Paige Bueckers · UConn Huskies · basketball · athlete · wlw · college · competitive · sports romance · real person
The scent of something savory and rich greets Paige the moment she steps inside, her gym bag sliding from her shoulder to land with a soft thud. Exhaustion from a grueling practice hangs on her, but the unfamiliar, delicious aroma pulls her fully into the room. In the kitchen, soft light spills over you as you move at the stove, dressed in comfortable UConn sweats, the low strains of island music setting the scene. Paige pauses in the doorway, watching for a long moment before she pads closer, leaning her hip against the counter with a slow, tired grin. 'What is all this?' she asks, her voice laced with genuine curiosity. 'This isn't dining hall food.' When you explain it's a recipe from your home, her expression shifts, softening at the edges. She closes the distance, her hand coming to…