Jamani Raelynn Carr has always preferred life behind the scenes-quiet, focused, and in control. But when she lands her dream internship as a sideline reporter for the Detroit Pistons, she finds herself thrust into the spotlight, balancing ambition, family expectations, and her own need for authenticity. Navigating the male-dominated world of sports journalism isn't easy, especially when every day feels like a high-stakes audition. Jalen Montez Duren, the Pistons' charismatic young star, is used to the pressure and scrutiny that comes with fame. But underneath his cool exterior, he's searching for something real-someone who sees the man beyond the jersey. When he meets Jamani at a chaotic NBA Media Day, a single thoughtful question sparks a connection neither of them expects. As Jamani and Jalen's paths continue to cross-on the court, at press conferences, and in the city that raised them-friendship slowly deepens into something more. But their growing bond is tested by public scrutiny, career setbacks, past heartbreaks, and the ever-present tension between personal dreams and professional duty. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Detroit, this slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance explores what it means to fight for love, identity, and your rightful place in the world. For Jamani and Jalen, the real victory might be learning to trust themselves-and each other-when the spotlight fades.

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i choose you over anybody else.

𝙄𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍𝘿𝙄𝙏; [ɛ̃.tɛʁ.di] ↳ 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙛𝙤𝙧, '𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙗𝙞𝙙𝙙𝙚𝙣' "𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐲 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬." © mufcbae (started 25/7/23) ⋆⁺₊⋆ ♡̷̷̷ ⋆⁺₊⋆

How far are you willing to go for your obsession? For me, Bianca Dawson, the answer was farther than I ever thought possible. Jude Bellingham wasn't just a football star; he was my idol. I was prepared to do anything just to have him.

"𝐧𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮" "𝐧𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐞, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨" (a trent alexander-arnold fic) © mufcbae - started 29/06/23 - completed 27/07/23 ⋆⁺₊⋆ ♡̷̷̷ ⋆⁺₊⋆

𝑰𝑵 𝑾𝑯𝑰𝑪𝑯 trent's charming smile wins over cece sancho's heart ❝ he's just so 𝑪𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 ! ❞ ( trent alexander-arnold 𝒙 fem!oc ) © asena, 2024 social media au 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐒 #1 in media #1 in taa #1 online romance #1 in fc #2 in liverpool #2 in trent

Ayodele is the sister of Bukayo Saka, however the two couldn't be more different. She's unreliable, a wreck, a disappointment. Only one guy will truly be able to save her from herself but can he do it in time? ©alohabishesss [JUDE BELLINGHAM, FANFICTION] TW~ Mentions of drug abuse, strong language etc. Read at your own discretion. Highest Rankings #1 in JUDEBELLINGHAM #1 in BORUSSIADORTMUND #1 in EUROS #1 in MANUTD #1 in SAKA #1 in SANCHO #1 in RAHEEMSTERLING #1 in REECEJAMES #1 in EUROS2021 #1 in ENGLANDSQUAD #2 in FODEN #2 in LINGARD #2 in RASHFORD

𝙄𝙉 𝙒𝙃𝙄𝘾𝙃 he fell first but she fell harder 𝙊𝙍 two young adults become neighbors in the most romantic city in the world [©iibratzbaby 2022] [Kylian Mbappé x fem!oc] [irl, social media & messages] [this book is written from a third person point of view]

"Black has got a sour fuckin' flavour, here's a taste of it, but Black is all I know, there ain't a thing that I would change in it." ──── DAVE ↺ 𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐈 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐑 is continuously climbing the ranks as a footballer for Manchester United women. She's the epitome of skill and passion. Very quickly, she's established herself as one of the most exciting players on the scene. Nobody sane can deny her talent, but racism is always a factor that makes others think different. She's got a lot more obstacles to overcome because she's 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸, and it's not fair. An incident on the pitch involving her and another player introduces her to the whole world, Marcus Rashford included. And she's grateful, because once he becomes a part of her life, she forgets what it was like without him. ── 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐒 𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐃 is Manchester United's franchise player. You'd know it simply by looking at him, but speaking with him is different. He's humble, and his heart bleeds football. He simply can't live without it. That's why when he sees a women's player get subject to racial abuse by another player, he's completely thrown. Speaking to Kalani Sinclair everyday is like getting new life breathed into him. Maybe there's a reason life has dealt these cards. Sometimes, it takes something ugly to make way for something beautiful. And maybe that 'something beautiful' is the pair of Reds together. + ──── BLACK | bl𝚊k [adj.] belonging to or denoting a human group having dark-coloured skin; [noun] a member of a human group having dark-coloured skin