Hello! Here is chapter two! I hope you enjoy it and feel free to leave your thoughts in a review! I really appreciate it!
'Sign language.'
"Speaking."
Sakura'a Point of View:
I peeked out from behind Sasuke and looked at the five faces looking back at me. One was a blonde boy, with what looked to be like whiskers on his face. The next was a boy with long brown hair and pearly white eyes. Sitting next to him was boy with red triangles tattooed to his cheeks and a dog by him. The last two sat on the floor playing a game of shoji. One had spiked black hair in a pony tail, and the other wore dark sunglasses and puff of brown hair atop his head. They all looked nice enough I guess. Sasuke began to sign to them,
'This is Sakura. She's our new roommate.'
The blonde boy smiled and ran over to us. He grabbed me and pulled me into a tight hug. I could feel the vibrations in his chest, indicating that he was speaking. I looked to Sasuke for a little help. He grabbed the blonde by the back of the shirt and told him to knock it off and that I was deaf so I couldn't hear him. The blondes eyes widened and he began to sign rapidly that he was sorry. I began playing with a lock of hair and side stepped behind Sasuke for cover.
'Why don't we all sit down and talk with Sakura.
The pearl eyed boy signed.
I signed a quick thank you to the boy, because I was starting to feel a little overwhelmed.
Sasuke nodded and we all took a seat around a small table.
'I'll introduce myself first. I'm Naruto Uzumaki! First of all I'm here because of myself being deaf in one ear. Not because my grades are very good.'
He explained. It seemed like the other boys laughed and the next began to sign.
'Hey there, I'm Kiba Inuzuka. I'm in this dorm because of my abilities with sign language.'
He gave a toothy grin and the next boy started signing,
'Hello Sakura. I'm Neji Hyuga. I'm in this dorm for grades and the ability to sign.'
It looks like I'm staying with more normal people than I thought. I don't mind though, because we can communicate anyways.
'How troublesome, I'm Shikamaru Nara. I'm here because I'm completely deaf, but not since birth.'
The boy with the spiked hair signed. Finally the last boy signed,
'Im Shino Aburame, I am apart of this dorm because I can sign and I am also partially deaf.'
I smiled at them all and looked at Sasuke waiting for an explanation. He scowled and signed,
'Im Sasuke Uchiha, and I'm in this dorm because I am a mute.'
My eyes widened. He did have a reason to know how to sign. They all looked at me, I assumed for a reason why I'm here, if there's more to me than just being deaf.
'Im Sakura Haruno, I've been deaf since I was born and I'm also here for my grades.'
I explained quickly. They all stood up and Neji said,
'Here let's show you around the house.'
We walked out of the room and up a set of stairs. Naruto holding my hand the whole way. They each pointed out which room was their's and lastly they showed me mine. I would stay in between Sasuke and Naruto. They brought my bags up the stairs and left me to myself in my room to unpack. It was small, but cozy. I spread a red comforter over the bed and put some old pictures on my dresser. As I began to unpack my clothes someone walked into my room.
'Sakura-chan were eating dinner soon. Is pizza okay?'
I nodded my head yes and Naruto disappeared again. I looked at the small picture on top of my dresser. It was one of my mother. She passed away 3 years ago when I was 13. She had developed a type of cancer they couldn't identify in time. She had always spoke about wanting to hear my voice and wanting me to hear my own voice. I hadn't noticed I start crying until I saw someone standing above me. It was Sasuke.
'Are you okay? I heard you crying.' He signed.
He heard me. I didn't know I was being loud.
'Sasuke what do I sound like?'
He kneeled down next to me and picked up the picture. He looked at it for a minute and then set it back on the dresser.
'You sound distressed and sad. Sakura, I know what it's like to not be able to hear yourself. I'm sorry.'
He signed before getting up and walking towards the door. I grabbed his hand before he could get to far away. He turned and looked back down at me.
'Thanks for checking on me. Can you just sit here with me. You don't have to I mean it's just-' I signed, but was interrupted by Sasuke grabbing both my hands.
'Whatever.' He signed while sitting on the floor and leaning against the foot of my bed.
'What classes do you have?' I asked.
'We have the same schedule as you. The teachers thought you could use someone you could relate to, you can't hear and I can't speak. It just kind of fits.' He replied.
'Oh no I'm sorry, I could ask them to change that if you don't want to be with me in all those classes.' I signed back quickly.
'Its fine, I don't really mind I guess.'
My shoulders relaxed in relief. I laid down on the floor and just looked at the ceiling. I wonder what his voice would sound like if I could hear and he could speak. It hurts sometimes to not be able to hear. Maybe Sasuke feels the same way about speaking. I rolled over and look at his face. He always looked so stoic and uncomfortable. I reached out and grabbed his hand. I wanted him to know that I would be there for him. Going through something like this alone is difficult. He gave me confused look but didn't pull away. Maybe actions really can speak louder than words.
Sasukes Point of View:
What am I doing? I just met this girl and here she is holding my hand. I watched as her eyes fluttered shut. She seems so innocent and young. She looked so distraught when she asked what she sounded like. I felt the need to protect her and make it better. I just don't get why I have these urges when I just met her only several hours ago. I shook the thoughts from my head and picked her up from the floor. I placed her onto her bed and left the room.
"Sasuke what are you doing up there?" Kiba called from the stairs.
I walked down and signed,
'I don't even know.'
Alright well here is chapter 2. I have so many plans for this story! I hope it turns out alright and that you guys like it!