BETWEEN OUR LIPS. paige bueckers

nine

PAIGE AND KAI HAVE ALMOST KISSED, TWICE. Kai didn't think much of it, meanwhile Paige could not stop thinking about it.

If they didn't get interrupted, she wonders what could've happened. "I'm debating on going shopping for the Cayman Islands tournament." Kai says, taking a seat on the couch in the common area.

"You should, I'll come with!" Inês says excitedly. Kai nods, making a note to go shopping within the week. "What are we gonna do while we're there?" Kai asks and they shrug.

Kai rolls her eyes and gets her phone out, "I'll make us some plans, we gotta have fun."

"Mother, for real." Aubrey jokes making them all laugh. Kai sees a beach that would be close to where they were staying. Kai makes a reminder to text the group chat so everyone has time to pack a swimsuit. KK sets her phone up to go live, Kai groans as she gets really hyped about who knows what and starts jumping in front of her.  

"KK!" Kai yells and stands up pretending to get ready to box. "Yeah, let's fight then." KK says, Paige gives a shocked look knowing that Kai could probably wipe the floor with KK.

KK throws a fake punch, Kai dodging it for real and ends up tackling the girl to the floor on accident. "KK, I'm so sorry!" Kai says with a laugh as she holds her hand out to help her up.

KK takes the hand but pulls Kai down to the ground. They end up laughing on the floor together before KK bounces up and continues to talk to the live. Caroline walks into the common area and sits next to Kai. "Oh?" Ice says and Caroline blushes.

Paige rolls her eyes and heads to the weight room. Caroline starts up a conversation with the girl while KK and Ice mouth talk as KK was still live.

"Let's go shoot some hoops!" Caroline says and hops up grabbing Kai's hand and tugging her to the gym. Kai trudges behind the hyper girl who grabs a rack of basketballs. Kai laughs as she grabs a ball and shoots, the ball going in.

"Didn't know Slade had game like that." Ice jokes while rebounding the ball. Kai laughs while catching the ball from Ice. Caroline grabs the girls waist and positions her to make a shot while turned around.

"Can we play truth or dare again tonight?" Caroline asks. The girls tease Caroline and she hides her face in her hands.

"No way Car has a crush on Kai. They kissed once for truth or dare." Paige says, reracking the bar. Azzi shrugs and they switch places. Paige watches as the girls run around the court, making baskets and whatnot.

"Why don't you just tell Kai how you feel?" Azzi says as if it's the easiest thing in the world. Paige scoffs as they switch spots again, "I can't. What if I ruin our friendship." Paige tells Azzi as they finish up their last set.

"Inês, let's go shopping today. We aren't busy." Kai says as Paige and Azzi walk into the gym. "We can do a vlog!" Kai adds and Inês nods excitedly. "Wait, can I come?"

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What was supposed to be a short and quick shopping trip turned into everyone coming along and dragging out the shopping by three hours. "Try it on!" Aubrey shouts shoving a piece of clothing into KK's hands.

Kai films, KK holding up the tight dress before giving the camera a side eye. KK hands it back to Aubrey who gave it to Kai and takes the camera. "This is gonna be too long." Kai points out, holding up to her neck the dress going way past her feet.

"It doesn't matter! Just try it." Aubrey says and pushes Kai towards the dressing room. Kai puts the dress on and walks out showing the players. The camera pans towards her and she poses, almost ripping the dress from how long it is.