sun to me

Eight

Think I only what one number in my phone

I might change your contact to "Don't leave me alone"

As Florence's Barbie song gained traction, her life took on a whirlwind pace. Invitations to industry events flooded in, and soon, Florence found herself mingling with Hollywood's elite. One night, at an exclusive party celebrating the Barbie movie, she met Margot Robbie, the film's star and producer.

Margot greeted Florence with a warm smile. "You're the genius behind the song everyone's been raving about."

Florence blushed, shaking Margot's hand. "I'm just thrilled to be a part of something so iconic."

Margot leaned in conspiratorially. "I've been humming it all week. You've captured the heart of the movie perfectly."

That evening, Florence also met other A-listers, including Ryan Gosling, who was charming and effusive in his praise. But it wasn't just Hollywood actors she was meeting she was meeting artist from Noah Kahn to Justin Bieber and building relationships with them. Florence felt a mix of awe and gratitude—she was stepping into a world she'd only dreamed of, but she never let it overshadow her connection with Paige.

Meanwhile, Paige and the UConn team were battling their way through the NCAA tournament. With every game, the stakes rose, and the competition intensified. The Sweet Sixteen victory was followed by a nail-biting Elite Eight matchup, where Paige's leadership and skill pushed the team to triumph.

Florence kept up with every game, often texting Paige before tipoff with words of encouragement and celebratory voice notes after victories. She'd send clips of her team of producers watching the games, shouting at the screen as if they were courtside.

When UConn advanced to the Final Four, Florence found herself rearranging her schedule to ensure she could be there for Paige. She called her dad, who was equally thrilled, and together they planned another surprise.

As the team secured their spot in the NCAA championship game against LSU, Florence landed in Dallas, the host city, determined to cheer Paige on in person.

The night before the championship, Florence met the team at their hotel. Paige was stunned to see her again so soon.

"Flo, you're going to give me a heart attack with these surprises," Paige said, laughing as she pulled her into a hug.

"I couldn't miss this," Florence said, her voice earnest. "This is everything you've worked for."

The next day, the championship game was a spectacle. The stadium buzzed with energy, and Florence sat courtside, her nerves mirroring those of the players. The game was a battle of wills—LSU's aggressive defense against UConn's strategic plays. Paige shone under the spotlight, making crucial shots and commanding the court with an intensity that had the crowd roaring.

In the final moments, with UConn down by one point, Paige dribbled up the court. The crowd held its breath as she launched a three-pointer at the buzzer. The ball sailed through the air, seeming to hang for an eternity, before swishing through the net. The stadium erupted in cheers as UConn clinched the championship.

Florence was on her feet, screaming alongside the fans. Paige ran across the court, her teammates mobbing her in celebration. Amid the chaos, her eyes found Florence, who was laughing and clapping, pride evident in her gaze.

After the game, Florence joined the team in their locker room celebrations. Paige wrapped an arm around her, champagne spraying in the background.

"You're my good luck charm," Paige said, grinning.

Florence laughed. "Or maybe you're just amazing."

In the weeks that followed, as Paige basked in the glory of the championship win, Florence continued to rise in the music world. Her friendships with Margot Robbie and others deepened, leading to new opportunities and collaborations. Paige, true to her word, took some time off to travel with Florence during her summer tour. But people started to notice that Paige was going wherever Florence was. Some called it the world tour but others were catching on to the mystery that was going on between Paige and Florence.