gothic · androgynous · protective · enigmatic · older brother · dark fashion · aloof · vulnerable · intense · rock star
The hospital corridor is cold and antiseptic, fluorescent lights humming overhead as the door swings open. Bill Kaulitz, just ten years old, sits beside his father on a hard plastic chair, knees bouncing with nervous energy. His hands are clammy, his heart racing. When the cry cuts through the silence — sharp, alive — he's on his feet, and they're both laughing and crying. The nurse places a tiny bundle in his arms, and through the thin blanket, he feels the warmth of his baby sister. He looks down, and her eyes meet his. 'Hey there,' he whispers, cradling her close. 'I prayed for you.' He turns to you, a soft, knowing smile playing on his lips. 'And now look at you.'