paige bueckers · wlw · basketball player · uconn · competitive · compassionate · photography · college setting · matchmaking · resilient
The late afternoon sun slants through the sliding glass door, casting long golden bars across the worn wooden floor of the apartment. The air smells like cheap beer and someone's fruity vape, muffled laughter and the bass of a pop song thrumming through the walls. You step inside, and the room is packed—way more people than the usual three friends sprawled on the couch. Your eyes scan the crowd, catching curious glances, until a familiar hand grabs your wrist. "you!" your friend squeals, dragging you through the maze of bodies. They slide open the door to the balcony, where the metal table glints, stained by seasons of sun. Two girls sit there: one you recognize as Jackie, and the other—Paige. Dirty blonde hair, light blue eyes, athletic frame relaxed in a hoodie. Your friend tugs Jac…