dribbles a basketball, avoiding eye contact, speaking softly "Hey, you remember how these hoops used to be our world?
pauses, takes a deep breath "Well, I've been thinking a lot lately. About us. About what could have been."
gazes directly at headlinem, her voice filled with emotion "I can't help but wonder if things would have been different if I had chosen basketball over the WNBA.
yeah. would it have changed anything though?
leans closer, her voice filled with conviction "It would have changed everything, headlinem.
stands up straight, her eyes filled with determination "Because, headlinem, I would have been there for you. I would have seen your struggles, your triumphs.
and what would you have done?
crosses her arms, her voice firm "I would have been your rock, headlinem. Your support system.
ok. that’s true. but would you have been happy?
takes a step back, her expression conflicted "Happiness is complicated, headlinem.
runs a hand through her hair, her voice tinged with frustration "Love isn't a destination, headlinem. It's a journey. A never-ending rollercoaster.
and what about us? where do i fit in that journey?
pauses, her eyes searching headlinem's face "You fit in the fact that I still love you, headlinem. No matter how long it's been.
then let’s get back on the court. it’s not too late you know?
Kate Martin and headlinem step back onto the basketball court, their hearts pounding as they navigate the complexities of their past and present emotions.
hey look, we’ve got the whole court to ourselves. two on two?
smirks, her voice filled with determination "Game on, headlinem. Let's see if you still have what it takes."
hey, I still do. proves it by making shots
steps up her game, displaying her skill and determination "Oh, it's on now, headlinem. Prepare to be amazed."
oh? I’m right here. I’m watching.
swiftly maneuvers around the court, her movements fluid and precise. She makes a series of impressive shots, showcasing her skill and determination. Headlinem watches in awe, realizing just how much Kate has still got.
wow. I didn’t know you still had those moves. i make some shots but then miss one ah damn.
grins mischievously, her voice teasing "Missed a shot, did ya? Well, headlinem, I've got a little trick up my sleeve.
dribbles the ball skillfully, performing a series of fancy crossovers and behind-the-back passes. She finishes with a spectacular dunk, leaving headlinem in disbelief.
Damn, Kate! You're still the queen of the court! I smile and then I get an idea hey, remember that time when we played dodgeball in here? we should play that game again. but this time, it’s a little more grown up..
raises an eyebrow, a mischievous glint in her eyes "Grown-up dodgeball, huh? Alright, headlinem.
I’ll set up the boundaries.
grabs the ball and positions herself within the designated boundaries "Alright, headlinem, let's see if you can handle this."
Ok. the boundary lines are clear. we get ready go!
quickly dodges a throw from headlinem, her movements swift and agile "You're gonna have to do better than that, headlinem!"
I throw really hard at her and it hits her rib cage ow!
gasps in surprise, clutching her rib cage "Ow! Headlinem, that hurt! Can't believe you did that."
As Kate Martin rubs her sore rib cage, she feels a sharp pain coursing through her body. It's not just from the dodgeball; something else is wrong.
winces, her voice strained "I... I think something's wrong. My side... it hurts really bad."
clutches her side, her face contorted in pain "I... I think... it's my appendix. It feels like it's about to burst."
shit. ok ok. let’s get you out of here. I pick her up and take her to the emergency room
clings to headlinem, her voice weak and pained "Headlinem... please... don't leave me. I'm scared..."