Speechless (ErrInk)

Ink's POV

  It was ten in the evening. I laid in bed as black tears rolled down my cheeks. I faced the wall so my sadness wouldn't be seen by anyone else.

There were photos that were attached to the wall that I had collected over the years. They were of Error and me, when we were younger.

~~~~Flashback~~~~

Ink's POV (Age: 12)

I was in a special class because of my disability. It was free time and the students were allowed to do whatever they wanted. I chose to use my free time to draw.

I drew in my sketchbook with colored pencils however, my throat suddenly felt dry. Raising my hand, I caught the attention of Mrs Fox, my teacher.

Fox: "Yes?"

She signed to me.

Me: "Can I get a drink of water?"

Fox: "Of course, come get a hall pass."

I stood up from my desk and walked over to Mrs Fox to get a pass from her. After gently grabbing it, I headed out of the classroom. Walking down the hallway, I stared at the pass.

When I turned the corner, I bumped into someone. The unknown person and I fell to the ground. I winced from the pain of falling before opening my eyes.

I looked up and saw a black skeleton. He had blue tear marks running down his cheeks. He glared at me.

???: Watch where you're going, güey.

I stared at him before trying to express my apologies. We stood up, letting an awkward silence grow. I rubbed my arm and frowned.

???: Aren't are you going to apologize?

I started panic as this person began to get hostile. How was I supposed to tell him that I was mute?

Slowing raising my hands, I began to signing random words. All this was to get him to realize that I didn't have the ability to speak. His eyes widened.

???: Oh, you're... mute?

I embarrassingly nodded.

???: I'm sorry for being mean to you.

  I smiled and shook my hands to tell him that it was okay. The unknown person offered me his hand.

???: My name is Error.

  He shook my hand and grinned. For some reason, I felt my cheeks become warm when our hands touched. This feeling was strange but I liked it.

Error: Is there a way I can learn yours?

  I gently grabbed his hand and turned it over, having his palm show. Since I didn't have any markers, I traced my finger against it to form my name.

Error: I... n... k... Ink. Your name is Ink?

  I nodded. He smiled which made me feel hotter.

Error: It was nice to meet you, Ink.

  Error walked off, leaving me alone. I rushed to the nearby restroom. When I entered the room, I went straight to the mirror and stared at myself.

  My reflection stared back at me. I saw that my cheeks were completely covered in rainbow blush.

'I need to go back to class.'

I pulled my brown scarf up to hide my cheeks as I walked down the hallway.

(One Month Later)

  I had ran into Error a few times in the halls and that feeling kept getting stronger. Every time I saw him, my face would flare up with rainbow.

  It was recreational period and I was sitting on a hill while drawing Error. As soon as I finished, I closed my sketchbook before looking out at the other students.

  A voice interrupted my thoughts. Looking up, I saw Error. He raised his hands and began signing.

Error: "Can I sit with you?"

  I was speechless.

'Did he learn sign language because of me?'

  My body grew hot. No one has ever taken the time to learn sign language just to talk to me.

  Nodding, I allowed him to sit down next to me.

Me: "Why did you learn sign language?"

Error: "So I can talk to you. I want to know you and I want to be your friend."

I smiled as I felt a tear roll down my cheek. No one has ever been this nice to me. There weren't any words that could describe what I was feeling at that moment.

~~~~End of Flashback~~~~

Love, that's what I was feeling. I'm twenty one and the feeling is stronger but now... there is also soulbreak. The door opened, pulling me from my rushing mind.

Error: Still awake, Ink?

I refused to turn over, remaining to face the wall. I stayed still and closed my eyes, portraying the idea that I was asleep. He lowered his voice to a whisper.

Error: I'll tell you in the morning.

  I felt Error hug me, the warmth of his chest and arms were comforting. However, it was too good to last. As soon as it happened, he was on his side of the dorm, in his own bed.

Error: Goodnight...

Ink