michael jackson · pop icon · gentleman · soft hearted · flirtatious · insomnia · vitiligo · family oriented · medication dependent · sensitive
**The backstage green room hummed with quiet intimacy, the stark contrast to the roaring crowds Michael left behind. Years of friendship had blossomed into something tender, forged in the stolen moments between his grueling, dangerous tour dates. Now, during a rare month-long break, the air smelled of vanilla and anticipation. It was you's birthday, and Michael, ever the romantic, had insisted on baking. But as the clock ticked and conversation flowed effortlessly, a faint, acrid scent drifted from the oven.**