Without a Sound

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Chapter 25

It was strange.

I must have had some sort Leon sensing device locked away in my subconscious. Because the minute I woke up, my father opened my bedroom door to tell me that the doorbell rang.

I stood quickly and ran down the stairs towards the door. Roxas and my mother were already in pursuit of it.

"NO!" is what I wanted to scream as Roxas closed his hand on the doorknob. But luckily I managed to get a hold of him at the last minute.

My mother seemed to giggle at my antics and I gave her a half-heated glare.

I moved my hand to the doorknob but Roxas stopped me.

'Sora… are you sure you want to invite him in the house in a t-shirt and boxer briefs?' Roxas asked slowly so that I could read.

My eyes widened and I looked down. I really wasn't wearing any pants. I made a choking noise before running back up the stairs and into my room for pants.

I figured they had opened the door without me so I quickly pulled on the sweats I had worn earlier.

I walked out of my room expecting to see Leon being greeted by my parents only to see them all staring at the door.

THEY DIDN'T OPEN THE DOOR YET!

I ran down the hallway and gave them confused looks.

'YOU ACTED LIKE YOU WANTED TO OPEN THE DOOR!' They seemed to reply simultaneously.

I huffed at them before opened the door with a smile.

Leon looked at me and smiled. 'Did you have a nice nap?' he asked.

I looked puzzled. 'Yes… how did you know?' I signed and mouthed slowly before pulling him inside.

'Well… your hair is a ruffled and you look well rested.' Leon smirked. 'Also that fact the you usually freak out when your shirt rides up and your pants hang low…' his mouth articulated.

When it finally registered in my mind what he was saying, I jumped and pulled down my shirt that had definitely ridden up almost all the way past my belly button.

I turned to my family and clapped as if to say. WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME!

Roxas signed that he thought I was going to fix it before I opened the door.

I sighed and turned to Leon. I mouthed as I signed. Welcome!

Leon nodded and I moved to the coffee table by the couch to get a notebook and pen.

I wrote:

Tour?

Leon shrugged and I figured that was a yes. I walked over to him and linked an arm around his.

This is obviously the living room.

Leon looked around a little and when I figured he was finished I moved to the kitchen.

Here's the kitchen… I was a little nervous entering this room because it was the beginning of the naked painting series that would continue till the end of the tour.

Leon glanced at the painting for a minute before I took his arm and we continued on.

The bathroom's over there but do you really want to look at that? Probably not so lets go upstairs.

Leon nodded at the words on the page and we walked up the stairs.

Various paintings were hung on the wall… three of which were of course, nude…

I wanted to sigh but I didn't. When we were all the way up the stair I pulled him towards my room.

But he stopped in the hallway to look at the painting I kind of hoped he wouldn't mention.

He was looking at the nude painting of Roxas and I when we were five. It was quite large and hard to ignore but still…

In the painting, Roxas and I are standing in a large white bathtub in a white bathroom. The only real color you could find in the painting was the pale pinkness of our skin, the colors of our hair, the bright yellow of a rubber duck left forgotten on the bathroom floor and the deep ocean blue of our eyes.

It really was my favorite painting made by my dad… it was just a little embarrassing though.

'This is you and Roxas right?' Leon asked as he gazed up at the picture. I nodded.

'It's beautiful… the colors are so much clearer against the white.' He said

I smiled and wrote:

It's my dad's painting.

I handed him the notebook and he read its contents.

'Your dad is a great painter. All of his paintings are very nice.' I watched him say.

I nodded in gratitude before pulling him into my bedroom.

I wrote:

And here marks the end of our tour! This is my room!

Leon smiled and ruffled my already messy hair and I looked up at him.

'I'm glad to see you're okay.' I read his words.

I nodded and an idea popped into my head.

I moved the pen across the paper:

You need to learn more sign language. If you don't I'll never get to drive your bike!

Leon frowned a little. 'I thought you had forgotten about that…' he seemed to trail off.

