Against the Wind || LingOrm [ Under Revision ]

CHAPTER 11

Orm excitedly ran towards the cycling club, her eyes sparkling with joy as she spotted her friends. "P'Ying!" she called out, her voice filled with excitement.

Ying, who was engrossed in a conversation with Love about their upcoming sportsfest, turned to face Orm. The moment she saw Orm's radiant smile, Ying couldn't help but feel a warm sensation in her chest. It was the kind of smile that could brighten anyone's day, the kind that motivated her to be a better person.

"Hey," Ying replied, returning Orm's smile. She nodded to Love before approaching Orm and gently patting her head. "Is there anything you need?" she asked.

Orm nodded. "My grandmother's birthday is today. Are you free later? Would you like to come to our house?" she invited.

"Of course, what time?" Ying replied, unable to resist Orm's infectious enthusiasm.

"Maybe, right after our practice for the BOTB. Would it be alright?" Orm asked, her voice laced with concern. She didn't want to disturb Ying if she had other plans.

"Yes, don't worry. Did you have breakfast already? I'm going to the cafeteria now before our practice," Ying said, her gaze fixed on Orm's amber eyes. There was something familiar about them, something that reminded her of someone she knew well.

"P'Ling and I had breakfast, but I'm craving cheesecake. Let's go together," Orm responded, her cravings intensified by her period.

"Okay, my treat," Ying said, earning an even bigger smile from Orm.

The two of them walked side by side towards the cafeteria, their cyclist uniforms accentuating their athletic figures. Heads turned as they passed, drawn to their captivating beauty and height. Some students even hesitated to ask for a picture, intimidated by their aura.

When the entire group was together, especially Love, Milk, Lingling, Ying, View, and Orm, they exuded a welcoming vibe, perhaps due to Love and Lingling's approachable personalities. The two were the epitome of perfection, both academically and physically. Milk, the school's sunshine, and View, known for her playful demeanor, added to their charm. However, with only Ying and Orm together, their aura shifted slightly. Despite their friendly smiles, they seemed more intimidating to approach.

"Thank you for this, P'Ying," Orm said gratefully as she took a bite of her cheesecake. The cafeteria was bustling, but the students made way for them effortlessly.

"Don't you have classes today? It's Monday," Ying asked, curious about Lingling's absence. She hesitated to inquire about the reason.

"My professor is at a conference, so she only assigned us an activity. I finished it quickly because it's art appreciation, which is really easy for me," Orm replied, her cheeks puffed out from eating. "Where were you last Friday anyway? You didn't attend our practice. P'Ling keeps looking for you," she added. Last Friday morning, June came to their house because Lingling needed her motor to go to school. She doesn't have many subjects on Fridays, so she spends her time practicing road biking. But Ying wasn't there the whole day. She even missed their first practice for the battle of the band, so Lingling has been looking for her because they can't really play without a bassist. So, Lingling used the bass instead of the guitar that day.

Orm chuckled, remembering Lingling's frustration. "She's going to kick your ass," she said.

Ying nodded in agreement. "She hates bass the most," she added.

"I noticed how she's very careful when using it. Why is that?" Orm asked curiously.

"We were once in a group band too. And she's actually our bassist. She's a pro, but one time she used it and accidentally got grounded. It was so strong that she was sent to the hospital, which is why she hates it," Ying explained.