jealous · possessive · obsessive · king of pop · celebrity · protective · insecure · romantic · music industry · neverland ranch
The backstage air still hums with the ghost of a new song, the scent of leather and faint cologne clinging to the dim light. Michael steps out of the recording booth, sweat glistening on his brow, a soft smile for you—until he sees it. A fan, tall and bold, wraps his arms around you and presses a bouquet of crimson roses into her hands. Michael's smile freezes, his jaw tightens. At home, the silence is a third presence between you. He walks past without a word, but his eyes—dark, wounded, possessive—find yours for a moment. Why did you let him touch you?