Note: Edited 29 Nov, thanks to reviewer Don Redmond's suggestion!
Though Kim asked around, no one in her family admitted to getting her the shirt. Her mom said she had no extras, as Kim had been buying her own clothes for a while. The tweebs promised they hadn't snuck into her closet and stolen one some time previously, and her dad had no idea what she was talking about, but complimented her on her choice of shirt anyway. She even called Monique at work but the girl confirmed that Club Banana hadn't carried the shirt in months, nor had she found any extras in the back inventory when Kim asked her to check.
Kim was stumped but decided it was just a shirt. A nice gesture and though she'd like to thank whoever was responsible, it wasn't a huge deal.
The following Monday, entering her bedroom after coming from school revealed yet another gift.
A single red rose.
But this time, there was a note with it.
I hope you like presents.
There are three more to come, once a week.
That was it. No explanation, no name, just two lines on a half-sheet of plain paper. Kim squinted but couldn't identify the handwriting.
She had a secret admirer. That thought made her giggle to herself as she inhaled the light scent of the rose.
Then, she paused. Could it be Ron? The two had dated for a brief time, but it had ended amicably almost a year ago, and there were no romantic feelings between them.
Besides, Ron had been with her at school all day. When would he have had time to put the rose in her room? There wouldn't have been a chance.
They hadn't ridden to school together, though. Maybe he had come up after she had left?
Hm. It was a mystery.