Heather (
Olive Glass) is nonchalantly relaxing in a café when she notices a stranger, Dawn (
Alexis Tae), receiving unwanted advances from a male customer (Mo Reese). Dawn attempts to dismiss the unwanted suitor but lacks the assurance, leading Heather to intervene by acting as Dawn's girlfriend. Dawn quickly plays along and the male customer reluctantly leaves.
Dawn is grateful for Heather's intervention and they share a camaraderie moment while discussing the nuisance of men. Heather feels a twinge of attraction as Dawn offers her a coffee as a token of gratitude. Heather and Dawn start frequenting the coffee shop together, forming a close friendship.
However, Heather is smitten and believes she has a shot with Dawn because Dawn is discussing dating. Heather musters the courage to ask Dawn out, but Dawn clarifies that she's heterosexual and values Heather purely as a friend. Heather appears composed in the face of rejection but is inwardly devastated.
She pretends to be understanding, and Dawn remains oblivious. In subsequent meetings, Dawn is distressed due to her unsuccessful attempts at dating men. They continue to disappoint her, either by standing her up or by sending distasteful pictures.
Heather feigns sympathy, although there are subtle indications that something is off. A despondent Dawn goes to the restroom to compose herself. Once Dawn is out of sight, Heather's demeanor shifts dramatically.
She employs her phone to send Dawn an anonymous explicit picture she finds on the internet. Dawn comes back to discover the lewd picture, never suspecting it came from Heather. In later meetings, Heather has invited Dawn to her loft following Dawn's revelation of her increasing distress.
Her dating experiences are deteriorating and she's unable to bear the thought of being in public at this time. Heather attempts to show empathy, suggesting that Dawn should consider a same-sex experience. A heartbroken and desperate Dawn appears to be receptive to the idea.
Heather begins to make advances on Dawn, who is initially unsure. Heather assures her that her loft is a safe space to experiment and that she genuinely cares for Dawn's well-being. While Dawn is apprehensive, she trusts Heather and agrees, oblivious to the fact that Heather is the very cause of her continuous bad luck with men.