Thoren Knight's promising WNBA career was derailed by a devastating ACL injury in the final game of her college senior year championships.
Now 26, Thoren embraces a new role as the girls' Varsity basketball coach at Eastwood High School, which is kn...
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Sofia's POV
We've only been at UCLA for like a day and a half, and Chloe and I are already totally in love with this place. It's so sunny, and the weather is just absolutely perfect. We've met most of the girls on the basketball team and all of our coaches, which is super exciting.
We even got to sit in and watch Thoren coach her workshop with the team. It was such a different experience watching her from the sidelines instead of being down on the court. She's truly amazing at what she does, and you can really see the love and passion she has for the sport.
Of course, I had to bite my tongue watching these girls literally eye-fucking her. Chloe just sat there giggling while I glared and muttered random jersey numbers I'd memorized for each girl. Our parents left us alone while they went off with the other parents for lunch, but honestly, Thoren and I haven't even been able to get five minutes alone together. Still, I couldn't resist teasing her with some naughty pictures.
We were in the gym again, watching Thoren coach her workshop with the girls' team. "So, you both said the three little words, huh?" Chloe asked, nudging me. I couldn't help but smile as soon as she asked. But for once, I didn't want to talk about me and Thoren. Now that Chloe and I were alone, I wanted to talk about Harper.
I took a deep breath and smiled. "Yes, we did, and I truly do love her, girl. She's just simply amazing. It's true what they say, older women are so much better," I said with a giggle. "But, I want to talk about you," I added, bumping her shoulder playfully in return.
Chloe laughed and looked at me. "Girl, I've been waiting for you to ask, but I guess I've just been figuring out stuff on my own first," she said with a sigh.
"Talk to me, babes," I replied warmly.
"Well, Harper and I hooked up, like, so many times I can't even count," she said with a smirk. I couldn't help but shriek with excitement. "Okay, I figured it was like 2 or 3 times, but not a ton," I giggled. Chloe looked down and fidgeted with her rings.
"Yeah, but while I was being hot and cold with her, she was hooking up with Zoe. And I think Zoe likes her a lot. I think Harper likes both of us. I mean, I wouldn't be shocked if they're together fucking right now," she expressed. I took a breath and told her about the conversation I had with Harper the other day at my house. Chloe looked upset but also kind of resigned.
"I mean, I can't blame her, Soso. I was playing with her feelings because I was so scared. She's the first girl I've been with, and I'm still trying to figure out if I'm bi or just attracted to her. Harper is amazing, sweet, kind, and such a dork. She's good to me. I think it's probably too late for us, and that's on me. Zoe just seems better for her, you know?" Chloe said.
I just sat there, my heart aching for my best friend. "Chloe, it's okay to take your time. If you're not ready, then you're not ready. Just don't lead her on, Chloe. I love our little friend group, and I don't want this to break us up, ya know?" I told her.
