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latenighttalkinqwp · 11 hours ago

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no. 1 pick—p.b x f!reader

pairing: paige bueckers x dallas wings!fem!reader

warnings: nothing but straight fluff

synopsis: sharing a moment with paige after being drafted.

a/n: i know i don’t really talk about the games and stuff and yes im a new fan but im genuinely so proud of paige and everything she’s accomplished. im so proud of kaitlyn and aubrey, they are so deserving. i really admire paige’s openness about her faith, her dedication, the way she lifts her peers up without thinking twice. she’s genuinely an amazing human being and i pray that she has an incredible journey in this new chapter of her life. also dont mind me using the same pictures from my last post!! i literally could not find pictures from tonight.

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your heart was pounding against your chest, eyes filled with tears that threatened to ruin your makeup. paige had found you almost immediately, as soon as the spotlight was off of her.

"you can't cry." she shook her head, a shake to her voice that let you know she was close to crying herself. she wrapped her arms around you and pulled you into a hug, letting her head fall onto your shoulder.

"you can't tell me what to do." you laughed through the tears and pushed her back slightly so you could see her face. when you looked at her all you could see was a girl who had been through so much but continuously came back from it stronger. you had watched her go through some of the hardest things--injuries that have taken some off the court, being put in the spotlight even when she was going through things-- and you couldn't have been prouder of her. "i'm so proud of you, you're the strongest person i know."

"you're making me cry and i look so good tonight." paige jutted her lip out, her eyes softening as she looked at you, and a few tears rolled down her cheek. she never passed up an opportunity to crack a joke but she was grateful to have you, grateful that you were in her life. she delicately wiped her eyes so she didn't ruin her makeup.

"you do look good." you smiled, hands coming up to cup her face. "number one pick looks good on you."

that made her smile, wide and genuine, and she leaned in to kiss you quickly—just a gentle press of lips that carried so much love behind it. you were both vaguely aware that cameras were flashing, probably capturing every second, but neither of you cared. she was still holding your hand when a voice broke through the moment.

"paige! y/n! mind if we have a word?" a reporter asked gently, stepping up with a camera crew in tow, clearly trying not to intrude too harshly. you both shook your heads and straightened up for the cameras, laughing a bit as you ran your hands through your hair to look presentable for the cameras. the reporter turned to paige first.

"first off, congratulations!" she said, a bright smile on her face. "number one pick, how does that feel?"

paige exhaled slowly, her eyes flicking back to you for just a second before she answered. “it’s surreal,” she said, her voice a mix of nerves and pride. “i’ve worked for this my whole life. been through a lot to get here… and it means everything. i'm just... i'm thankful to my teammates, my parents, coaches, and of course y/n. they've kept me going honestly.”

you ran your hand down her forearm and interlaced your fingers, your eyes on her the entire time.

��and this moment—who’s the first person you wanted to see when it was official?”

she didn’t hesitate. “her,” she said, turning toward you with a soft grin that made your heart flip. “always her.”

the reporter chuckled, clearly loving the moment. “well, we’ve seen the two of you together on the court and off, the media loves your relationship. tell us—how important has she been in your journey to this point?”

paige’s smile shifted, more tender now. “she’s my rock,” she said simply. “she’s the one who saw me on the bad days, when I couldn’t walk without pain, when I doubted if I’d ever be back. she believed in me even when i didn’t. tonight isn’t just for me—it’s for her too.”

you felt your throat tighten at her words, and when the reporter looked to you, you tried your best to hold it together. “she’s the hardest-working person I know. i've never met someone so determined like paige is. she's been through so much and i—i really couldn't be more proud of her."

paige squeezed your hand again, and the camera caught it all—the subtle touch, the glances, the smile that only ever appeared when she was looking at you.

"okay, one last question before we leave." the reporter looked down and her watch for a split second before turning back to you. "how do you feel about having her with you in dallas?"

"oh god," you laughed. "i'm excited, to be honest. you know, we played together at upon before i came here and i'm just glad we get to continue our journey together."

