Paigebueckers Stories

𝙄'𝙫𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙞𝙣', 𝙨𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣', 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣' 𝙮𝙖

Paige Bueckers never expected to lose her focus to anyone-until she met Shaylin "Shay" Donnelly, UConn's senior cheer captain with a Boston accent sharp enough to cut glass and one-liners that could bring the entire student section to tears laughing. Shay is one of a kind: quick-witted, effortlessly funny, and sassy in a way that makes Paige grin even when she's trying not to. Shay owns every room she walks into-commanding the sidelines with fearless energy, big personality, and the kind of charisma that turns heads without even trying. She's the girl who can hype up an arena, roast someone in five words, and still flash a smile that somehow softens Paige's entire world. Paige finds herself drawn to her before she can even explain it-first to the voice, then to the confidence, then to the heart buried underneath the humor. Shay sees Paige in a way no one else does, challenging her, teasing her, grounding her, and pushing her to laugh at herself. And suddenly the ice-cold, hyper-focused Paige Bueckers is falling-hard-for the sassy Boston girl who cheers louder, shines brighter, and makes her feel understood in ways she didn't know she needed. ⸻

⸻ Rookie year and the Dallas Wings locker room is buzzing as usual after practice, but Paige can't stop herself from noticing Marley Hayes, the team's pint-sized firecracker, shifting in her locker. A flash of ink catches her eye - delicate lines and bold curves snaking along Marley's hipbone, ribs, and shoulder blade. Paige feels heat rise to her cheeks before she can stop herself. "You know," she blurts, voice low and teasing, "those tattoos are... distracting." Marley freezes for a split second, then smirks, stepping a little closer, eyes glinting with mischief. "Oh, really?" she murmurs, voice dripping challenge. "Guess you'll just have to pay closer attention." The air thickens with playful tension, and Paige realizes that Marley's flirt back is sharper, bolder... and somehow, perfectly timed to make her heart skip a beat. ⸻

Paige Bueckers is used to the roar of the crowd and the glare of the spotlight, but this offseason, she's seeking something different - a pause, a place to just be herself. She retreats to a quiet coastal town, where the waves are steady and the world feels a little slower. There, she meets Adeline "Addy" Pierce, a warm, grounded local teacher, and her curious 9-month-old son, Crew. Addy doesn't follow sports and doesn't recognize Paige, treating her like a normal person - and for the first time, Paige realizes that's exactly what she didn't know she needed. Amid sunlit beaches, quiet mornings, and the gentle rhythm of small-town life, Paige finds more than rest; she discovers connection, unexpected love, and a chance to let her guard down.

The coach's golden girl meets the coach's daughter.

❝ if I knew that i'd end up with you then I would've been pretended we were together. ❞ She stares at me, all the air in my lungs stuck in my throat. I'm making sure i'm not wasting one second of the life I have . . . / 𝑷𝑨𝑰𝑮𝑬 𝑩𝑼𝑬𝑪𝑲𝑬𝑹𝑺 © skullhoe

it's bigger than black and white.

"hey there pretty girl you know exactly what you got"

After Aaliyah Griffin tore her ACL during a soccer game and was humiliated by her ex Christian she finally decided after Aubrey Griffin (her cousin) managed to convince her she packed her bags and her fresh start to UCONN waited for her. Aaliyah promised herself that after her ex Christian she would never get herself involved with the mix with being with a basketball player again. But once she saw HER it was over. A tall blonde with the most mesmerizing eyes squashed her plans that she shouldn't be involved with a basketball player. Will Aaliyah give in to the tall blondes mesmerizing eyes? Will Aaliyah break her promise to herself? Will Paige break down the walls that Aaliyah had built for herself?

Zahara Castle plays defense like her life depends on it-on the soccer field and everywhere else. She's intense, untouchable, and never afraid to speak her mind, making it clear she doesn't have time for games, drama, or feelings. So when Paige Bueckers, a star on the basketball team, takes a dare from her teammates to try and date someone before the season ends, they point her toward the one girl no one's been able to crack. But Zahara isn't just a challenge-she's real, unpredictable, and maybe exactly what Paige wasn't ready to fall for. ✯ 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝: 𝐣𝐮𝐥.𝟎𝟐.𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝: 𝐭𝐛𝐝

