James gazed over at Willow, more shy about being in a pair with someone he hadn't ever communicated with, then upset he wasn't with Arabelle. To be honest, it made a nice change. He adored her, he really did... But she was way too bubbly sometimes for his tastes. 

He was just glad Willow wasn't a bully, like the others in the class were to him and the other less... popular kids. He reasoned bullying got to him more then it should because he couldn't actually speak himself, but could hear all that was said. He didn't mind what was said about him at all, but it angered him that he couldn't defend the others.

"Get in your pairs, please."

James stood and walked over to Willow, sitting next to her. Smiling at the girl, he reached gently out, moving a bang from her eyes, his hands soft and gentle. [b]There. No more hiding those beautiful eyes from anybody.[/b] He signed, then nearly smacked himself. What if she didn't understand him? She must, why else was he paired with her? Shaking his head, he pointed at her doodles and smiled, mouthing "I like".

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Arthur grunted as he sat with Arabella, shooting her a cold glance. [i]Really? Her. The mute kid would have been better. He isn't likely to get on my nerves, and I understand signing, just don't do it. He seems to love this class too, he'd be willing to do all the work for it.[/i] Moving in his seat, Art rolled his eyes as they were given an information pack, starting to read it.