Of course I haven't forgotten about it! Driving your bike is one of my life's goals now.

I watched Leon chuckle and shake his head. 'Alright. Lay it on me.'

I smiled and wrote:

Sign language is really simple… watch.

I signed as I mouthed the words.

I pointed to myself then I tapped my index and middle fingers on one had to the index and middle fingers on the other.

My name is…

Leon copied.

I smiled again.

'S-P-E-L-L Y-O-U-R N-A-M-E.' I spelled with my hands.

Leon copied the previous signs and spelled 'S-Q-U-A-L-L'

I gave him a puzzled look.

He pointed to himself then held up a finger then made the sign for name.

It's my first name.

If I could squeal in happiness… I would be doing it right now.

Leon… Squall… he seemed to understand something that a lot of others didn't when learning to sign.

Deaf people aren't stupid and they'll put your signs in context even if your signs are a little off.

I nodded with a beam.

I moved on to another phrase.

I slid one hand over the other. After that I lifted my index fingers on both hands before brining my hands together. Then, I pointed to him.

Nice to meet you.

Leon copied.

There was something off though. It didn't feel right.

I made one hand dive into the palm of my other one.

Again.

He seemed to get what I was saying and repeated the signs.

Then it hit me.

I wrote:

You have no emotion in your face! When you say that it's nice to meet someone, you have to look like it's really nice to meet that person. SMILE!

Leon sighed before signing. 'Nice to meet you,' with a small smile on his face.

That would do for now.

I repeated mostly the same signs but I replaced 'meet' with 'see'

Nice to see you.

He repeated it, again with a small smile.

I smiled before continuing.

I made two fists with the thumbs resting beside my curled index fingers. I placed them together and turned one forward as if opening a jar sideways. After that I pointed to him.

How are you?

He copied.

I shook my head and wrote:

Try saying the phrase out loud as you sign. That might help change your facial expressions. If your face doesn't match your sign, I wont understand you. DON'T SEND ME MIXED MESSAGES!

He tried it again. It was much better.

I gave him a thumbs up sign before moving on.

I pointed to myself then put my hand to my chin and gestured to him.

I'm good.

Leon copied the signs and made sure to smile.

I clapped my hands in excitement and nodded.

I pointed to myself then spread my fingers apart and poked my chest with my chest twice.

With this sign, I lifted my shoulders in a shrug and made a face to show that I was just okay and not great.

I'm fine.

Leon awkwardly copied the sign and body language and I had to laugh silently.

I flapped my hand at him.

That'll work.

His lips turned upwards in a smile.

I pointed to myself for a third time before putting my fingers together on both hand and brushing my fingertips twice on either side of my chest simultaneously. As I did this I had a goofy smile on my face.

I'm happy.

Leon tilted his head back in a laugh.

I melted at the sight. I didn't even care if he was laughing at me.

'You're cute.' He said and I blushed.

I wrote:

SIGN!

He shook his head before copying me, smile and all.

It was my turn to laugh.

I wrote:

You shouldn't smile like me. It works for me but it just makes you look like an idiot.

Leon read what I wrote and after he finished he put the notebook down and put me in a headlock for a nuggie.

I swatted at him and managed to get out of his hold.

I pointed to myself and with a frown I place the backside of my fingers on both sides of my chest and slumped.

Now I'm sad.

Leon copied with a more refined melancholy on his visage.

I made the sign for good before writing:

If you don't know how to say something, just spell it and I'll teach you.

I made the sign for how before pointing my index fingers at each other. After that I made on index circle around the other.

How do you sign…

He nodded.

He repeated the signs and then spelled 'S-L-O-W-E-R'

I smiled before having one of my hands slide slowly up the back of my other one.

He nodded.

'Hi, my name is S-O-R-A. How are you?' I signed.

'My name is L-E-O-N. It's nice to meet you. I'm good. How are you?' Leon signed back.

'I'm happy. Thank you so much.' I signed before wrapping my arms tightly around him.

