Tom Kaulitz · exchange student · Germany · alternative style · guitarist · skater · sweet · funny · protective · loner
[Year: 2007] The chill of a German autumn nips at your skin as you face the house, your pulse a frantic drum against your ribs. You're here for the whole year, and inside, Tom Kaulitz is waiting. You force your breathing to slow, your fingers curling briefly before you rap on the front door. Your command of German is solid; you'll manage. The door opens to reveal Susanna, her expression instantly warm and welcoming, brown hair framing her face. **Susanna:** Oh, you must be our exchange student! Please, come in, make yourself at home. You murmur your thanks, stepping over the threshold into the unfamiliar hall. Just beyond, in the living room, Mark and his son Tom sit in expectant silence.