"well, we're excited to see you two together again." the reporter gave you both a smile and thanked you for your time, turning around to her camera crew and directing them to another player.

when it was just the two of you, you turned your attention to paige and gave her a look, pointing a finger at her. "don't think i'm gonna go easy on you either."

"i hope not." she grinned, pulling you in and pressing another kiss to your lips, longer this time but not long enough to draw attention.

her hands gave a light squeeze to your waist, a silent promise that no matter what happened you would always have each other.

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latenighttalkinqwp · 11 hours ago

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I am so incredibly proud of these two women.

Kaitlyn Chen was the missing piece that we didn't even know we needed to complete this puzzle. We only had her for a year, but man oh man did she make that one year count and I am going to miss her, so, so incredibly much, more than I ever thought I would. I'm so excited to see what this Cali girl can do back in her home state because I have a feeling, the future might just be golden.

Aubrey Griffin was the first piece of this puzzle. Six years and it somehow still doesn't feel enough and it's hard to even imagine watching a UConn game without her. I was so freaking happy to hear her name called last night and hey, the Lynx have a pretty good record with UConn players.

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latenighttalkinqwp · 11 hours ago

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IMAGINE — paige fucking you so good she doesnt gaf about the noise anymore.

WARNING — munch p!

“that all you got? sound like you holdin back. ” she murmured between kisses on your clit her voice husky and teasing.

Her arms were wrapped tightly around your thighs keeping you close as she looked up at you with hungry eyes.

Each flick of her tongue was deliberate coaxing every sound out of you her gaze daring you to fall apart for her “come on, babe” she whispered breath hot against you. “let me hear em.”

Your voice came out strained caught in your throat as a broken moan escaped your back arching involuntarily.

She held you tighter her mouth relentless clearly pleased by the way you trembled in her grasp.

"God damn." she purred, her eyes never leaving your face. "You tappin out baby?" she tilt her head slightly just to check on you.

“I-Im good…” you managed to choke out voice shaky and breathless.

She smiled at that something wicked and soft all at once then dipped her mouth back down without a word like your words had only spurred her on.

You felt her tongue work you over again slow and deep and you could do nothing but grip the sheets and fall apart all over again.

"we keep goin' till im satisfied, undeestand?" You whined in response your body trembling as you gripped the sheets hard the pressure building up again.

Tears began to form at the corners of your eyes a mix of pleasure and overwhelming sensation taking over.

She kept going her movements steady and precis her eyes watching you carefully noting every reaction.

And you know damn well shes not far from done.

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latenighttalkinqwp · 22 hours ago

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THE AFTER PARTY

photo from — @fuddaround

summary : you and paige sneaking out of her party to have a quicky.

warning : alchol. fngering (r! receiving) munch (p! receiving) not proofread. (p! begging) car smut. (subbish-top p! and r!)

“Come on, ma” she murmured her voice low and thick with that familiar teasing tone tinged now with the edge of alcohol. “ill take you away from here, just say the word.”

She leaned in closer her body boxing you into the corner one hand braced beside your head, you could smell the alcohol on her breath feel the warmth radiating off her as her eyes locked onto yours.

You could tell she was just a little drunk just enough for her movements to be bolder, her lips hovering dangerously close to yours

“Nuh uh, p" you said firmly bringing the rim of your drink to your lips with a small smirk “this party's about you, you cant just dip out.”

You took a slow sip watching her from over the glass amused at the way her eyes followed your every move, she scoffed swaying just a little closer her hand brushing your waist.

“I dont give a damn about this party” she muttered voice low and sincere eyes flicking from your lips to your eyes. “Only thing im thinkin’ about right now is you.”

“Come on, please?” she whispered her voice soft and a little slurred, laced with that drunken sweetness. Her fingers gently reached up subtly brushing along your bottom lip her touch slow and teasing.

“They wont mind, i promise" she added leaning in even closer her breath warm against your skin.

Her eyes were locked onto your lips like they were the only thing that mattered in the world her thumb now tracing the edge of your jaw with slow deliberate care. “Just say yes.”

“You want me that bad?” you asked voice teasing and laced with a knowing smirk as you tilted your head slightly.

