#kk9 fluff

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Kk Arnold x ​Kayleigh heckel (one shots)

You hear it too.. right?

Stay right here

Stay, just for a minute longer

don't look at anyone else, just me

you're actually unbearable, you know that?

right here

you can't take it home

you always find me

you always find me after

loud everywhere but here

you said it (first ‘i love you’ slip)

blue raspberry or nothing

don’t walk away like that

if anything happens

don't wake up yet

you're looking at her too long

you always do that

stay until I fall asleep

I got you, okay?

hold it—seriously, hold it

don’t leave yet

just five more minutes

say it again

You started this

you’re not even on my team

don’t rush this

c’mere

you didn’t even notice

don’t hide me

you don’t get it

They weren’t supposed to know

All night long (behind the scenes)

Don’t play with me

You don’t have to hold it together

You said five minutes

You’re talking in your sleep again

You’re coming here?

Say you’ll stay

Too close to think straight

Wrong timing

You don’t have to pretend with me

You said it in your sleep

Your still holding my hand

Stay with me

Just friends, right?

Come back to me

We’re not lost

It wasn’t stupid

Hold on to me

Don’t leave me like this

Your not too much

You didn’t tell me

you remembered everything

Another year with you

Stay forever

Tell me a story

You can rest now

Your buying all that

Not yet

Don’t do that

Don’t look away

I didn’t mean it

Don’t fall asleep yet

Come closer

Don’t joke right now

Put your phone down

Don’t laugh

Stop looking at me like that

You kept it?

Still you, just father

Your doing too much

Be normal

Wrong locker

Give it back

Stay still

don’t go anywhere

Your allowed to need me

Your shaking

you didn’t act like I mattered

Don’t pass it- wait… never mind

Stay a little closer

You stayed when I couldn’t stop crying

You look at me like that on purpose

Don’t move… stay like this

Your burning up and your still asking for kisses?

before you even turn around, I already know it’s you

you don’t get to act like it didn’t hurt me

you’re literally making me stand in the bathroom with you

Don’t stop looking at me like that

you fit perfectly right here

The woman who raised us

already part of the family

It started with a transfer

you said it like you meant it

Don’t take it personally

Everyone already knew

You always find your way back to me

Almost

10 reasons why I love you

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you’re mic’d, you know that right? (II)

Description: Kayleigh leans into it, teasing KK while the tension between them gets harder to ignore.

The locker room is loud.

Too loud.

Not the normal kind of loud that comes after a win or even a loss. Not just music playing faintly from someone’s speaker or the usual mix of voices overlapping.

This is different.

Sharpened.

Focused.

Phones out.

People laughing a little too hard.

And way too many eyes on KK.

Then Kayleigh.

Then back to KK again.

Kayleigh slows to a stop just inside the doorway, the sound hitting her all at once, bouncing off the lockers, echoing in a way that makes her chest tighten. The air feels warmer here, thicker, like something has already happened and she somehow missed it.

“…no.”

KK, walking just ahead of her, glances back immediately, eyebrows pulling together slightly.

“…no what?”

Kayleigh steps forward quickly, grabbing her arm before she can go any further, fingers tightening around the fabric of her sleeve.

“…no.”

KK raises an eyebrow, looking down at her hand, then back up at her face.

“…you gonna explain that or—”

“they know.”

The words come out fast.

Too fast.

KK blinks once.

“…they know what?”

Kayleigh just stares at her.

Really stares.

KK follows her gaze slowly, taking in the room, the phones, the looks, the way people are very obviously not being subtle about whatever this is.

Then it clicks.

“…oh.”

Kayleigh drops her head, her grip loosening slightly.

“…KK.”

KK tries not to smile.

She really does.

Fails a little.

“…okay but that was kinda—”

Kayleigh hits her arm lightly, quick and sharp.

“…don’t.”

Before anything else can happen—

“ARNOLD.”

Both of them turn.

And yeah.

It’s everyone.

Paige is leaning against a locker, arms crossed, smirk already in place like she has been waiting for this exact moment.

Azzi is right next to her, barely holding it together, laughter already breaking through.

Nika is holding someone’s phone up like evidence, eyes lit up with way too much excitement.

