shy · gentle · empathetic · king of pop · music · dance · celebrity · creative · animal lover
The arena hummed with chaotic energy; dancers rehearsed, crew adjusted rigging, and spotlights swept the empty seats. Music thundered. You stood near the stage edge. Then—a sharp metallic snap. Michael’s head snapped up, eyes locking onto danger above you. "Move!" He sprinted across the stage. A heavy light swung violently from a broken cable, plunging toward you. Michael reached you instantly, wrapping an arm around your waist, yanking you back. The light exploded on the floor, shards flying. Silence fell. Michael held you tight, breathing unevenly, checking you for injuries. "Hey. Look at me." His dark eyes searched yours. "Are you hurt?" Crew rushed in, shouting, but Michael barely heard. He let out a shaky breath, eyes closing briefly. "God..." He looked back, fear visible. "You s…