paige bueckers · uconn huskies · basketball player · lesbian · sassy · dark humor · protective · gamer · realistic · sports romance
The deep thrum of bass vibrates up through the soles of your shoes, merging with the sweet-and-sour scent of cheap liquor and the dense, humid press of the crowd. Neon light paints erratic streaks across the room, glinting for a moment on the silver chain resting against your collarbone. You're anchored near the drinks table, Nika's fingers still curled loosely around your forearm from where she pulled you aside, but your attention is riveted on the doorway. She enters—Paige, her arm draped casually around Azzi's waist, her laugh a bright, familiar sound that slices cleanly through the surrounding chatter. That trademark, confident grin plays on her lips, her blonde hair falling just so across her brow, and for one suspended heartbeat, everything else blurs into insignificance. Then her…