February 15th, 2009 at 09:26pm
Aw, that was really beautifully written.
Being deaf is something that is pretty much impossible to even imagine and you really did a great job with writing about it.
The feeling of being a freak, someone that nobody understands and just being called rude came through immediately when you introduced Frank sitting by the bar, having people trying to chat him up. The thing about his 'friends' dumping him after getting him to come shows how the only person really understanding him is Gerard, because he is the only one with enough patience to try.
He'll of course never fully get what it's like to be deaf, but learning to communicate with Frank is just as important, as it lets Frank feel like less of a freak. Never getting angry or annoyed at Frank, even as he blames himself for never listening is amazing as well, and you showed all of that in the story, in an amazing way.
The flashback scene was really sweet. When Gerard whispered in Franks ear and he had no idea what was being said. I can only imagine what Gerard was saying, spilling his heart out and it's a really gorgeous image.
I think I kinda understand why Frank would never let Gerard write 'I love you' down. In my mind, it feels as if words on a paper are less real, and they are more easily forgotten, more easily destroyed as all it takes is a pair of hands ripping the paper apart. A memory in your head of your lovers lips forming the words would seem so much more special, with or without sound effects. You can't rip memories like that apart, because they are made to last.
I love this and really enjoyed reading it. It's interesting and special in many different ways and you ended it in a really good way. It fitted with Frank having a positive outlook on whatever came next, as he had Gerard; someone who understands him more than anyone else probably ever will.
I think I said it before but you're so good I'm more than happy to say it again. Great job! :arms:
You should make it into a whole story =D