a really messy friends with benefits fic, where caitlin and kate are just. in a years-long homoerotic friendship. that's it. that's the whole thing. inspired by heated rivalry and that one tweet that goes like "you're in her* dms i'm in her* apartment blurring the lines between intimacy and friendship in ways so confusing and beautiful u wouldn't even comprehend"

❝IN A DIFFERENT BOOK, ON A DIFFERENT PAGE, YOU SAID YOU WERE DIFFERENT, BUT YOU'RE THE SAME STRANGER.❞ - CAITLIN CLARK (WBB) & ISABELLA CARVELLI (OC) - STARTED: JULY 1ST, 2024 COMPLETED: TBD

Freshman Caitlin Clark is ready to prove herself at iowa but sophomore Kate Martin isn't about to let anyone steal the spotlight. From the very first practice, their bold, fearless style catches with Kate's disciplined, controlled approach. They're on the same team, but every drill, every shot, and every moment together becomes a silent battle. Caitlin wants to show she belongs. Kate wants to protect her team and prove experience matters. As their rivalry heats up on and off the court, they push each other harder than ever and discover that sometimes fire can spark more than just competition.