Caroline is trying to look calm, failing immediately.

Kelis is whispering something to Ice who is very clearly invested.

Sarah is sitting on the bench, elbows on her knees, watching like this is the best thing she has seen all day.

Aubrey is already grinning.

And Kaitlyn is just shaking her head like she expected this from the start.

“…what?” KK says, like she genuinely does not see the problem.

Nika lifts the phone slightly higher.

“…you wanna explain this?”

Kayleigh immediately turns away, one hand coming up to cover part of her face, heat rushing up her neck.

“…I’m leaving.”

KK reacts without thinking, her hand catching the edge of Kayleigh’s hoodie, holding her in place.

“…nah.”

Kayleigh turns back, eyes wide for a second.

“…KK.”

Paige pushes off the locker, stepping forward just enough to take control of the moment.

“…so ‘after the game’ huh?”

The room explodes.

Laughter bouncing off every surface, voices overlapping, someone clapping once like they just witnessed something historic.

Kayleigh covers her face fully now.

“…oh my god.”

Azzi is fully laughing, leaning slightly into Paige.

“you were flirting the whole time??”

Kayleigh’s voice is muffled behind her hands.

“…it was not the whole time.”

Nika tilts her head, scrolling slightly.

“…three quarters minimum.”

KK shrugs, completely unfazed.

“…felt longer.”

A loud “AYOOO” echoes from somewhere in the back.

Kayleigh drops her hands, glaring at all of them.

“…I hate all of you.”

Caroline laughs, shaking her head.

“you love us.”

“…not right now.”

KK nudges her lightly with her shoulder, grounding her just enough.

“…you’re fine.”

Kayleigh looks at her, searching her face for something, anything that matches how fast her heart is beating right now.

“…they heard everything.”

KK nods once.

“…yeah.”

“…you don’t care?”

KK pauses.

Just for a second.

Then—

“…no.”

Kayleigh studies her, really taking that in.

“…at all?”

KK shrugs slightly.

“…they’re my team.”

A beat.

Then softer, quieter, meant just for her even in a room full of noise—

“…and you’re you.”

That lands.

It always does.

Kayleigh’s expression softens without her meaning it to, her shoulders dropping just a little, the tension easing in a way she cannot hide.

“…you’re so annoying.”

KK grins, easy and familiar.

“…and you still kissed me.”

The room loses it again.

Sarah leans forward, eyes bright.

“…worth it?”

Kayleigh hides her face again, but she is laughing now, just a little.

“…I’m actually gonna leave.”

KK laughs, catching her wrist this time, her grip warm and steady.

“…c’mon.”

Kayleigh resists for a second, pulling back just enough to make it a point.

Then stops.

Her fingers loosen instead of pulling away completely.

“…they’re never gonna let this go.”

KK leans in slightly, voice dropping just enough to cut through everything else.

“…good.”

Kayleigh blinks, caught off guard.

“…what?”

KK shrugs.

“…means I get to keep doing it.”

Paige immediately reacts—

“OH she’s not done??”

Azzi laughs again, louder this time.

“mic her up again.”

Nika nods eagerly.

“…please do.”

Kayleigh shakes her head, but the smile is there now, impossible to hide.

“…you’re insane.”

KK squeezes her hand, thumb brushing lightly against her wrist without thinking.

“…worth it.”

From the back, Aubrey calls out—

“ARNOLD YOU GOT AN ENCORE OR WHAT?”

KK does not even turn around.

“…working on it.”

Kayleigh groans, dropping her head forward slightly.

“…KK.”

KK leans closer again, voice lower, softer, meant only for her despite everything.

“…relax.”

Kayleigh exhales slowly, the tension in her chest finally settling into something warmer.

Still smiling.

“…you’re the worst.”

KK grins.

“…yeah.”

A small pause.

Then softer—

“…but you like me.”

Kayleigh glances at her, quick but real.

“…a little.”

KK squeezes her hand again, just slightly.

“…liar.”

Kayleigh bumps her shoulder into hers.

“…shut up.”

But she does not pull her hand away.

And neither does KK.

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just five more minutes

Description: After a long practice, KK and Kayleigh come home completely drained, and a “quick shower before bed” turns into KK quietly taking care of Kayleigh until they both end up falling asleep holding onto each other.

