Getting drafted was supposed to be the hardest part. When Paige Bueckers hears her name called by the new expansion franchise, the Golden State Valkyries, she's ready for everything that comes with being the face of a new team-training camp, media attention, expectations, and the pressure of helping build something from the ground up. What she isn't ready for is the woman living across the hall. Marlowe Bennett is twenty-five, fiercely independent, and raising seven-month-old twin girls on her own. Between diapers, bottles, sleepless nights, and balancing work with motherhood, romance is the last thing on her mind. Her daughters, Sunny and Sailor, are her entire world-and that's exactly how she plans to keep it. At first, Paige and Marlowe are just neighbors. A borrowed package. A shared elevator ride. Late-night conversations in the hallway when neither of them can sleep. Before long, Paige finds herself looking forward to the sound of tiny giggles coming from across the hall and the sight of Marlowe's tired but beautiful smile. What starts as friendly check-ins turns into bottle feedings, stroller walks along the bay, and afternoons spent making Sunny and Sailor laugh until their cheeks hurt. For the first time since turning professional, Paige discovers a life beyond basketball-one filled with baby blankets, messy kitchens, and a family she never expected to find. But falling for Marlowe means more than falling for a girl. It means falling for two little girls who slowly begin to see Paige as part of their world. As Paige navigates the pressure of her rookie season with the Valkyries and Marlowe struggles to trust someone with her heart again, they'll have to decide if what they're building is worth the risk. Because sometimes home isn't a place. Sometimes it's the apartment across the hall. And sometimes the family you never planned for becomes the one you can't imagine living without. 🏀💛🍼🌊

Paige Bueckers has always known how to handle pressure. National championships. Sold-out arenas. The weight of an entire program resting on her shoulders. Falling in love? That's a different game entirely. When Paige meets **Sienna Hart**, UConn's fearless cheer captain and the coolest single mom on campus, she expects a friendship at most. Sienna is everything Paige isn't prepared for-confident, hilarious, effortlessly beautiful, and completely devoted to her five-year-old daughter, **Poppy**. Poppy Hart is sunshine in sparkly sneakers. She's loud, curious, obsessed with basketball, and somehow decides within five minutes of meeting Paige that they're best friends forever. What starts as quick conversations in the practice facility turns into movie nights, playground adventures, late-night talks, and a little girl who slowly begins saving Paige a seat at every game. As their worlds intertwine, Paige finds herself falling-not just for Sienna, but for the family they create together. But love isn't always easy. Between championship expectations, motherhood, and the fear of risking everything for something that could change their lives forever, Paige and Sienna must decide if they're willing to take the biggest leap of all. Because sometimes the greatest love story isn't about finding the perfect person. It's about finding the people who make you feel at home. And for Paige Bueckers, home might just come with a cheer captain's smile and a five-year-old who steals her heart long before her mom ever does.

Senior year is supposed to be simple for Paige Bueckers. Lead UConn to another championship. Finish her college career on top. Ignore the constant attention from fans, media, and scouts waiting for her next move. Then she meets Isabella "Bella" Auriemma. At twenty-two, Bella is nothing like the college students Paige is used to being around. Fiercely independent, sharp-witted, and impossible to intimidate, Bella is balancing graduate studies in forensic psychology while raising her three-year-old son, Leo. Becoming a mother at nineteen forced her to grow up faster than everyone around her, and she's spent years proving that she doesn't need anyone's help-especially not a star basketball player. As Geno Auriemma's niece, Bella has been around basketball her entire life. She knows exactly who Paige is, which makes her one of the few people completely unimpressed by the superstar treatment everyone else gives her. And that might be what draws Paige in the most. What starts as casual run-ins at family dinners, practices, and campus events quickly turns into late-night conversations, coffee runs, and afternoons spent with a curious little boy who somehow steals Paige's heart before she even realizes what's happening. Leo adores Paige from the start. Bella tries not to. Because falling for someone like Paige Bueckers comes with risks. The spotlight. The uncertainty. The fact that Paige's future could take her anywhere after graduation. But the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to ignore the way Paige fits into their lives-or the way Leo starts saving a seat for her at the dinner table. For the first time in her life, Paige finds herself wanting something bigger than basketball. And for the first time in years, Bella finds herself wondering if she can trust someone enough to let them become part of her little family. Between championship dreams, family expectations, and a love neither of them saw coming, Paige and Bella will have to decide i

A sequel to 'Choosin' Texas'

ᴡʜᴇɴ ᴛᴡᴏ ᴅɪꜰꜰᴇʀᴇɴᴛ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅꜱ ᴀʟɪɢɴ paige bueckers x dallas cowboy cheerleader ✧˖°.⋆｡° ✮ ✧˖°.⋆｡° ✮

Paige Bueckers has always known who she is-on the court, in the spotlight, under the weight of expectations. What she doesn't expect is the new transfer from USC who walks into Storrs like she's been there before... because in a way, she has. Ashton Vale is pure West Coast-easy confidence, smooth stride, laid-back voice that somehow still commands the room. Raised by legends Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe, with Geno Auriemma as her godfather, Ashton doesn't bend under pressure. She doesn't rush to prove herself. She doesn't flinch. She already belongs. From the first practice, Paige notices it: the way Ashton plays fearless but free, the way she meets intensity with calm, the way she treats the biggest moments like they're just another day in the gym. What starts as curiosity turns into something deeper as Paige finds herself drawn to the one person who isn't intimidated by her name, her game, or her legacy. Set against the grind of UConn basketball, media buzz, and the quiet moments between drills and late-night conversations, Falling for the One Who Didn't Flinch is a story about legacy, confidence, and what happens when two stars realize they don't have to dim-or dazzle-to be seen. Sometimes, love shows up already steady, already sure... and changes everything without ever blinking.

