U MY EVERYTHING, Brittney Griner

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐖𝐎

𝐆𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞'𝐬 𝐏𝐎𝐕:

I sat courtside, my heart racing with the electric energy that filled the arena. The Phoenix Mercury had just clinched a dramatic win, and I could hardly contain my excitement. Brittney Griner, my best friend and the star center of the team, had dominated the court. Her performance tonight had been nothing short of spectacular, and as I watched her celebrate with her teammates, I felt a swell of pride and admiration.

I waved to her as she glanced my way, and she flashed me that brilliant smile that never failed to make my heart skip a beat. We had been best friends since our college days, and though I cherished our bond, there was a part of me that yearned for something more.

The post-game festivities continued, but my mind was elsewhere, caught in a whirlwind of emotions. Brittney approached me, her tall frame moving gracefully despite the exhaustion that must have been setting in. "Hey, Gi," she said, her voice warm and full of affection. She always called me

"BG, you were amazing out there," I gushed, unable to hide my admiration.

She laughed, a sound that resonated deep within me. "Thanks, Gi. I'm glad you were here to see it."
We lingered in the moment, the noise of the crowd fading into the background.

Brittney seemed unusually pensive, her eyes searching mine as if she were on the verge of saying something important. My heart pounded in my chest, a mixture of hope and nervous anticipation.

"Gi," she began, hesitating slightly, "I've been meaning to ask you something."

I raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "What's on your mind, BG?"

She took a deep breath, her gaze never leaving mine. "How about we go out tonight? Just the two of us. Like... a date."
For a moment, I was speechless, my mind struggling to process her words.

Was this really happening? Brittney Griner, my best friend was asking me out on a date.

"Are you serious?" I finally managed to ask, my voice barely a whisper.

"Absolutely," she replied, a hopeful smile playing on her lips. "I've been wanting to tell you how I feel for a while now, Gi. I want us to be more than just friends."

Joy welled up in my eyes as I nodded, my heart swelling with happiness. "I'd love that, BG. I'd love nothing more."

The rest of the evening passed in a blur of excitement and anticipation. We made plans to meet at a cozy little restaurant downtown, a place Brittney had discovered and wanted to share with me. I could hardly contain my excitement as I got ready, my thoughts consumed by the prospect of finally being with the woman I loved.

When I arrived at the restaurant, Brittney was already there, waiting for me. She looked stunning, her athletic frame accentuated by a stylish yet casual outfit. She smiled as she saw me, her eyes lighting up with a warmth that made my heart flutter.

"Hey, Gi," she greeted me, her voice soft and full of affection.

"Hi, BG," I replied, unable to hide the happiness in my voice.

We were shown to our table, and as we sat down, I couldn't help but feel a sense of disbelief. This was really happening. Brittney and I were on a date, and everything felt so perfect, so right.

Dinner was a delightful affair, filled with laughter and easy conversation. We talked about everything and nothing, our connection deepening with every passing moment. As we finished our meal, Brittney reached across the table and took my hand, her touch sending a shiver down my spine.

"Gi, there's something l've been wanting to do all night," she said, her voice low and husky.

My breath caught in my throat as I looked into her eyes, the intensity of her gaze making my pulse quicken. "What's that, BG?"