Jazlyn Morales wasn't just any senior-she was the fiery, flawless cheer captain with a perfectly curated feed, a scholarship on the line, and a reputation as untouchable as her winged eyeliner. But one slip of the thumb changed everything. When she accidentally posts a steamy sideline photo of UConn's golden girl, Paige Bueckers, with the not-so-subtle caption "I'd let this girl do anything to me after nine," it sets off a social media storm she never saw coming. Suddenly, Jazlyn is at the center of every group chat, every court-side whisper-and worst of all, Paige saw it. But instead of anger, Paige shows up curious. Flirty. Dangerous in all the right ways. What starts as a humiliating mistake quickly spirals into late-night texts, stolen glances, and a chemistry that makes the gym feel a little too hot. But with the team, the press, and both their futures watching-will one post ruin everything... or rewrite everything Jazlyn thought she knew about love, timing, and the player who just might play her heart? One post. One player. One very complicated problem.

"It's hard being casual when my favourite bra lives in your dresser." After entering the transfer portal Y/N transfers to the Uconn women's volleyball team. She doesnt know anybody but Azzi Fudd, her childhood friend. Azzi helps Y/N get settled in on campus and Y/N later befriends the basketball team. What happens when one blonde player starts to see her as more than a new friend. Will things get lost in translation? paige bueckers x reader

another Paige bueckers and Hannah book, if you don't like it sis don't read it, amen!

**SEQUEL OUT NOW- WITHDRAWAL** "𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝..." Started 19/3/24 #2 in #basketball - 5/4/24 #1 in #iowawbb - 6/4/24 #3 in #conneticut - 6/4/24 #1 in #loveandbasketball -10/4/24 #4 in #nikamuhl -11/4/24 #3 in #kkarnold - 11/4/24 #1 in #aaliyahedwards - 21/4/24 #2 in #wnba - 21/4/24 #1 in #slam - 26/4/24 #3 in #marchmadness - 24/4/24 #1 in #wlw- 12/6/24

── 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 Rory writes one-shots based off of women's basketball players including both NCAA & WNBA ─☁─ i. Player x fem!oc ii. Player x Y/N iii. Mature for explicit themes iv. wlw v. © all rights reserved to @natashaslqver-

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.

Read my story "Hidden." first! This story follows Paige and Azzi during the two years they were forced apart. It dives into the part I didn't cover before. In between "May Pt.4" and "2 years later." How they navigated heartbreak, new relationships, the friendships that kept them afloat, and the constant pull they still feel toward each other.

Fresh off her WNBA draft night, Paige Bueckers is ready to prove herself on the court-but off the court, nothing could prepare her for Avery Callahan. A fierce, respected firefighter captain and single mom to her one-year-old son, Beck, Avery lives for split-second decisions, smoky rescues, and quiet nights filled with lullabies instead of sirens. Their worlds collide when a fire safety charity event throws Paige and Avery together in the heart of the city. Paige is drawn to Avery's quiet strength, her no-nonsense grit, and the way her eyes soften every time she looks at Beck. As the season heats up and the spotlight bears down on Paige, she finds unexpected refuge in the firehouse's chaos-and Avery's steady presence. But falling for someone with a toddler and a high-risk job comes with its own kind of pressure. As Paige juggles fame, fierce competition, and a new kind of family she never saw coming, she'll have to decide if love-real, messy, heart-on-the-line love-is worth the risk. Because some fires aren't meant to be put out.

Basketball is all that's ever mattered to Paige. After years of chasing a championship at UCLA, she transfers to UConn for her final season - one last chance to make her dream come true. But life at UConn turns out to be very different from what she's used to in Los Angeles, and her quiet, guarded nature is quickly put to the test. Everything begins to change when she meets her new captain, Azzi Fudd - a charismatic and kind leader who has led the team to two straight titles. Known as "the people's princess," Azzi is confident, magnetic and cool - everything Paige isn't. From being the good girl who only ever cared about basketball and her education, Paige finds herself navigating the parties, alcohol, friendships and the unstoppable fascination with her captain.

"DON'T YOU CALL HIM BABY, WERE NOT TALKING LATELY" Delilah Sinclair and Paige Bueckers were in it for the long haul. Best friends since fourth grade. They always planned their futures around each other. Neither girls expected to be going through collage without the other. But yet here they were, collage, alone. Who would have known that sports would be the things that brought them together in the end First posted: 4/30/23 Finished: 7/23/23 Paige Bueckers x OC