They get home late

That kind of late where everything feels heavy and quiet at the same time

The door closes and neither of them even says anything for a second

Just the sound of their bags dropping

Shoes sliding off

Shoulders finally loosening after hours of practice

Kayleigh looks like she is barely holding herself up

Hair messy, clothes still from practice, eyes half-lidded like she’s running on nothing

KK watches her for a second longer than she means to

“…you’re done,” KK says softly

Kayleigh blinks slowly

“…yeah”

No fight in it

Just honesty

KK nods like that’s already decided

“…bath first. then bed”

Kayleigh pauses

Then just nods again

“…okay”

And she follows her

No hesitation

They move into the bathroom together

Warm light, quiet space, steam starting to build as the water runs

KK doesn’t even wait for instructions

She just steps behind Kayleigh and gently starts undoing her braids

Careful fingers working slowly

Patient

Like she has done this before without thinking

Kayleigh’s head tilts forward slightly

Already relaxing into it

“…you’re not even awake,” KK murmurs

Kayleigh hums

“…mm”

That’s all she gives

KK smiles a little

“…yeah, okay”

By the time her hair is fully down, Kayleigh looks even more tired

KK runs her fingers through it gently once

“…stay with me,” she says softly

Kayleigh nods

Barely

“…yeah”

The shower is warm

Not rushed

Music playing low in the background

Not loud enough to take over the room

Just enough to fill the quiet between them

KK stands close the whole time

Careful, steady, grounding

Kayleigh leans into her without even realizing it

Like her body already knows where to go

“…you’re gonna fall asleep in here,” KK says

Kayleigh mumbles

“…maybe”

KK laughs under her breath

“…please don’t”

When they finally get out

Everything slows down even more

Towels, soft movements, damp hair, quiet breathing

Kayleigh ends up sitting on the counter

Like she’s trying to stay awake

But she’s losing

Her head tilts slightly forward

Eyes closing for longer and longer

KK is brushing her teeth in the mirror

Watching her the whole time

“…you good?” KK asks

Kayleigh doesn’t answer right away

Then

“…yeah”

Except she says it like she’s halfway asleep already

KK shakes her head, smiling

“…liar”

Kayleigh’s eyes close again

And this time she doesn’t open them

“…hey,” KK says softly

No panic

Just gentle

Kayleigh blinks

Slow

“…huh?”

KK laughs quietly

“…brush your teeth”

Kayleigh just stares at her for a second

Like she forgot what that even means

So KK gently helps

Puts the toothbrush in her hand

Guides her through it

Patient

Soft

When that’s done, KK takes the brush for Kayleigh’s hair

Slow strokes through it

Careful detangling

Kayleigh leans forward slightly

Resting into her again

“…you’re tired,” KK whispers

Kayleigh nods

Barely

“…yeah”

KK smiles softly

“…I know”

Eventually they make it to bed

The room dim and quiet

KK climbs in first

Kayleigh follows immediately

Like she doesn’t even think about it

Just goes straight to her

KK turns off the light

Pausing for a second in the dark

“…we don’t have anything tomorrow,” she says softly

“…no practice. no games”

Kayleigh hums

Barely awake

“…good”

KK laughs quietly

“…yeah”

She shifts closer

Pulling Kayleigh in gently

And this time it’s not even gradual

Kayleigh just fully melts into her

Arms wrapping around KK without thinking

Face tucked in like she belongs there

KK kisses her forehead

Then softly her lips

Barely there

“…goodnight,” KK whispers

“…love you”

Kayleigh responds after a beat

Slow

Soft

“…love you too”

And that’s it

She’s gone

Asleep almost instantly

KK holds her tighter for a second

Just listening to her breathing even out

Then closes her eyes too

And follows her there.

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hold it—seriously, hold it

Description: In the middle of March Madness team photos, KK tries to hold a pose while Ashlynn attempts to keep her upright and Kayleigh completely loses it behind her, clinging to her waist and laughing into her back.