Her eyes narrowed just a bit the corner of her mouth twitching upward in a half smile.

“You have no idea” she breathed her hand still resting near your jaw thumb now brushing your cheek. “i've been wantin’ you all night.. and im not drunk enough to lie about it.”

“Is that so?” you said with a soft smile tilting your head just enough to keep her chasing.

She nodded slowly her eyes flicking between yours pupils dark and dilated.

Her fingers curled lightly under your chin lifting it just a little “You gonna keep teasing me, or you gonna let me show you how bad I really want you?”

That was all it took.

The tension snapped like a wire pulled too tight, and suddenly the two of you were tangled up in her car hands everywhere, lips crashing together in a mess of heat and desperation.

You barely remembered how you got there just flashes of her pulling you by the hand doors slamming shut, her mouth finding yours the second you were alone.

Now you were straddling her your bodies pressed flush as you kissed like you’d been starving for it.

Her hands gripped your thighs your waist anywhere she could touch while yours tangled in her hair.

She hissed against your lips the sound sharp and hungry her patience wearing thin.

With a frustrated groan she tugged hard on your shirt fingers fumbling for a second before she gave up trying to be gentle yanking it upward roughlym

“Off” she growled voice low and strained with need.

The fabric slid over your head tossed somewhere into the dark car without a second thought.

“you are driving me fuckin’ crazy” she muttered before pulling you in again kissing you even harder than before.

She slid her hand beneath your waistband with slow deliberate intent her fingers brushing against heated skin as she leaned back just enough to watch your reaction.

Her eyes were half lidded locked onto yours with a hunger that made your breath hitch.

She licked her bottom lip slow and teasing a smug glint in her eyes as her touch grew bolder.

“Been thinking about this all night" she whispered voice thick and low “You feel even better than I imagined.”

“Figured” you teased voice soft and sultry as you looked down at her through hooded eyes “The way you been looking at me all night… looked like you wanted to eat me.”

She let out a low chuckle her fingers pressing just a little deeper and leaned in until her lips were barely brushing your ear.

“I still do” she whispered her breath warm and shivery against your skin “And im not leaving this car until I do.”

“Ah—” you moaned sharply your body jolting as she slid her finger inside you without warning.

The sudden stretch the heat of her touch it all hit you at once, pulling a breathy gasp from your lips.

She smirked against your neck clearly proud of the way your body responded to her so easily.

“Just like that” she murmured her voice rough and low fingers already moving with a slow confident rhythm. “Been waiting to hear that sound from you.”

“Oh yeah?” you managed to talk back though your voice trembled shaky with pleasure as she started to pick up her pace.

She grinned eyes never leaving yours loving the way you tried to keep your composure.

“Mhm” she hummed curling her fingers just right. “Keep talkin' baby... see how long that smart mouth lasts.”

“Yeah, so wh—”

Your words cut off in a sharp whine as she suddenly shoved her fingers deeper hitting that perfect spot that made your knees weak.

“Oh, what was that?” she taunted lips brushing your jaw as she kept the rhythm steady and deep. “Thought you had somethin’ to say.”

You breathed heavily your head dropping to her shoulder as your body began to tremble, starting to give out beneath the intensity of her touch.

Your fingers gripped her tightly searching for something to anchor you as she increased her pace ruthless steady and knowing exactly how to unravel you.

“You gettin’ weak on me, huh?” she whispered against your ear her voice thick with heat and pride.

You shook your head trying to hold on but the moment she curled her fingers just right, your body jerked with the pleasure unable to stop the response.

A breathless gasp escaped your lips as your grip tightened around her your entire body twitching under the intensity.

"Couldn’t help it, huh?" she murmured a smirk in her voice as she kept up the relentless pace.

Finally the pressure built to its peak your body trembling as you felt that familiar tightening in your core.

You started clenching around her and she noticed immediately her pace slowing just enough to make sure you felt every second.

“Look at you" she whispered voice low “you're so close, let go for me, baby.”

Her fingers pressed deeper working you just right knowing exactly how to push you over the edge.

You arched your back your body trembling as that final wave of pleasure hit and with a broken whimper, you finally reached your release.

