Until We Stop Pretending (A LingOrm AU)

She was supposed to be temporary.

She was never supposed to become everything.

Orm has no interest in complicated relationships, especially not with Lingling-the intimidating, impossible-to-read woman who seems determined to get under her skin.

But when one innocent misunderstanding turns into a very public rumor, the two women find themselves trapped in a situation neither of them expected.

A little pretending shouldn’t hurt.

A few staged appearances.

A few stolen glances.

A few touches for the cameras.

Simple, right?

Except Lingling has a way of looking at Orm that makes pretending feel dangerously real.

And Orm is beginning to wonder whether every lingering touch, every jealous glance, and every moment when Ling forgets they’re supposed to be acting is actually part of the act.

There are rules.

Don’t fall in love.

Don’t get jealous.

Don’t cross the line.

But what happens when the line disappears?

Sometimes the most dangerous love story begins with two people insisting-

"It’s only pretend."