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Blonde and long hair , the manspreading , the whole outfit, the rings, azzi in the back , the smile and the crossbody bag 😩😍

Blonde and long hair , the manspreading , the whole outfit, the rings, azzi in the back , the smile and the crossbody bag 😩😍

paige bueckers x azzi fudd

tags: tiktok influencer au, enemies to lovers, meet cute kinda, stupidity, gardener!paige, baker!azzi

word count: 4k

paige and azzi have each amassed a decent following on tiktok by being utterly incompetent at their chosen niches. when they start an internet rivalry, their fanbases team up to… ship them??? azzi is concerned.

a/n: inspired by the “oddly specific times i wish i had a boyfriend” thing on tiktok except paige and azzi are gay and also dating each other already…

3rd POV

1. 10:42 pm

azzi flipped over her pillow for what seemed to be the fifth time in the past ten minutes. it was night two in her own apartment in dallas and azzi was missing the chaos of kelis randomly barging into her room, or kk asking to make yet another tiktok with her. by flip number seven, azzi decided she had enough.

so, she did what any sane person would do with her girlfriend living three doors down from her. she shoved her feet into her pink fluffy slippers and marched down the hall.

she and paige had decided before azzi came to dallas that it would be best if they didn't share an apartment right away. it's not that they wanted time away from each other, in fact, they wanted the opposite, but it's just what was right for them. they are both still young and figuring out their basketball careers and so they felt the most mature decision for them, for now, was to live separately. not to mention, there was no way any of azzi's clothes would fit into paige's closet with the monstrosity of pr the blonde received.

azzi turned the key, a spare paige had given her, to the familiar door before pushing it open softly. the apartment was completely dark, evident that paige had gone to bed. azzi padded down the hall and into paige’s bedroom. paige was sleeping peacefully, her hair tousled and the black tank top she was wearing was riding up, showing off a small sliver of her stomach. azzi quietly made her way to the opposite side of the bed. she peeled back the duvet and climbed into bed, letting out a sigh as her head made contact with the pillow. naturally, she snuggled into paige’s warmth. paige, feeling azzi’s presence, opened one eye before throwing an arm over azzi’s waist and pulled her closer.

azzi fell asleep instantly.

2. when i’m alone on friday night and everyone is out

friday nights with an off day scheduled the following day usually meant the dallas wings would be getting drunk at a club.

azzi liked going out. she liked getting ready. she liked feeling pretty. she liked when paige would tighten her hand around azzi’s waist when yet another girl stumbled towards paige in hopes of getting lucky that night.

however, on this particular night, azzi did not want to go out. she had a headache brewing since practice, her period started unexpectedly the day before, and sprawling out on the couch sounded way more enjoyable than standing in heels all night.

the team had a plan to go to arikes to pregame before going on and paige had planned to grab azzi from her place so they could go together.

paige knocked on azzi’s door, wearing light wash baggy jeans and a dark gray long sleeve which she paired with a pair of clean air forces, and was definitely surprised when azzi answered the door wearing sweats and a tank, evidence that she wasn’t ready at all.

“you wearin’ that to the club?” paige asked with her eyebrows raised.

azzi laughed, “actually,” she started, “i forgot to tell you. i don’t think i’m up for going out tonight.”

“oh,” paige nodded, “why not?”

“i just don’t feel that great.”

“what’s wrong?” paige asked, now concerned.

“i’ve had a headache all day and my cramps are killing me. i think i’m just gonna stay in and watch a show or something,” azzi replied.

“cool,” paige said as she pushed the door open wider, “what are we watching?”

“what do you mean? aren’t you still going out?” azzi asked.

paige looked at azzi as if she had personally offended her, “without you? no thanks.”

azzi smiled softly at that and shut the door. just as she started walking back towards the couch, paige suddenly stood.

“gimme a sec,” she said as she walked into azzi’s bedroom.

she emerged thirty seconds later now wearing azzi’s sweatpants and one of her, or actually probably her own, hoodies.

“much better,” paige said proudly.

azzi giggled as she grabbed the remote to pull up netflix. she flicked through some options before ultimately deciding on a classic rom com.

“bro, how do you even watch these things?” paige asked as she pulled azzi closer.

azzi laid her head on paige’s chest and shrugged, “they’re entertaining.”

“nah, let me pick next movie. i’ll definitely pick something more interesting than this.”

“whatever you say, baby.” azzi replied.

paige ended up watching the whole thing and even cried with azzi at the ending scene.

3. when it’s my birthday

azzi woke up to the feeling of a familiar set of lips being pressed into different parts of her face. she let out a sleepy grumble when paige wouldn’t stop peppering kisses all over her face.

“wake up, birthday girl.” paige smiled.

azzi cracked open one eye then shut it immediately, “it’s my birthday, i can sleep as late as i want.”

