Presenting, the next chapter. There might only be two or three more after this, to warn you, and I'm still open for ideas.

I don't own it, okay? Can I stop saying it now? It makes me depressed.

Chapter Seven: Roses and Love Letters (Fake or Not)

For the next few weeks, Sonny and Grady continued to send Tawni and Nico the 'Secret Admirer' notes, along with various gifts, such as toys, chocolate, flowers, make-up (for Tawni), hats (for Nico), and other things.

Finally, four weeks after the original note they'd sent, Grady and Sonny sent one final letter to each, accompanied by a red rose, a symbol of love.

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The first thing Tawni Hart saw when she walked into her dressing room was the rose on her table with a folded note.

Hurrying over, she read it eagerly.

My darling Tawni

The time has come. I think its fair you find out who I am today. Then, maybe, we can be together. Meet me in the cafeteria at 9:00PM. We can talk without interruption, as it closes at 8:00PM. I've managed to book it for us to be alone with just a waiter and a chef, so we can enjoy a romantic dinner.

I'll wait, my love

Your Secret Admirer

Tawni cried out in excitement, clutching the note to her chest as she rushed over to her wardrobe to find something suitable to wear for the evening.

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Nico Harris saw the note and the rose as soon as he walked into his dressing room, and he grabbed it, scanning it over quickly.

My dear Nico

The time has come. I think its fair you find out who I am today. Then, maybe, we can be together. Meet me in the cafeteria at 9:00PM. We can talk without interruption, as it closes at 8:00PM. I've managed to book it for us to be alone with just a waiter and a chef, so we can enjoy a romantic dinner.

I'll wait, my love

Your Secret Admirer

Nico pumped his fists in the air in excitement. He shoots, he scores!

Rushing over to his wardrobe, he began going through it for something suitable to wear for tonight.

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By 8:00PM, Tawni was freaking out. She still hadn't managed to find the right dress to wear, and she was practically tearing her hair out in anxiousness.

Just then, Sonny walked in, bright-eyed and cheerful from her date with Chad. She looked around the room, startled to see all of Tawni's clothes tossed randomly in places, including on top of her mirror.

Looking worried, Sonny began to pick up Tawni's stuff as the blonde burst out of the dressing room, her golden locks askew and her expression one of panic.

Recognizing the face, Sonny dropped everything again and rushed over to her friend, seizing her by the shoulders and urging, "Take deep breaths, Tawn. In…and out. In…and out. Good, just relax." Sonny stepped back as Tawni calmed down, beginning to breathe normally again.

"Okay." Sonny began to speak as Tawni looked at her. "Now tell me what's wrong."

"I can't find the right outfit to wear for my date tonight!" she wailed, throwing herself onto a chair dramatically.

"Well, how about you pick out some of your favourites and I'll tell you which one I think looks the best?" Sonny suggested with a generous smile. "But who do you have a date with anyway? You never said anything before."

"You know those notes I've been getting?" Tawni asked, and Sonny had to hide a triumphant smile before nodding. "Well, today my Secret Admirer says he wants to meet me! So I have to wear something really good."

"Well, just start trying on outfits then we'll work on shoes, makeup, etcetera." Sonny smiled kindly again at her friend, and Tawni smiled a small smile back.

"Thanks, Sonny," she said softly. "You're a really great friend."

Sonny replied with a, "No problem, Tawni. I'm sure you'd do the same for me. Well, now you would, anyway."

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It was 8:57PM. Tawni hurried down the halls in her beautiful outfit, her heels clacking. Before stepping around the corner, she smoothed her hair and dress down, checking her makeup in her compact mirror before stepping out noiselessly.

Her "Secret Admirer" was standing with his back to him. He was a classy dresser, Tawni would give him that. As her gaze travelled upwards, her eyes froze on the hat he wore. She knew only one person who wore those types of hats, and she'd recognize them anywhere.

Her hands shot to her mouth as she let out a loud gasp of shock.

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Nico stood facing the wall, his eyes closed. He adjusted his hat slightly, and then folded his arms. Then he straightened his shirt, and clenched his fists in frustration, before unfolding his arms yet again to check the time: 8:58PM.

Suddenly, from behind him, there was a loud gasp of utter surprise. He whipped around, and found his eyes locking with the blue-eyed stare of Tawni Hart. His mouth opened wide, and he asked, stunned, "Tawni?"

At the same moment, she murmured, "Nico?"

Then, in unison, a whisper, "It can't be you!"

Ooh, cliffy! I think.

Sorry that this chapter was short. I couldn't think of anything else to add in before they actually found out, but I hope you liked it anyway.

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P.S. Hey, I just noticed that second last line rhymed!