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"You drove me to Arizona to tell a friend she's been cheated on? You don't got her phone number or somethin'?" Kezie laughed at her friend's words of disbelief. "She never calls me, and I'm more a face to face type of person." She shrugged, pulling her seat belt on. "You owe me big time for this." Letitia retorts, pulling on her seatbelt as she sat in the passengers seat.

"I'll bring your favourite food to set next week, okay?" Kez offered, starting up the car she rented.

"Deal." Tish grinned excitedly, connecting her phone to the sound system so she could play her music. They had very similar tastes in music so she wasn't complaining. Tish had been one of Kezie's friends since 2017 when they played love interests in the first Black Panther movie. They were just doing some re-shoots and such for the new movie, which was sort of a third Black Panther, just centered around Kezie's character instead.

"So which team am I rooting for?" Tish asked, not the most familiar with women's basketball.

"It's Mercury vs Aces. Just root for whoever you want." Kez said, a smooth laugh leaving her lips.

"You still got beef with Diana Taurasi?" Tish grinned, nudging her shoulder playfully. "One sided beef, alright? I don't hate her but she hates me." Kez corrected defensively. "You sould pretty bothered, should I be worried about you trying to piss her off at halftime?" Tish joked.

"I should've just brought Sebastian," she mumbled, receiving an offended look from the actor.

"That's just rude."

They arrived at the arena, taking their courtside seats that happened to be very close to the Mercury bench. Tish got some popcorn and a large soda that she had Kez pay for. "You would think I took you to a movie theater," she comments. "This is like a movie. I heard there's a lot of shit talking courtside," Tish said excitedly.

The teams came out and almost immediately, Kez made intense eye contact with Diana, and a smirked crawled up her lips. "Stop smirking, she looks like she's gonna murder you," Tish scolds. "That's just her way of saying hi," Kez shrugged nonchalantly, leaning back in her seat comfortably. "Are we looking at the same person?" Tish deadpanned, taking a sip of her soda.

"What's she doing here? Did you invite her?" Kelsey asked towards A'ja. "I didn't even know she was comin'," she shrugged.

"Going places with you is like traveling with Beyoncé," Tish comments because of the amount of people staring at them. "I love traveling with Bey," Kez smiled, receiving a look of disbelief from her friend. "Love how you say that so casually like it's completely normal to be besties with Beyoncé." Kez just chuckled, reaching for some more popcorn as the game started.

Tish was loving all the trash talk that was mostly coming from Diana. She liked both teams, so she avoided picking favourites. The game did end with Aces taking the win 99-79. Tish decided to stay on the court for a bit to meet some of the players who were also eager to meet her as well. Kez went out to the hall to order a cheeseburger and fries, getting that and taking a seat in an empty corner right under the AC.

"Is this gonna become a thing now?" Kelsey plopped down across from her, leaning over to take some fries.

"Me showing up to your games randomly?" Kez smirked.

"Yeah, minus the date," Kelsey nodded.

Kez snickered, "you think Tish is my date? I'm flattered, but that ended two years ago." Kelsey frowned, squinting her eyes at her, "so...it still happened?" Kez hummed, taking a bite of her burger before passing it to Kels who gladly took it. "You sound jealous." She shook her head in denial, scoffing slightly, "no. Why would I be jealous? I'm a married woman who has no romantic interest in you."

Kez tuts, leaning back in the chair as she tilted her head, "That's cute, I almost believed you, baby."

"Whatever. A'ja asked me to ask you if you and your friend wanted to come to dinner tonight." Kelsey explained, finishing off the rest of the food. "I'll have to ask Tish, but if it's cool with her, we'll go. Just text us the address." She raised a curious brow, a tinge of jealousy bubbling up in her chest. "You need your girlfriend's permission to go to dinner with some friends?"

"Your jealousy is showing," Kez teased, receiving an eye roll from the player. "But yes, I do. That's what happens when I drag her to Phoenix at the very last minute."

"This is a cute little date. I like it." Tish comments, sitting down next to Kez with a playful grin. "Yo Kez, I met Diana and she's so cool and nice. She also told me to tell you, to tell your mum she says 'hi.'" She chuckled, and Kelsey cracked a laugh with her. "How sweet of her," Kez smiled tightly. "Her hate for you is honestly refreshing. It's rare that people dislike you," Tish said.

"Well, I'm glad you're enjoying this," Kez smiled sarcastically, patting her hand.

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"You left out the part where you invited satan's spawn," Diana expressed, her eyes on the two women walking towards the table, one of them she wasn't so fond of. "She's a sweetheart. You gotta let that grudge go." Natasha said in defense of the singer. "You're just saying that because you have a crush on her," Diana retorts.