“well that’s fine, but that just means i’m gonna eat your breakfast for you.”

“breakfast?” azzi perked up, awake now.

paige smiled big as azzi was now scrambling to get out of bed. sure enough, a plate of pancakes with strawberries and a tall glass of orange juice was waiting for her.

azzi also took in the decorations that lined her apartment and the small pile of gifts that was also sitting on the island.

“paige,” azzi breathed out, “you did all this?”

“of course i did,” paige said like it was obvious, “gotta spoil the princess on her special day.”

azzi surged forward and wrapped paige in a tight hug, “thank you.”

“you’re welcome, baby.” paige responded by squeezing her back even tighter, if that was even possible.

when azzi let go, she immediately rushed over to the tower of pancakes she was eager to try. she barely sat down before digging in.

“paige,” azzi said, mouth full, eyes closed, “these are actually so good.”

paige made a face despite the compliment, “fuck you mean ‘actually’? i’m a good cook.”

azzi actually laughed, “sure you are, babe.”

“i make some mean scrambled eggs, and i even put cottage cheese in them for you.”

azzi smiled, “yeah that’s about all you’re good for.”

paige rolled her eyes, “whatever, just finish your food.”

azzi’s smile only grew.

the rest of the day was spent doing whatever azzi wanted, per her request,. they shopped, got a couples massage, grabbed a quick lunch, and azzi even dragged paige into a nail salon to get a mani pedi.

the one thing paige had control over was the dinner reservation that night. she had picked an upscale steakhouse that her bank would definitely be calling her for the next day.

the two got ready together as the sun started setting. azzi was wearing a champagne colored satin dress with white kitten heels. her hair was pulled into an updo and she put on way more makeup than she usually would. paige was wearing a baby blue button up with white dress pants and white loafers. she straightened her hair and put on some simple jewelry.

paige was spritzing some cologne on as azzi walked out of the bathroom.

“damn,” paige said with a smirk as she walked towards azzi.

azzi smiled shyly and looped her arms around paige’s neck when she was close enough. paige’s hands came to rest on azzi’s waist.

“you look really good,” azzi’s thumbs brushed the nape paige’s neck.

“look at you,” paige responded as she looked azzi up and down, “you look fucking beautiful, baby.”

a faint blush bloomed on azzi’s cheeks and paige couldn’t help herself but press a kiss to azzi’s dimple as it popped out.

paige grabbed one of azzi’s hands that was around her neck and led her out the door. if they stood there any longer paige was sure they wouldn’t even make it to dinner.

paige drove, obviously. she had her hand laced with azzi’s the whole time. she played some soft r&b and azzi titled her head back against the seat, staring out the window the whole way. paige couldn’t help but look over every so often because of how beautiful and peaceful she looked.

when they arrived, paige parked and got out even before azzi had finished unbuckling her seatbelt just so she could open azzi’s door for her.

“how charming of you,” azzi said as she got out of the car.

“only the best for my princess.”

she grabbed azzi’s hand once more and led her into the restaurant. they were seated on the balcony with a beautiful view in the background.

when azzi opened her menu, she couldn’t help but notice the outrageous prices listed next to each dish.

“paige,” azzi started, “each thing is like eight hundred dollars.”

“don’t worry ‘bout it,” paige reassured her.

they both ordered a glass of red wine. when they were brought to the table, paige lifted hers up for azzi to follow so they could cheers.

“to the birthday girl,” paige smiled.

“to me,” azzi smiled back as they clinked their glasses together.

paige laughed softly and took a sip.

for dinner, paige ordered a filet mignon while azzi opted for salmon, even though they took turns trading bites with each other.

once they were stuffed, wine glasses empty, the waiter came out with the dessert menu to which paige politely declined. she had already bought a cake for azzi that was waiting in the fridge.

the waiter returned with the check instead which paige grabbed easily, not that azzi was even trying.

once dinner was all paid for, the two walked hand in hand back to paige’s car. paige opened the door for azzi once again before getting in on the drivers side. her hand slipped back into azzi’s grasp and they talked about everything and nothing on the drive home.

when they finally reached paige’s apartment, the first thing they did was trade their dressy clothes for sweats. too lazy to get fully unready, they made their way back to the kitchen so azzi could open her gifts.

azzi tried not to cry at the thought paige had put into all of her gifts but was quickly shut down when paige reminded her that she shouldn’t cry on her birthday.

“okay, i think my belly is ready for some cake,” azzi said as she rubbed her stomach.

paige laughed at her and made her way towards the fridge. she pulled a small chocolate cake out of the fridge. then, she dug around a cabinet and found a box of pink candles. she placed the cake in front of azzi and carefully added a few candles. she lit them before turning off the lights and taking a seat next to azzi.

“happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to my azzi, happy birthday to you,” paige sung quietly. azzi smiled softly.

