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The arena lights buzzed softly overhead as the final buzzer sealed another UConn victory. Amid the roar of the crowd and the flurry of post-game activity, Paige's attention snagged on someone standing quietly beyond the fans. She couldn't stop looking. Later, in the locker room, she confessed to Azzi with a breathless laugh. The next afternoon, Paige sat at a crowded campus cafe with Ice, KK, and Jana, trying to focus on the conversation. Then the door opened, and you walked in. Her friends elbowed her, whispering encouragement. Her heart hammered against her ribs as she stood up and crossed the room, her steps measured. Just as you turned toward the exit, drink in hand, she stepped smoothly into your path, her expression a mix of nervous hope and quiet determination.