#fot writes

[fountainofthought]

Content (one shot)

It was the head magnets photo, y’all. It gave me ideas. Also thanks to the anon who nudged me about writing about the UConn family. Read on ao3:

“Why’re you looking at me like that?”  Paige glanced at Inês, who was sitting in the passenger seat, grinning at Paige. 

“Like what?”  Inês schooled her expression a bit, but she couldn’t tame the smile entirely. 

“Like you’re a proud parent or something.  That’s my job.” 

 “Yeah ok, pops.  Calm down,” Inês chided.  “I’m just happy you’re happy.”

[fountainofthought]

Princess Skills (one shot)

Well, I’m back on my bullshit (writing fluffy nonsense inspired by recent events). Happy first day of the W season and one year since I started posting stories of these two goobers! Read on ao3:

“You’re the one who calls me a princess.  You should know I’m good at things by now.”

[fountainofthought]

In My Bed (one shot)

Thanks, anon, for the inspiration for this one! I hope you enjoy my take on it. Read on ao3:

Solo parenting needy teammates is hard sometimes. Paige does her best to make it easier for Azzi.

[fountainofthought]

Custody (one shot)

Sometimes the group chat gets silly and I get inspired. This is one of those times. Please enjoy my take on “Paige is always getting adopted by someone.” Read on ao3:

Paige gets a random invite for a zoom custody hearing. Turns out it's for her?

[fountainofthought]

A Lot of Reps (one shot)

I’ve been processing Paige’s statement and everything around it for the last week. Here’s what I came up with. Just a little something soft and bantery for your Tuesday. Read on ao3:

Paige makes a statement. Azzi is there to talk it through.

[fountainofthought]

Making Decisions

Apparently this week is a motivated writing week! Today’s entry is a fluffy little meditation on Azzi and her decision-making around moving to Dallas. Read on ao3:

It wasn’t that Azzi was indecisive.  Not exactly.  Not anymore.  She’d been working on her decision-making, and it was going pretty well if you asked her.  It was just that decisions required a lot of data and consideration.  And they were a lot harder when you didn’t have all the facts. 

“OK, so assuming I’m coming to Dallas,” Azzi said, stuffing more clothes into a box while Paige watched on facetime. 

“Baby, please assume you’re coming to Dallas.” 

“Well, I can’t fully assume, can I?” Azzi replied, tucking a stray curl behind her ear.  “It’s not done yet.” 

“The last time I stopped by the front office, it was wall to wall pink.  You’re coming to Dallas,” was Paige’s calm response. 

“Like I said.  Assuming I’m coming to Dallas,” Azzi continued, as though Paige’s certainty didn’t fully exist, “we need to figure out the apartment situation.” 

[fountainofthought]

Baguette Wars (one shot in the Custody 'verse)

Have some silliness to celebrate one day until the sweet sixteen! Based entirely on Dom calling Paige dad at the end of the Unrivaled season. With many thanks to the fam for always egging me on.

Paige is called back to Husky Alum Court. She's...pretty sure she didn't do anything wrong. Did she?

[fountainofthought]

Getting Advice (companion piece to Making Decisions)

Thanks to the anon who requested Nai & Paige & Azzi! Nai's snarktastic self immediately started chattering away. This was super fun to write. I hope you enjoy it! Read on ao3:

“Ugh.” Paige sighed. “Don’t, like, judge me or whatever.” 

“Have you met me?” 

“Nai.”   

“Fine.  But for the record, you’re no fun.” Nai steepled her fingers together and rested her chin against them.  “What’s happening in that head of yours?  It’s ninety-five percent basketball and curls and dimples in there, so it has to be one or the other.”