“make a wish, baby.”

azzi closed her eyes and thought of a wish. when she opened them and blew out the candle, she immediately looked over at paige.

“oh it came true!” she smiled.

paige laughed softly before leaning over to kiss her, “i love you,” she said into the kiss.

azzi felt like the happiest girl in the world.

4. when i’m sick

“okay i got you dayquil, sudafed, tylenol, tea, water, and some chicken noodle soup,” paige said as she balanced the tray in her hands and walked over towards azzi’s bed.

unfortunately, azzi had somehow contracted the flu and had been basically bedridden for the past week. paige, however, had been the most amazing girlfriend in the world and took care of azzi, getting her whatever she needed.

“wow,” azzi croaked, “i think that’s everything,” she joked.

paige placed the tray next to azzi on the bed and pressed a kiss to azzi’s still warm forehead.

azzi reached towards the tray, grabbed every single type of medicine and swallowed them all at the same time, grimacing as she did so.

she laid her head back against her pillow and closed her eyes.

“uh i think you’re forgetting something,” paige said.

azzi opened her eyes again, “enlighten me.”

“eat some of the soup, baby.”

“not hungry.” azzi replied, which seemed to be the same reply she has given to every time paige tried getting her to eat.

“c’mon az,” paige urged, now sitting next to azzi, “you gotta eat something.”

paige brushed a few stray curls away from azzi’s forehead which caused azzi to close her eyes again at the touch.

“i’ll eat something when i’m hungry.”

“you’re not hungry ‘cause you’re sick, angel.”

“exactly.”

paige huffed. azzi’s eyes were still closed so paige took matters into her own hands. she grabbed the bowl of soup, spooned some out, and lifted it towards azzi mouth. she prodded at azzi’s lips with the spoon hoping azzi would magically open them.

“paige!” azzi exclaimed when she felt the warm metal against her lips.

“damn i thought that would work,” paige joked, azzi rolled her eyes.

“ok, here’s a deal,” paige started once more, “you eat only three bites of soup, then we take a hot shower, then we cuddle and you can take a nap. how does that sound?”

that did sound like a pretty good plan, but azzi didn’t want to give in so easily so she pretended to think about it for a minute.

“bro, c’mon,” paige said when azzi didn’t respond.

azzi smiled, “i’m kidding. fine, i’ll eat the stupid soup.”

accepting this small win, paige grabbed the bowl of soup from the tray. she got a spoonful of mostly broth, knowing that was best for azzi’s throat and held it up to her lips.

“you’re gonna feed me?”

“yes, now open up.”

azzi opened her mouth and paige fed her the spoonful. azzi winced as the soup went down her throat.

“too hot?” paige asked.

azzi shook her head, “no, my throat just hurts when i swallow.”

paige frowned at that, but still fed her another spoonful. they made it to four whole spoonfuls before azzi realized paige only promised three and made paige put the bowl down.

paige then disappeared into the bathroom and the next thing that could be heard was the sound of the shower turning on. she came back and peeled azzi’s blanket off of her so she could help her out of bed. even though she was dressed in a sweatshirt and sweatpants, azzi still shivered at the loss of warmth.

paige walked azzi to the bathroom and helped her undress. yes, azzi was fully capable of doing it herself, but she would never say no to paige doing something for her. once they were both undressed, they stepped under the steaming spray and azzi immediately felt relief.

“this is just what i needed,” azzi said as she ripped her head back into the stream of water.

“i know it is, baby.”

paige washed azzi’s hair for her, washed her body gently, and even offered to help her shave. azzi quickly shut that down, however.

they stayed in the shower longer than they should’ve, holding each other and both were grateful for the relief azzi was feeling.

azzi pouted when paige reached behind her to turn the shower off, but paige quickly kissed it away. she got out first, wrapping herself in a towel before standing outside the shower, another towel in hand, for azzi to step into. she dried both herself and azzi off and followed azzi to her closet where they both put on yet another set of sweatpants and a sweatshirt.

paige led azzi back to bed and guided her to sit on the edge. she climbed behind azzi, with curl products in hand, so she could brush and do azzi’s curly hair routine for her.

“always so good to me,” azzi whispered as paige carefully brushed through her hair.

“you’re worth it,” paige replied easily.

paige pressed a kiss to the top of azzi’s head when she finished. she quickly got up to put the products away before slipping under azzi’s covers. azzi snuggled into her immediately and found her head found its favorite spot on paige’s chest.

paige gently started rubbing up and down azzi’s back, “i’m sorry you feel like this, az.”

“you make me feel better,” azzi mumbled, already starting to get sleepy.

“i’m glad i can do that for you,” paige replied softly, noticing the shift in azzi’s breathing already “sweet dreams, princess.”

Flau probably teasing em both 😂

fucking unreal

she’s made for moments like this man