They met as neighbors. Became something more over smoothies, secrets, and stolen glances. Paige Bueckers is the freshly drafted face of the Dallas Wings - smart, calm under pressure, and not exactly expecting to fall for anyone this summer. Avery Bennett is new to town, a former Alabama cheerleader with a ballet background, a quiet Instagram presence, and a job she doesn't talk about yet. She's also fiercely private, fiercely kind, and very much not into coffee. But when a chance meeting at a coffee shop leads to unexpected connection, what follows is a summer of slow-burning moments, late-night texts, and two girls trying to figure out how to let someone in - when the world is always watching. A tender, emotional, strangers-to-lovers romance set against the backdrop of Dallas heat, basketball games, friendship, and the kind of love that's more soft than loud - but hits just as hard.

paige and katherine used to be really close friends, but things fell apart when katherine got into her dream school and paige didn't. now, years later, katherine's transferring to uconn for her last basketball season-aka paige's school. with all that history between them, will they be able to fix their friendship or is it too late? 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐦𝐚𝐫.𝟏𝟓.𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐣𝐮𝐧.𝟐𝟒.𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

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.

Two stars. One team. A love they never saw coming. Paige Bueckers is the Dallas Wings' newest guard-sharp-shooting, spotlight-shy, and determined to prove herself in a league that doesn't hand out respect easily. She's focused on the game, not distractions-especially not the kind with killer moves and a thousand-watt smile. Tessa Cruz is the face of the Wings' Flight Crew dance team-bold, electric, and burning with a passion that can't be contained to the stage. She lives for the rhythm, the crowd, the thrill of performance... and lately, for the quiet moments she shares with the Wings' rising star. When a chance encounter turns into something deeper, Paige and Tessa find themselves caught between ambition and emotion, court and stage, expectation and truth. But in a world where their every move is watched, loving each other might be the riskiest play of all.

paige bueckers, a rising WNBA star with the Las Vegas Aces, and janiya carter, an olympic hurdler with Grand Slam Track, have been dating for a few months. as two elite athletes, they navigate the challenges of busy schedules, long-distance stretches, and the pressures of fame, while also learning how to grow together in love and faith.

kylah , the older sister of kk, never really did the relationship 'thing' and was scared of letting people in. but once her and paige got closer... everything changed

The Sequel to 'Her Babymama'

Love on Replay follows Tiana Harrington, a law student at UConn, and Paige Bueckers, a star basketball player, as they navigate their intense, unpredictable relationship. What starts with a passionate kiss at a party quickly turns complicated when rumors and jealousy threaten to tear them apart. As they confront lies, insecurities, and trust issues, Tiana and Paige must decide if their love is strong enough to survive the obstacles in their path. A story of love, betrayal, and growth, Love on Replay is a rollercoaster romance that shows what happens when two people fight for each other despite everything. WARNING: THIS STORY CONTAINS DEPICTIONS OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND MATURE THEMES. READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. ------- I hope you enjoy! I am working on new stories right now, so be on the look out!

discontinued ⚠️ when paige moves to dallas after getting drafted to the wings, what she doesn't realize is that a certain photographer will quickly grab her attention... paigebueckersxfoc