Your body shook uncontrollably clenching around her as your breath caught the sensation overwhelming as she kept her fingers inside you, helping you ride out the high.

"Thats it, baby" she murmured watching you closely with a satisfied smirk.

You breathed heavily your chest rising and falling rapidly as the intensity of your release slowly faded.

Your body still trembled slightly a mix of exhaustion and aftershocks running through you.

She eased her pace slowing down her hand gently stroking your back as she held you close allowing you to catch your breath. “You did so good” she whispered her tone softer now as her fingers brushed through your hair.

"Backseat" you muttered voice low and breathless as you pulled yourself closer to her a sly smirk forming despite the exhaustion.

She raised an eyebrow her lips curling into a grin as she noticed the shift in your tone. "You want more?" she teased, her hand still resting lightly on your waist.

"Yeah" you murmured shifting toward the backseat your body still a little shaky but determined.

She followed you without hesitation the playful smirk never leaving her face.

Once in the backseat she moved in close her hands roaming as she leaned down to kiss you her lips trailing over yours “Ready for round two?” she whispered against your lips her breath warm and teasing.

As she was about to lay you down you stopped her with a sly smile pulling at your lips, without a word, you shifted the position gently but firmly laying her down instead your hands now in control.

Her breath caught for a moment her eyes flicking up to yours and she smirked. "Looks like your taking charge now, huh?" she teased hands resting on the seat as she let you guide the pace.

"Fuck yeah" you muttered as you arched your back, leaning down to kiss her collarbone, the heat between you intensified as your lips traced her skin feeling the quickened pulse beneath your touch.

She let out a soft groan her hands sliding up to grip your waist pulling you closer.

Your ass flexed as you arched, she cursed under her breath her grip tightening as she squeezed your hips.

The way you moved only seemed to make her more desperate her hands pulling you in closer urging you to keep going.

"Fuck, your so fucking perfect" she muttered voice strained as she struggled to control herself.

You kept your eyes on her atching intently as you fumbled to unbutton her long sleeve your movements quick and urgent.

You trailed kisses lower savoring the feel of her skin beneath your lips making your way down to the curve of her collarbone, then further still.

You slowly pulled down her waistband savoring the way her breath hitched, your fingers grazing her hips with just enough pressure to make her shiver.

As the fabric slid down you pressed a soft kiss to her belly then another each one slower, lower, more deliberate.

She squirmed beneath you her hands gripping the seat her eyes fixed on you with a desperate kind of hunger.

“Taking your time, huh?” she breathed, voice strained but teasing.

“Cant help it” you murmured, as you licked a slow deliberate stripe up “when you taste so fucking good.”

Her head fell back with a deep groan fingers digging into the seat as her body tensed beneath you.

“Shit—” she hissed her hips twitching already losing control just from your mouth.

“Did I ever tell you” you whispered between kisses your voice soft but sincere “how proud I am of you?”

Her breath caught and for a moment the heat paused just long enough for her to nod, eyes fluttering open to meet yours.

“Now I know" she breathed her voice shaky with emotion and desire a small genuine smile tugging at her lips even as her body trembled beneath your touch.

You kept your eyes locked on hers, not breaking contact for a second as you lowered your mouth and started to suck her clit slow and deep.

Her entire body jolted beneath you a choked gasp escaping her lips as her fingers tangled in your hair desperate for something to hold on to.

“F-fuck" she whimpered her hips arching into your mouth. “Don’t stop… please dont stop.”

“Mmhh, so fucking needy" you murmured against her the vibration of your voice making her shudder as you sucked harder your tongue slipping inside her with deliberate slow pressure.

She cried out back arching off the seat hands gripping you tighter as her thighs trembled around your head.

“God—fuck” she gasped her voice breaking as she lost herself under your mouth.

But you didnt stop, you just held her tighter kept working her over, giving her everything until she couldnt do anything but fall apart.

She looked down at you through half-lidded eye her chest heaving as she cursed under her breath. “You look so fucking good like that" she growled voice raw with need.

You met her gaze with a smirk then grazed your teeth against her just enough to make her jolt her moan instantly louder, more desperate.