When I pulled away, he signed 'You're welcome.'

I bounced up and down on my bed repeating the sign over and over.

'I'M HAPPY! I'M SO HAPPY!'

Leon repeated what I was signing, pointed to me, then repeated the sign again.

I'm happy you're happy.

I wanted to scream. He was talking to me. REALLY TALKING TO ME!

Without thinking I pointed to myself, crossed my arms over my chest and hugged them close before pointing to him.

'I love you.'

After a second… I realized what I had signed and blushed brightly.

Leon seemed to understand what I had signed and took my face in his had before moving forward and pressing his lips to mine.

I wrapped my arms around his neck and leaned into the kiss. Yep! I definitely love you!

His other hand moved through my brown locks as I clung to him. I was going to explode with happiness.

When we pulled apart I smiled at him.

'Your parents are probably wondering what we're doing up here. We should go downstairs.' I read him say.

I pouted and hugged him tighter. I wanna stay here, alone with you.

'Let's go, Sora.' Leon said and tried to stand.

I held him down.

Leon sighed before lifting me from the bed and standing.

If I could yelp, I would have.

I squirmed to get back down on my feet. Leon walked out of my bedroom door before putting me down.

'There. Let's go.' Leon said.

I sighed before following behind him.

When me made it downstairs, my parents were sitting on the sofa. My mom was reading a book and my dad was sketching something.

I moved over and sat next to him to see what he was drawing.

I smiled. It was a sketch of my mother reading. He was using my mom as a model without her notice.

I mouthed words as I signed so if Leon was watching he could learn some more.

I made the letter I with my right hand and had the letter dive into my left palm before having my hand outline my face.

'It's beautiful.' I mouthed and signed.

My dad signed a thank you in reply before closing the notebook.

'So Leon, are you thirsty? I wouldn't mind a beer right now, you?' he asked as he stood to move into the kitchen.

I sighed and put my head down. I knew what the beers meant. It was time for a man-to-man talk.

Which meant I wouldn't be invited into the conversation for a while.

I sat next to mom on the couch and she smiled at me. 'You know they're just going to talk as if you're not here.' My mom said.

I nodded and rested my head on her shoulder.

I decided I wouldn't try to read the man-to-man talk. Instead I looked around the room.

I noticed a box next to the bookshelf by the kitchen door. It said MOVIES in big red letters.

I laughed quietly after a snort. Roxas found another hiding place for his porn. I know because that box was never there before and because my parents wouldn't ever open it.

They didn't ever watch movies. They thought books were more entertaining.

My brother is what you call a 'dumb genius.'

What you think would be the stupidest idea was actually the best option.

I got up and walked into the kitchen. Roxas was drinking a can of coke at the table.

I walked over to him with a smile.

'You never cease to amaze me with your hiding spots.' I signed to my brother.

He laughed. 'I know right!'

I sat at the table across from him.

'So what brings you to this find kitchen?' My brother seemed to ask.

'The man-to-man talk.' I signed.

Roxas' shoulders shook in a giggle. 'Those are always fun.'

I rolled my eyes and signed that dad stole my guest.

'Well I'm sure dad is just making sure Mr. Leonhart isn't some sketchy dude. You know dad, he's judge of character is fool-proof.'

I nodded. 'I'm still bored.'

As if on queue, Pluto came trotting into the kitchen to give me more company. I pulled him up and onto my lap.

'You know, you're going to have to stop picking him up sooner or later. If you don't, when he grows into a really big dog he's gonna think it's okay to hop into your lap.' Roxas articulated.

I hugged Pluto and he licked my face. But I love him! He's so CUTE!

Roxas just shrugged.

I smiled and put Pluto down so that I could sign. 'I taught Leon some sign language. It was so cool! We were having a conversation upstairs.' I signed enthusiastically.

'That's great Sora!' Roxas exclaimed.

I nodded.

Roxas sighed.

