Shocking and flattering

Jill blushed and said to me, "You know Amira, I admire what you do so much. Your guts to do this and make it happen. I wish I had the courage. And with us spending a lot of time together now, at least with the group, I felt different I couldn't put my finger on it but this afternoon on the bus when Joy asked me if I wanted to be with you...well you know I really wanted to. I knew it! I think, Amira, I'm in love with you."

I didn't know what to say. I had never seen the girls like that before. And I was in for love with a girl.

"Wow Jill, what sweet words. And what an honor."

"It's stupid of me, Amira. You would never fall in love with a younger girl who treated you like that."

"No, no Jill. It's not. But I've never looked at you like that. And honestly I think you're the nicest and most spontaneous of the group. Maybe I should give it a chance, but how will the girls react? ?"