What was supposed to be an easy challenge turned into something far more complicated. The bet was simple: make Paige Bueckers fall for me. It was just for fun-no strings attached. But somewhere between late-night conversations, stolen glances, and the way she made everything feel lighter, I lost track of the game. Because while I was busy trying to win her over, I didn't realize I was the one falling-hard. Now, I have to face the truth: was it ever just a bet, or was she always meant to be something more?

Dehlilah Rivera is a 5'6" spark plug from Woodlawn, Maryland. Black and Puerto Rican. Tough as nails. Grew up learning to talk with her eyes and protect her heart with sarcasm. She transferred into UConn as an unranked junior, overlooked by scouts, unwanted by her former coach, and rejected by an ex-girlfriend whose family said she was "too hood to be taken seriously." She plays with something to prove. Paige Bueckers? She's college basketball royalty. One of the most famous players in the country. Clean reputation. Press-friendly. Rich Minnesota suburb pedigree. Golden child. All-American. Loved. On paper, they don't match. On court, they don't miss. They're assigned to guard each other at practice-Coach CD's twisted way of keeping both sharp. Dehlilah drives Paige crazy. She talks trash, plays fast, fights for everything. Paige reads the floor like a chessboard, always two plays ahead. They push each other. Challenge each other. Make each other better. And neither of them realizes that they're already falling. Because Paige is completely oblivious to how deep her feelings run. She just thinks it's normal to stare a little too long. To offer her hoodies. To hate when Dehlilah laughs too loud at another teammate's jokes. To feel something primal when someone else touches her. Azzi sees it. KK sees it. Everyone sees it-except Paige. And Dehlilah? She refuses to believe someone like Paige Bueckers could want her. She's been called a mistake before. A phase. A risk. Her emotional walls are steel-plated. But Paige's constant presence starts to chip at them. Her softness feels safe. Her patience feels dangerous. For Paige, no one ever felt like home until Dehlilah. And for Dehlilah, no one ever looked at her like she was somebody's favorite-until Paige.

The Pogues live a life of adventure. Kiara is famously the only girl of the group, but she wasn't the first. Juliet Sanders is back in the Outer Banks, but she's not the same one who left. Will they be able to overcome their rocky past, or will a treasure hunt be what they need to bring the group back together? JJ Maybank x OC

Mary Anne Routledge is John B's twin sister, and a fellow Pogue. Despite all the challenges she has to face with her dad disappearing, and pursuing his legacy, she finds herself with a difficult choice to make - who will she choose: her best friend JJ Maybank, or her ex boyfriend Rafe Cameron? Keep reading to check out her story ;) Season 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - ? The story is now finished, awaiting for a new season. JJ x Mary x Rafe -------- HIGHEST RANKS: #1 jj #1 jjmaybank

Two childhood best friend are brought back together under strange circumstances. But, maybe it's more than friendship this time around. [robin buckley x fem!oc] [started: 30.10.22] [ended: ongoing] 🏆 #1 in beabadoobee (7.10.22), #1 in dufferbrothers (5.3.23)

What if the pogues were originally a group of 5, but one of them mysteriously died when they were 15. After John B and Sarah escape the island and find their way to Nassau they meet up with an old friend who will help them on their journey to get back and clear John B's name. Logan Pierce, the fifth member of the pogues died when she was 15 almost two years before Big John went missing, Hurricane Agatha, The Gold and the murder of Sheriff Peterkin. Somehow she escaped death, but after all, we know that you can't kill a pogue. ~ ~ ~ ~ This is based off season two of Outer banks there is no book for season one because Logan "dies" before all that happens. JJ Maybank x OC Story

tw self harm talk of suicide lesbain stuff

Sequel to: You Can't Kill a Pouge. Go read that book first before you start this one. The Pouges are stranded on a deserted Island; or as JJ calls it, Paradise. Logan and the crew got away from the mess that is the gold and the cross for about a month at Poguelandia before everything went to shit. Kidnappings, Heists, Treasure hunts, Murders, the whole shebang. Read along to find out how they deal with it and more. ~~~~ OC XJJ MAYBANK STORY BOOK 2 SET IN SEASON 3

They were both alone. Until the time came and they weren't. Following Blair Jennings who joins The Pogues after the untimely death of her mother, then finds out many family secrets that should have stayed hidden. JJ Maybank X oc Season 1

Jim Hopper's niece, Delilah Hopper, moved to Hawkins after her parents died in a fire. Delilah was sent to live with Hopper after the accident and she had trouble adjusting. She was childhood friends with the Byers. Until Nancy Wheeler brought her to a bonfire where she met the king of Hawkins High, Steve Harrington. The night Will Byers went missing was the night Delilah's life changed. She always thought about everyone other than herself. After Steve noticed Delilah's disinterest in him, he suddenly grew interested in her, changing the stubborn, emotionless girl. Delilah has to balance her life in Hawkins with the new interest of Steve Harrington and the Demogorgon monster roaming Hawkins. -------- Disclaimer* I do not own any of the Stranger Things cast. I only own Delilah Hopper and the other characters I have made up!