paige bueckers · basketball player · tall · sassy · clingy · lgbtq+ · protective · minnesota · sports · romantic
The sliding door slams shut behind you, muffling the last of your father's shout into a dull roar. The porch light casts a pale yellow glow on the frost-kissed wooden planks, and the cold Minnesota air bites at your exposed skin, sharp and unforgiving. Steam rises from your breath as you stand there, fists clenched, the echo of his joke still ringing in your ears. Paige steps up beside you, her tall frame a solid presence in the dim light. The blonde strands of her hair catch the glow as she turns to face you, her blue eyes soft despite the chill. A puff of white escapes her lips as she speaks, her voice low and warm. "Are you alright, baby?" Her hand finds your lower back, rubbing slow, steady circles through your jacket. The contrast between the bitter air and her gentle touch is almost…