabriella" I read his lip and nodded, as he sat the other side of the varnished desk
"Yes we are, thankyou for accepting Gabriella at this school" I read my mom say. "Not many schools would"
"No problem! Everyone is welcome, and by the way i'm principal Matsui".
"Ok, so i have to ask, has there been procedures put in place for my daughter"
"Oh yes!, the teachers are all aware and will cater to Gabriella, i understand she can read lips and sign language correct?"
"Yes, obviously people must be facing her for her to be able to read lips"
"Of course" Principal Matsui then turned directly to me. "Welcome-to-East-High-Miss-Montez" He mouthed slowly, as if i was dumb.
I sighed turning to my mother Mom, he is treating me like a dumbass, tell him he can talk normally I signed to my mother. She laughed slightly then turned to the principal, relaying my words. I knew he had got the message by how red he was going, however, he turned to me and nodded courtesly. "Of course"
"Is there any other students who can communicate in anyway with Gabriella?"
"Yes actually, a very clever student called Taylor McKessie, she took a quick course on sign language and knows the basics, so i have put Gabriella in that class, Taylor can then proceed to show Gabriella around and introduce her to a few people."
So basically, he wants to pass me onto another student and let me be a burden to them. Mom, can i go now?
She nodded. I stood up and signed to Principal Matsui, knowing he wouldn't understand this Goodbye... Dickhead.
As i walked away i felt a tug on my arm, i turned back to face my mom and Principal Matsui again. The children will be in Homeroom by now, Mr Matsui will take you
ok I signed as Principal Matsui stood up. This was going to be a long and hard day.
10 minutes later, i found my self entering homeroom with Principal Matsui. Feeling slightly embaressed as everyone looked at me suspicously. I watched as Principal Matsui's lips as he adressed the class.
"Class, we have a new student joining us at East High today, this is Gabriella Montez" He said motioning to me. I smiled slightly, recognizing at least one of the faces in the front row. It was the hot guy - my next door neighbour! I blushed as he winked at me and Principal Matsui began to talk once again. However i didn't read his lips, just allowed him to talk. I knew what he had said, because everyone's attention in the class seemed to sharpen. He had obviously just told the class i was deaf. I looked over at the hot neighbour and saw him looking at me curiously. Damn - he probably won't want anything to do with me now.
I felt someone nudge my arm, making me turn to Principal Matsui. "This is Ms Darbus" I read him say. I nodded and looked over at the woman he was introducing. She was a crazy-looking woman, with over sized vibrant clothes and wierd looking glasses. Principal Matsui then turned my direction to a coloured girl who was walking up towards me. She seemed nice. Hey I'm Taylor Mckessie She signed at me - not brilliantly, but it was ok.
Hey, Gabriella Montez I signed back.
You can sit next to me, and i will show you around She signed, smiling warmly. She seemed like a girl i could get to be friends with. Maybe this wouldn't be AS bad as i had thought.
Ok
I noticed everyone looking surprised as I took a seat next to Taylor and Principal Matsui left. I tried to focus on Ms Darbus and what she was saying, but could feel people staring at me. Urgh! I spoke to soon...I was soooooo right before - it was going to be one hell of a long day!
I suddenly noticed everyone standing up, leaving the room. I looked around confused, feeling someone tug on my arm. I turned to look up at Taylor The bell went, come on. We have awhile before next class. She signed, at my old school there were no bells, we wore watchs that vibrated, signalling next lesson. I strapped my bag securely over my shoulder and left with Taylor. We walked out of the room, Taylor checking over my time-table. It turned out that apparently i had every lesson with her except art and Ap Math - Taylor apparently didn;t like math all that much. As we walked down the hallway i couldn't help but notice people staring at me - i guess word had gotten around pretty fast that they had a deaf student joining them. It kind of hurt me as i watched a few people snickering and whispering.
I felt yet another tug on my arm and stopped, turning around, realising it was Taylor once again, she had stopped me outside some lockers where a bushy haired afro guy, a blonde haired girl, another guy and none other then my hot next door neighbour stood. I gulped softly, looking around at them all.
