Author's note: I first off want to thank NuGirl for helping me beta this chapter. If you have not seen the latest episode of Switched at Birth, this will contain a spoiler. So just warning you :D

I can't wait to hear what everyone thinks. At first when I started writing this, I wasn't liking it. I was going to scrap it. But a few friends told me to keep it, so I did. Tell me what you guys think. R&R

*Sign language will be in italics

The Beauty of Hands
Chapter One: The Sparkle

Bay gripped the paint brush loosely, running it across the white canvas, leaving a streak of blue, then washing the paintbrush off before dipping it into the red. Suddenly she was interrupted by a loud roar, coming from outside the garage

Bay slid the large wooden doors open, seeing Emmett hop off his motorcycle.

She walked up to him and gave him a small wave, "Hey."

Emmett looked around for a moment, searching for Daphne.

Bay pointed to Emmett, then to her eyes, then signed the signfor Daphne. "Are you looking for Daphne?" she said as she signed.

Emmett grinned, seeing that Bay caught on to sign language. He nodded, letting her know that he was looking for Daphne.

Bay smiled and pointed to the stairs, "She's in her room."

Emmett brought his open hand to his chin, only the tips of his fingers touched his chin before he moved his hand down, away from his face, 'Thank you' he signed

Bay nodded, "You're welcome." She watched as Emmett made his way up the stairs to the guesthouse. She sighed softly and went back to her painting.

Emmett grabbed on to the staircase railing as he walked up the first step of the staircase. He made his way the front door of the guesthouse. He never noticed the detailing in the large oak door. He admired the door for a few seconds longer before bringing his finger to the small button that was left of the door. He could see the light flash three times as he rang the doorbell.

Regina had just finished with a client's hair when the doorbell rang, "One moment." she left the woman to answer the door. "Emmett!" She greeted him with a hug. 'Daphne is in-' She begins to sign.

'I know. Bay told me.' He smiled.

Regina smiled back at him, 'Go on up.'

Emmett walked through the kitchen and down the hall to Daphne's room. He didn't bother knocking, knowing she wouldn't be unable to hear it. He opened the door a crack and stuck his hand through.

Daphne saw a hand pop into her room through the reflection in the mirror. She cocked her head to the side before recognizing the familiar hand. She smiled and got up from her desk and opened the door allowing Emmett to come in. 'Hey she signs. I didn't know you were coming. Did we have plans?'

Emmett shook his head, 'No.'

Daphne looked confused, 'You okay?'

Emmett didn't respond.

'Emmett?' Daphne looked worriedly at him.

'I kissed Bay.' He admited before staring at the floor.

Daphne pushed Emmett's shoulder back, jerking his head upwards, 'What?'

'I. Kissed. Bay.' He signed slowly.

'What does this mean?' Daphne wondered. 'Are you guys going out now?'

Emmett shrugged.

'What did she say?'

'She didn't say anything. I walked away before she could.'

'You didn't look back? You can't hear, so of course you wouldn't know if she said anything unless you read her lips.'

Emmett watched as Daphne's hand rapidly moved. He could tell she was off guard.

'So what does this mean…wait why are you telling me this?' Daphne wondered. Emmett normally wouldn't disclose this information, especially if he knew how much it affected her.

'We have that Spring Fling Dance coming up at school. I was going to ask her to go with me.'

'She is not going to want to go to a deaf dance. Besides you said so yourself, deaf and hearing don't mix.'

Emmett sighed, he looked up at Daphne, 'I really like her.'

At that moment Daphne knew Emmett meant it. Something in his eyes told it all. The way his greenish-blue eyes sparkled. She hadn't seen that sparkle since the first time they met.

Did Bay bring back the sparkle?