"Who's got a crush?" Kez asked, entering the conversation as she pulled out a chair for Tish who was greeting everyone like a social butterfly.

"Me. On your mom." Diana stated, getting a nudge from her teammate.

"Too bad she's straight. I'm sure you'd love to be my evil stepmother," Kez shot back swiftly, pulling a chair for herself and taking the seat in between Kelsey and Letitia. "She would," Sophie snickers in amusement. "How do you feel about your daughter following in my footsteps, Kezie?" Diana asked, leaning forward with an arrogant smirk. "I feel great, Dee. It'll be so sweet to see her beat all your records," Kez answered, reciprocating the same arrogant smirk.

"See that? Nickname bases. Already makin' good progress," Kelsey input to ease the tension that rose, almost filling the table with an everlasting awkward silence. "That's progress?" Chelsea deadpanned, and Kels shot her a warning glare.

Brittney leaned forward, looking in between the two who were in an intense staring contest. "Y'all wanna kiss to ease the tension?" Kez smirked, leaning back into her chair and breaking the eye contact when everyone started to laugh. Even Diana couldn't help but laugh. All the laughs eased the tension, thanks to BG.

"How Mari settlin' in though? Probably tough bein' the youngest one there again." BG asked, being one of the players who personally helped coach Mari when she was in high school. It was mainly because Mari's basketball coach in high school was...well, she wasn't the greatest. "She's having some troubles, but I think it's just the nerves of being in a new environment."

"I get that. I'mma come see her soon if that's cool with you." Brittney said, and Kez nodded with a smile, "that sounds good. I'm sure she'd be thrilled to see you. Just let me know when." She said, taking the menu Kelsey passed to her. "I'll go with you. I hear she's never missed a 3 pointer. I wanna see if it's true," Diana added. "It is very true. She'll never miss that shot," Kez confirmed, but Dee obviously didn't seem to buy it. Which was fine because it was gonna be even better to see her face when she seen just how good Mari's shot was.

The waiter came by, taking everyone's order before leaving again. Tish got into a conversation with Natasha as the others were discussing basketball, as usual. They also added little updates about their personal lives. Kez was mostly zoned out, thinking about her plans and schedules. Kelsey nudged her knee to get her attention as A'ja was asking her something.

"You're like CEO of a racing team now, right? What's that like?" She questioned.

"Uh, running that team is like waking up with the worst hangover. It's why I made my dad team principal," Kez answered. "But, when we win races, it's all worth it."

"Which races are you gonna be at this year?" Kelsey asked. "Uh, if my schedule aligns, I'm gonna make it to Silverstone, Singapore, Japan, Vegas, and the final race in Abu Dhabi where my brother will hopefully be fighting for the championship win." A'ja and Kelsey's eyes widened at the mention of Vegas, both getting the exact same idea. "When is the Vegas race?"

"November 16th to the 18th. If you want, I could get you paddock passes and a personal invite to our garage to watch the race from there." Kez offered casually, like it was not a big deal at all, and to her it wasn't. "If I wasn't straight, I would marry you right now," A'ja stated in full seriousness. Kezie chuckled softly, "I'll take that as a yes."

"Would it be a reach to ask if I could get a hot lap?" Kelsey asked. "Uhh, considering my driver's schedules during Vegas...that would be a bit of a reach, yeah. But, you could always come to our practice track at the factory and I'll make sure Kaylen or Mick is available."

"Will your mom be there?" Diana asked in a teasing manner.

"Dee, stop," BG warned, trying to hold back her laugh.

"It's an honest question! Have you seen her mom?" Diana defended. "She right, y'all. Her mom is bad as hell. No disrespect, Kez," Chelsea added in a more respectful way than what Dee would've put it. "Her daddy fine too," A'ja mumbled, gaining some chuckles because nobody would've expected her to add something about Kezie's dad.

"Can y'all stop hittin' on her parents?" Kelsey argued, but they could spot the smile she was trying hard to bite back. A'ja nods in agreement with her friend, "you right. We should be talkin' 'bout her baby daddy." Her words caused them to all share a laugh.

"No but seriously, if your mom is there, I wanna go," Diana expressed in full seriousness, getting a nudge from BG. "If you're so keen on meeting my mum, I could always put you in the hospital and she'll patch you right up," Kez grinned sarcastically, causing them to stifle their laughs. "Oh really? Do I get a free ambulance ride? And unconditional lovin' from your mom as she nurses me back to health?" Diana shot back with the same grin.

"Dee, you better stop or she gon' get a restrainin' order on her momma's behalf," Brittney joked.

