PHASES | Tom Kaulitz

Chapter V. Heart to heart.

April sat on the couch in the green room, scrolling through her phone as she waited for the rest of the band to arrive. She couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy as she scrolled past a photo of Tom with a random girl from last night's after-party. They had been getting closer on this tour, but it still wasn't official between them. April sighed and put her phone away, deciding to focus on the music for now.

"Hey, April," Tom said as he walked into the room with a grin on his face. "You ready for tonight's show?"

April tried to ignore the butterflies in her stomach as she smiled back at him. "Always ready, Tom. How about you?"

"I'm always ready for you," Tom replied with a wink.

April rolled her eyes playfully. "Smooth, Kaulitz. Real smooth."

The rest of the band trickled into the green room, and they began going over their setlist for the night's show. April couldn't help but feel Tom's eyes on her as they talked, and she found it hard to concentrate on the music.

After the show, the band headed to the after-party at a nearby club. April tried to stick close to Tom, but he seemed to be more interested in chatting up some of the other girls at the party.

"Tom, can we talk for a minute?" April said, grabbing his arm as he was about to walk away with another girl.

"Sure, what's up?" Tom asked, looking a little surprised.

"I just wanted to know where we stand," April said, feeling a little nervous. "I mean, are we just having fun on tour, or is there something more here?"

Tom looked at her for a moment before answering. "I don't know, April. I really like you, but I don't want to rush into anything. Can't we just enjoy each other's company without putting any labels on it?"

April felt a little disappointed but decided to go along with it for now. "Okay, Tom. I understand."

As the tour continued, Tom and April's flirtation grew stronger, but they still weren't officially a couple. April caught Tom with other girls from time to time, but he always came back to her eventually.

April enjoyed spending time with Tom, but at the same time, she couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy when she saw him flirting with other girls on tour.

One night, after a show, April found Tom sitting alone outside their tour bus, staring up at the stars. She walked over and sat down next to him.

"What's on your mind?" she asked softly.

Tom shrugged. "Just thinking, I guess."

"About what?"

He hesitated for a moment before speaking. "About us."

April felt her heart skip a beat. "What about us?"

"I don't know. I just...I really like spending time with you, April. You make me feel alive."

April smiled, feeling a warmth spreading through her chest. "I feel the same way, Tom. But we agreed to keep things casual, remember?"

"I know, I know," he said, running a hand through his hair. "But sometimes it's hard. You know how I get."

April nodded. She did know. Tom was a notorious flirt and had a reputation for not being able to stay faithful in relationships.

"But you have to try, Tom," she said gently. "We agreed to take things slow and not rush into anything. And that means you have to control yourself and not go off with random girls on tour."

Tom sighed. "I know. You're right. It's just...hard, you know?"

"I do know," April said, placing a hand on his shoulder. "But if we want this to work, we have to trust each other."

Tom nodded, looking at her with a soft expression. "You're right. I'll try harder, I promise."

They sat in comfortable silence for a few moments before Bill and Georg walked over to join them.

"What are you two lovebirds up to?" Bill teased, grinning.

Tom rolled his eyes, but April couldn't help but blush. She and Bill had grown closer over the course of the tour and she was grateful to have him as a friend.

"Just hanging out," she said, standing up. "What about you guys?"

"We were thinking about getting some drinks," Georg said. "Want to come?"

April hesitated for a moment, glancing over at Tom. He gave her a reassuring smile and nodded, and she smiled back, feeling grateful for his support.

"Sure, let's go," she said, falling into step with the rest of the band as they headed off to find a bar.

As they walked, Bill started telling a story about a prank they had pulled on Gustav earlier in the tour, and soon they were all laughing and joking around. April felt a sense of warmth and belonging with the band that she had never experienced before.

Later that night, as they stumbled back to their hotel rooms, April found herself walking next to Bill.

"That was fun," she said, grinning.

"Definitely," he said, smiling back at her. "You know, I'm really glad we became friends on this tour. I feel like we've gotten really close."

"Me too," April said, feeling a warmth in her chest. "I never thought I'd be so lucky to have such amazing friends."

Bill gave her a sideways glance. "And maybe something more than friends?"

April felt her heart skip a beat. "What do you mean?"

"I mean, Tom is a great guy, but he's not exactly the most reliable when it comes to relationships. Maybe you should consider someone else," he said, smiling at her.

April felt a flush spread across her cheeks. She had never thought of Bill

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April and Bill had been talking for hours in her hotel room, lost in their own little world. They had opened up to each other in a way that April hadn't done with anyone else in the band, not even Tom.

"So, what's it like being on tour with these guys?" Bill asked, taking a sip of his beer.

"It's crazy," April replied with a laugh. "But I wouldn't have it any other way. We get to travel the world, play music, and meet amazing fans. It's a dream come true, really."

"I can imagine," Bill said with a smile. "It must be tough being away from home for so long, though."

"Yeah, it is," April admitted. "But we're like a family out here. We all look out for each other."

"I know what you mean," Bill said. "It's great to have people you can rely on when you're on the road."

As they talked, April couldn't help but feel a sense of comfort with Bill. He was so easy to talk to, and she felt like she could be herself around him.

"I had a great time tonight," Bill said softly, leaning in closer to April.

"Me too," April replied, feeling her heart race.

"Maybe we could do it again sometime," Bill suggested, a hint of nervousness in his voice.

"I'd like that," April said, smiling.

They exchanged numbers, and as Bill got up to leave, he leaned in and gave April a quick hug. April couldn't help but feel a sense of warmth and happiness wash over her.

As she settled into bed that night, she thought about her newfound friendship with Bill and couldn't help but feel grateful. She knew that being on tour with Tokio Hotel was going to be an adventure, and she was excited to see where it would take her.