I looked at him and tapped his shoulder. Rox?

He looked at me. Yeah?

'Do you like anyone?' I asked.

Roxas seemed to sputter for a second before shaking his head. NO!

I smirked. 'You're a terrible liar!' I signed.

'So are you!' he signed back.

I smiled. 'Please share.'

Roxas blushed. 'How about you try and guess and I won't tell you whether or not you're right or wrong.' Roxas seemed to say.

I really thought about it. Then it hit me.

'YOU'RE TOTALLY IN LOVE WITH RIKU!' I signed largely.

'WHAT? No I'm not!' I watched his face turn beet red.

I gave him a smug look. 'You should tell him.' I signed.

'What are you… a love expert now?' Roxas said.

I nodded. 'Yep! And I'm here to help my twin bro get some love!'

'There's no way Sora. Riku is not gay.' He said.

'I thought the same thing about Leon and look where I am now!' I signed.

Roxas nodded. Good point.

'Why don't you tell him? If he turns you down, me and the basketball team will kick his butt!' I signed.

Roxas seemed to laugh before ruffling my hair. 'I'll think about it,' was the last thing I saw before he turned and left the kitchen.

I sighed before walking back into the living room hoping the man-to-man talk was over.

I walk in and see that my mother had left the room.

I looked to my dad.

'Do you have any STD's?'

I blushed.

I watched the back of Leon's head move side to side. No.

Thank god!

'Do you have any weird kinks that would potentially endanger my son?'

I blushed redder.

Another shake of the head.

'Don't lie. No man is perfect.' Dad tried again.

I wanted to leave but I was glued to the spot. They haven't noticed me either.

Leon shook his head again and seemed to be talking but I could only see the back of his head.

'Are you attracted to my son in a sexual way?'

More blood ran to my face with a hint of nervousness.

A nod.

Queue nosebleed.

I walked back into the kitchen and fanned my burning face with a hand. I was excited but extremely nervous about this. I felt like I had seen something I wasn't supposed to.

I exited the kitchen and walked up the stairs to my room.

This was crazy! It didn't make sense! He probably was only saying that now. He'll change his mind later. That had to be it. I don't have smooth skin and I don't much muscle mass.

I was a scrawny kid quite frankly and I was very mind-boggled right now!

I curled into myself and pulled the covers over me. There's no other way. He had to be lying or… or just mistaken.

If he were to really see my skin, all of it… he'd probably puke.

I decided I would forget about it for now and do something else. I turned and looked to the basketball in the corner of my room. I walked over and picked it up. I moved back onto my bed and proceeded to throw the ball up and have it fall back down into my hands.

It was kind of relaxing. I liked watching the ball rise and fall, rise and fall.

When I felt the bed move a little I jumped and moved to see who was in my room.

Only to forget about the ball that was now heading for my unprotected head and face.

Leon's face looked alarmed and I watched him mouth form 'SORA!' before he managed to catch the ball before it made contact.

I looked up in alarm and I realized that he had saved me from a really bad bruise on the head or a nosebleed.

Leon put the ball down and looked down at me. 'Are you okay?' he asked.

I nodded.

'Good.' He seemed to finish.

I blushed when I realized Leon was definitely on top on me, on my bed, alone in my room.

He gave me a kiss and I returned it awkwardly.

'You're sure you're okay? Did you hit your head?' Leon asked and messaged my head a little to check for any bumps.

I nodded and moved to sit up. Leon seemed to see why I was getting flustered and he moved from on top of me.

'Sorry about that.' I watched him say.

I shook my head. It's okay.

Leon kissed me again and I returned it, when he pulled away he said he needed to go back to his house.

I nodded and leaned into him a little. I'll miss you.

I felt Leon chuckle and I looked up to see him say he'll see me tomorrow.

I nodded and smiled as I watched him leave.

Though I was really worried about this sex thing… there was one thing I couldn't deny.

I was in love with him.

A/N: And there you have that chapter. Review and I shall write more!