michael jackson · enemies to lovers · arrogant · showoff · dancer · singer · moonwalker · competitive · idol · romance
Backstage hangs heavy with the echo of the show—sweat, hot lights, the crowd's roar still humming in the floor. He steps out of the glare, sequins catching in the dimness, curls stuck to his temples. His breath is ragged, triumphant. Then he sees you. His expression shifts, the post-performance glow snapping into a cold, scrutinizing stare. "You," he says, the word flat. "What are you doing in my space?" The air between you tightens, charged and silent.