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"We gotta keep quiet. Tish is in the other room sleeping." Kez gently shut the door and locked it. Kelsey nodded, kicking off her shoes and pushing them to the side. "You know it's freezing in here, right?" She pointed out, rubbing her arms for warmth. Kez grabbed her cardigan hanging up and tossed it to Kelsey. "I would turn the AC off but I don't want to," she said.

Kelsey pulled the cardigan on without a complaint because it was warm and smelled just like Kez. "So, what's this all about?"

"I have something important to tell you," Kez shrugged nonchalantly, walking towards her room in the suite as Kelsey followed her. "You couldn't tell me before the game?" She sat down on the bed, watching as Kez put on some instrumental music because it always kept her mind at ease. Music always did. "Why would I give you bad news right before a game?"

"Bad news?"

"Unfortunately." Kez mumbled, grabbing her phone and sitting down next to her. "I did what you asked. The woman your husband was with during that call, was my friend's cousin. It started shortly after he went to New York." Kez explained in a gentle tone, handing her phone over to Kelsey with the evidence on it. "I would've told you sooner, but this was the only free day I could get with my schedule."

"She's really pretty," Kelsey mumbled, staring at the picture of the girl who was sleeping with her husband. "Don't do that." Kez took the phone from her hand, turning it off. "You're beautiful and he doesn't deserve you. Her being pretty doesn't justify his decision to cheat on his amazing wife. You didn't do anything wrong. He's just an ungrateful asshole who can't see what an amazing woman God gifted him."

"I don't know how to feel. Is that weird?" Kelsey asked, wrapping the cardigan closer to her. "No. It's very normal. I didn't know how to feel either when I first got cheated on." Kez assured, setting her hand on Kelsey's back and rubbing it in a soothing manner. Kelsey smiled softly, resting her head on Kezie's shoulder for comfort. "Thanks for findin' out for me."

Kez smiled, reaching for her hand to give it a squeeze, "that's what friends are for, baby."

"Have you ever cheated?"

Kez sucked in a breath, slowly nodding, "well, I'm not one to be dishonest. Yeah, I have." She glanced at her with curiosity, "why?"

"I uh..I went through some shit as kid, and I guess it impacted the way I view and consume love. When I'm conflicted, I'm quick to assume the worst. We got into an argument, and he said he needed a break from me, so I assumed he was cheating. I was filming a movie at the time, and my costar was there for me in a way that he wasn't. I don't excuse it. I knew what I was doing. I was trying to hurt him, and I went about it the wrong way, but I still did it. But, my situation is completely opposite of yours, so don't compare them to try and excuse it. You can't excuse cheating."

"What if the person they cheated with literally looked like a goddess and treated you better in only the few weeks you've actually known them?" Kelsey pondered, glancing up at her, her eyes flickering down to her lips every few seconds. Kez leaned down slowly, her eyes not wavering their determination for a second. "Are you talking about him..or you?"

"Are you referring to yourself as a goddess?" Kelsey queried, trying to deflect the question.

"I know what I am."

"Wow. And I thought you could not get more cocky," Kelsey expressed mockingly, feigning shock. Kez scoffed, a smile lulling on her lips, "oh please. Don't act like we're much different. I see you out on the court. I see your arrogance when you play. You wear the same cockiness, only it's hidden outside the court, especially when I'm around."

"You think I can't be cocky around you?" Kesley scoffed in offense, turning her body to face the singer. "I didn't say that. You could definitely be cocky around me. But you haven't, because I make you feel weak and flushed." Kez corrected, her smirk widening as her eyes filled with desire. Kelsey shook her head, filled with denial and dismissal, "that's not true."

"Let's test that theory." Kez hummed, eyes sparkling with mischief as she stood up and got in front of the bed. "What are you doing?"

"If you shared the same level of cockiness that I hold.." she trailed off, hooking her fingers in the fabric of her tank top and peeling it over her head, chest completely exposed to the basketball player without an ounce of anxiousness or insecurity. "..you would tell me to keep undressing," she stepped forward, setting her tattooed hands onto the woman's knees, "and you're heart wouldn't be pounding from your chest."

Receiving conflicted silence as expected, she rose back up and pulled her top back on, even if Kelsey's mind was screaming to stop her. "I'll go gather some clothes for you to sleep in if you're to stay over," she said, before making her way to the closet.

She sat down on the small bench, pressed against the wall in front of a full body mirror. She was in conflict; which was rare. Normally she never had to wait this long to have a woman. It would take two meetings at the most and she'd have them in the palm of her hand. She wasn't doubting her abilities. More so questioning them. It was particularly humbling to have to wait so long.

