𝟎𝟐𝟖, 𝗁𝖾𝖺𝗋𝗍 𝗍𝗈 𝗁𝖾𝖺𝗋𝗍
𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐈𝐍': 𝗌𝗎𝗉𝖾𝗋𝗉𝗈𝗐𝖾𝗋𝗌 𝖻𝗒 daniel caesar

𝟑 𝐘𝐑𝐒 𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑

It was unreal how the sky bleed into shades of pink, orange and yellow as the sun started to set on the horizon casting rich gold shine over the ocean. The breeze gently kissed your cheek while the ocean smashed into one another in a warm comforting tone.

Imani and Ju sat on the beach alone far from the others that shared the beauty of the california beach. Their feet sinked into the sand while their hands entwined with one another.

"I love it here", Imani whispered softly placing her face into her lovers kissing placing the most delicate kiss on Judea's collarbone. A smile creeps onto Ju's face humming in satisfaction at the softness of Imani's lips. "Me too", she replies.

Time was greedy forever stealing from everyone because college was over before they knew it and the end of their senior year crept up on them not even allowing them to settle in the idea.

Ju adjusted the cardinal grad cap on Imani head tilting it to the side a bit. "I can't believe we've actually graduated", Imani speaks into realization. Ju giggles a bit, "Time really did fly by", she says.

The pair just wanted to cherish their moments together but unspoken words still haven't been shared between them. "We have to talk about it", Imani creeps up the conversation pulling her fingers away from Ju hold. "What happens to us after this?", Imani asked chocking on her words trying her best to push the tears out of her eyes.

Ju quickly pulled Imani hand back into hers interlacing them caressing her thumb over the top of her hand immediately turning into protective mood.

"We're gonna be good after this, we'll still have each other after this Imani. Just because this chapter is finished doesn't mean the books over. Don't do that, dont start thinking about the bad things about us cause that's not what's going happen", Ju reassured the Imani. "When I said we're gonna be forever, I meant that shit. You're not wearing that ring for just got damn decoration you know that right?", Ju asked.

Imani nodded her softly tears still running down her face, "I know Ju, it's just how future is so undecided right now", she cries. Ju shakes her head wiping Imani tears from her face. "No it's not. You're gonna go to New York and start your internship and hopefully I'll be able to follow you in this draft", Ju states.

The upcoming draft Ju was the first pick with no doubt and surprisingly New York Liberty has the first pick this draft. The greats had their fair share of the wnba and now have settled down with their families; it was time for women like Watkins, Clark, Bueckers, Fudd, Reese and more to paint the image of the wnba.

"I'm sorry for crying, it's just I don't know", Imani shrugged and Ju smiled pulling her girlfriend into her hold. "It's okay baby, but wipe them damn tears because we good, i promise you we'll always be good", Ju assured her more.

After Imani wiped her tears and got herself together the couple went back to enjoying their sunset. Ju stood up from the sand making her way over towards the water her cardinal trojan gown trialing behind her as the waves clashed against her feet.

"Whatchu doing?", Imani asked as Ju stepped deeper into the water her clothing getting wet. "Going for a swim", Ju replied floating in the water. "Come swim with me baby", holding her hand out to the pair waiting to Imani.

Imani scanned the beach a little before she slip out of her heels running into the water with Ju giggling in excitement. "Come to me, come home", Ju said softly as she pulled Imani into a hug in the water as Mani wrapped her legs around Ju body.

Drenched in their gowns with this caps handing tight on their heads drifting into the water holding each other tight with such love.

"I love you Mani Lu", Ju whispered seeking her love into the air. A smile plastered onto Imani face, "I love you Ju", she returned the love as she pushed Ju wet curls out of her face.

Juju giggled like a kid at the words like they haven't been said before but it didn't matter because every-time the pair shared the words it always felt like the first time.  "SHE LOVES ME SOOOOO", Ju twirled them around in the water splashing around and they erupted into beautiful laughter.

It's hard to explain draft night unless you're in the shoes of a player expecting to get drafted but there was an amazing experience. To be able to see women's dreams come true, to see how their hard work has paid off and being able to celebrate this special moment with them.

Ju sat around the table with my parents, coaches and Imani by her side. Her knees bounced up and down in anticipation while her finger nails digged into her the meat of her thighs.

"Hey", Imani snapped her out of it grasping Ju hands into hers. Judea hinted a fake smile towards girlfriend, this was all she's ever wanted since she was a little girl and it was finally here. It was more nerve wrecking than anything. "You okay?", Imani asked.

