28. Favorite Color

We talk through the night, now I can read your mind

Tell me things that you always held secret

And I'll hold 'em close

How could I ever go back to shallow when I know you the deepest?

Jenna

"First he wants Paige and I to basically kill eachother on the court and now he wants us to be roommates?" I sigh over the phone to Caitlin as i unpack my things folding them into a drawer.

"He's Geno Jenn, when does anything he does make sense but he always is so successful so you trust him right?"

"I guess but like — pin your two best players against eachother? Who already fought on the court once — now that we are finally friends what he doesn't want us to be friends anymore?"

"Maybe this lesson is more for Paige then you kiddo.."

"what the fuck does that mean? and why do i get the consequences?"

"Listen — who would do anything for you expecially on the court, who knows your game better then anyone else even better then your dad—"

"Don't talk about him..."

"Jenna.."

"I'm serious Caitlin.. I haven't talked to him in months since i transferred —"

"Alright but this isn't the point i'm getting at— who's always been there, who taught you how to shoot stronger from the corners? Who.."

"You?" I sigh collapsing onto my hotel bed looking up at the ceiling..

"Paige Jenn.. Why do you think she knows your game so well..."

"It's because we were the glue and paper to basketball Cait it's no different here and the fact that we are older — we were equally as sloppy as kids, now that we are older we connect on each level of this game, we have the same end goal."

"No Jenn.. it's because she's been your person ever since you two met, she watched you— every damn move you made and you were too blind to see your biggest fan was right next to you on the court..."

"What does this have to do with pinning us against eachother here cait.."

"your avoiding what i just said —"

"No im just asking questions.."

"The point is— you saw how teams broke us apart when they realized when i came up the court my first move was to you— They'd hit you, elbow, push you around like a rag doll in order to get you away from me because you are too dangerous with the ball.. But what would i do when they knocked you down?"

"Cait I still don't understand—"

"what would i do when they knocked you down Jenna?"

"You'd grab my hand and pick me back up? i don't understand are you saying that Paige wouldn't do the same?"

"Do the same Jenna? open your eyes! Paige isn't afraid to take a foul for you — i wouldn't be surprised if she'd even take a tech for you, you wont understand until you see that, he's trying to build Paige so she can lead the team and still have tricks up his sleeve with you two, then minute teams know that you and paige are the scoring secret to uconn, you won't stand a chance and it would force Geno to have you or Paige on the bench and the other in the game"

"I don't know Cait— maybe we are getting to ahead of ourselves..." I sigh shaking my head before hearing the door open, "I gotta go CC, i'll text you, i love you!"

"Please just hear me out, i love you too kiddo.."

"Hey roomie.." Paige chuckles putting her bag down besides my empty one before reaching into it and hiding something behind her back.

"Paige..."

"Jenna.."

"What do you have.."

"I know we said no gifts but—"

"Paige what!"

"I saw it and i literally turned to Azzi and she fed into me buying it — i just had to.. I know you hate your birthday but i thought maybe i could change that? or i don't know—"

I smile as my eyes begin to water slighly, "Paige you didn't have to.."

"i wanted to JJ.. plus it's nothing crazy don't get your hopes up.."

"Oh never with you Bueckers"

"Take that back!" Paige points at me with her freehand as I giggle softly shaking my head.

"Make me!" I stick my tounge out at the blonde as she shakes her head and walks slowly over to me.

"I have one free hand and i know we're your ticklish take it back!"

"make a shot and maybe i will!"

"OH THATS IT!" Paige screams before tacking me to the bed, my back hitting the cold sheets softly as she begins to tickle my sides under my sweatshirt.

Breathless, i giggle trying to trap her free hand with mine, "Paige! stop!"

"Take it back!"

"You're not winning this!"

"Fine i'll tickle you til your dead— such a shame died on your birthday, from tickles... that's would be an interesting grave stone!" She chuckles as i grab her hand.

"Fine fine fine! I give up!" I smile as Paige's body lays on mine softly, her wild hairs falling from her messy bun she had thrown up on her head after practice..

"Hey.."

"Hi.." I say sweetly as my fingers brush her baby hairs tucking them softly behind her ear as i bite my lip softly, her free hand stayed steady on my waist under my sweatshirt as our breath entangled eachother.

Mint.

My lips tingle as the beg for hers, something they will never receive.

"I- what did you get me.." I whisper as she rolls off me before sitting up on my bed before handing me a small box..

"You really didn't have —"

"Jenna just open the goddamn thing.."

I smile slightly as I place my legs on top of her so her free hand could rest easily on my shin while her other holds her up steady so she can watch me.

Opening the box a beautiful tiffany star necklace sits perfectly untouched in the box a small note attached to the top with Paige's handwriting, something I'd never forget, "You'll always be my Five Star."

"Paige.."

"It reminded me for the first nickname i ever gave to you.."

"The only nick name silly.." I chuckle softly as i take it out of the box to admire the gold chain that came attached to the dainty star.

"In my eyes, even with a bum knee, you still are a star Midow.. That's what makes you— you.."

"Paige is absolutely love it.." I smile handing it to her, "can you?"

"of course.." She smiles as I turn my have towards her only to get goosebumps as her cold finger tips attach to my skin, clasping the necklace together. "So now if you ever forget who you are, just look down and that will remind you."

I turn quickly before throwing my hands over her shoulders pulling her into a soft hug, "Thank you for reminding me of why i should love my birthday"

"That's why i'm here Jenn.." Letting out a soft breath I get up from the bed before looking at Paige through the vanity mirror.

"I think Im gonna shower" I chuckle taking my sweatshirt off and throwing it into the bed before turning to Paige as her eyes are already on me..

"y-y-Yeah you kinda smell.."

"Paige..." I roll my eyes.

"i- oh um— So what are your feelings regarding the whole.. "

"Yeah.." I shake my head before looking down to pick my nails nervously, Caitlin's words echoing in my head, "Were going to be alright right?"

"Nothings separating us— just don't be too upset when i beat you.." Paige chuckles

"You just — i'm going to shower, way to ruin a moment!"

I walk into the bathroom as Paige's laugh echos through the room before looking at my reflection in the mirror as my hand comes up to trace the star on my neck.

I'm starting to fall for Paige.

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