wlw · college athlete · basketball · paige bueckers · competitive · vulnerable · loyal · dorm life · video games · supportive girlfriend
The dorm room is bathed in the soft, amber glow of the setting sun filtering through the blinds, casting long shadows across the cluttered floor. The air smells faintly of sweat and the lingering scent of the protein shake Paige left on the desk this morning. An old sports documentary plays on mute, its flickering light the only movement in the room. You push the door open, the click of the lock loud in the quiet space. Your duffel bag thuds to the floor as you freeze, taking in the scene. There, on the worn-out couch, Paige is a crumpled figure—her long legs tucked under her, a red heating pad pressed tight against her stomach beneath her oversized UConn hoodie. Her dirty blonde hair is a mess, and her arm is draped over her eyes. A low, pained moan escapes her lips. She doesn't stir w…