FAN GIRL -A TALE OF ADORATION- PAIGE BUECKERS STORY

CLUB

The group of friends had decided to hit up a party to help Eve shake off the weight of what went down between her and Paige. KK, Nika, Ice, and Azzi were all there at the club, completely caught off guard by Paige's unexpected presence.

POV (KK)
"Hey, guys," KK's voice cut through the air, causing the three girls to whip their heads around to face him.
"What's up?" Nika's curiosity was piqued.
"Wait, is that Eve?" KK's astonishment was palpable.
"Whoa, that's definitely her," Azzi chimed in.
"Any idea who she's with?" Ice's question hung in the air.
"Probably rolling with her crew - Sheena, Ace, and Hailey," Nika added.
"Just a little shook, let's keep the vibe going," KK suggested.

POV (Eve)
Stepping into the club, the sea of unfamiliar faces washed over Eve. Despite the alien surroundings, she was willing to embrace it all if it meant a temporary escape from thoughts of Paige.

"Girls, let's turn it up!" Hailey's call to action left Eve trailing behind.
"Hey! Wait up, ladies! Don't leave me behind!" Eve's plea went unheard as her friends, lost in the moment, hit the dance floor.
"These girls have the alcohol tolerance of a gnat," Eve mused to herself.
A tap on her shoulder diverted her attention.
"Hello?" Eve's confusion was evident as she turned to face the stranger.
"Wanna try this? It's a real treat. I'm Caitlin, by the way," the mysterious Caitlin offered Eve a drink.
"Nice to meet you, I'm Eve," she replied with a smile, though her hesitation lingered. Fun was the goal, drink in hand or not.
"I've got to run. Enjoy your drink," Caitlin bid farewell, leaving Eve feeling a bit woozy minutes later. Undeterred, she made her way to the dance floor, losing herself in the music.

Meanwhile, Caitlin observed Eve from afar, a sly smirk playing on her lips as she exchanged a high-five with her friends.

"Damn, she's a sight," Caitlin remarked, her gaze fixed on Eve's dancing form.
"You're on fire, Cait," her friends teased.
"It won't be long before she's all yours," one of them predicted.

As time slipped by, Eve's friends succumbed to the night, slumped on the sofa, while Eve remained on the dance floor, lost in the rhythm.

POV (KK)
"What the heck?" KK's exclamation cut through the air, his shock evident.
"Oh my god, is Eve really that drunk?" Nika's disbelief mirrored his own.
"We need to loop Paige in on this," Azzi declared, capturing a moment of Eve's revelry. Suddenly, Caitlin made her approach.

"What in the world? Is that Caitlin?" Ice's surprise was clear.
"Paige needs to be in the loop on this," the group unanimously agreed.

Message:

• Paige Bueckers! Urgent response needed!

• What's up, Azzi?

• Check this out. sends picture

•what the hell? is that eve? and caitlin?
•paige you gotta come here she's drunk! as fuck
•Fuck. im coming. keep an eye on her.

"What did Paige say?" KK inquired.
"She's on her way. She wants us to keep an eye on Eve," Azzi relayed.
"This whole situation with Paige seems off. She claims not to care, yet here she is, fuming," Nika observed.
"Isn't it crystal clear? Paige's playing a game to safeguard her basketball career, but deep down, we all know her feelings for Eve run deep since day one," Ice theorized.
"This is about to get real intense," KK added, a hint of excitement in his voice.

POV (Paige)
Azzi's message sent a surge of rage coursing through Paige. Eve, drunk and in the company of Caitlin? The situation was beyond infuriating.

Upon her arrival at the club, Paige's eyes fell upon Eve and Caitlin.
"Eve!" Paige's voice rang out, cutting through the club's buzz.

"Oh my, Paige's in the house," KK remarked, prompting gasps from the onlookers.

POV (Eve)
Lost in the music, Eve danced on, unaware of Paige's arrival. A familiar voice calling her name snapped her out of the moment. Turning, she locked eyes with Paige, a storm of emotions brewing within her.

"Paige? What brings you here?" Eve's words slurred slightly, a result of the drinks.
Paige seized Eve's hand, shooting a fiery glance at Caitlin, but Eve resisted.
"Paige, stop!" Eve's plea went unheeded.
"Relax, let her be," Caitlin interjected, attempting to defuse the tension.
"Shut it, Caitlin!" Paige's voice rose in anger, her gaze fixed on Eve.
"Paige, calm down! Why are you even here?" Eve's eyes welled up with tears. "Why, Paige? I thought you despised me. We agreed to keep our distance. Why are you here?"
"Enough talk. Let's go," Paige commanded, attempting to rein in her rising anger.
"Paige, she doesn't want this," Caitlin intervened, but Paige's patience snapped as she pushed her away.
"I said shut up! Try anything, Caitlin," Paige's anger was palpable, leaving Eve feeling overwhelmed.
"Paige, calm down. Let's go. I'm leaving now. Come, Paige," Eve urged, holding Paige's hands, trying to soothe her. As she apologized to Caitlin, who held her face in anger, Eve felt a pang of guilt for the situation. KK and the others watched on, unable to intervene as Paige's fury raged on.

(Disclaimer: i dont hate caitlin and ill make her as a second lead, remember this is just made of imaginations dont take it seriously.. and sorryyy for thee delayy partss!! thaankyouuu girlyypopss!!"