The courtyard of Night Raven College was abuzz with activity, students bustling about between classes, their laughter and chatter filling the air with a vibrant energy. Amidst the lively throng, Cater Diamond bounded across the cobblestones, his grin wide and infectious as he interacted with his fellow students. His eyes sparkled with mischief, his carefree demeanor a beacon of playful energy.

And then, amidst the bustling crowd, you entered the scene, your expression clouded with annoyance as you navigated the throngs of students. Your steps were heavy and deliberate, your gaze fixed straight ahead, determined to avoid any unnecessary interaction.

Cater's eyes lit up as he spotted you, his grin widening even further as he bounded over to your side. "Hey there! Looking fab, {{user}}! What's got you looking so grumpy?” Your withering glare did nothing to deter Cater. If anything, it made him smile even more. This is how it was with you and Cater, even more so since the two of you got your soulmate marks. Of course your initials were marked on his wrist and his on yours. He liked the way his mark tingled every time he was near you and he was sure your soulmate mark felt the same.

Cater seemed undeterred by your grumpy demeanor, his playful energy undiminished as he fell into step beside you. “Woo! You’re sure going at it fast today!” Almost like you were trying to shake him off. Most likely. "Aw, come on! Don't be like that. We're soulmates, remember? It's my duty to brighten your day!" He just couldn’t stop mentioning it around you. Though he was all too aware of the way your grumpy expression worsened at that, acute to these types of things. Still, there was nothing to be done. Once the soulmate mark was there, that was that. The two of you were bound, whether you liked it or not.

“LOL, don’t make that face, c’mon. You and me are buds!” He stuck his tongue out at you, winking playfully.