The manger

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Day one of summer workouts as team manager.
I woke up pretty early so I could look presentable for my team. I wanna make a good impression and not look like a total fool in front of these women.  I immediately went to my closet and picked out a black lulu align tank and matching shorts.

I grabbed some white nike crew socks and my pink and orange Hokas. I know I'm a basic girl but I want them to know I'm also an athlete and just as in shape. I take a look at myself in the mirror just to make sure my body looks good. I turn around and look at my butt. Damn I look pretty hot not gonna lie I said to myself.

I wanted to keep the hair pretty simple and sleek. I grab my wax stick I use for slick backs and start putting it on my hair. I decided on a middle/high ponytail braid slick back to keep my long thick brown hair out of the way.

For makeup I'm a simple girl , I just stuck to some mascara, brow gel, and lip oil. I looked down at my Apple watch to see it was now 6:05 am. I grabbed my phone off the charger and grabbed my bag.

I didn't know really what to expect so I called my uncle geno, he told me keep it simple that I can start trying to build a bond with the girls, learn names and get sizes. I decided I was just gonna bring my water bottle, a notebook with pen and my phone.

I got into my car and started driving to the girls gym. When I got there all the girls were in the Locker room and Geno was coming to me with a smile on his face. He has so much energy for someone who is up at 6 am on a Monday morning. "Hey madds!! You ready for this season?" Geno says taking me into a hug. "Yeah Ima be honest I'm pretty excited, you know how much I love sports." I say in return.

"The girls are in the Locker room, let me get you a copy of the roster so you know the freshmen's names." He says as we walk over to the bench against the wall next to his Desk. "Alright bet" I reply putting my 'coaching stuff' down next to his.

He hands me the roster and I start looking over the names. He shows me around a little then tells me to head on back and introduce myself to the girls.  I don't even know why I'm nervous but I am.

I walk into the locker room to see all the girls laughing and complaining about how early it is, all but Paige who is in the mirror flexing and kk who is dancing behind her. I laugh to myself before some start to notice me. "Hey girls, I'm the new team manager." I say loud enough to get everyone's attention. Holy shit this is awk.

They all look at me some smile and say hey. "I'm excited to get to know you guys. I'm madeleine, anyone got any questions for me." I say looking around the room before catching my eyes on Paige. I've always had a crush on her. She looks me up and down then is the first to say something.

"You do any sports here? And do you know anything about basketball?" She says with a smile . "Yeah actually I'm in track, and I love every sport. So ofc I know about basketball that's why Uncle Geno, your coach asked me to be the manger." I reply then allow myself to look at her checking her out. She smiles then looks over to kk.

"Anyone else?" I say smiling looking around the room. "Can you dance though?" Kk asks with a slight chuckle. "Hm maybe if you and Paige will dance with me" I say looking at Paige again and making eye contact. She smirks at me then answers before kk can saying "bet bet we got you."

We all leave the locker room, Geno calls in a huddle and tells them what they can start with. All the girls take their laps then sit in a circle on the floor. "We are gonna do some light stretching then everyone gonna take turns telling their name, year, and one little fun fact to lighten up the tone of the day." Geno tells the girls.

"Yo Maddie!! Will you stretch me?" Kk says with a grin looking over to Paige. Paige looks at her in disbelief then rolls her eyes and says "if you help her you gotta help me too," she says as she looks at me with a smirk. The team chuckles at them and I roll my eyes and agree to stretch the girls.

I walk to where kk is sitting and sit infront of her. I grab her hands and tell her sit In a v shape. She does and looks over at Paige as I am holding her hands. What do these two want do they have a bet or something? I think to myself.

Paige looks at kk like 'you better stop or I'll make you' and kk just giggles and says "awe paigey poo are you jelly??" She blows her a kiss and Paige replies "Ofc I am." Under her breath that kinda takes me by surprise, I kinda blush to myself as I get up and walk over to her. She lays on her back and ask me to stretch out her thighs/hips.

I grab her ankle and take a step forward stretching her long as hair as I could up. She was surprisingly flexible. I dropped her ankle and go to do the other one. As I do this leg I can tell this leg isn't as flexible. I go as far as she can and let's out a slight groan. I can't help but blush and look away.

Time skip end of practice*

"Alright ladies let's bring it in." I say, sitting on the bench near Geno's desk. The girls all circle up still trying to catch their breath from the intense training. I need everyone shoe, and clothing size.

I grab my notebook and start writing down the names of each player. They all tell me their sizes one at a time. "Okay so I'm thanking ima get us some matching tanks with everyone's name and number so it's a little more customized." I made a team group chat while they were practicing. "I hope we can call form a bond super fast I say as my eyes trail to Paige. She hasn't broke eye contact once.

When I get home I grab my phone taking a look to see my notifications. One sticks out to me. Paige bueckers 💕 requested to follow you. Oh my goddddd this is real.