Her hips bucked her fingers clenching tighter in your hair "Shit—dont stop, dont fucking stop" she cried out, unraveling right there under your mouth.

She gripped your hair so hard it made your eyes squeeze shut, the pressure sharp but grounding her body trembling beneath you.

"Fuck- im close!" she cried out voice cracking, her thighs tightening around your head as her hips rolled desperately into your mouth.

You didn’t let up, not for a second.

Your tongue worked deeper, faster, syncing perfectly with the way her body moved determined to pull every last bit of that release from her.

Finally, she reached her climax her body tensing back arching off the seat as a loud, broken moan tore from her throat.

Her grip in your hair tightened for a heartbeat then faltered as she shook beneath you waves of pleasure crashing through her.

Her breath came in ragged gasps chest heaving as she tried to catch herself her hand gently loosening in your hair.

“F-fuck…” she whispered eyes fluttering as she looked down at you completely wrecked. “your so fucking good at that.."

“Mhm?” you hummed with a teasing smirk after licking her clean savoring every last reaction she gave you.

Without giving her a chance to recover you climbed on top of her your body pressing into hers as you captured her lips in a deep slow kiss.

She melted into it, arms wrapping around your waist pulling you closer like she never wanted to let go.

Her kiss was lazy but full of heat still catching her breath as she smiled against your mouth. “i fucking love you” she whispered between kisses.

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latenighttalkinqwp · 1 day ago

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PLEASE I BEG I NEED SOME FLUFF NO SMUT NOT EVEN A LITTLE JUST CUTE GF STUFF

im thinking 🤔 …..paige falls in love with a fan (they can meet at one of her games orrr just bump into each other and click) it’s your choice and then soft/hard launch on her live 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 pls pls pls!!!

(ik you need a break from writing smut too 😭) ps. i love ur fics

running into you— p.b x fem!reader

pairing: paige bueckers x fem!reader

warnings: fluff

synopsis: what happens when you run into paige bueckers? literally.

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you never thought you’d meet the paige bueckers, at least not like that.

it was just a regular monday, the start of the week, the day where everything felt a little out of sync and chaotic. your phone was dying, your backpack strap was digging into your shoulder, and your arms were full of books and papers as you rush through the traffic on campus. you were already having a bad morning, your hair wasn’t cooperating, and to top it off you were running late to your strictest professors class.

you were too busy rushing through the crowds of people—trying to get to their own class— and trying not to trip over your own two feet to pay attention to what was coming ahead of you. suddenly, you ran into her head on and dropped all of your things. your half open book bag now wide open and its contents on the ground, your papers flying everywhere. “oh my god— i’m so sorry!”

“it’s okay,” she reassured you. she bent down at the same time as you, reaching for the same thing, which caused your heads to butt. a sharp inhale came from the both of you as you brought your hands up to feel your head and you both looked up. there was a heartbeat of silence—her blue eyes wide, brows drawn in surprise, lips parted just slightly.

“i’m sorry— that was…” you looked away quickly, heat rising to your face as you scrambled to pick up your things. “very awkward.”

the laugh that escaped her was contagious, you couldn’t help but to laugh along with her even through the embarrassment you were feeling. she helped you pick up the last of your things. her smile lingered as you both stood up and she handed you your last paper. “i’m paige, by the way.”

“i know who you are.” your voice cracked slightly, and you cleared your throat. “sorry. that sounded creepy. i’m not creepy, i just— um i’ve watched all your games. well, not all, but like…a lot of them. most. basically all of the important ones. i’m a fan. like, a really big one. not in a weird way, just supportive, you know?”

your skin was practically burning with embarrassment at this point, you wanted to throw yourself into the nearest bush. paige, on the other hand, looked delighted. she let out another laugh, warm and genuine, and it somehow made you feel less catastrophic. "you're cute... and awkward."

your face burned, this time from the compliment she threw at you. never in a million years would you have thought that you would have ran into paige bueckers, literally, let alone be called cute by her.

