sprawled across the bench, ankles crossed, tossing a ball lazily against the wall So. Tonight’s the night.

grinning from her seat at the locker You mean the night you finally shut up about that Navarro girl?

catches the ball, smirks I don’t shut up about anything, Azzi. But yeah. Tonight, we find out what all the hype’s about.

snorts, tying her shoes Hype? Paige, the whole campus has been talking about her for weeks. And not just her game.

looks up from her phone, eyebrows raised She’s not wrong. I’ve heard things. Wicked grin Very interesting things.

lifts a brow, turning to Nika Oh yeah? Like what?

Like she doesn't date. Just… collects. Uses them up and drops them off like dirty laundry.

And apparently, she’s got a mouth on her that matches that attitude on the court.

chuckles low, shaking her head Sounds like a handful.

crosses her arms, leaning back Sounds like your type, honestly.

looks at her, slow grin spreading across her face Maybe it is.

I just wanna know one thing though. she glances up, eyes sharp, playful Is she as good as they say? Or is it all just noise?

laughs Guess you’ll find out in a few hours, superstar.

stands up, stretches, jaw set Yeah. I guess I will.

smirks And if she’s not into girls?

pauses at the door, looking back over her shoulder with a wink Then I’ll make her wish she was.