On the contrary, she didn't have to look forward to waiting much longer.

Kelsey walked into the closet, a flame burning in her, a flame of lust and desire. It happened in such a rushed process. She climbed over Kez's lap, leaning in and grabbing the back of her neck to smash their lips together. She deepened it upon feeling Kezie's lips twitching into the smallest of smirks. As expected, Kez could not keep her hands to herself in this moment. They wandered all along her body, pulling her as close at possible to leave no ounce of space between them.

She couldn't get enough of her. Correction. They couldn't get enough of each other.

Pulling away for air, Kez couldn't help but release a sigh of relief. "I was wondering how long you were gonna make me wait. I didn't want that beautiful mirror to go to waste." Kelsey frowned in confusion, looking over her shoulder and finally picking up on the mirror pinned up on the wall. "I don't get it."

"You will. Stand up." Kez smiled, ushering the woman onto her feet as she herself remained sat. Kelsey got the hint and peeled the cardigan and shirt she wore. Kez's fingers hooked into the waistband of her sweatpants and slowly pulled them down, fingers brushing over her soft skin. She kicked them to the side and Kez turned her around and pulled her back down into her lap. "I want you to see just how desirable you are."

She pulled her legs over her knees to keep them spread, her breath sending shivers down her spine, words filled with such promise, a wave of anticipation washing over the athlete. "You’re so wet for me already," she softly whispered into her ear, fingers still playing over her clothed sex delicately. "I’ve barely touched you yet. To think a mere months ago, you didn't give me a second thought."

A smirk tugged at her soft lips, her fingers hooking around the seams of the fabric and sliding them down her legs before putting her back into the same position. Her hands smoothed down her arms, leaving a trail of goosebumps in her path. They danced over her skin, sliding over her stomach, cupping her breasts in a tantalising squeeze, her head falling back onto her shoulder, moan escaping her parted lips, just her touch bringing her all kinds of sensations.

"I can give you everything he can't," she whispered, rubbing her fingers along her glistening cunt, just brushing over her clit to make her squirm, "especially an orgasm, baby."

"So pretty," she coaxed. Kelsey's eyes fell closed at the pleasurable touch, even if it was mere. "Keep your eyes open, and look at the mirror, or I'll stop," she ordered sternly, leaving her to immediately follow them, not wishing for her stop.

Without wasting another second, she pushed two fingers into her with ease. She moaned softly, immediately clenching around her as she curled her fingers into her heat, pressing against the sweet spot which she seemed to have no trouble finding. Nothing surprising there given her experience in the matter. "Tell me the truth. Do you touch yourself at night thinking of me?"

She knew lying wasn't an option, or she'd never get a release she desired. So, the truth had to come out. "Yes. I can't stop thinking about you."

Her brown eyes found the mirror, making eye contact with the athlete who was starving for her to move her fingers, but they remained still inside her. "Did you think of me when he was touching you?" She sucked in a sharp breath, nodding her head with a sense of urgency and desperation. "Yes. Yes. I did. Please."

"Please what?"

Kelsey glanced over her shoulder to make eye contact with the singer without a mirror to take away the close proximity. "Move your fingers, or I'll do it myself."

"I'm rubbing off on you," Kez smirked, and she let out a shuddering breath, shoulders sagging in relief, only then did she move her fingers again. Her fingers skillfully moved at her entrance, drawing soft moans and shivers from the athlete. The intensity of the moment was palpable, each touch and whisper pulling Kelsey deeper into a state of desire she hadn't fully realized. She placed soft kisses against her shoulder, the touch fleeting yet burning.

"Fuck. Fuck, Kez." She gasped once again, biting down on her lip and bucking her hips up towards her hand but Kezie's hand pressed on her stomach prevented her to try it again. She could tell she was growing closer and closer to a release, she made it quite obvious.

"Already gonna cum for me? A bit fast, no?" She teased and increases the pace, pushing through her clenching walls which received more moans, her eyes constantly finding Kez's in the mirror, making the moment all more intense. "I can't hold it, fuck, Kez," her body jolting forward, shuddering gasps escaping her lips as her juices coat her fingers, as they continuously fucked her through her orgasm. "There you go. Let it go for me, baby. So so good."

Her head slumped back onto her shoulder, Kez rubbing soothing circles on her heated skin as she pressed light pecks along her neck. "You can sleep next to me tonight. But I like to sleep naked." Kelsey smiled at her words, turning to press a kiss to her lips, savoring it. Reluctantly pulling away for air, she replied, "I never liked sleeping in clothes anyways."

"See? Perfect for me."

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a/n: anyways...more smut next chapter too btw 😋

still in my letitia era xx

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