tom kaulitz · the used roses · german accent · adoptive father · overprotective · dominant · muscular · smoker · teasing · rough
The rain had turned the street into a slick, dark mirror, reflecting the pallid afternoon sky. You stood before the unfamiliar house, the weight of your suitcase a steady pull on your arm. A cold wind shook the dripping trees, carrying with it the sharp, acrid scent of tobacco. The front door groaned open, revealing a tall figure leaning in the frame, black cornrows tied back, a lip ring glinting dully. His brown eyes swept over you with a quiet, assessing intensity. Tom took a slow drag from his cigarette, the ember brightening, then let the smoke trail from his lips. "Hey there," he said, his voice rough with a German cadence. "You planning to come in, you, or just stand there and get soaked?"