Game Changer

Dorm Room

ALIYAH POV 

Me and my best friend were done hanging out around 12:45 pm so, I texted Cam and asked her where she would like to meet. I told her I was standing outside the library because I'd just walked Chey there. She agreed to meet me so we could walk to her dorm together. 

Cam walked up to me damn near in slow motion wearing Cal State basketball shorts, black Nike socks, a black Nike long sleeve, and some slides. So simple but so well put together with her hair pulled back like she was ready to work. 

We walked to her dorm room and what I saw was a surprise. It was so clean in the room, everything was put in its place and her bed was well made. On her desk, there were pictures of her family, basketball players, and trophies. On the wall next to her bed hung a color-coded calendar, a few championship shirts, and a collection of hats. We began to work on our project and it was flowing nicely until we were both over it. She said she had to start getting ready for practice soon so, we stopped working. I saw this as the perfect opportunity to get to know her a little better. I started by asking her about the pictures on her desk ...

"Who is this?", I asked while pointing at a picture I saw

"That's my little sister and brother, they're twins"

"...and who is that, Klay Thompson?"

"No woman that is Steph Curry, act like you know something"

We talked about other things and cracked a few jokes. I asked her about all those hats and told her she'd have to let me borrow one. She laughed and let me know that she didn't mind as long as I gave it back. 

Time seemed to pass quickly and Cam started to get ready for practice. After packing her bag and grabbing her shoes she began to change out of her long sleeve and into her practice jersey. She took her shirt off in front of me and I think I felt myself drool. Her sports bra was pressed against that perfect brown skin and all those back muscles. On the left side of her body, there was a tattoo but I couldn't see exactly what it was. Watching her shirtless, all I could think about was her soft body pressed against mines. Scared that she would catch me starring I quickly looked away. She put a hoodie on over her jersey and we walked out the door.

CAM POV

Aliyah finally texted me and told me where to meet her. Before I left my room, I had to make my bed. I mean my room was always clean but I almost never made my bed. 

As I approached the library, I saw Aliyah before she saw me, and like always she looked amazing. Wearing black jeans that fit against her skin almost perfectly, with a black shirt to match that had "PUMA" written across the front in white. On her feet, she had PUMA shoes that were all white, and her hair was in one of the neatest buns with a braid in the front. Finally, she'd looked up at me and we walked to my room. Once in the room, after we did all the homework we could, she began to look around at everything and ask questions.

"Why do you have a picture of your trophies?", she asked

"I couldn't bring them all with me so I just took a picture and brought that". 

She laughed and we continued to converse. Every now and then we would catch each other's eye with a quick glance but both of us were too scared to say anything about it. 

As time passed I started to get ready for practice so. While I was changing I felt her gaze stuck on my body but I didn't mind, in fact, I wanted her to watch me. Before we left the dorm room I asked her if she'd walk me to practice and she quickly agreed. Once at the gym, I gave her a hug, thanked her for walking me, and we'd agreed to meet up again tomorrow. 

Before I got my foot in the gym doors she stopped me and said, "text me when you get out of practice. Good luck!"

I waved goodbye to her and we went our separate ways. 

After practice, I text her like I said I would

              : Wassup woman, are you even awake?

Aliyah: It's only 7:36, don't play me

              : Well maybe you go to bed early. Lol my bad

Aliyah: How was practice, did you make a shot for me?

               : It was okay and of course, I did. Anything for you

Aliyah: Anything for me? Noted. I'm glad it went well tho because you suck.

(As the conversation continued, Cam and Aliyah continued to flirt but neither one of them crossed the line. Aliyah was scared of rejection because she liked Cam so much. Cam still thought Aliyah was in a relationship and didn't want to disrespect anything. They texted until they'd both fallen asleep.)

Aliyah: Sorry I fell asleep. Good morning

             : Good morning shawty, wyd?

Aliyah: About to go to breakfast with my mom

             : Oh mommy time well, get me something

Aliyah: lol I will. I'm about to drive so brb

Aliyah: I hope you have a good day, see you later

             : Can't wait to see you, have a good day, corny girl.