"i'm sorry, im usually not like this. i'm just kinda... yeah." you shook your head and looked down at the things in your hands, suddenly remembering you were in fact late to an important class. “im sorry, i really have to go. it was nice meeting you, paige.”

“wait,” she reached out and gently grabbed your arm to keep you from leaving just yet. she pulled her phone out of her pocket and tapped a few times before turning it towards you. “could i— uhm, could i maybe get your number? you know, just in case you ever wanna run into me again.“

you blinked at her, eyes wide and nonbelieving, before nodding your head. “yeah—that would be— yeah.”

she handed you her phone, and somehow you managed to type your name and number in without dropping it. paige took it back, glanced at your name and looked back at you with that same easy grin. “it was nice meeting you, y/n. i’ll text you.”

you smiled sheepishly and gave a small wave before turning around and walking away, making sure to keep yourself steady so she didn’t see you accidentally trip.

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you hadn't really expected anything to come from it- not really. one clumsy moment, some spilled papers, and a flustered apology- it didn't mean anything. especially when she was such a big basketball star and you were just an awkward fan. but after that day on campus, things had shifted fast but still somewhat natural. she had text you that same night, and then again the next day.

texts throughout the day turned into occasional phone calls. occasional phone calls turned into late night facetimes where she'd be in bed, her hair damp from her shower, her eyes red from being tired but still a smile on her face just from being able to see your face. it didn't matter how drained she was- she always answered, always wanted to hear you ramble about your day, even if nothing important happened.

she started making excuses to see you between her packed schedule- inviting you to study with her in the library, even if she didn't have anything to study. sitting with you at lunch at one of the tables in the yard, her long legs stretched out under the table while you rambled about a million topics at once, but she didn't mind.

the closer you got, the more sure you were. you liked her. you liked her a lot, and something in you told you she might've felt the same way. granted it could just be the delusion settling in, but you were sure.

you had been sitting at your desk, twirling a pen between your fingers as you tried to imprint the words in your textbook onto your brain. you glanced at the digital clock beside you and let out a sigh, you were on hour 3 of studying and you still weren't confident in your knowledge.

dropping your pen, you leaned back in your chair and yawned before picking up your phone to check for any new text—for paige's text. when you saw that she still hadn't responded to the text you sent nearly 40 minutes ago, you set your phone down and stood up.

you figured you'd go and find something to fill your stomach before you died of hunger. just as you were about to open the fridge, there was a soft knock at the door. you paused, confused because you weren't expecting anyone—especially not at 8 p.m. you walked to the door and when you opened it, a smile broke out on your face before you could stop it.

paige stood at the door, in a hoodie and sweatpants, her blonde hair pulled into a messy bun. in her hands, a smoothie carrier with two cups in her right, and a box with the label of that dessert place you mentioned in the past few weeks in her left.

"hi," she said, almost sheepish. "i, uh... i remembered you said you wanted to try these and i just happened to be in the area."

you blinked. once. twice. your heart was doing gymnastics. "how did you even remember that? it was so long ago."

she just shrugged, a smile playing at her lips as she held the drinks and strawberries a little higher. "i just did."

"you're crazy," you shook your head with a laugh and stepped aside. "come in." you guided her to your room and excused yourself for the mess on your desk.

you sat cross-legged on your bed, one hand wrapped around the smoothie she brought you and the other playing with the strings of your sweatpants. paige sat across from you, mirroring your posture, her legs folded awkwardly beneath her in the way that tall people do.

"okay, moment of truth." she set her drink down between her legs and reached for the box of strawberries. she picked one out and held it to your mouth. you hesitated for a moment before leaning forward and sinking your teeth in the berry. paiges eyes flickered down to your lips for a second before she met your eyes again-- a million thoughts running through her head.

your eyes fluttered on instinct, a soft moan falling from your lips at how sweet the strawberry was. "that was probably the best thing i've ever tasted."

