WOSO One-Shots

Aced (Mallory Pugh)

"So all of Mal's teammates want to meet you?" My sister, Elena asks.

"Yep. ALL of them." I clarify.

Just to give you a little background on who I am: I'm Ellie Delle Donne, sister of 2019 WNBA MVP, Elena Delle Donne. I am a year younger. I went to Stanford and then transferred to Baylor, my junior year. I also play in the league, but for the Las Vegas Aces. I'm trying to get a transfer finalised to go the Mystics, to be closer to Mal and Elena.

"That's weird. I guess Mal can't keep her trap shut about you."

"I mean I got my looks from you, so no wonder," I say while readjusting my self in her grip.

"But you didn't get the height." She teases me.

"Hey, at least I'm still over six feet!"

"You mean exactly six feet."

"This is why I'm mom's favourite." We both laugh.

"You use to be mom's favourite, now it's Manda." We both laugh harder.

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"Mal, Ashlyn is going to take my head off."

"No, she isn't. On the inside, she is just a big softie. And if you do think she is scary, remember, you pretty much tower over her." Mal reassures me, over Facetime.

"But baby, she is scary as fuck!"

"Your overreacting. Just calm down. And don't forget to take your anxiety medication beforehand, okay?"

"Yep."

"Okay, I love you."

"I love you too princess." We hang up at the same time.

Flashback

"Mal, don't freak out, okay?" I say.

"But Ellie-"

I cut her off, "No Mal, they are going to be fine with your decision."

"I wish you were here."

She hangs up, leaving me with an idea.

End of flashback

I walk into the restaurant the entire managed to get in Raleigh.

"Hi, how can I help you?" The eager hostess asks.

"I'm with the US Women."

"Okay, come with me."

She leads me into a large room in the back, with multiple tables lined up down the middle of the area.

"ELLIE!" Mal says when she sees me. She sprints towards me and runs into my arms.

"Hi princess."

I lean down and kiss her passionately.

"I can't believe your real." She says when we break away from the kiss.

We haven't seen each other in six months. Our seasons interfere with one another's. When I had an away game in Washington, the Spirit were also away.

I see some of her team whispering around.

"I would like to introduce you guys to my girlfriend, Ellie."

"Hey, y'all." I make eye contact with Ashlyn, who is glaring at me.

Everyone stays quiet. Okay, I'm really scared right now.

I go to find two seats that are next to each other, but one of the two open seats is next to Ashlyn, and I ain't gonna go there. So I sit down in the other seat and pull Mal down on my lap.

"I can't believe your here." I kiss her shoulder.

"Well, I'm glad I am here." I hold her closer to me.

Somebody clears their throat and the whole room goes quiet.

"So, Ellie when did you meet Mal?" Ashlyn asks.

"I was walking around the UCLA campus, after a basketball game and I ran into this beautiful human, we exchanged numbers and continued talking."

"Where were you when she was dating Dansby?"

"Ashlyn." Mal groans.

"I was right by her side, supporting her every step along the way. When she found out he was cheating on her, I was on the next flight out. She then admitted her feelings and the rest is history."

"What do you do for a living?"

"I play basketball for the-" My phone starts ringing. I check the number and see my agent calling. "Excuse me, I need to take this."

I walk out of the room, making a beeline for the bathroom.

I put the phone to my ear, "Yo, what's up?" 

"So, I have some good news."

"Spill it!" I say eagerly.

"So the transfer came through, and next season you will be apart of the Washington Mystics. Congratulations."

"Th-thank you, so much." 

"Anyday." She then hangs up, leaving me with my thoughts.

The transfer pulled through.

Oh my gosh. I'm going to be with my sister and my girlfriend. 

I quickly walk out of the bathroom and practically sprint to the private room.

"Mal."

"Ellie."

"The transfer pulled through."

"No, it didn't."

"Mal, I'm not fucking with you. I'm going to play the Mystics next season."

She breaks down into tears, which sends me into tears.

"I can't believe this. We-we're going to be together!"

I kiss her passionately. 

"Well, I guess I play for the Mystics now," I say to Ashlyn.

"I approve." She says, sending me into an absolute crying mess.

I'm going to be with my girlfriend and my family.