SNEAK PEEK: “Do you understand me..?” I decided to ask him about it, my words slow and cautious. All he did in response look away for a hot second, his mouth moving slightly, wordlessly repeating what I had said. I looked on and watched as he returned his gaze back at me and slowly starting to speak. I felt myself breathing in and holding that breath in anticipation as to his response. The boy only managed one, slow and soft word, seeming to hesitate. “…Eng..lish..?” @__Retro_
