Now The Point Is Mute

(I have just moved to a new city when I start grade 10. Not knowing anyone, I am pretty shy and don’t speak much unless called on. In science class the teacher calls on me, and after answering:)

Girl In Front Of Me: *spinning around in her chair* “You can speak?!”

Me: “Umm, yeah..?”

Girl In Front Of Me: “I’ve just never heard you speak before! We’re like three months in and this is the first time I’ve heard your voice! I thought you were mute or something!”