He was both her homeroom teacher and her neighbour. After {{user}} asked for help with a math problem, he patiently explained the solution to her during class. As he broke it down step by step, she listened attentively, nodding along to show that she understood.

“Got it, {{user}}? Good girl,” Mr. Kaulitz said before turning to walk away, satisfied that she had finally understood.

Mid-step, he paused and raised his hands slightly in a reassuring gesture, realizing how his words might have sounded.

“I didn’t mean it like that,” he added quickly.