Just what did he mean? Thought Mystique Sonia to herself, as she sat in bed with Yaksha fast asleep on a pillow next to her.
It was night time now, and she couldn't sleep. What Lin Chung had said had got her thinking. Did he know who was behind this? What he had said seemed to suggest he did. But who was it? Could it possibly be... Lin Chung himself?
Maybe it was! The more Sonia thought about it, the more it made sense. What he had said had subliminally given her the answer! He surely wouldn't have said she would find out soon without knowing himself. She felt very flattered that he thought of her that way. She had had a soft spot for him since she joined Big Green.
Sonia decided to ask him herself, just to make sure. She didn't want to assume it was him and find out it was a red herring.
She got out of bed and slipped her red slippers onto her feet, and made her way over to her bedroom door, then out into the hallway and down to Lin Chung's bedroom door. She carefully knocked and waited for an answer.
"Come in." Called Lin Chung, from inside the room. Sonia carefully opened the door and entered the room.
Lin Chung was sat up in bed, wearing his pyjamas. His square shaped helmet was off, making his thick, shoulder length grey hair fall around his face. He had his sketch book in his hands, but placed it down as Sonia entered.
He smiled at Sonia, and she smiled back, before she plucked up the courage and asked him.
"Lin Chung, how did you know I would find out who sent me those things soon?"
Lin Chung gulped, and his smile faded.
"Well... It's hard to exactly say, as... Well... You know..." He replied, struggling to spit it out.
"I know what?" Sonia questioned.
"About your spell." Lin Chung replied. He sighed, before continuing. "It was me who sent you those cards, and that bunch of roses. I have liked you since you joined Big Green, but I struggled to say so because of your spell. I hope you'll understand. I'm sorry if you don't feel the same way, but I just had to admit my feelings, otherwise I may never have got an answer."
Sonia stared at him silently, trembling. She had been right! It was Lin Chung!
She walked over to him and put her arm around him.
"I understand, and... I do feel the same way." She said softly.
Lin Chung turned towards her and smiled.
"Come here, Sonia." He said, smiling at her.
He then pulled her into a hug, holding her close, and Sonia turned a very bright red at this, but she hugged back, feeling his warmth radiating onto her. Lin Chung himself blushed at Sonia returning the hug, and stroked her on the back. He paused for a moment, before planting a kiss on top of her head. She looked up at this, and he gazed at her face, admiring her beauty for a second, before placing his lips to hers in a simple kiss.
Mystique Sonia was surprised. The greatest warrior in Big Green, kissing her?
The kiss lasted less than a moment, but when he parted from her, he saw the blush on her face, but the smile on her blue lips as well.
"Thanks for caring about me. I'm flattered you feel this way about me." Sonia said, softly. Lin Chung, still holding her close, began to stroke her silky black hair.
They sat quietly for a second, before Sonia spoke up.
"Let's keep this between us two. If Mighty Ray found out, we'd never hear the end of it!"
Lin Chung nodded in agreement. They smiled at eachother, before Sonia yawned, and decided she had to go to bed. She got up and went back to her own room, saying goodnight to Lin Chung just as she left. They both fell asleep, thinking about each other.
The next morning, Mystique Sonia awoke, grinning at the memory of last night. She was glad to finally know who the secret admirer was, and she was glad it was someone as kind and caring as Lin Chung.
She eased herself out of bed, and began to get dressed and ready for the day. Once she was, she made her bed before going to the mess hall for breakfast.
Once she had got her breakfast, she made her way over to her usual place, next to Lin Chung. He smiled at her, and she felt herself smiling back. But as they had agreed, they would keep it a secret until they were ready for others to know.