"The true delight is in the finding out rather than in the knowing." -Isaac Asimov

Hey, Brielle! Rise and shine. Enjoy this day. Always smile. I'll always be looking out for you from afar. This is my number btw. Save it ;) -Your Secret Admirer ♡

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"Hey, Marina. Are you okay?" my Mom asked when I sat on the breakfast table.

"Yes, Mom. I'm fine, " I assured her. A day has passed since my anxiety attack. Yes, they panicked. I haven't had anxiety attacks for a long time which is why they were shocked.

"Should we visit your therapist?" Dad asked.

I smiled at him. "I'm okay, Dad. I've always had those before so I'm used to it."

"I'm still worried." Mom sighed.

"Mom, I'll be okay, " I said. They didn't reply and instead, we finished breakfast quietly.

After eating, Dad took me to school and Mom drove Max to his school.

Dad reminded me of what I should do in case I can feel another episode coming. I told him that I'll be alright and he doesn't have to worry about a thing.

When we arrived, I quickly said goodbye to my Dad and walked out of the car. I entered the school and immediately, I saw Faith and Danica in the hallway.

"Hey, pretty ladies," I greeted them.

"Hi, Gabbie," Danica greeted.

"I have a question, " I said.

"What is it?" Faith asked.

"Is there a way we can track who's number this is?" I said, showing them the text I received this morning when I woke up.

"You have a secret admirer and you didn't even bother to tell me?!" Danica said, clutching on her chest.

I awkwardly laugh. "I forgot to tell you."

"There is a way we can track who sent this to you, " Faith said.

"How?" I asked.

"We ask Shine to check the student records, " she answered.

"That's a great idea, " I said. Shine is the Principal's student assistant. She knows where records are kept and she can access them at any time.

"The real question is if that number is the one registered on your admirer's profile, " Danica said.

"Well, we have to try, " I said.

"I agree with you on that, " Faith said. Danica was about to reply something when the bell rang.

"I'll see you later at lunch. We'll talk to Shine then, " I said and they nodded as a response.

We then waved at each other before walking to our respective rooms.

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"Shine, can you do me a favor?" I asked Shine who sat on our table.

"Uhmm... Okay?" she answered.

"I still think this could be dangerous." Danica shook her head.

Shine gave us a confused look. "Should I be scared?"

"No, of course not, " I assured her.

"What is it then?" she asked.

"Can you find this number for me?" I handed her the piece of paper with my admirer's number. She took it and her eyebrows furrowed when she saw what's written.

"What do you want me to do with this?"

"Maybe check the student records for me." I smiled.

Her eyes widened. "Gabbie, are you crazy?!"

"She just has to know who owns this number, Shine baby, please, " Faith pleaded.

"If I get caught, I won't be the student assistant anymore," Shine said.

"Don't worry. We'll help you," I said.

"And we'll prepare a chair, some rope, and duct tape so before we get caught, we'll tie you up, " Faith said.

All of us laughed. "The both of you are crazy."

"But you still love us anyway, " I said, poking Shine's cheek.

She just shook her head and ate her lunch. We continued eating as well and we just had a normal conversation.

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"I'm so tired. I can't believe I agreed to help you, " Danica complained. We are currently checking every student profile to see if we can find this secret admirer.

"We're doing this to ensure Gabbie's future boyfriend, okay?" Faith said.

"Hey!" I called out.

"Did I lie? This secret admirer could be your potential boyfriend, " Faith said.

I rolled my eyes and just continued checking. We've been here for an hour but we still haven't found the number that matches.

"I'm starting to give–"

"I found it!" Shine exclaimed, stopping Danica from finishing her sentence.

"Who is it?" Faith asked.

Shine checked the profile again. "This seems very odd."

"Why? Who is it?" I asked.

She sighed. "Warren Brent, " she answered. All of us looked at Danica.

She raised both of her brows. "What?"

"Uhmm... you kinda have history with him, " Faith answered.

"So what?" She rolled her eyes.

Danica liked Warren before but he rejected her. Warren is the Math Club President. He's really good looking and he's one of the smartest people in this school. He rejects every girl that confesses to him because he doesn't want to get a girlfriend. He said it's not his priority.

That is the reason why Shine got confused because he clearly pointed out that he doesn't want to get into a relationship.

"You should talk to him, Gabbie. He's in the Math Club room, " Danica said.

"And how come you know that?" Faith smirked.

Danica rolled her eyes. "Shut up."

I stood up and dusted myself off. "Let's go, " I said before walking out of the record room.

While walking to the Math Club room, I can't help but feel nervous. If he's really my secret admirer, then what will happen next.

Will we go out? Is it right to date him when I like somebody else? And what will Danica say? I know she still has feelings for him.

I took a deep breath before opening the door. Luckily, he was still there busy fixing his stuff. "Hey, Warren, " I greeted.

He looked at me. "Gabbie."

"How are you? How's the Math Club?" I said, beating around the bush.

"What do you need?" he asked while going back to fixing his things.

"What made you think that I need something?" I asked, hiding the nervousness in my tone.

"Because you usually don't approach me. If you want me to do your homework, dream on because it's never going to happen, " he answered, still not looking at me.

I scoffed. "I can do my homework by myself and I do well in my classes. Thank you very much."

"Then why are you here?" he asked, probably getting annoyed.

I rolled my eyes. "I was wondering if you sent me this, " I said, walking towards him and handing him my phone with his message. He grabbed it and read what's written. "I just wanna know why you're keeping it a secret. I mean, I wouldn't reject you right away. I'll actually give you a chance and see how it will work out and–"

"This is not my number, " he said, cutting me off.

"What?" I asked, dumbfounded.

"You see, your secret admirer's number is 045******05." He showed me the number on my phone. "Mine is 045******03."

"Wait, what?!" I clamored, grabbing my phone from his hand. Damn it, Shine!

"Yeah..." He nodded. "Did you have fun checking my student record?" he teased.

I gasped. "H-how did you–"

"I just know." He shrugged before picking up his backpack. He wore his backpack and walked to the door. I sighed before looking at my phone again. "Oh and one last thing, " he said and I looked at him. "I don't get rejected, Gabbie. I'm the one rejecting." He smirked before walking out of the room.

I scoffed. "Cocky a*shole, " I whispered before leaving the room.

I walked over to where the girls are waiting. "It's 045******05, Shine, not 045******03!" I corrected.

"That's what you wrote!" she countered, handing me the note I wrote.

I read the number again and saw that it does look like a three but if you look closely it is a five. "This is a 5!"

"It looked like a 3! Write legibly next time." She rolled her eyes.

"Ugh! This is so annoying and embarrassing!" I groaned.

"What if we try again?" Faith suggested.

"You go do it yourself. I'm tired, " Danica said before walking away.

"You are so mean, Nics!" Faith cried before following her.

Shine laughed before walking away as well. I just massaged my head and sighed before running after them.

I'll know who you are soon, Secret Admirer. Just wait.