obsession - juju watkins

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𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐚

Introvert.  A shy, reticent person. that's an introvert, that's also me. i'm not antisocial or anything, i just simply enjoy my own company. my brother denny is like the complete opposite of me. loud, crazy, and annoying as fuck. i still love him though.

it's around the second week of classes and i start my first day as the women's basketball manager. my best friend, amber, who happens to be the sister of india otto may have hooked me up.

I grabbed my backpack, which happened to be one of denny's old soccer bags, my keys, and other necessities, and made my way to the stadium.

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When i entered the gym, the sounds of basketballs hitting the ground and sneakers squeaking instantly hit my ears. I got a little closer, hoping coach gottlieb would see me.

just as i was about to back away, a hand touched my shoulder. "hey. are you the new student manager? gottlieb told me to be on the look out." i turned to see a brunett girl slightly taller than me. she had on a usc trainer shirt but she couldn't have been that older than me.

"yeah! i was actually trying to get her attention but she seems busy." i smiled up at her as she walked me over to the coach.

"hey coach! the manager is here." she turned to me with a bright smile and stook her hand out for me to shake. "lindsay gottlieb nice to meet you. I assume you must be salim?"

i sent her a bright smile with a nod, "yes ma'am! i'm so honest to have been offered this position m."

"well a good word was put in from a very reputable source. i also see the work ethic you put in the classroom so this should be no challenge." she paused and turned to the court and called all the players over.

"hey girls! this is our new team student manager salim. i expect her to be treated as a team member as she will be doing a lot for us. take a break and greet yourselves while i go to my office." she walked off and the chaos began.

"omg your so pretty." a girl with braids said, "i'm kennedy but you can call me ken." i smiled and waved, "thank you, you're gorgeous. thank you all for having me."

"yeah my sister wouldn't have it any other way." i rolled my eyes not even having to look knowing it was india. i turned to see her but my eyes catching a girl with a high bun and tall figure. when i looked at her, her eyes seemed to have been already on my figure... she was fine as fuck.

anyways

"whatever otto, you know you love me." she rolled her eyes and gave me a quick hug.

after most of the girls introduced themselves, except for that one girl, i sat on the sideline and watched practice as it progressed. my eyes mainly stayed on the girl as she glided across the court.

she was tall for a guard, had to be over 6 feet. her legs had muscle and her arms were built. like i said, she was fine as fuck.

once practice ended i got the logistics with the coach and packed my things headed for the door.  before i could leave i heard footsteps fast behind me.

assuming it was otto m, i turned around only to face the mysterious girl. "hey salim right?" i looked at her in shock, suddenly feeling a wave of anxiety hit me. "uh yeah that's me."

she stuffed her hands in her pockets before opening the gym door with her back, allowing me to leave first. "yeah i just wanted to introduce myself, im judea, but most call me juju." i laughed as we came to a stop in the parking lot.

"yeah nice to meet you. at first i thought you didn't like me cause your were the only one that didn't one that didn't come up to me." she scratched the back of her head and gave me a slight smile.

even her smile is attractive

"nah nah," she paused, "i just didn't know what to say honestly. you're really gorgeous." i smiled at that, looking down at the ground.  "thank you juju. you're not to bad yourself." she laughed the most beautiful laugh i had ever heard, making my heart flutter.

"so, the team is having a little get together at my apartment so the freshman can get to know everyone a little more. a couple of us were wondering... if you wantsd to come?

i looked up at her with slight shock. "i mean i would love to but i don't wanna impose or-"

"we want you come... i want you to come." she said looking down at me her eyes never leaving mine. in this moment, it felt as if we had known each other for years, even though it had only been a few minutes.

"ok yeah ill come what time?" she smiled at my response, hee pearly white teeth showing, " around 7:30. it's just gonna be me and the team so no new people." i laughed at her statement, knowing that i don't hide my introverted personality very well.

"ok well ill be there."

"yeah?" oh. my. god.

"yeah." we walked to our cars which just so happened to be parked next to each other and said our goodbyes.

now... what the fuck am i gonna wear