Why does it feel like I see that kid everywhere I go except my dorm room? I thought, watching a boy with black hair and a red shirt under a baggy, black and white hoodie. I could tell that he was thin because of how the clothes hung on his frame. He had lipstick and mascara on, so obviously he's one of the theater kids who can't help but wear makeup over their blemishes. He must not be proud of his real hair color because I can identify temporary hair dye when I see it. The guy wore large headphones on his ears and was clutching his phone like it would save his life from the terrors of school.

I brushed past him on my way out of the library and I listened for footsteps behind me as I sauntered down the hall, making sure my feet didn't make any noise. Sure enough, just as I predicted, footsteps followed me. I kept moving, my heart racing at a million miles per hour. When I reached a private hallway, I spun around on my heel and faced the theater boy.

"Look, kid, what the hell do you want? I suggest you answer before I go bat shit all over you." I snapped.

The kid's mouth opened like he was going to say something. His lips moved, but no sound came out.

"Oh shit. Are you deaf?" I asked, taken aback. The kid gave me a look like duh, stupid, I can't talk, can I? "Or is it are you mute?" I asked, cursing my fighting instinct. He nodded while making a face like sort of and nibbling his lip. He pulled his phone back out and started typing.

Well I have selective mutism. To answer the first question, I think you're cool and handsome. Do you want to go out with me?

"Is this a joke?" I asked.

No.

"When do you want to go out? I don't like to plan because it makes me stress out of my mind." I asked softly.

How about Friday night? Two days of being stressed. That's not as bad as two weeks of stressing over a four hour date.

"Yeah, it is. Thanks. By the way, I'm Virgil Burton. What's your name?"

I'm Roman Prínkipas. Pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Roman kissed my knuckles and I resisted the urge to giggle like a girl and blush.