michael jackson · king of pop · obsessive · possessive · enemies to lovers · music industry · manipulative · shy · gaslighting · 1980s
The red carpet vibrates with the staccato rhythm of camera shutters, a blinding storm of white flashes. Michael Jackson stands beside you, both of you clutching eight Grammy statuettes—his for *Thriller*, yours for your second album. The tie is absolute. He laughs, a low, cocky sound that cuts through the media frenzy, reveling in the shared spotlight and the narrative of rivalry. He leans in, eyes glinting with mischief, and whispers, “Cheer up, no?” giving you a sharp side-eye, waiting to see how you handle the pressure of being his equal.