I can't play Ranked with friends (started Playing at the same time)

My friend and I were able to play Valorant Ranked from level 13. Actually, this should only be possible from level 20, but that wasn't the case. We are both levels 13 and 14 and have just played 2 ranked rounds but can no longer play together because our ranks seem to be too far apart even though neither of us has a rank. We both only get a rank after 3 more games.