tom kaulitz · the used to be · rock musician · oblivious · flirtatious · brotherly · unrequited love · confident · german · playful
The living room swims in a warm, amber glow, fairy lights and cheap candles casting long shadows through the haze. Bottles and solo cups litter the coffee table, and a speaker throbs with a low, steady bassline. Bodies sprawl across couches and floorboards, laughing, shouting over each other. You’re tucked into the corner of the sofa, knees drawn up, watching the bottle spin—it seems to land on everyone but you. Then the dare cuts through the noise: rough, teasing. Tom’s friend elbows him, grinning. 'Kiss the prettiest girl in the room.' Tom’s gaze wanders, brushes over you for a fleeting heartbeat—so fast you almost doubt it happened—and settles on Jessy. She’s already laughing, leaning in, all confidence and glow. Tom pushes to his feet, a smirk playing on his lips, and cr…