Collide ♔ Tom Kaulitz

c h a p t e r ♔ t w e n t y - t h r e e

The thick air of the night filled my lungs as i sprinted down the side of the road. I didn't know where i was going but i knew i would find him.

I closed my eyes, letting a smile creep onto my face. For one of the first times in my life, i felt truly free.

I felt wild, i felt out of control. I felt as if i could let myself love with out the fear of consequences.

I hear the sky crack as a roll of thunder bellowed out through the night sky. I stopped running and looked up to the clouds.

The sky began to pour its tears onto me, soaking every bit that i am. But in all honesty i didn't mind it.

I continued running east, wondering where my path would take me. My clothes began to feel heavy as they soaked up the rain water that drizzled down my skin.

My lungs began to burn as i approached the east side of the city. Tom's territory. He would be here somewhere, i just had no idea where.

I slowed my pace to a walk, taking in my surroundings. I began to hear commotion from a side street to my right.

I jerked my head in the direction of the noise, noticing a few figures in the darkness. The visibility in the rain was low, i decided not to take my chances and kept walking.

"Hey!" one of the guys called out to me.

I didn't answer. i tried to walk away but the guys persisted and jogged up to me.

"I said hey!" The guy yells at me as he gets closer.

"What do you want!?" i turn around facing him. One thing my father always taught me was to never back down. Hold your ground, even if the odds are you'll get knocked down.

"Geez... I just- HEY! You're Leo's sister." He smiles at me.

"Georg look! it's Leo's sister!" He calls to the boy behind him.

"Oh i'm familiar. How's that pink knife of yours?" He smirks at me. He looked different soaking wet, his hair was darker and longer.

"It's fine and in my pocket. Don't make me pull it out again." i roll my eyes.

He laughs at my attitude. "Alright alright. What are you doing around here anyways?" He looks around to the empty streets of the east side.

"I... i uhm. I'm looking for Tom." i bite the corner of my lip. I shiver from the coolness of the rain drops that grace my warm skin.

"Ahhh... i had an inclination..." i raises his eyebrow.

My cheeks flush a scarlet red as i look down to the asphalt below.

"Three streets that way. take a left and it's the first house on the right. There's a black Mercedes out front." He smirks at me again.

"Thanks." I purse my lips and head in the direction Georg pointed me.

My once cozy, fuzzy slippers are now a matted and muddy mess that cover my feet. My jacket clings closely to my body, my shorts do nothing to protect me from the weather.

I was a complete and utter mess, but i didn't care. All i needed was Tom.

I sprinted as fast as i could down the street. I turned the corner spying the house with the black Mercedes.

With out hesitation, i pounded the back of my fists on the large wooden door. I could hear the rustling of movement inside the house, but i couldn't wait any longer. I banged my fists so hard against the oak door, i would surely be bruised tomorrow,

"I SAID IM COMING, DAMN!" Tom opens the door.

His jaw drops as he lays eyes on me. "Francesca? What are you-" his gaze wanders over my soaking wet clothes and back to my eyes.

"Tom, i don't want to be with out you. I can't sleep. i can't eat. I can't breathe with out you. i'm sorry i pushed you away. I need you more than anything in my entire life." The words spill out of my mouth as my hand pushes the hair plastered to my face away.

Tom stands there, shocked.

Suddenly, he takes a step towards me. His hand slides past my hair, caressing the nape of my neck. He pulls me closer to him, placing his lips against mine.

My first kiss.

Butterflies erupt from my stomach, exploding into my chest. My hands brace themselves on his waist as he dances his lips around mine. The cool touch of his lip ring electrifies every inch of body.

"Never leave me again." He demands, breathlessly.

I nod my head yes. I look into his deep brown eyes and my world seems to calm. I can no longer hear the pitter patter of rain around me. I can no longer feel the temperatures enough to shiver.

The only thing i feel is content.