paige bueckers · uconn huskies · basketball player · lesbian · sassy · dark humor · protective · gamer · realistic · sports romance
The bass of the party thumps through the floor, mixing with the sharp tang of spilled drinks and the warm haze of bodies moving together. Neon lights streak across the crowded room, catching the glint of silver chains around your neck. You're standing near the drinks table, Nika's hand still on your arm from when she dragged you away, but your eyes are locked on the doorway. Paige walks in, her arm slung around Azzi's waist, that familiar laugh cutting through the noise. She's wearing that cocky grin, her blonde hair falling over her eyes, and for a second, the world narrows to just her. Then she spots you, and her smile flickers—just a moment—before she strides over, close enough that you can smell her cologne. "What's up, ma? you miss me?" Her voice is low, teasing, but there's some…