Both of them need a roommate. A sparky-eyed recently single young girl who's just looking for someone that doesn't make her feel like she takes up too much space while she tries to survive the busy routine of a student that's getting to know adult life. A calm, observant, friendly yet reserved lady who closed her heart to any kind of bond in the past years in an attempt to keep herself safe. Independent, quiet and appreciator of her usual solitude. Too bad her two year long roommate moved out. ⚠️ this story contains stuff related to unhealthy behaviors. This is purely fiction. i love angst, you've been warned ;) LingOrm original story by @neerstories.

Drowned in You Synopsis: After losing her parents to a violent sea storm on her eighth birthday, Lingling Kwong was raised by her uncle in a quiet fishing village in Chonburi. Now thirty, she's a passionate surfer who finds peace in the very ocean that once broke her-and dreams of competing on the world stage, even if life constantly demands she put survival first. Orm Kornnaphat, born into Thailand's most powerful resort empire, lived a life of wealth and discipline-until a ferry explosion claimed her parents when she was just twenty. Inheriting everything, Orm hardened into a cold, perfectionist CEO of Kornnaphat's Urban Oasis, shutting out emotion and isolating herself behind power. When Lingling applies for a lifeguard job at the luxury resort, her warmth and resilience clash with Orm's icy control. But behind their tension lies shared grief, quiet admiration, and a pull neither woman can deny. As the ocean stirs with storms and memories, the two begin to fall-for one another, and for the parts of themselves they long buried. But love between a grieving heiress and a dream-chasing surfer isn't easy. Secrets, expectations, and the tides of the past threaten to pull them under. Yet sometimes, what drowns you... is also what saves you.

What happened when an uninterested CEO was forced to go out during lunch hour at a certain cafe owned by a bubbly person?

Ling thought Orm broke her heart once. When Ling discovers that the father of her first love murdered her true father, Orm, she plots revenge through an arranged marriage that becomes Ling's weapon, a way to destroy Orm's empire from within. But love doesn't die easily, and neither does the truth. However, as love and loyalty clash, Ling must choose between destroying Orm's world or surrendering to the one person who still holds her heart.

Orm was on a video call with her friend, catching up after moving to the U.S. with her family. During the conversation, Orm unexpectedly spotted Ling, a beautiful stranger in the background. She was captivated by Ling's beauty, developing a crush without meaning to, and found herself focusing on her for the rest of the call. Afterward, Orm asked her friend who the person in the video was, and her friend explained that Ling was her cousin's colleague. That was the last time Orm saw Ling-until months later. When Christmas came around, Orm decided to visit the Philippines for a five-day vacation and reunite with friends. During another video call with that same friend, Orm saw Ling again, this time a bit tipsy, celebrating the holidays. The memory of her first encounter with Ling came rushing back, and coincidentally, it was the day of Orm's flight back home. After arriving in Cebu, Orm spent time with family before heading to her friend's house. To her surprise, Ling was there, one of her friend's cousin's close friends. Meeting Ling in person left Orm in awe-she was even more stunning than on video. Feeling nervous, Orm decided to have a drink to build up the courage to ask for Ling's social media handle. She succeeded and even asked for a selfie as a keepsake. Once back in the U.S., Orm initiated conversations with Ling, and over the next four months, they grew closer, realizing they had so much in common. Their conversations were genuine, and without realizing it, Orm had fallen deeply for Ling. They eventually planned to meet during the summer for a beach trip, excited to spend time together. When summer came, they met again and traveled to Siargao, one of the Philippines' famous beach destinations. They didn't plan anything romantic, just a fun getaway as close friends. They spent the entire day surfing together, enjoying every moment.