Collide ♔ Tom Kaulitz

c h a p t e r ♕ t h i r t y

"By the power invested in me by the state of New York i sentence you, Francesca Rossi, to life behind bars for the murder of Alice Esposito." the judges gavel bangs against the cherry wooden podium.

"I DIDN'T DO IT!" I screamed sitting up in bed as i gasped for air. My eyes shot open to find Bella standing wide eyed in front of me.

"What the hell?" She says quietly, still startled.

"Nightmare." I stated briefly before rubbing the sleep out of my eyes. My heart pounded in my chest as my eyes adjusted to the faint light seeping into the room.

"Mother told me to wake you for your big day." She said proudly.

"Well i'm awake." I yawned looking towards the clock. Ugh. I didn't have to be at graduation for 5 more hours. Couldn't they just let me sleep in on this one Saturday?

I groaned and threw myself back onto my white down comforter. I laid there a few seconds before i realized i never heard Bella leave. I opened one of my eyelids lazily and peered at her.

"What brat?" i snapped at her.

"Can i borrow the light blue dress you wore to easter last year?"

"Sure, i don't care." I said before rolling over in bed.

"GREAT THANKS!!" She squealed excitedly before exiting my bedroom.

"No problem." i whispered to the loneliness of my room.

My secret cellphone began to vibrate softly from underneath my pillow. Even though my eyes were closed, i already knew who was calling. I reached my hand under the pillow and pulled the phone to my ear.

"Yes Mr. Kaulitz?" I said jokingly into the phone.

He chuckled softly, making a smile appear across my face. "Good morning to you Miss Francesca."

"Whatever could be so important that you call me at 7am on a Saturday morning?" I teased. Tom was never awake at this hour considering most of his mafia dealings were at night.

"Oh you know, couldn't sleep."

"Mhm." i hummed.

"And it's my girlfriends birthday today." I could hear the smile on his face from the other line.

"Oh it is?"

He giggled. "Happy birthday principessa."

"Thank you Tommy."

"Oh and good luck crossing the stage today."

I groaned. "Don't remind me."

We said our goodbyes and i hung up the phone. Though our phone conversations were always brief for the fear of someone hearing me talk on the phone, they really managed to make my day.

***
"FRANCESCA ROSSI" The masters of ceremony read slow and clearly.

I could hear my massive Italian family cheering and whistling in the crowd as i walked across the stage. I accepted my diploma, smiled for the camera and got off that stage as fast as i possibly could.

Not only did i hate being ogled by thousands of people, i wanted to be done with this chapter of my life. Plain and simple.

I arrived back at my seat where Gemma and Vivienne were already waiting for me as their names came first alphabetically. They squealed with excitement as they took my hands into theirs.

Just like that my school career came to an end and i wouldn't miss it, not one fucking bit.

***

We arrived back to the house where i announced i was going to rest in my room before all the guests arrived. My father had the brilliant idea of hosting a joint graduation party for Gem, Vivi and I at our mansion. 'plenty of room' my father boasted as i rolled my eyes.

My parents weren't usually the type to celebrate things such as this. It just felt weird having a day completely about celebrating my accomplishments and another year of my life.

I walked into my room, kicking off my nude red bottoms towards my closet. I shut the door and pranced to my bed. Throwing myself down i snuggled up to my pillow hoping to take a nap.

My eyes shot open as i felt underneath my pillow. My hand removed a small box as it lie on top of my cell phone. I hesitated for a moment before opening the hinge of the dark green velvet box.

I was met with the sight of a beautiful golden locket. I opened the clasp on the side to reveal two tiny initials engraved into the metal. TK.

I noticed the top of a small card sticking out of the jewelry box. I picked up and read;

Happy graduation day.
For the girl with a heart of gold.
all my love,
TK

***

"What is that?" Gemma pointed to my neck as i placed the final touches of my makeup on at my vanity.

"Graduation present." I said shyly.

"FROM WHO?" She yelled at me making Vivi giggle from across the room.

"Who do you think?? But if anyone asks its from you guys." 

"UGH! To be young and IN LOVE!" She spun around before tossing herself onto my bed. 

"Would you stop yelling?" I rolled my eyes.

There was a soft knock at my bed room door. Gemma straightened up in my bed, looking at me doe eyed. I glared at her before announcing, "Come in!"

My mother walked through the door with a garment bag draped delicately over her arms. 

"Graduation and birthday present from your father and I." She announced before setting it down on my bed. 

Gemma opened it with out hesitation, which i didn't mind. I'd probably rather her wear it anyways. 

After several pleads from my friends, i slid the dress on. The midnight blue dress was short but had long sheer sleeves, the entire thing being covered in these beautiful deep blue jewels. Gosh, i couldn't deny this dress was stunning. The way it perfectly hugged my figure made it look like it was tailored just for me.

"Well?" I turned around to the girls and my mother as they stood with their mouths hung open. "I hope thats a good look." I turned back around towards the mirror. 

I traced my hands over the sleeves and all the way down the bodice of the dress, feeling each and every stone placed intricately on the dress.

Suddenly, Bella bursted excitedly through my door, "PEOPLE ARE ARRIVING!!" She screamed. She stopped and her eyes widened as big as saucers. "Woah. Franny. You look hot." She said mesmerized by the dress.

"Yeah she does." Gemma snapped her fingers. 

"Well. Time to go greet your guests." My mother squeezed my arm as she placed a kiss on the top of my head.