In the blistering heat of a Texas summer and the ever-demanding grind of pro sports, two worlds collide under the bright stadium lights - one of polished court dominance, the other of glittering performance perfection. Paige Bueckers, the golden girl of professional basketball, is used to pressure. She thrives in it. As the newly minted star of the Dallas Wings, she's expected to carry the franchise on her shoulders - all eyes watching, all bets placed. But off the court, Paige is more than just a sharpshooter. She's quietly lonely, privately soft, and increasingly distracted by the woman who dances at halftime with effortless grace and a smile that makes her forget the score. Shayne Miller, a third year Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, knows how to keep things presentable. Always polished, always poised - it's what Judy demands, and it's what Shayne's learned to survive on. There's no room for messy feelings, no space for slip-ups or scandal. Fraternizing with players is off-limits. And catching feelings for a WNBA star with sky-blue eyes and a crooked little grin? Completely out of the question. Until it's not. A chance encounter at a joint team event - a stumble, a waist grab, and one blush too deep - sets everything into motion. What starts as a harmless DM from Paige asking for a "bar recommendation" quickly spirals into late-night texts, rooftop meetups, and an undeniable tension neither of them can laugh off anymore. Paige, the lovesick basketball player who doesn't know how to play it cool, and Shayne, the random girl from the south who happened to play a Dallas sport with walls too high and a heart too guarded, find themselves caught between the spotlight and the quiet pull of something real. But under the weight of public image, personal boundaries, and unspoken rules, falling in love isn't just risky - it's damn near dangerous. Especially when the world is watching.

⸻ When Paige Bueckers steps onto the court at UConn, everything in her life follows a plan-practice, games, championships. No distractions. No mistakes. Especially not her. Capri Auriemma-daughter of legendary coach Geno Auriemma-is everything Paige was warned to stay away from. She's bold, untouchable, and living her life through millions of followers. Every post goes viral. Every move gets watched. And the last thing she needs? A scandal tied to her dad's star player. But when late-night conversations turn into soft glances... and "just friends" starts feeling like something more, lines begin to blur. Because falling in love is one thing. Falling in love with the coach's daughter-while the whole world is watching? That could cost Paige everything. And Capri? She might be the only risk worth taking. ⸻

Jada Verlice just moved to America to play basketball for UConn. Paige Bueckers is her roommate and they immediately hit it off. But things take a turn at their first college party.

"Somewhere between all our jokes, late-night talks and 'just friends' moments I fell for you." The love story between Ice Brady's little sister, Sylas, and the legendary All-American Paige Bueckers. One late night, Paige stumbles across Sylas on a random Instagram live. She's intrigued...unaware that not only is Sylas her teammate's little sister, but soon-to-be teammate and the desire her heart aches for. She doesn't expect it to go anywhere. Sylas might commit to a different college, after all. But she's proven wrong. As Sylas dives into the new territory of college, D1 basketball and a connection that she can't put her finger on, Paige is right beside her. But not everything is easy. A certain red head from Paige's past, a threat Sylas neither suspected, returns, forcing her to question everything. Betrayal and infidelity from Sylas's senior year lingers, making her walls higher in her heart...but Paige, without realizing it, peeks through the cracks of those walls. Stick around to navigate this slow burn, messy, tug of heartstrings called love.

[Instagram] 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐬_𝐧𝐲𝐜 Hey @taylorswift , looking gorgeous in our design! What are you doing this weekend? I think you're going to love our upcoming fall collection! 𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐭 I guess I'm checking out your fall collection this weekend! [liked by @paradis_nyc ] --- IN WHICH - Margot really lets Taylor be bejeweled. OR Margot Paradis is the editor-in-chief of Paradis Magazine and owns a fashion brand with her brother Sebastian, Paradis Design. Her life is what Miranda Priestly's life was probably like in The Devil Wears Prada. When she crosses paths with 12-time-GRAMMY-awards winner Taylor Swift, the media falls into a frenzy over the pair's public relationship. How will Margot react to being shoved into the limelight with Taylor? How will the media take it? --- This story is entirely my work of fiction. All characters and fictional places are from my own imagination except for real celebrities. The timeline is not necessarily a hundred percent accurate to Taylor's for the sake of the story and for it to make sense. I hope you enjoy it!

IN WHICH: violet's best friend makes her give a bracelet with her number on it to taylor swift as a joke and taylor takes it seriously. [taylor swift x o.c.]

ɴᴏᴡ ᴘʟᴀʏɪɴɢ: lunch by poetschoas. ❝ taste's like she might be the one... its a craving not a crush ❞ - in which, dakota hayes and paige bueckers play for rival schools. hopkins and wayzata, sworn enemies, constantly at each others necks, the rivalry is known all throughout minnesota. except, both teams star players seem to have a relationship they hide in the shadows.

Paige Bueckers runs into her childhood best friend

❝ Step over the edge too far Open my hands that catch your wall ❞ kk arnold x fem!oc

Mia Parker has always had a hard life, born and raised in the USA, now she's trying to start a new one in Canada with her daughter. She's not ready to fall in love or date anyone, she's focused on her daughter and making life a little bit easy for them. What she doesn't expect is the new coach of her daughter's hockey team to become her friend and maybe... something more? Luna Bennett has had skates on her feet since she was two years old. She's a professional hockey player, focused on her life and hockey. She wasn't looking for love when she found her and now she can't let her go. She won't. A WLW Hockey Romance. This book may NOT be reproduced, reposted, copied, or translated in any way unless you receive permission directly from the author.