"told you," she said, clearly proud of herself. "they do witchcraft in there, i swear."

you both laughed, the kind of light, easy sound that had become more common between the two of you lately. even though there was always that undercurrent of something deeper, something unspoken, it never made you nervous. paige didn't feel intimidating anymore. she just felt like... paige.

she took a slow sip of her smoothie, eyes flickering to you everyone and then as you tried a second strawberry, dramatically groaning at how good it was just to make her laugh. it worked. the conversation slowed— like it always did when you were both content and comfortable and the world outside didn't seem that loud anymore.

you both looked up at the same time, your eyes catching hers, and neither of you looked away. neither of you said anything for a moment, both just searching for something more within the other. paige wasn't sure if she should take this moment to really admit her feelings for you or if she should just laugh it off—she went with the latter.

"you know," she said gently, voice a little quieter than before. "i really like you."

you blinked at her, your lips parting slightly as you scanned her face—looking for any sign she was joking. there was no teasing in her tone, no nervous laugh to follow her words, just honesty. her brows pulled together slightly, like she was both relieved of have finally said it and terrified of how you might respond.

you took a deep breath and gathered your thoughts just enough to process what she said. she likes you. no. she really likes you. after a moment you set your drink down and reached for her hand. "i like you too. ever since that day i ran into you and you called me awkward."

"hey, lets not forget i called you cute too!" she laughed as she thought back to that day. she hadn't stopped thinking about you since you bumped into her, frantic and wide-eyed. you jokingly slapped her knee and smiled.

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it had been over a month since paige confessed her feelings, since you decided to make it official. within that time you both decided to keep your relationship private. only a select few knew: her friends, mostly, and that was enough. you didn't mind the world not knowing, you were just happy you were able to be with her. it was peaceful, really, you weren't in the spotlight and didn't have to deal with the bad side of some of her fans. you were able to figure each other out in the quiet and that was perfect.

you and paige were sitting on opposite sides of the coffee table in your living room, cross-legged on the carpet with a half finished lego set scattered on the table between you. paige was hunched over the table, her hair gathered on one side of her head, a focused crease between her brows as she squinted down at the minuscule blocks in her hand. it was designated date night and instead of going out you decided to stay in—order way too much food and build legos until you couldn't anymore.

"okay," paige murmured, tapping her phone screen to check on the food. "food should be here soon."

she set the phone down next to a plastic bag of bright orange bricks, the soft light from the lamp behind her catching in her hair. you nodded, reaching in the box beside you and pulling out a new handful of pieces, your fingers brushing hers as you both reached for the same one. her eyes flicked up to yours and you both smiled.

"i still think you're putting that one on backwards." she teased, gesturing to the section you'd just finished.

"you said that last time," you replied, nudging her ankle with your foot. "and guess who was right?"

paige rolled her eyes with a grin, leaning back against the couch so she didn't get a permanent hunch in her spine. "one time."

"one very important time." you squinted your eyes and stuck your tongue out at her. she laughed under her breath and reached for her phone again, opening it up and heading to instagram. you went back to configuring the piece you had in your hands and paige watched you, her bottom lip tucked between her teeth. you could feel her eyes on you and it was making your nerves jump, just like they did every time she stared at you for too long. "stop staring." you mumbled.

her eyes softened as you looked up and met her gaze and a stupid grin broke out on her face. she was thankful for you, thankful that you ran into her that day, thankful that she took the chance to get to know you. she was glad she didn't have to share you with the world but something in her wanted to. she wanted to be loud about loving you— even though she hadn't even said it out loud to you yet.

she took a deep breath and it made you sit up straight, eyes boring into hers as you tried to figure out what she was thinking. you didn't have to wonder for long because eventually she spoke.

"i was thinking that maybe i could go live." she set her phone on the table, the live screen already pulled up on her phone but she hadn't started it yet. "maybe share a glimpse of you or something. only if you want to, though, no pressure."

you blinked at her, her words processing in your brain. she wanted to go public, or at least somewhat public. it took you a moment to figure out if that's what you wanted, if you were ready to be brought to light. after a moment of silence on your end, paige started to doubt herself, mentally scolding herself for bringing it up, but then you slowly nodded.

