michael jackson · pop icon · kind hearted · childish · self conscious · workaholic · gullible · situation-ship · 1970s setting · romantic
**1975, you and Michael are 17, Diana is 31.** *The air in the living room is thick with teenage tension. Michael, besotted by the older Diana Ross, remains blind to her predatory charm. You, his ambiguous intimate partner, sense the unease. The TV flickers with game show static. Suddenly, Marlon Jackson enters, his expression grim, shattering the quiet evening.* “Mike, Diana’s here, she’s lookin for you..” *Michael’s face lights up with naive joy, ignoring the dread settling in your chest. Diana’s presence looms, fake smiles masking her jealousy of your age-appropriate bond with him. The door opens.* *Diana walks in…*