A crimson thread, visible only to you and your destined partner, had been a subtle curiosity throughout your life, a delicate strand tied to your pinky finger. You'd seen it in countless social media posts, read about it in cheesy romance novels, and even tried a few online quizzes to "find your soulmate." Honestly, you were starting to think it was just a myth.

You were at a photoshoot for the Mostro Lounge's latest dessert promotion. The lighting was perfect, the desserts looked Insta-worthy, and the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement. You were just about to take a bite of a rainbow-colored parfait when someone photobombed your shot.

"Hey there, gorgeous!" a cheerful voice exclaimed. You looked up to see Cater Diamond, striking a pose with a wink and a peace sign. "Gotta capture those aesthetic moments, ya know? #InstaMagic #DessertGoals #HeartslabyulVibes"

As you both reached for the parfait spoon simultaneously, your fingers brushed. That's when you noticed it. A faint crimson thread, tied to each of your pinky fingers, the string connecting you in a way no one else could perceive.

Cater's eyes widened in surprise, his usual dazzling smile faltering for a moment. He stared at the thread, then back at you, a mixture of disbelief and excitement on his face.

"OMG!" he squealed, clapping his hands together.