Clearing her throat Ju nodded her head but the burning itch in her throat was fire along with the tears that started to fall out of her eyes. "It's okay, cry, you deserve to cry... this night is so special ", Imani whispered to the girl.

"I don't want to mess up my makeup", Ju wept trying to catch her tears with the tips of her fingers. Imani laughed at her grabbing a napkin from the table and resting them under Ju eyes. "Here now cry", she told her.

Ju heart warmed at Imani, "I love you", Judea says with her blurry eyes letting her tears fall. "I love you", Imani replied back catching the last of Judea tears removing the napkins from her eyes. "Now fix yo face and get ready for your name to be called", Imani smirked at her Ju.

The ceremony had officially started, "and with the first pick of the wnba draft, New York liberty selects....", Cathy Engelbert announces standing on the podium removing the card from the envelope.

"JUJU WATKINS from Los Angeles, California", Cathy announced and the attending audience erupted into cheers. Juju stood from her table hugging her parents, then coaches and then at last hugging Imani tight pulling away to give her a soft peck on the lips.

Walking up to the podium Juju collected the draft jersey and hat smiling big at the flashy cameras as Cathy stood beside her. "Congratulations Watkins", Cathy whispered to her patting her back gently.

After more pictures and cameras, Ju walked backstage where she was immediately interviewed by the public being live all over tv platforms.

"Juju you were just selected the first wnba draft pick as expected, what does this mean for you and how are you gonna fit in with liberty?", the reporter asked.

Adjusting the New York liberty hat on her head with a big smile, "This opportunity has been handed to me from a blessing by god, I'm going to take this opportunity given to me and use it as I've been doing. I'm forever thankful for basketball and what's it's done for me. As for fitting in with liberty, I think I'll fit in well but it is going to be a difference from California", Ju answered.

The reporter thanked for her time and left he to celebrate with her family and loved ones.

The bell ringed at the diner as Ju and Imani walked in, it's been a long night for the both of them. "Welcome to Sandy's Dine in", the waitress said holding her pen and pad as the couple walked in.

Juju holding Imani heels in her hand wrapping her suit jacket over her body frame. "I'll seat you two here, and I'll take your drink orders now", sliding them the menus as they took a seat across from each other in the booth.

"Can she'll have some water!", Juju said immediately looking over at Imani who drummed her fingers against the table scanning over the menu clearly drunk but in her own world. "For the both of us please", Ju said lowering her tone.

The waitress laughed a bit nodding as she write down on her pad, "alright I'll be back shortly, look over the menu and I'll be back with your waters", she said before walking letting have time to look at the menu.

"What do you want baby?", Ju asked Imani snapping her out of own world. "I... I... uhm...", Imani trailed before sighing in defeat.
Ju shook her head laughing slightly, "how about I order us some fries and a burger, that sound okay to you?", Ju asked.

Imani nodded her head slowly fiddling with the New York liberty hat on her head. "Do you think we're gonna be that New York it couple?", Imani asked. "Hell yeah", Ju said hyped. "Imma balling and you gone be sitting court side in fashion, sounds like the it couple to me", Ju shrugged smiling at the thought.

The waitress came back with their waters and order their food before disappearing off again, Juju took her straw wrapper and molded into a circle then grabbing Imani hand slipping it onto her ring finger where her promise ring already sat.

"a paper ring", Imani smiled at her girlfriend. "you gone be stacked up soon girl", Ju hinted the idea but Imani never caught onto it.

So that night, the night after judea got drafted she decided to spend her last minutes of that day in a diner with my girlfriend munching on over greased fries and a sloppy hamburger because that's she's ever wanted.

yes, everything else was a blessing and she couldn't be more thankful but right in front of her was most definitely the most beautiful thing gods ever given her.

So whenever you saw Imani and Ju,
It was back to

the tall girl and the short girl
the quiet one and the loud one
the firl that balls and the girl who makes clothes

but now,

the girls madly and deeply in love, always 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭.

𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞
it's so bittersweet to end this fanfic.
i love ju and mani.

im so proud of the work i put into this and very thankful for everybody who's voted, comment or showed some type of supportive to this fanfic. i can't wait for you all to tune into my next fanfic with the same love and support shared on this one.

but while where here... lets talk about it.

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍 is upcoming featuring lil paigey, this'll be my second fanfic on her AND TRUST i've read all your recommendations but i just feel like she fits this story line i have planned sm.

please bare with me on the domi fanfic and other requests, im only one person.

thank youuuuuu