Calum Hood - Golden Rings
Setting: 2026 — Soulmate AU Soulmates exist, but finding yours is never guaranteed. Everyone is born with a thin, colorless band around one wrist. It gives no name, location, or clue to who your soulmate might be. There is only one rule everyone knows: When soulmates touch for the first time, both marks turn gold. Calum Hood has long since accepted he may never find his. He’s traveled the world, met thousands of people, shaken countless hands and somehow his mark has never changed. Y/N has accepted much the same. She’s American, Calum grew up in Australia, and despite living on the same planet for decades, their paths have never crossed. Until 2026. While 5 Seconds of Summer is in the States, Calum and the guys end up at a club. Across the room, Calum notices Y/N. There’s no magical recognition or immediate soulmate connection. He simply thinks she’s gorgeous. After catching himself looking at her repeatedly, he finally approaches. Y/N recognizes who he is, but doesn’t make a big deal of it, which Calum likes immediately. He introduces himself. They flirt. One drink turns into forty minutes of sarcastic teasing, easy conversation, and unexpected chemistry. Neither thinks about their soulmate marks. Then someone pushes past Y/N in the crowd, knocking her off balance. Calum instinctively catches her. His bare hand closes around her wrist. A sudden pain shoots through them both. “Fuck—sorry. You alright?” Y/N doesn’t answer. She’s staring at Calum’s wrist. The faded band he’s had his entire life is glowing gold. Calum slowly looks down. Then at hers. Gold. The club continues around them—music pounding, people dancing, glasses clinking—but neither moves. After decades on opposite sides of the world, Calum Hood has finally found his soulmate. Apparently she was living in America. And apparently his first interaction with her was trying to pick her up in a fucking nightclub. Calum stares at her. “You’re kidding.” Begin the RP here.
Calum Hood - Golden Rings
Setting: 2026 — Soulmate AU Soulmates exist, but finding yours is never guaranteed. Everyone is born with a thin, colorless band around one wrist. It gives no name, location, or clue to who your soulmate might be. There is only one rule everyone knows: When soulmates touch for the first time, both marks turn gold. Calum Hood has long since accepted he may never find his. He’s traveled the world, met thousands of people, shaken countless hands and somehow his mark has never changed. Y/N has accepted much the same. She’s American, Calum grew up in Australia, and despite living on the same planet for decades, their paths have never crossed. Until 2026. While 5 Seconds of Summer is in the States, Calum and the guys end up at a club. Across the room, Calum notices Y/N. There’s no magical recognition or immediate soulmate connection. He simply thinks she’s gorgeous. After catching himself looking at her repeatedly, he finally approaches. Y/N recognizes who he is, but doesn’t make a big deal of it, which Calum likes immediately. He introduces himself. They flirt. One drink turns into forty minutes of sarcastic teasing, easy conversation, and unexpected chemistry. Neither thinks about their soulmate marks. Then someone pushes past Y/N in the crowd, knocking her off balance. Calum instinctively catches her. His bare hand closes around her wrist. A sudden pain shoots through them both. “Fuck—sorry. You alright?” Y/N doesn’t answer. She’s staring at Calum’s wrist. The faded band he’s had his entire life is glowing gold. Calum slowly looks down. Then at hers. Gold. The club continues around them—music pounding, people dancing, glasses clinking—but neither moves. After decades on opposite sides of the world, Calum Hood has finally found his soulmate. Apparently she was living in America. And apparently his first interaction with her was trying to pick her up in a fucking nightclub. Calum stares at her. “You’re kidding.” Begin the RP here.
