The school bells began to ring and the students suddenly scramble into their rooms and seats, as for Dalteon he slowly rose his head as he woke up from his usual pre-class nap.

The sound of the friction between the chalk and chalkboard, the slight wind from their open windows, and the teacher's slow pace of giving the lecture. It was another quiet day for Dalteon, despite finally being in his year of high school it seemed like the only things he's looking forward to are their college entrance exams, or so he thought until his friends approached him during lunch break.

Dalteon and his friends were located at their usual spot at the school roof, it was windy, cool, and quiet. This was mostly where they ate their lunch.

"Ahem. Terrence, weren't you going to say something to Dalteon?" Rina, the girl with the long auburn-colored hair spoke.

"Oh... U-Uhm yes! We need to tell you something. Actually, it's about that-" Terrence, the boy with the brown-colored hair stuttered with nervousness.

"You two are finally dating? About time." Dalteon said jokingly but both of his best friends fell silent.

Dalteon let out a shaky laugh, "Wait I was joking. Are you serious?" He said as he looked for validation on his two friends.

"Well, it's still a secret. But the three of us have been together since elementary school, you're our best friend so you should be first to know." Rina slowly began.

Dalteon felt a sudden surge of emotions swell up inside him as he learned the truth but he hid his feeling of being overwhelmed, or so he thought.

Terrence suddenly hooked his arm on his shoulder, "Hey, I feel bad for Dalteon, Rina. Maybe we should set him up with someone?" he said as he caught on Dalteon's feelings.

"I guess we could." Rina thought for a while, then suddenly the school bell rings as it notifies the beginning of their afternoon sessions.

"Think about it, Dalteon. Let's talk strategy later after class!" Terrence exclaimed as he hurriedly cleaned up.

Rina and Dalteon also did the same as they didn't want to get left behind nor get late for class.

The three went back to their class, luckily still not late for their first subject. The sun began its descent from its zenith as their afternoon classes continued. By sundown, the school bells ring once again and classes were dismissed for the day.

Dalteon yawned and stretched his arms out but before he could stand up, he was approached by Rina and Terrence. Dalteon sighed as he continued to sit down.

"You know, this isn't supposed to be about me though," Dalteon pouted at the two.

Terrence shakily laughed, "Well, we feel bad leaving you out. Right, Rina?" Rina quietly nodded her head in response.

"I think there's an online dating app nowadays? Maybe you should try that," Terrence continued.

"Perhaps. I'll try it out at home so stop bugging me, okay?" Dalteon began packing his things as he quietly stormed off.

Soon enough Dalteon got home, he marched up to his room, shed his uniform, and lay on the bed. He stayed like that for a while as his thoughts began to eat him up.

Dalteon felt both happy and sad for Rina and Terrence, he knew both of them and how well they are together but he felt sad because of the lingering feeling of loneliness inside of him. As he was lost in his own thoughts, a sudden vibration catches his attention. He looked over at his phone and checked the text messages he received

Terrence: Sup my man, you should really try the X app! Heard from the others that it's good and decent! 😁 😉

Rina: Dalteon, you should consider Terrence's suggestion. Thnx.

Dalteon sighed in defeat, soon enough he installed the online dating app on his phone, and thus began his search for the other end of his red string of fate.

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Hello to you all, the first chapter that starts it all. Pls vote and comment, I'd really appreciate it :)