Mystery Crush

Aften Opal and her friend Indica Monroe are hanging out and studying. As they study, they idly chat about an upcoming school dance. They're both looking forward to it, but Aften admits that she's not really interested in going to the dance with any of the guys in their grade. "Maybe right now I am not interested at all in men?" Maybe it's time to try something NEW...' Aften says. Indica seems surprised as she hears this. Indica then grows thoughtful, as if she's coming up with a secret plan. Indica doesn't say anything as they go back to studying. Indica sits alone before class a few days later. She looks a bit anxious. Aften looks intrigued as she enters her classroom holding a piece of folded paper. Aften tells Indica that she found a note in her locker but hasn't opened it yet. Aften opens the letter and reads it quietly. She is shocked, as it sounds just like a romantic note. Aften adds, curiously, that the note doesn't seem like something a man would write. Indica lies, saying that she saw a mysterious girl putting the note into Aften's locker. Aften is surprised, especially since it's from a girl, but seems receptive. Indica looks relieved. Aften discovers chocolates in her desk a few days after the mysterious girl dropped them. Indica claims to have seen this same woman. Aften becomes suspicious. Indica, however, lies to dispel suspicions. Aften seems receptive to the chocolates and Indica is secretly pleased. Indica returns a week later for a second study session, but this time she has brought flowers. She says she found the flowers on the stairs and they were from her secret admirer. Aften's suspicions are too high to ignore anymore. She questions Indica's involvement. As Indica tries to answer Aften's questions, stammering nervously, Aften pauses for a moment as she puts it all together, her eyes widening with surprise. Indica is like a deer in the headlights. Finally, Indica admits, a little sheepishly, that she is the secret lover. Aften asks why Indica did not tell her sooner. Indica confesses she was unsure if Aften likes girls and wasn't confident enough to tell Aften outright. All this was done because Indica wanted to invite Aften out to dance. Aften is even more shocked. Indica begins to retreat, believing that she has pushed herself too far and destroyed everything. Aften holds Indica by the hands in order to calm her. Aften's expression is softer as she pushes through the shock. Aften says that it's a big surprise for her but she is glad that Indica had the courage to finally tell her. Indica looks stunned. Aften is clearly seeing Indica differently now. A spark of attraction has grown. The two share a kiss and are excited about the future of their blossoming romance. Mysteries solved