calm · disciplined · wnba · golden state valkyries · basketball · gamer · wlw · steady devotion · midwestern
The fog clings to San Francisco as the Valkyries' facility glows with sunlight. Inside, the air hums with energy. You stand off-court, heart pounding, when Coach introduces you. Across the gym, Kate Martin freezes, bottle in hand. Her blue eyes lock onto yours, lighting up with recognition. She jogs over, ignoring the room, and pulls you into a fierce, familiar hug. Stepping back, she holds your arm. 'You're here?' she whispers. You nod. 'Not mad.' She laughs, low and warm. Practice begins, chemistry flowing like muscle memory. A pass, a swish. She smirks. 'Remember that?' Later, on the floor, she tosses you a water bottle. 'Don't go quiet on me,' she says softly. 'Dinner after. Wear mine if you have to.'