More Than Just A Crush | Paige Bueckers

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"Twin i will always support you, but right now i need you to be for real" Nika says shaking her head. "Okay but its a good idea" Paige says still trying to convince her teammates. "I don't want a shirt with my sisters face on it" Ice rolls her eyes. "Especially not one that says 'TheBetterBrady' on it." She adds. "Okay but its for Y/n this is one of her first games since her injury, she needs tons of support" Paige says. "Shes got a point" Coach geno adds. "Thank you" Paige says hoping she can get her team on board. "Fine" Ice sighs giving in. Soon everyone else agreed.

Paige smiles in satisfaction. "Good because I already ordered them all" she says making them all groan. The team cleans up the gym before ending practice for the day. Paige and Azzi go into the the locker room getting their stuff. "You know, im surprised Ice hasn't realized you're in love with her sister" Azzi says making paige laugh. "I'm not in love" she says. Azzi watches as Paige's ears turn red. "You're literally glued to her hip" Azzi says pushing Paige's shoulder. Paige smiles turning her back to her friend.

"And you're blushing" Azzi teased. Paige shrugs her off grabbing her bag and walking out the locker room. Azzi laughs following behind her. Paige wasn't going to mention just how far you and hers relationship has gone. That was between you and her until you were ready to make it official.

Your Pov

I just got done with todays workout and now i'm on my way to physical therapy. Coach recommended that I still go to physical therapy to lower the risk of me injuring my ankle again. I was walking down the hall towards the training room when i ran into Azzi. "I was just looking for you" She says making me laugh. "Paige told me you had therapy so i figured we could go together" She says. "Your knee right?" i ask making her nod. We continued to talk as we walked to the training room together. "How are you feeling about being back on the court?" She asks me as we walk into the room. "As excited as i can be i guess" i sigh. "I remember when i finally started playing again, i was nervous as hell" she says making me laugh. "Honestly, i say when it's time to go out there, it's now or never that's what i told myself" She says. I smile at her words. "Thank you Azzi, I probably would've exploded from overthinking" i say making her laugh.

Azzi got finished before I did. I was currently getting fitted for an Ankle brace that could fit inside my volleyball shoe. "Is this comfortable" Alex asks. "It's too loose" i complain. "Y/n i already told you, your ankle still has to breath. If i tighten it anymore it'll cut off circulation." Alex says. I start to whine making him roll his eyes. "Has anyone ever told you, that you're a crybaby" he asks. I cross my arms making him laugh. "I'm taking that as a yes." he says. "Okay that should be good, let me know if it needs to be adjusted again before the game tomorrow" he says. I nod grabbing my stuff before leaving. "When Paige said you were a crybaby i didnt think she was being serious" Azzi laughs. "Paige told you that?" i scoff. "She must talk about me a lot" i say making Azzi nod. "She talks about you constantly" she says. I felt myself smile. "Is that a smile?" Azzi teases making me smile harder. "Oh you like her" she smile poking my arm. I was going to deny it but there was no point. "Well," I say making her smile. "I knew it" she nearly yells. "I think we should go on more dates before making it official though" i shrug. Azzi nods her head in agreement. We continue to walk together, her telling about how "obsessed" Paige is with me. It was actually hilarious.

"Now what are you two laughing about" Paige asks. It was like she appeared out of thin air. "Nothing" me and Azzi say at the same time. Paige raises and eyebrow but doesn't question it. "What's in the box?" I ask. "Jerseys, Geno asked me to take them to the gym" Paige says. "Well, i'll see you guys later, I gotta go. Tatum's whining about dinner" I say making them laugh. "Bye Y/n" Azzi waves. I wave back heading into the parking lot.

Third person.

"Okay what's really in the box" Azzi asks. "The shirts" Paige smiles. Azzis jaw drops. "I told you i already ordered them. Now let's go to the gym everyone's waiting" She says. Azzi sighs following the blonde. When they get into the gym, everyone in fact was still there. Paige sits the box down on one of the chairs. Everyone on the team audibly groans. They couldn't lie though, the gesture was really sweet. They all loved Y/n like a sister and were happy to see her back on the court. Paige reaches into the box pulling out one of the shirts. She holds it up for the team to see. "Paige, I need you to be SO for real." KK says. "Okay wait cs why do i kinda like it" Qadence says making Azzi nod in agreement. "I'm still not a fan" Ice says making everyone laugh. They all found the little competition between the Brady sisters to be hilarious.

Paige passed out all the shirts making sure to give Ice two extra for her parents. "Did you order extra?" Nika asks looking into the box. "They're for the coaches" Paige says. "Coach did say it was a good idea" Ice says making them all look at Geno. "Oh fine"  he says taking the shirt. "She's gonna be so surprised when she see's all of us in these shirts tomorrow" Ice says making them all nod in agreement. Paige just hoped Y/n loved the shirts, not just because everyone was wearing them but because Paige designed them herself.