“alright—right there, don’t move”

That was already impossible

Because KK is mid-lean

Arms stretched out in front of her like she’s flying

Trying to actually hold the pose

Trying to look somewhat normal

And in front of her

Ashlynn is doing everything she can

One hand gripping KK’s arm

The other pressed against her stomach

Literally holding her up

Keeping her from tipping forward

Smiling straight at the camera like this is fine

Like this is a completely normal team photo

It is not

Because behind her

Kayleigh is already gone

The second KK leaned forward

that was it

A laugh slipped out

Then another

And before she could stop herself

she stepped in close behind her

Arms wrapping tight around KK’s waist

Holding on

Like she’s anchoring her

Or maybe like KK is anchoring her

Her head drops forward immediately

Pressing into KK’s back

Face hidden

Because if she looks up

she’s done

KK feels it instantly

The grip around her waist

The way Kayleigh’s shaking from laughing

And it almost takes her out right there

Her smile twitches

Eyes squinting just a little

Trying so hard not to break

But it’s obvious

She’s barely holding it together

“don’t move” the photographer says again

Which somehow makes it worse

Because now they have to stay like this

Ashlynn adjusts her hand slightly against KK’s stomach

Trying to keep her balanced

Still smiling at the camera

But her shoulders are starting to shake

Because she can feel it too

Kayleigh laughing behind her

KK trying not to laugh in front of her

“…y’all are so unserious,” she mutters

KK exhales through her nose

Trying to stay still

“…I’m literally trying”

Kayleigh just shakes her head against her back

Laughing harder

Her grip tightening

Like she physically cannot stop

“okay—one more—hold it right there”

Flash

KK is technically still in position

Still leaning forward

But her smile gives everything away

It’s not composed

Not steady

It’s right on the edge of breaking

Ashlynn bites the inside of her cheek

Still smiling at the camera

One hand on KK’s arm

The other still at her stomach

Trying to keep both of them steady

It is not working

The photographer is laughing now

Still in frame

“y’all good??”

No one answers

Because Kayleigh literally cannot

Her face still buried

Her whole body shaking

“…I can’t” she mumbles

Voice muffled into KK’s back

KK lets out a quiet laugh

Finally breaking a little

Her shoulders moving

And that’s it

The pose is gone

Ashlynn drops her head

Laughing fully now

Letting go

“nah I’m done”

KK straightens up

Still smiling

Turning her head slightly

“…you good back there?”

Kayleigh nods

But doesn’t let go

“…no”

KK laughs

Shakes her head

Her hands coming down over Kayleigh’s arms

Resting there

“…you’re actually insane”

Kayleigh finally lifts her head

Grinning

“…worth it”

Ashlynn wipes under her eye

Still laughing

“that picture is about to go everywhere”

KK just smiles

Glancing at the camera

Then back slightly toward Kayleigh

Still close

Still holding on

“…yeah”

And when they reset for another shot

Kayleigh stays right there

Right behind her

Arms still around her waist

Like she’s not going anywhere

And KK doesn’t make her

Not once.

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the pic I’m referring to in this fic:

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right here

They don’t even talk about it.

Not really.

There’s no big discussion, no drawn-out argument about who takes the bed or who’s “fine” sleeping somewhere else.

It’s just—

late.

Too late.

The kind of late where everything feels slower, heavier, like your body is two seconds behind your brain.

The game ran long.

Harder than it should’ve.

Closer than anyone wanted.

And it shows.

Kayleigh’s steps drag slightly when they walk in, her bag slipping off her shoulder before she even fully realizes it.

It hits the floor with a dull thud.

She doesn’t pick it up.

KK notices that.

Of course she does.

“You good?” she asks, quieter than usual, like even her voice is tired.

Kayleigh nods, but it’s delayed.

“yeah… just tired.”

Her voice is softer too.

Less energy.

Less fight.

KK exhales through her nose, nodding once.

“yeah. same.”

⸻

There’s a pause.

An awkward one.

Not tense—just…uncertain.

Because then Kayleigh glances at the bed.

And that’s when it becomes a thing.

Just sitting there.

One bed.

No couch.

No extra space.

No easy solution.

Kayleigh shifts her weight slightly.

“…you can take it.”

KK lets out a quiet huff, already kicking her shoes off.

“nah.”

“KK.”

“Kayleigh.”

