On the hardwood, Nia totally fucked up right from the start.
She had taken Nash's spot as the point guard, but her hands were shaking and sweaty, and her heart was beating like crazy. Aiko tossed her a simple pass. Nia caught it, dribbled twice, and looked up, but she was playing like she was blind. She didn't even see Vex coming. All she could hear in her head was Nash's voice.
You're actually so cute like this.
Her face went bright red. She tried to pass to Miko, but it was a joke, too early and way too soft. Hall snatched it out of the air instantly.
No, no, no, no!
Nia tried to sprint back, but she was way too slow. Hall blasted forward with one dribble, slammed his shoulder into Rei to clear a path, and dunked with one hand.
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"It's fine," Rei said, not even looking at her as she got back into position. "Just breathe."
"I know, I know..." Nia whispered. She wiped the sweat from her forehead with the back of her hand.
