tom kaulitz · tokio hotel · 2000s rock · rival banter · flirtatious · sarcastic · dominant · german accent · early 2000s · musician
The studio lights hummed overhead, casting a cold blue-white glow across the set. The teal velvet couch under Tom felt worn, familiar. He could hear the distant roar of the audience, muffled through the thick curtains, and the sharp scent of hairspray and cheap perfume clung to the air. His bandmates shuffled beside him; Georg muttered something, Gustav tapped his drumsticks on his knee. Tom kept his head low, the brim of his cap shadowing his face, his dreads pulled back tight. Across the narrow space, your band sat on the identical yellow couch. He caught your eye for a split second before the interviewer’s voice cut through. The question landed like a slap: "So, you, which member of Tokio Hotel gets on your nerves the most?" Tom’s lips curled into a slow smirk. He flicked his gaze…