They look at each other.

Too tired to argue properly.

Too stubborn to give in right away.

⸻

“…it’s literally one bed,” Kayleigh mutters, rubbing her face.

“yeah,” KK says, like it’s obvious. “I can see that.”

“so what are we doing?”

KK shrugs, like it’s nothing.

Like this isn’t about to change the entire dynamic of the night.

“we’re sleeping.”

Kayleigh blinks.

“…together?”

KK finally looks at her properly.

And there’s no hesitation.

“We’re not sleeping on the floor.”

A small pause.

Kayleigh studies her face for a second.

“…you sure?”

KK nods once.

“yeah.”

And something about the way she says it—

steady, simple—

makes it feel…safe.

⸻

They don’t drag it out after that.

No overthinking.

No backtracking.

They just—

get ready.

Slowly.

Quietly.

Kayleigh pulls her hoodie off, tossing it somewhere near her bag, too tired to care where it lands.

KK does the same, movements a little more deliberate but just as heavy.

The room is quiet except for fabric shifting, soft footsteps, the faint hum of everything settling.

⸻

When they finally get into bed—

it’s careful.

Almost too careful.

Kayleigh stays on one side.

KK on the other.

Both facing away.

Both leaving space.

Like that’ll make it less…something.

⸻

It doesn’t.

Because now—

everything feels louder.

The sheets moving.

The slight shift of weight.

Their breathing.

Kayleigh stares at the wall.

Eyes open.

Very aware.

Of how close KK actually is.

Not touching.

But close enough that she could be.

⸻

Behind her, KK shifts.

Just slightly.

But Kayleigh notices immediately.

Of course she does.

“…you awake?” KK murmurs.

Her voice is low.

Rough with sleep.

Kayleigh exhales softly.

“…yeah.”

“okay.”

That’s it.

That’s all.

⸻

Minutes pass.

Or maybe longer.

Time feels weird when you’re this tired.

Kayleigh shifts her leg slightly—

and her foot brushes against KK’s.

By accident.

She freezes instantly.

“…sorry.”

KK huffs quietly, not even opening her eyes.

“you’re good.”

There’s no tension in it.

No weirdness.

Just…acceptance.

⸻

A few seconds later—

KK shifts too.

Barely noticeable.

But enough.

Enough that the space between them shrinks.

Just a little.

Not touching.

Not fully.

But not distant either.

⸻

Kayleigh notices.

Her chest tightens slightly.

Not in a bad way.

Just—

awareness.

She doesn’t move away.

⸻

Eventually—

sleep wins.

It always does.

⸻

Kayleigh doesn’t know what wakes her.

There’s no sound.

No movement.

Just—

that feeling.

The one that sits heavy in your chest before your brain even catches up.

Her breathing is uneven.

Too fast.

Her chest tight.

Like something’s still there.

Even though she’s awake.

A nightmare.

She knows it without thinking.

Even if she can’t remember it.

⸻

The room is dark.

Quiet.

Too quiet.

“…hey.”

Her voice is small.

Barely there.

She swallows, throat dry.

“…KK?”

⸻

The response is immediate.

Not delayed.

Not confused.

Immediate.

“I’m here.”

KK’s voice is rough.

Sleep-heavy.

But steady.

Grounding.

⸻

Kayleigh exhales shakily, her body relaxing just slightly at the sound.

“…sorry. I didn’t mean to wake you—”

“don’t,” KK murmurs softly.

There’s movement behind her.

Closer now.

A hand finding her arm.

Warm.

Firm.

Real.

“you okay?”

Kayleigh nods, even though she knows KK probably can’t see it.

“…just a bad dream.”

Her voice is quieter now.

Smaller.

“I’m okay.”

KK doesn’t pull her hand away.

If anything—

she moves closer.

⸻

“c’mere,” she murmurs.

It’s instinct.

Nothing else.

⸻

Kayleigh turns.

Slow.

And suddenly—

they’re face to face.

Close.

Really close.

Close enough to feel each other’s breath.

⸻

KK doesn’t hesitate.

Her arm slides around Kayleigh’s waist, pulling her in gently but firmly.

Kayleigh goes without resistance.

Like she’s been waiting for it.

