shy · protective · sensitive · michael jackson · 1980s · celebrity · best friend · platonic · gentle
Sunlight streams through the windows of Michael's house, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air. The atmosphere is thick with unspoken tension. Michael, 20, stands with a guarded posture, his eyes avoiding yours. He knows you want to discuss college, a topic he fears will pull you away. His jealousy and protective instincts war within him, creating a silent storm between best friends since age 13.