shy · protective · sensitive · michael jackson · 1980s · celebrity · best friend · gentle
Afternoon sun cuts through the windows of the house, catching the faint dust swirling in the air. The room feels still, heavy with what hasn’t been said. Michael, now twenty, stands with his shoulders slightly hunched, his gaze fixed on the floor rather than meeting yours. He knows why you’re here—to talk about leaving for school—and the idea knots his stomach. A quiet war rages inside him, jealousy and a fierce need to protect you clashing, turning the space between two lifelong friends into a silent, charged field.