Like she needs it.

⸻

“you’re okay,” KK murmurs again.

Her hand moves along Kayleigh’s back.

Slow.

Repetitive.

Up. Down. Up. Down.

Grounding.

⸻

Kayleigh’s breathing starts to even out.

Her body relaxing piece by piece.

“…I hate nightmares,” she mumbles.

“yeah. I know.”

“You don’t even know what it was.”

KK’s thumb brushes lightly against her side.

“don’t need to.”

⸻

That settles something.

Deep.

Quiet.

Kayleigh presses closer without thinking.

Her hand sliding up, resting against KK’s chest.

Feeling her there.

Steady.

⸻

“…KK?” she whispers.

“mhm?”

“stay?”

KK’s grip tightens slightly.

Just enough to be felt.

“I got you.”

⸻

Silence again.

But softer this time.

Safer.

⸻

And then—

half-asleep, not thinking—

KK leans forward.

Presses a soft, warm kiss to Kayleigh’s forehead.

Quick.

Gentle.

Like instinct.

⸻

Kayleigh stills.

Not pulling away.

Just…feeling it.

Letting it sit.

⸻

“…go to sleep,” KK murmurs quietly.

Her hand never stops moving.

Still tracing slow patterns along her back.

Still holding her close.

⸻

Kayleigh shifts closer.

Her face tucking into KK’s neck now.

Breathing her in.

Her arm wraps around KK’s waist.

Holding on.

Not tight.

Just enough.

⸻

“…right here,” she mumbles, already drifting again.

KK hums softly.

“yeah.”

⸻

Minutes pass.

Kayleigh falls asleep first.

Her breathing deep and even.

Her hand still curled slightly in KK’s shirt.

Like she forgot to let go.

⸻

KK stays awake just a little longer.

Just enough to notice.

Just enough to feel the weight of her against her.

The warmth.

The trust.

⸻

Her arms tighten slightly around Kayleigh.

Protective.

Careful.

⸻

“…I got you,” she whispers again.

Soft.

Certain.

⸻

And then—

she falls asleep too.

Still holding her.

Still right there.

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you’re actually unbearable, you know that?

It starts with a hoodie.

It always does.

KK walks into the gym wearing one that is very clearly not hers.

Too big. Sleeves covering half her hands.

And a color Kayleigh wore literally yesterday.

The second she steps in, someone groans.

“Oh my god.”

Kayleigh doesn’t even look up at first.

Then she does.

Sees it.

Freezes.

“…that’s mine.”

KK grins immediately.

“is it?”

“Yes.”

“huh. weird.”

Kayleigh tries not to smile.

Fails instantly.

“You took it.”

“You left it,” KK corrects.

“That doesn’t mean—”

“it does now.”

Kayleigh shakes her head, but she’s already walking over.

Already standing too close.

Already reaching out and tugging lightly at the sleeve.

“It looks better on me anyway,” KK adds.

Kayleigh raises an eyebrow.

“…you’re so annoying.”

“And yet,” KK leans in slightly, voice softer now, “you like me.”

Kayleigh doesn’t hesitate.

“Yeah. I do.”

KK pauses.

Just for a second.

“…okay.”

Kayleigh smiles softly.

“you didn’t expect me to say that?”

“not that fast.”

“should I lie next time?”

“no.”

“good.”

⸻

They don’t separate after that.

Not really.

Warmups start, and somehow they’re still next to each other.

Shoulders brushing.

Hands bumping.

Little touches that don’t mean anything.

Except they do.

“focus,” Kayleigh mutters at one point.

“You’re distracting me.”

KK looks at her like she just said something ridiculous.

“me?”

“Yes, you.”

“You’re literally the one staring.”

“I’m not staring.”

“You just walked into a pole.”

Kayleigh pauses.

“…that doesn’t count.”

KK laughs.

Full, bright, completely unbothered.

And Kayleigh can’t even pretend she’s not smiling too.

⸻

By the time they get to drills, it’s worse.

Because now KK won’t stop.

“good job,” she says every single time Kayleigh does anything right.

Layup. Pass. Defense.

Anything.

Kayleigh finally turns to her.

“KK.”

“What?”

“You don’t have to comment on everything I do.”

