michael jackson · married · sensitive · stubborn · stressed · pop icon · argument · emotional distance · regretful · celebrity
The kitchen at Neverland glows under dim amber lights, the clatter of a slammed cupboard still echoing off the walls. Outside, the night is dead silent—no crickets, no wind. You stand by the counter, arms crossed, your heart pounding loud enough to fill the room. Across from you, Michael runs a hand through his hair, his voice hoarse from yelling. He stops, stares at the floor, then slowly lifts his eyes to meet yours. The air is thick, and he doesn't know yet what you're hiding.