In the high-stakes world of college basketball, Nika Muhl and Kate Martin were notorious rivals, their clashes on the court as intense as they were frequent. Their animosity was palpable, their competitive spirits fueling a rivalry that seemed destined to endure. But when fate brings them together on the same professional team, everything changes. Forced to set aside their differences and become teammates, Nika and Kate find themselves navigating uncharted territory. As the only rookies on the squad, they're thrust into a world of shared practices, team events, and cramped quarters, their once bitter rivalry giving way to reluctant cooperation. Yet, as they spend more time together, something unexpected begins to blossom between them. Despite their initial antagonism, Nika and Kate find themselves drawn to each other in ways they never imagined. Through late-night conversations, shared victories, and moments of vulnerability, they begin to see each other in a new light. Could they be something more than just friends? Pinterest Board: https://www.pinterest.com/lili_loves_books/game-of-hearts/

Nika Mühl and Kate Martin have know of each other ever since the beginning of college, and they have been rivals ever since. now, its senior year, and they are starting to have feelings for each other.The end of they're college careers are coming up,will Nika and Kate confess their feelings for each other? Or will they move on with their lives not knowing what could have been a lifelong relationship. Read to find out! Kate Martin x Nika Mühl OC

What happens when two competitors unexpectedly fall in love

"you just keep lookin' at me with those pretty eyes" 𝐈𝐍 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐇, kate martin somehow manages to bag the girl that's she's always dreamt of . ( STANDALONE ) ( PRETTY EYES ) ( everyone can see it ) ( kate martin x fem!oc ) ( -russolvr, 2024 )

Kate and Nika are complete opposites. Nika from Croatia and Kate from small town Illinois dreamt of being an Iowa Hawkeye since she was little, both in their third year of college living out their dreams of playing basketball but having the unsure about what the future had in hold. It was Kate's favorite time of College basketball year March madness a tournament between all college in America to determine who is the best which was held in Texas. But what happens when UConn and Iowa are in the same hotel, and Nika, Kate meeting each other through two people. Are they really that different after all?

After being chosen by the Golden State Valkyries in the expansion draft, Nika Mühl and Kate Martin find themselves on the same team. Kate, appointed captain of the team, is working on getting to know her teammates, but is having trouble reaching a certain brunette. Nika, struggling to come to terms with her ACL injury and the loss of her dream team, chooses to close herself off from everyone in San Fransisco, especially Kate. Can Kate break through Nika's walls? And why exactly is Nika distancing so hard from Kate specifically, especially when the Croatian is stealing glances at her every chance she gets?

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