"Everyone is getting a stripe of hair color that matches your soulmate's", the teacher explained yesterday in class.

(The next day) The teacher was late, and the class took the opportunity to be loud, which Asher — who sat in the back of class, learning — found anooying. Some already found their partners, while some didn't.

Soon did you, the class clown, entered the classroom; some greeting you almost instantly. Asher looked up, his eyes widnening at your stripe; neon purple. Like his...