Closed Distance
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Last published Sun, Jun 28, 2026
One day, Claire comes to Uconn for a fresh start as a freshman. Unbeknownst to the bullying yet to come by the one and only Paige Bueckers..
Paige Bueckers x Female OC
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In her final year at UConn, Paige Bueckers is focused on one thing-going out on top. Championships, WNBA dreams, and the pressure of being college basketball's golden girl leave little room for distractions. Until a chance encounter at a gala introduces her to Aurora Sterling, the enigmatic 23-year-old prodigy who just shattered records as the youngest CEO in Louis Vuitton history-and the youngest female CEO the world has ever seen. Aurora is poised, untouchable, and famously private. Born into old money but built by her own vision, she turns luxury into power with every calculated move. Paige lives in sweat and sneakers, thrives in chaos, and plays with her heart on her sleeve. But something about Aurora disarms her-and something about Paige makes Aurora unravel in ways she never has. What starts as an unlikely connection slowly evolves into stolen moments, midnight calls, and a love that neither of them expected. But with media scrutiny, international pressure, and both of their futures hanging in the balance, Paige and Aurora must decide: can love survive when the whole world is watching? ⸻Complete
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Everyone thought they were destined to be high school sweethearts-the kind that beat the odds and lasted forever. But when college pulled them in opposite directions, love turned into distance, and distance turned into a messy fallout neither of them ever healed from. Four years later, Ellie has rebuilt her life, far away from the past she tried to forget. That is, until Paige gets drafted to the very team Ellie works for. Suddenly, there's no avoiding old wounds, unfinished conversations, or the question neither of them ever answered: can you truly move on from someone who once felt like home?
Fast Lane, Full Heart
The summer before her senior year at UConn was supposed to be simple for Paige Bueckers-train, rest, and prepare for one final run at glory before the WNBA draft. But everything changes the moment she crosses paths with Roxie Thorne, a bold, magnetic F1 prodigy tearing up tracks from Monaco to Miami. Roxie is fast-on the circuit and in life. With a rebel heart and a global spotlight shadowing her every move, she lives like there's no finish line. Paige is grounded, focused, and used to pressure-but nothing prepares her for the adrenaline rush that is falling for someone like Roxie. What starts as a chance meeting at a charity gala quickly spirals into late-night drives, secret weekends, and two lives colliding at full speed. As Paige navigates the most pivotal season of her career and Roxie chases a championship of her own, the lines between ambition and affection blur. Fame follows them both, but so do questions: Can love survive the spotlight? And what happens when the fast lane meets a full heart? A story of passion, power, and the risks we take for the ones who make us feel alive.Complete
Marked Attention
⸻ 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. ⸻Complete
The Girl in the Stands
During her rookie year with the Dallas Wings, Paige Bueckers was used to the roar of the crowd, the rush of the court, and the unwavering focus of chasing her dreams. But one chilly evening in Dallas, something - or rather, someone - made everything else fade into the background. In the stands sat Callista, a strikingly beautiful Greek girl with glossy black hair that framed her delicate face and crystal-blue eyes that seemed to catch every flicker of light in the arena. She wasn't just another fan. Callista was there with her brother, their quiet but supportive presence coming from a different kind of loyalty - they were there for Maddy Segrist, Callista's sister-in-law to be. Paige couldn't help but notice the way Callista's gaze held steady, not just watching the game but soaking in every moment with a quiet intensity that mirrored her own passion for basketball. It was more than just support for family; it was something magnetic and real. As the season wore on, what started as stolen glances from opposite sides of the court slowly grew into whispered conversations, shared laughter, and a love as unexpected as it was undeniable. In the heart of Dallas, amidst the fast pace of a rookie year and the bright lights of professional basketball, Paige found herself falling - not just for the game she loved but for the girl with midnight hair and eyes like the clearest Mediterranean sky. ⸻Complete
Beyond the Finish Line
⸻ Beyond the Finish Line Paige Bueckers had never imagined her basketball journey would lead her to the Indiana Fever-sharing the court with the fierce and talented Caitlin Clark. But it wasn't just Caitlin's game that caught her attention. It was Caitlin's older sister, Madelyn Clark, a daring and brilliant Formula 1 racer known for her fearless speed on the track. Paige's heart raced faster than any engine whenever Madelyn was near. Off the court, Paige found herself part of a tight-knit circle-Caitlin, Lexi Hull, Sophie Cunningham, and herself. The three veterans knew exactly what Paige was feeling and watched with a mix of teasing and quiet support as Paige's feelings for Madelyn deepened. Between grueling practices, high-stakes games, and the relentless spotlight of professional sports, Paige's story was about more than just basketball-it was about love, courage, and chasing the kind of victory that happens Beyond the Finish Line. ⸻Complete
I Didn't Mean to Fall (But I Did Anyway)
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.
Heartthrob & Huskies
⸻ 💫 When America's most wanted woman meets UConn's golden girl... all bets are off. Paige Bueckers is laser-focused: one last season, one championship, no distractions. That is, until Bianca Feretti-international film star, red carpet heartthrob, and Geno Auriemma's impossibly gorgeous niece-shows up at practice with an espresso in hand and an Italian accent that could melt glass. Bianca doesn't do relationships. She barely does conversation. Every A-lister and NBA player who's tried to win her heart? Declined. Politely. Beautifully. Brutally. But then there's Paige-competitive, compassionate, completely herself. And for the first time, Bianca doesn't walk away. As Geno plays matchmaker from the sidelines and the media begins to catch on, the pressure mounts. Between the intensity of March Madness and the chaos of falling for someone so completely out of her orbit, Paige has to decide: can she protect her game and still go all in on a love that might be written in the stars? ⸻Complete
Love Above the Net
Tatum Rose may stand just 5'5", but her presence towers over everyone on the court. An Italian-born junior and the fierce captain of the university's volleyball team, she's known for her relentless drive, razor-sharp focus, and a resting face that could shut down a press conference. Everyone on campus knows who she is - and most are too intimidated to even say hello. She's fiery, disciplined, and unapologetically blunt. But to those who've taken the time to get close - like Paige Bueckers and the rest of the women's basketball team - Tatum is something entirely different. Loyal, soft-hearted, and quietly funny, she's the kind of friend who shows up at 3 a.m. with food, keeps every secret, and hugs like she means it. Paige never expected her friendship with Tatum to become something deeper... until quiet moments started to feel like gravity. What happens when the girl who doesn't let her guard down starts to fall - and it's for someone who's been right beside her all along? "Love Above the Net" is a story about breaking past walls, unexpected tenderness, and finding love in the last place you'd expect - in between killer serves and long-held glances.Complete
In her final year at UConn, Paige Bueckers is focused on one thing-going out on top. Championships, WNBA dreams, and the pressure of being college basketball's golden girl leave little room for distractions. Until a chance encounter at a gala introduces her to Aurora Sterling, the enigmatic 23-year-old prodigy who just shattered records as the youngest CEO in Louis Vuitton history-and the youngest female CEO the world has ever seen. Aurora is poised, untouchable, and famously private. Born into old money but built by her own vision, she turns luxury into power with every calculated move. Paige lives in sweat and sneakers, thrives in chaos, and plays with her heart on her sleeve. But something about Aurora disarms her-and something about Paige makes Aurora unravel in ways she never has. What starts as an unlikely connection slowly evolves into stolen moments, midnight calls, and a love that neither of them expected. But with media scrutiny, international pressure, and both of their futures hanging in the balance, Paige and Aurora must decide: can love survive when the whole world is watching? ⸻
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