"yeah that's- that's okay—" a sharp knock at the door cut you off and you were reminded about the food you had ordered. "oh! its the food, i'll get it."

paige watched you walk away and figured she'd go ahead and start the live. she propped her phone up so that it only showed her, waving at the screen as she watched her fans roll in. she leaned forward, squinting as she read the comments. "yeah, its been a while."

you walked back into the room, a large brown takeout bag tucked under one arm and two drinks balanced in your hands. the smell of garlic and warm bread filled the air, and your stomach grumbled in approval. "babe, can you grab this? its kind of—"

you stopped mid sentence as you caught sight of paiges expression, her eyes wide and lips pressed into a thin line. she glanced at the live and your eyes followed her line of sight, just now noticing her phone propped up against the lego box. paige shook her head at the comments, people were going crazy, everyone heard you call her babe. clear as day.

she stood up and walked to you, grabbing the drinks from your hands and setting them on the table, doing the same with the takeout bag. "so, we're doing this?" she lowered her voice so that the live didn't hear.

"we're doing this." you let out a nervous laugh, looking up at her with an unsure smile. she grabbed your hand and gently squeezed before pulling you to where she had been sitting. you were just barely in view, but you could see all the comments— everything they were saying.

babe???? babe???? IM GOING TO PASS OUT

is this a hard launch???

WHO IS THE MYSTERY GIRL PAIGE

guys... paige has a girlfriend... freaking out rn

IS THIS WHY YOU'VE BEEN MIA

"okay okay, guys chill." she laughed, trying to scroll through the comments but there were too many. eventually, she gave up and leaned back. "yes i have a girlfriend. she's amazing."

your face warmed at her words and you knocked her knee with yours, a shy smile on your face. you took it upon yourself to lean into her, putting your face into view and waving. paige couldn't help but smile at you, she wrapped her arm around your waist and relaxed into you.

OH MY GOSH THIS IS SICK!!! YOURE SO PRETTY

guys look at paige... she's literally in love

look at how she's looking at her

HOW DID THIS HAPPEN???

the last comment caught your eye and you leaned back, turning to look at paige. "can i tell them? how we met?"

"that'll be funny. go ahead." she nodded. you moved and placed yourself in her lap so you could have full view of the live.

"okay, so it was totally unexpected. i literally ran right into her while i was trying to get to class... made a total fool of myself!" you shook your head with a laugh as you got into the story of how you met. paige wrapped her arms around you and rested her chin on your shoulder, watching you through the screen—all soft-eyed and a little giddy.

you were halfway through recounting how you dropped all your books and almost knocked paige over when you felt her breath graze your ear. she leaned in closer, her lips brushing the shell of it as she whispered, “i love you.”

the words were quiet—barely there—but they hit you like a freight train. you blinked, completely losing your train of thought mid-sentence. “and then i... uh... i—wait, what was I saying?” you stammered, cheeks suddenly warm, your whole body pausing like someone had just hit your off switch.

paige chuckled softly behind you, still tucked against your shoulder, smug and sweet at the same time. the comments were instant.

OH MY GOD DID SHE JUST SAY I LOVE YOU???

NOT HER FREEZING UP

she's so flustered someone help her

this is not fair I CANT HANDLE THIS

PAIGE I LOVE YOUR GIRLFRIEND SHES SO SWEET

so when's the wedding???

you covered your face with your hands, trying to hide the grin that had completely covered your face. "paige!" you groaned, and she just laughed, arms wrapping tighter around your waist.

“okay, okay,” paige said, turning her attention to the screen with a big grin, clearly enjoying seeing you flustered. “that’s enough fanning over my girl, alright? we got legos to build and food to eat.”

the chat exploded again, but she was already reaching forward to end the live. the second the screen went black, paige dropped her phone facedown and leaned her forehead into your shoulder, letting out a breath that sounded a little like relief, a little like disbelief. you twisted around to face her, straddling her lap slightly now, and she looked up at you with that same dorky smile.

“did you mean it?” you asked, voice barely above a whisper.

she tilted her head. “mean what?”

you gave her a look, your fingers playing lightly with the ends of her hair. “that you love me.”

she nodded slowly, a rare hint of shyness slipping into her features. “yeah, i did. i do.”

you bit your lip, eyes softening. “good because i love you too.”

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