Short Stories-Lingorm

Behind The Spotlight

Sirilak "Lingling" Kwong and Kornaphat "Orm" Setrathanpong had been in the entertainment industry for years, both known for their incredible talent and on-screen chemistry with past co-stars. When they were cast as the lead pair in a new romantic drama, Chasing Stars, fans were thrilled to see them together. However, neither of them could have anticipated what would unfold behind the scenes.

From the moment they met during the script reading, there was a spark between them-an undeniable connection that went beyond professionalism. At first, it was easy to brush off as excitement for the project. They laughed easily, teased each other between takes, and found themselves looking forward to every shared scene.

The director, sensing their natural chemistry, pushed them to explore deeper emotions for their characters. As the cameras rolled, it became harder for Ling and Orm to separate their characters' feelings from their own. Long, stolen glances and lingering touches weren't just acting anymore.

In quiet moments, they would catch each other's gaze, hearts racing, yet neither dared to speak about the growing tension between them. Ling, always guarded, was terrified of misinterpreting things and risking their friendship, while Orm, usually so confident, found herself unsure for the first time in years.

One evening, after a particularly intense day of filming an emotional scene, they found themselves alone in Orm's trailer. The air between them was thick with unspoken words. Ling sat on the couch, her hands fidgeting nervously, while Orm stood near the door, as if unsure whether to stay or run.

"You were amazing today," Ling said softly, breaking the silence. "You always are."

Orm smiled, but it didn't reach her eyes. "So were you... It feels so real sometimes, you know?"

Ling's heart skipped a beat. There it was-Orn had said it. The very thing she had been avoiding. "Yeah," she whispered. "It does."

For a moment, neither spoke. The weight of the unacknowledged truth hung between them like a fragile thread. They both knew what was happening, but neither wanted to be the first to cross the line.

"I don't want to ruin this," Orm finally said, her voice barely above a whisper. "Our friendship, the project...everything."

Ling nodded, understanding completely. "Me neither. But it's hard, isn't it?"

Orm moved closer, her footsteps slow and deliberate, as if giving Ling the chance to stop her. When she sat beside her on the couch, their knees brushed, sending a jolt of electricity through both of them.

"It's terrifying," Orm admitted, her eyes locking with Ling's. "I've never felt like this before. Not with anyone."

Ling's breath caught in her throat. She had spent weeks convincing herself that it was all in her head, that she was imagining things. But now, hearing Orm say it out loud, she felt both relieved and more scared than ever.

"I feel the same way," Ling confessed, her voice shaking slightly. "But where does that leave us?"

Orm reached out, taking Ling's hand in hers. The touch was gentle, hesitant, as if they were both afraid of what it meant. "I don't know," she said honestly. "I just know that I can't pretend anymore."

For a long moment, they sat in silence, holding hands, hearts pounding in sync. Both of them knew that the decision they made now could change everything. Crossing the line could lead to something beautiful, but it could also shatter everything they had built.

"We don't have to figure it out right now," Ling said, her voice soft but steady. "Let's take it one step at a time."

Orm smiled, squeezing Ling's hand. "One step at a time."

They didn't have all the answers, but for the first time, they were willing to take the risk-together. As they sat there, side by side, the world outside the trailer felt distant, the spotlight and pressure of their careers momentarily forgotten.

For now, they had each other, and that was enough.

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a/n: Hello everyone, trying to navigate into another ship, and yup, I watch them. Great chemistry! Hope y'all like this one.