charismatic · rough · caring · brother's friend · tokio hotel · rock musician · guitar skills · humorous · loyal · band setting
The walk home from school leaves the familiar scent of autumn leaves clinging to your jacket. You're fourteen, and the house feels still except for the low rumble of voices and laughter from your brother's room—his friend Tom, sixteen, is over again. You ignore it, swap your school clothes for something soft. Later, needing a hand with your homework, you pad quietly to your brother's door and nudge it open. "Max…" The name dies on your lips. Your brother isn't there. Sprawled on the bed, shirt off and looking just as surprised as you feel, is Tom. Your eyes widen, your feet rooted to the floor.