Paige Bueckers has always been good at following the plan-keep her head down, trust the system, and never cross the line when it comes to her coach, Chris Dailey. But Peyton Calloway was never part of the plan. Fresh off another intense season with UConn Huskies women's basketball, Paige isn't expecting anything new-until a chance run-in introduces her to the one person she absolutely shouldn't want. Peyton is everything Paige isn't prepared for: composed, sharp-tongued, effortlessly beautiful, and completely off-limits. As a high school English teacher-and more importantly, Coach Dailey's daughter-she exists firmly in a world Paige knows better than to step into. Peyton Calloway has built her life on structure. Lesson plans, early mornings, and staying far away from the chaos of college athletics. After leaving behind her days as a Tulane Green Wave cheerleading standout, she's carved out something steady, something safe. Falling for one of her mother's players? That was never supposed to happen. But stolen conversations turn into late-night texts. Casual encounters start to mean something more. And somewhere between gym lights and classroom silence, the lines begin to blur. Because some rules aren't meant to be broken... but some people are impossible to walk away from. And when everything comes to light, Paige will have to decide- play it safe, or risk everything for the one person who feels like home.

Emmie Cano has been playing for USC for the past three years. She is not only the best player on the team but one of the best players in the country. She has an average point of 22 per game, and almost no one can guard her. That is, except for her competition, Paige Bueckers. Paige Bueckers is slightly above her with a 23-per-game average, securing her as the #1 spot as the best women's college basketball player. Emmie and Paige have been switching between the #1 and #2 spots for the past 3 years, with Emmie having the spot her freshman year. Everyone knows them as the biggest rivals in women's college basketball. Every game between USC v. UCONN becomes intense, with the highest watched and populated game of the entire season, with fans dying to see the interactions and rivalry between Emmie and Paige. The tension is high, and the thought of Paige makes Emmie's blood boil. While USC has treated her well in the past, Emmie was shocked to find an offer from UCONN's coach in her phone for her incoming senior year. Her first instinct was to ignore it and laugh, but then she thought. UCONN was closer to her family, given they live in NYC. Emmie, with her dad in a coma back home, time zones, being unable to see her family, and being on the opposite side of the world all took a toll on Emmie. Not only was UCONN more practical, but it was her dream since she was in 8th grade. She was not offered a spot at UCONN in the freshman recruitment process, and USC became her best offer. Although the thought of being on the same team as Paige enraged her, she knew Paige could not let her stop her. It was a challenging choice to make. USC felt like home for Emmie. From the warm weather to the team to her friends, she felt complete. Yet basketball is her life, and she knew UCONN could increase her skill and give her a better experience as a player and her life. So, after talking to UCONN's coach, her decision became clear. Emmie is going to UCONN.

Clara Gibson lives the perfect rom-com teenager life. Well,except from the part she's never actually had a boyfriend. And Tommy from 1st year doesn't count. The start of 4th year is like a breath of fresh air for Clara. Gerard "Gibsie" Gibson (her brother) wants her to get out there more and,"make more friends." But Clara is just fine to sit at home with a book,or go to her dance studio. Clara's best friend Catherine "Cathy" is way more outgoing than her. She's friends with all of the right people. And Clara is pretty sure she's nearly dated the entire school. This year Catherine and Gerard are teaming up to try and get Clara out of her shell. So they start eating at the same lunch table as Gerard's friend group. This is how Clara and the rugby king Johnny Kavanagh start talking. Now Clara has known Johnny since they were like 12 and he moved to Cork. But now everything is different.

"Because I see you running and I drop everything to follow you, because I've spent the last four years watching you, because every time I sing or play it's for you, because I kissed you and it's been all I can fucking think about since." ☆☆☆ This is a Boys of Tommen fan fiction! As all Boys of Tommen fans are, I have been not so patiently waiting for the next books in the series, so I decided to make my own spin on the remaining character's stories. This story will include POVs from Lizzie Young, Hugh Biggs, Katie Wilmot, and Patrick Feely. This story will begin with a POV from Lizzie after the events of Taming 7 and will then explore the past, beginning with Katie's first year at Tommen. This story is the first instalment of my 'Boys of Tommen You Series', interconnected fanfics about different characters in the BOT universe! This is all speculation and many parts will most likely not line up with the canon, especially as this was written before Releasing 10 was published. All of these characters belong to Chloe Walsh, I do not claim any of them as my own, this is purely for fun. TW: This story will include self harm, character death(flashbacks), eating disorders, cheating, depression, suicide ideation/attempted suicide, anxiety, bipolar disorder and overall a lot of trauma. There will also be some explicit scenes that are 16+. I will however be putting specific warnings for different chapters, so you can avoid triggers. Thank you so much for reading and I hope you enjoy! (Comment any questions or suggestions that you have for me)