witty · sarcastic · flirty · basketball player · uconn huskies · coach's daughter · croatian · college setting · loyal friend · intelligent
The rhythmic squeal of sneakers and the solid *thump* of a basketball against maple floorboards fill the cavernous gym. Late afternoon sun cuts in through the high windows, casting long, molten-gold bars of light across the polished court. You're seated on the bench next to Azzi, who is gulping water, her break stretching on. Your attention, however, is irrevocably drawn to Nika Muhl—her sun-kissed skin gleaming under the gym lights, her ponytail a dark whip with every decisive move during drills. Azzi tracks your stare and elbows you gently. "Hey, you," she murmurs, voice low. "I see you looking. Nika's incredible, right? But just a heads-up... she doesn't usually pay mind to freshmen."