Within the first few seconds i could tell The afro guy was Taylor's boyfriend and the blonde and the other guy were going out. However, from looking at the Hot neighbour he didn't seem to be with anyone...well from what i knew, but hey, i knew nothing about him really.
"H-e-l-l-o" the bushy haired afro dude said slowly, much like Principal Matsui had done earlier on that morning. I turned to Taylor and signed Do they not know, i don't need them to talk slow?
Taylor giggled then turned to the group "Guys, she isn't stupid, she can read lips"
"Oh" They all said.
"I better introduce you all, um Gabriella?" I read Taylor say, checking to see if i was watching. I nodded for her to proceed.
"Gabriella this is Chad Danforth - My boyfriend, Sharpay Evans - My best friend, Zeke Baylor - Sharpay's boyfriend and Troy Bolton - friend" Taylor told me.
I smiled at each in turn, my eyes resting on Troy (Hot neighbour) His name's Troy. Of course, he's called Troy. How could he be called anything else? He looked me over, like he was checking me out. He smiled and seemed to nodd in approval.
Please tell them it's nice to meet them I signed a little too quickly.
What? i don't understand Taylor signed back. I sighed softly, remembering she didn't know fluent sign language. I didn't know what to do.
Just say Hi to them. I shrugged.
Taylor nodded in understanding relaying the message.
"So how long have you been deaf?" Chad asked bluntly.
I felt hurt for a minute but then soon recovered, i guess i had to get used to this. Since i was born I signed. I better go, i need to find my way to art.
"What did she say?" Troy wondered.
"She said she is going to find her way to art as i don't have it with her." Taylor said, watching Gabriella try to walk down the crowded hallway.
"Wait, i have art next" Troy said "I'll go catch up with her"
"Yeah Troy good idea, just take care of her" Taylor said as Troy ran down the hallway moving through some kids as he went.
"Gabriella!" Troy called.
I walked down the East High corridor, trying to find my art class, I loved art. It was one of things you could do without having to use your ears, you just had to basically use your hands and your eyes. I felt a tug on my arm for the umpteenth time that day. I stopped and turned ubruptly coming just inches away from Troy Bolton. "Woah" I read him say.
I blushed slightly, not saying anything. "I have art too, i'll take you" Troy said.
I nodded and smiled as we began to walk once again, I was glad that so far, people were treating me ok, except from the obvious glares of course.
We arrived at a room that had the sign ART above it. Troy led me over to the teacher - introducing us. He was apparently called Mr Greggor. Troy and I took a seat at the back of the class. "Not to be rude or anything but can you talk at all?"
I looked at him confused, how can i tell him that i sort of can? This was soo hard. Oh how i wished he could sign with me and have a proper conversation. Troy stared at me, obviously trying to think of a way we could communicate properly.
Suddenly, he grabbed a pen and one of his notebooks, putting them both infront of me. "Write" I read him say.
I nodded smiling brightly. "So let's try again, can you talk at all?" Troy asked.
I grabbed the pen and began to write. Not really, i can say a few things, but it might be stupid.
"Say something for me?" Troy asked
I shook my head quickly. No way was i going to risk saying something and sounding stupid, I couldn't hear it, so i didn't know for sure. Saying something and sounding stupid in front of Troy - the hottest guy i had ever seen was NOT an option.
"Please?" He pouted.
I shook my head once again. Troy nudged me to look at the teacher quickly. "Today, you are going to draw the person sitting next to you, begin" I read him say. I turned to Troy and began to draw. Giggling slightly when Troy kept moving, contorting his face.
Stop! Stay still and draw me I wrote quickly to Troy who nodded seriously and began. We both looked at each other now and again, to find what to draw next. Troy was seriously perfect in my eyes. The way he looked at me when drawing and the way his tongue came out slowly as he focused intently. I knew then, at that moment - as wierd as that is. That Troy was my friend and that he showed the most prmosie in one day understanding me.
Maybe Alberqueqe won't be soo bad after all.
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O.M.G - Just over 3000 words...Never written that much in one chapter before :P
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