BETWEEN OUR LIPS. paige bueckers

seventeen

KAI SNIFFS, HER NOSE BEING STUFFED. "I'm sick." Kai says to no one as she was alone in her room. Kai pouts, grabbing her phone and sending a quick text to Geno letting him know that she would not be attending the game.

Kai throws her phone to the side and turns onto her side trying to get some sleep before the door bursts open. Kai groans and covers the bottom half of her face, "get out, I'm sick." She says, it being muffled from the covers. Paige sucks her teeth. "No you're not." She says walking towards the bed.

Kai groans and backs away from the blonde, "I'm serious, go away." She whines. Paige laughs and puts her hands up in surrender. "You better cheer us on though." She says before leaving her room. Kai grabs her remote and gets her tv ready for the game that was going to happen that night.

Kai rolls over deciding to get some rest before the game. Kai snores while the game loads up on her tv. Kai wakes up just in time for the tip off.

From waking up, Kai felt better. Kai smiles as she watches her team absolutely destroy Marquette. Kai takes some medicine, wanting the sickness to go away for the night as it's New Year's Eve.

Kai gets dressed in a blue dress with a grey blazer and a matching hat. Kai checks the group chat to see where the team was going. It wasn't just New Year's Eve but a celebration for the win they had over Marquette.

Kai runs to her car, freezing her ass off in the cold winter. Kai starts her car and goes off to the house that was hosting the New Year's Eve party. She pulls up to the house, it being in full swing already.

Kai heads into the house, spotting Aaliyah first. "Aaliyah!" She yells as she runs to the tall girl. Kai hugs the girl, as much as she could as their height difference is practically laughable. "Where's everyone else?" She asks, Aaliyah bending down so she could speak into her ear over the loud music. Aaliyah shrugs before pointing to the kitchen where Jana, Inês, and Paige were.

Kai says bye to the tall hooper and makes her way to the kitchen. She grabs a drink on her way to the kitchen, popping it open Jana spots her. "Kai baby!" Jana shouts. Kai smiles as she hugs the girl.

Kai says hi to Inês and Paige. "Thought you were sick?" Paige says with sass. Kai rolls her eyes, "rest, water, medicine usually does the trick." She sasses back with a wink. Paige smirks, taking a sip of her drink to hide her blush.

Kai grabs Inês hand and drags her to the living room to dance. "Come on, I'll show you how to shake some ass." Kai teases making Inês embarrassed. Kai laughs as she grabs Inês waist trying to move them to the beat of the music.

Kai gives a demonstration to Inês, her hips moving easily to the music. "I can't move like that!" Inês says with a laugh. Kai rolls her eyes and starts dancing with the Portuguese girl. Kai excuses herself to grab another drink in the kitchen.

"You gonna come dance or just stand there and watch?" Kai questions while grabbing another can. Paige shrugs her shoulders, "dunno." She answers simply. Kai grins and grabs Paige's hand and heads back to the living room where Inês and Jana were. Jana cheers seeing Paige and Kai holding hands, Kai didn't realize that's what she was yelling about.

Kai and Jana dance around together while Inês and Paige watch while talking with each other. Kai screams as Bandz A Make Her Dance comes on. "This is my favorite!" Jana laughs as they start dancing to the beat of the music.

"It's almost midnight!" Jana shouts, alerting Kai. Kai cheers, "are you kissing anyone?" She questions. Jana laughs and shakes her head. "Me either!" Kai says and they high five before counting down. "5, 4, 3, 2, 1! Happy New Year!"

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Kai pants as she collapses on her bed. Paige laughs, "you act like you ran a marathon." She teases at the girl. Kai rolls her eyes. "Maybe I did."