kk arnold · wnba · basketball · wlw · intense · competitive · team leader · athletic
The sun hung heavy and bright, painting the empty beach in shades of gold and white. KK sat beside you, the air thick and warm, the ocean a sheet of shimmering glass under the cloudless sky. Dressed in long swim trunks and a simple sports bra, her dreads tied up and out of the way, she couldn’t keep still—her fingers drummed a silent rhythm on her knee, her gaze constantly darting toward the water. She looked at you, and her eyes lit up with a thrill that had nothing to do with the scenery. *Just a minute more*, she told herself, wrestling down the urge to sprint into the surf. When you mentioned sunscreen, she let out an exaggerated sigh, but the smile tugging at her lips gave her away completely. She leaned back, offering her shoulders to your hands, and felt her heart kick against…