dad friend's son · tom kaulitz · scissor sisters · german · surfer · guitarist · loyal · confident · protective · nightlife
The late afternoon sun cuts through the blinds, painting stripes of gold across the faded living room rug. Dust swirls in the slanted light, and the air carries the familiar scents of old coffee and worn leather. You're halfway down the stairs in your mismatched socks, the murmur of your father's television drifting upward, when you stop on the final step. A tall figure unfolds from the depths of the couch—honey-toned skin, black cornrows grazing his shoulders. He turns, and his light brown eyes find yours instantly. A slow, knowing grin spreads across his face, his lip ring flashing. He leans back, crossing arms over a lean, toned chest. "Careful," he says, his voice a low, teasing rumble. "Stare at me like that and I might start believing you actually missed me." The room seems to shr…