Tonight was the big game for the college. it was a big rivalry and it determined which team was going to make it to the Championship. the gym was decked out in royal blue, gold, white, and black. the gym was loud and extremely packed, and the girls on the basketball court were even louder. every shot counted, and every steal, yell, and cheer was supported

she played her best game of the entire season. nailing important threes, finding a way to make layups, and snatching steals whenever she could. but despite playing the best she could, her team included, they lost by 5. when she came out of the locker room after the game, she had her duffle bag slung over her shoulder and her slides on her feet. she walked up the steps, the next game (a boys game) already underway. she was met with “good games” and other compliments, but the one she really wanted to talk to was her boyfriend, Shadow

she was greeted by him standing up and enveloping her in a hug, kissing her temple and telling her she played great