lvebomb
Jordyn Barrett, a rising indie-pop singer with a soft voice and a sharper pen, spends most of her time tucked away in recording studios and coffee shop corners-writing lyrics she never plans to share. Quiet, observant, and guarded, she's always been the one to feel too much and say too little.
Paige Bueckers is loud where Jordyn is quiet, bold where Jordyn hesitates-a standout college basketball player with fire in her step and a reputation for being untouchable, on and off the court. They meet at a house party during sophomore year, a chance encounter that sparks something unspoken but undeniable.
They never say it out loud, but it's there-in every late-night walk, every lingering glance, every inside joke and hand held too long. A love story waiting to happen, but never quite crossing the line.
For over a year, they live in that gray space: best friends who almost are, always missing the timing. Jordyn writes songs about Paige and keeps them hidden. Paige calls her "just a friend" but treats her like more. While the campus watches Paige shine, Jordyn stays quiet, pretending her heart isn't already spoken for.
Then one night, Jordyn sees her-Paige-with another girl outside a bar. Laughing. Touching. Glowing like Jordyn was never even there.
Jordyn doesn't say a word. She just disappears.
Weeks pass. Then suddenly, without warning or promo, a song drops. And another. "Girl in New York." "Lie." "Lovebomb." And worst of all, "La Di Die," a duet with her supposed new boyfriend. Haunting, raw, and heartbreakingly specific. The lyrics don't name Paige, but everyone knows. Especially Paige.
Now, everyone's talking. Fans. Teammates. Friends.
The girl who never said a word has now said everything.
And if Paige wants her back, she'll have to stop hiding-and finally fight for her