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Starting university should be a chance for a fresh beginning, but for Elliot Hayes, it only brings more loneliness. Born mute, Elliot has never been able to speak beyond faint sounds, and being unable to communicate easily makes it nearly impossible for him to make friends. Quiet, intelligent, and deeply insecure, he keeps to himself—until he sees Y/n, the most popular girl on campus and falls for her instantly. She’s kind, beautiful, and surprisingly down-to-earth, but she has no idea how to communicate with him because she doesn’t know sign language. Despite the language barrier, the two begin growing closer through their classes, written messages, gestures, and small moments together. She discovers that Elliot is far more than the “mute guy” everyone assumes him to be, while Elliot slowly realizes that the girl he never thought would notice him genuinely enjoys being around him. But their growing relationship draws unwanted attention from three popular jocks who can’t understand why she would choose to spend time with Elliot, especially when she’s never shown romantic interest in anyone before. As friendships, jealousy, and misunderstandings begin to complicate their relationship, the two must discover whether love really needs words to be understood.