Almost mine
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Last published Thu, Oct 23, 2025
She wasn't supposed to notice her. Not in the rain. Not through the glass. Not like that.
When Amara Carter transfers to UNC Chapel Hill, she only wants distance from the family she left behind and the silence that follows her everywhere. A songwriter with too many secrets, she hides behind lyrics and sketchbooks, hoping no one looks close enough to see the cracks.
But then there's Imani Brooks-basketball star, campus golden girl, the face of UNC. Perfect on paper, polished for the media, but privately tired of being everything for everyone.
Their worlds collide in small glances and unspoken words, in late-night coffee shops and crowded arenas. A slow burn neither of them is ready for, where music meets basketball, and every "almost" moment feels heavier than the last.
Because sometimes the scariest thing isn't falling in love-it's being seen.
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