The next day came by and the band played their first concert in months. Morning came and Gustav had bought the local paper. He skimmed through it to see if there was a review of the concert. He usually didn't care, but it had been so long he thought he might as well see what people thought. He found a short review and read it out loud. Only Laurie was really listening as the other three simply gave a casual groan every here and there.

Tokio Hotel gave their first performance in months right here in Berlin. There's only one way to describe their performance last night. Phenomenal.

Many fans were scared of what might have happened to Bill's voice. Some time ago it was revealed that lead singer, Bill Kaulitz, had to undergo surgery to fix a cyst in his throat. This was his second appearance since the surgery, the first being an internet interview with popular YouTube star Ryan (NigaHiga)Higa.

"I'm really glad he was able to perform. Bill was just as amazing as ever." Fourteen year old Leah said. "Everyone I know is relieved."

Thought there was some trouble. Throughout the performance Bill constantly looked back. Nobody knew what he was looking at. Or who.

The band was introduced by a young girl later revealed to be the band's new manager. Rumors are spreading that Bill may be romantically interested in her. But no matter what, single or take, Bill will continue to own the hearts of thousands of girls far and wide.

Tom got up with an annoyed face. "Come on. We weren't even mentioned. Bill, Bill, Bill. God, the whole thing was all about Bill and Laurie."

"Hey at least it's positive." Gustav commented. "The only negative thing was that Bill couldn't stay focused."

"Mmmph," Bill groaned. "If I sing the song right and don't fall down, I count that as being focused, damn it."

Laurie laughed. "I don't even have anything to do with the conversation, yet I seem to be the center of it."

Tom gave a sarcastic "hah" as he made himself some coffee.

"When do we get this bus on the road?" Gustav asked.

Laura grabbed the paper from him re-reading the article. "Later. Did you forget about the interview this afternoon? Very important."

"So Tokio Hotel is finally back?" The interviewer asked with a wide smile.



"Yes," Tom said. "We are back and ready to play!"

"So I have today's newspaper here with me." Bill tensed, he knew what she was going to talk about. "It says that Bill appeared distracted throughout yesterday's show. Rumors even indicate because of a young lady. Is this true?"

"I was distracted, but only because I was so nervous that my voice would suddenly crack. I haven't sung in such a long time. Guess I've become paranoid."

"So you are single?" Girls in the audience shrieked at this.

"Umm. Technically yes, but lately there is someone I've been eying."

"Ooohh. This could mean media frenzy."

He let out a small laugh. "Perhaps."

The interview continued with more basic questions. Bill's throat, the tour, etc, etc.

When the gang reached the bus they went straight for the road. "So who is she?" Laurie asked.

"Huh?" Was Bill's only reply.

"The girl. You said you were eying someone. There's nothing that will get the media going faster than a secret lover. Who is she?"

"Oh, nobody special. Just a silly crush. You know how it is." She nodded.

He felt so awkward. Too awkward for his own good. It seemed like only Lauren couldn't tell. Bill constantly stared at her as she typed on her computer. "Damn it," she sighed.

Bill was first to react. "What?"

"Internet. I officially lost it. God this makes my job so much harder than it has to be." She shut her laptop and rested her head on it. "I needed to contact Alexz about the paper work," Laurie mumbled through the top of her laptop.

"Who the hell is Alexz? Boyfriend perhaps?" Tom asked. His smile got Bill pissed.

She shook her head even though it was still on the laptop. "Yuur opeening ect."

"What did you say?"

She finally lifted her head off the warm metal. "I said she's your opening act when you guys go to America."

Georg smiled "We're going to get an opening act? Sweet." He continued to play his video games.



"I think the lack of internet's a good thing." Tom commented. Laurie raised an eyebrow. She took a moment to wonder what he was getting at. "You have been glued to that screen whenever you get the chance. It just not healthy."

"What the hell are you going at, Tom?" Bill asked through gritted teeth.

Tom stood across the table Lauren was at. "Ugh, Tom, I'm really not in the mood. I think it would be best if I just go read or something." She got up and went to her bed grabbing her novel from on top of her pillow. She turned back around and Tom immediately snatched the book away from her.

"Tooommm…" He looked at the cover carefully.

"Jurassic Park." He struggled with the author. "Mitch-ael Crich-tun?"

"Michael Crichton, dummy." She tried to take the book back but her raised it above his head, high. She had to face it; she was only 5'7 while he towered over her at 5'11. "Give me my book."

"I'll trade you."

She stopped trying to reach and gave up her will. "Trade me with what? What do you want?"

"It isn't something you can just hand over."

"Tom," she crossed her arms, "I'm not going to fuck you."

He put his free hand against his heart and gave a sarcastic: "Oh that hurt so much! All I want is a little kiss. She raised her eyebrow. "Just a little one, on the cheek. That's it."

She gave a sly smile. She leaned over and placed her hand on his shoulder. Lauren leaned over and placed her lips mere inches from his ear. She slowly lowered her hand down his arm (the one without the book) and whispered. "You know I have a better idea." He lowered the arm with her book as chills went down his back. "Would you like to know what it is?" He lowered his arm all the way.

"Uh-huh."

SNATCH

"I'm going to read my novel in peace." Lauren now had the book in her hand as Gustav, Georg, and Bill gave a bundle of "ooos" and further humiliated Tom.