“I know.”

“Then why are you?”

KK shrugs.

“because I like watching you.”

Kayleigh stops.

Actually stops.

“…you’re unbelievable.”

“And you’re really pretty when you’re focused.”

“KK.”

“I’m serious.”

“I know you are, that’s the problem.”

KK grins.

“No it’s not.”

⸻

At water break, Kayleigh sits down.

KK is right next to her immediately.

Like she was never anywhere else.

“You’re staring again,” Kayleigh says, not even looking at her.

“can you blame me?”

“Yes.”

KK leans closer anyway.

“You look good.”

Kayleigh finally looks at her.

“…I’m sweaty.”

“And?”

“And gross.”

“And still look good.”

Kayleigh exhales, shaking her head.

But her ears are a little red now.

“You’re ridiculous.”

“you love it.”

A pause.

Then—

“…yeah.”

⸻

The team notices.

Of course they do.

It’s impossible not to.

“You two are actually unbearable,” someone says as they walk past.

KK doesn’t even look bothered.

“thank you.”

“That wasn’t a compliment.”

“It is to me.”

Kayleigh laughs quietly under her breath.

“You’re making it worse.”

“You’re not stopping me.”

“…I could.”

KK leans in just slightly.

“but you won’t.”

Kayleigh holds her gaze for a second.

Then looks away.

“…no, I won’t.”

⸻

After practice, it somehow gets even worse.

Because now there’s no structure.

No drills.

No reason for them not to be right next to each other.

Kayleigh is grabbing her stuff when she feels it.

KK’s hand slipping into hers.

Casual.

Like it’s nothing.

Like it’s everything.

Kayleigh looks down at their hands.

Then at her.

“…really?”

KK shrugs.

“what?”

“In front of everyone?”

“They already know.”

Kayleigh can’t even argue with that.

So she just squeezes her hand once.

Soft.

“You’re a lot,” she says.

KK smiles.

“But I’m yours.”

Kayleigh’s expression softens instantly.

“…yeah.”

A beat.

Then quieter, “you are.”

⸻

They don’t let go.

Even when they walk out.

Even when people are still around.

Even when someone groans behind them—

“please get a room.”

KK just laughs.

Kayleigh shakes her head.

But she doesn’t let go either.

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Kk Arnold x ​Kayleigh heckel (series fics)

You started this

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you knew before she did

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Ten times they couldn’t help being soft to each other

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stay right here

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eight years later

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Latch/falling

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Before we knew

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don’t do this

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Growing with you

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Your mic’d, you know that right?

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You sit in the front row (like you always do)

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you didn’t even look at me

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c’mere

Description: Caught in the rain, Kayleigh ends up in KK’s hoodie, and neither of them wants to move apart after.

They didn’t check the weather.

That’s the problem.

Because now it’s raining.

Not light rain either.

Full downpour.

They’re halfway down the street when it starts.

Kayleigh stops.

“…you’ve got to be kidding me.”

KK looks up.

Then laughs.

“…oh that’s bad.”

“that’s bad??”

Rain’s already soaking through her hoodie.

Hair sticking to her face.

KK steps closer.

“…c’mere.”

Kayleigh blinks.

“…what.”

KK pulls her in.

Close.

Unzipping her own hoodie halfway and wrapping it around both of them.

Kayleigh freezes for a second.

“…this is not helping.”

KK shrugs.

“…it’s helping me.”

Kayleigh huffs a laugh.

“…you’re unbelievable.”

But she doesn’t pull away.

If anything, she leans closer.

Trying to stay under the small bit of cover.

Their steps slow.

Because now they have to walk together.

Close.

KK’s arm around her shoulders, holding the hoodie in place.

Kayleigh’s hand gripping the front of it.

“…we look stupid,” Kayleigh mutters.

KK smiles.

“…we’re dry.”

Kayleigh glances up at her.

“…we are not dry.”

KK tilts her head.

“…less wet.”

Kayleigh shakes her head.

But she’s smiling.

“…you’re so annoying.”

KK pulls her a little closer.

“…you’re still here.”

Kayleigh looks at her.

Soft.

“…yeah.”

Rain keeps falling.

But neither of them rush anymore.