CHAPTER ONE   ౨ৎ    Lovesick
"Can we pretend that nothing's changed at all?"

        Smoothing down the fabric of her dress, Juliette looked around. She pondered to herself why she agreed to doing short interviews. After all, she was a photographer, not an interviewer. But when they asked if she was up for it, she couldn't find herself wanting to say anything other than 'Of course I am'.

        With that being said, she was given a microphone. The small size brought a smile to her face as she waited for the right moment to start asking people her question.

"Juliette? You can start looking, I'll watch the equipment," Her partner, Celia, told her. Earning a small, mostly nervous, smile in response. "I'll also be watching."

Oh, how wonderful! She nodded and scanned the room, searching for someone who appeared available. Her nerves instantly spiking when she noticed literally everyone engaged in conversations with at least one other person.

She was on the verge of giving up and returning to taking photos when she caught sight of a woman standing alone. Seizing the opportunity, the brunette discreetly hurried towards her. "Excuse me," She began, her voice soft so as not to startle her. "Hi, I love your outfit. I was just wondering if I could ask you a question? It'll be super quick."

"Thank you," She scrunched her nose, her face breaking into a wide smile. "And of course!"

Blowing out a breath of relief, Juliette offers the microphone to her, and she graciously accepts it, patiently awaiting the question. "Okay, choosing just one word, what would you use to describe woman's hoops right now?"

"Oh, easy." She pauses, "Perfection, out-here, limitless, okay?" Her tone was filled with emotion that it prompted a small smile from the girl in front of her. "Good?"

"That was perfect, thank you so much." Juliette nodded, reclaiming the microphone from her open palm, and wishing her a great rest of her night while moving on to someone else.

        She repeated the same cycle, only having done about seven people when she catches sight of someone else. One more couldn't hurt, right?

        Wrong.

        The brunette had come to the realization a little too late. It wasn't just one, but two individuals.

        And one of them just so happened to be her ex.

        She felt foolish for assuming she wouldn't be there to support her two friends, and that was quite literally on her. But in that moment, she had never wanted to turn around and leave more than ever.

Faced with two choices, she could either go through with the interview or immediately retreat back to her partner and call it a day? Only one of the two sounded good to her. However, she was oblivious to the fact that they were already aware of her presence. Only realizing when she could practically feel the intensity of her gaze.

        So, she'd be preceding with the interview!

        With a nervous smile, she stepped forward. "Hi, I'm sorry to bother you." Juliette paused, suppressing the urge to grimace. "But I was wondering if I could ask you... both a quick question?"

        "You're good, and yeah!" She— Azzi replied. Recognizing her from a photo Paige had shown her one time when they were together. She'd been naming each of her teammates, describing every one of them.

       As she spoke, her smile lit up with genuine sincerity. "Before I start, I have to say how good you look. And then I'll hand this to you and you can just talk, the audios already connected." She informed, holding out the microphone, expecting Azzi to take hold of it.

        News flash, she didn't. In fact, she saw the microphone become clutched beautifully in Paige's hand.

        Someone bring her a gun.

        She clears her throat, "Using one word, what would you choose to describe woman's hoops right now?"

        Azzi hummed, pursing her lips. "I need a minute to think, um." She trailed off, resting a hand on her mouth, her eyebrows pinching together. Juliette had no other option but to turn her attention to the girl beside her.

        "This is the most indecisive person you could've asked," Paige commented, sparing her still deep-in-thought friend a quick glance before trailing her eyes back to the camera.

Not giving her the satisfaction of making her smile, she begins. "Okay, Miss Bueckers. What's one word you'd use to describe woman's hoops?"

She raises an eyebrow in an instant, "Miss Bueckers?"

"Yes?" Juliette replied, furrowing her own.

To say she was curious as to why she, of all people, was referring to her by her last name was an understatement. "Paige is fine, Jules."

She hates her.

"Of course, Paige. Sorry," She mumbled, trying her utmost best not to narrow her eyes at the sudden use of her nickname, "So, what's one word you'd use to describe woman's hoops right now?" Juliette asked once more, keeping her voice monotonous.

"Right. Okay, Miss Mai. A word I'd have to use would probably be exciting."

Despises, actually.

        Exciting. Okay, moving on! Swiftly moving the camera back to Azzi, she lifts her head. "Ecstatic! That's my word, ecstatic."

        "Ecstatic," Paige reiterated, her gaze finding Juliette's. When she lowers her hands, the blonde-haired girl extends the microphone towards her, causing her to grab it, their hands briefly grazing one another.

Oh, my god.

        Searching for the right words, she blurts out, "Thank you so much, have a good rest of your night." She flashes Azzi an awkward smile, completely disregarding the girl next to her and quickly returning to her partner. "I'm quitting my job tomorrow."

        "That bad?" Celia questioned.

        She let out a frustrated sigh and gently ran her hand down her face, being careful not to smudge her makeup. "You have no idea."

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juliettemai a literal surprise to me ?? interview vid soon 💌

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loreleiiflores JULIETTEEEEE
⤷ juliettemai STOP ILL LITERALLY LOSE IT

user HAIR. MAKEUP. OUTFIT.

user i saw that same background on paiges post
⤷ user WAIT.
⤷ user NOBODY SAY A WORDDD

amara.stratf YOU LOOK SO GOOD.
⤷ juliettemai IM LEANING IN AS WE SPEAK

clemmongoli when i thought u couldnt look anymore smirk
⤷ juliettemai ohhhhhh i wont u.
⤷ clemmongoli 😏😏

user Just saw the interview and I will be keeping my mouth shut.

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Hellur!!!!! ignore the first half I had to work up to it pls. The interview was based off one I saw on Tumblr okay bless

belle, vera hello my beautifuls.

elena!