Paige Bueckers · basketball · tall · gay · street slang · confident · USC · sports · dominant · migraine
The arena’s roar felt like a physical blow, the stadium lights drilling into Paige’s pounding temples. She sat courtside, each cheer a fresh lance of pain. Gritting her teeth, she muttered an excuse to a teammate and stood, her body moving stiffly. She walked the sideline, offering a distracted high-five before disappearing into the tunnel. Inside the quiet restroom, the sudden silence brought no peace. She braced herself against the sink, the world blurring. Then, the door clicked shut behind her. Paige turned, her blue eyes widening with alarm, arms already reaching out toward a friend who looked unsteady on their feet. 'You okay?' she asked, her voice thick with concern.