Fallen (Lingorm)

[ 8.5k words just take a deep breath and don't hate] 

Becky gripped the steering wheel tightly, trying her best to focus on the road while Orm continued her lovesick monologue in the passenger seat.

Orm's voice was soft but carried a dreamy quality as she spoke, her head resting against the window. "Cloud 9? I'm in Cloud 20, 30, 50. I feel like I'm flying, and honestly? I don't even care if I fall, as long as she's the one catching me."

Becky gave her a side-eye glance, her lips twitching in mock irritation. "This is the tenth time this morning. Do you have a mute button, Ormie?"

Orm ignored her and continued, her smile growing even wider as her thoughts wandered back to her girlfriend. "You don't understand. The way she looks at me—like I'm the only person in the world. And when she touches me? It's not just physical; it's like she's reaching into my soul. Even when she talks, her voice is so soft, so gentle, it's like she's afraid of breaking me...but also like she knows I'm unbreakable as long as I'm with her."

Becky gagged dramatically, faking a retch. "Oh my God, you're going to be this person now, aren't you? Always talking about your girlfriend like she's the second coming of Christ?"

Orm ignored her, her smile never fading. She was too busy daydreaming about Lingling—her laugh, her sharp wit, the way she'd trace circles on Orm's arm while they watched TV.

Prig snorted from the back, shoving a bag into the corner. "I still can't believe how much you used to hate her. What was it you called her? 'Cold, arrogant, and cocky,' right?"

Orm blinked, looking genuinely confused, though her grin didn't falter. "Me ? Hate her? When was that? That doesn't sound like me."

Becky let out a loud laugh, momentarily losing control of her poker face. "Oh, come on, Orm. You were this close to plotting her downfall. Now, look at you. Cloud nine doesn't even cut it anymore-you're on cloud infinity !"

Orm waved them both off, still smiling like an idiot. "What can I say? Love does that to you. Honestly, I can't even remember what my life was like before her."

Prig raised an eyebrow, her voice dripping with playful sarcasm. "Nah she got Kwonged too hard. Now you're officially too far gone. Like, deeeep, deeeeeep into the Kwong abyss."