THE QUIET BOY || MICHAEL JACKSON

S1 🥀 E1

| Chapter One • The First Encounter |

Jayden•

I watch from the back of the cafeteria as Michael sat by himself, picking at his lunch. I always wondered about him, why would he leave his fame for...this? No one knew about Michael being in the Jackson 5, except for me. That was my favorite group until Michael left, then he came here. Kennedy High (made up🌝)

My friends were talking loud and obnoxiously and it was getting annoying. Yes, I was popular but I wasn't a rude bitch and I didn't have my head but my asshole. I knew my flaws.

"Jay, you okay?" Deniece asks, snapping me out of my thoughts, "Yea, why are you looking at that loser?" Frank adds, earning grins from the group who tried their hardest to please Deniece and Frank

"He isn't a loser, shut the hell up okay? I can look at just who the hell I want." I snap earning weird looks from the table, "Damn what crawled up your ass?" Darrell asks

"Don't you guys get tired of being bullies? Michael has done nothing to you but here you are being rude for nothing. Yall don't even know him." I huff, crossing my arms

The group said nothing back, meaning that I was right. Just as I stood to my feet the bell rung meaning that it was time to leave for the next class. Gym, my favorite.

I had Valleyball practice instead of regular gym class. A sweet escape. "Valleyball practice has been canceled, Valleyball players will go with their regular class." Our principal announces through the intercom

Well there's my freedom from these idiots. I noticed Michael stand and throw his tray out before leaving to the library I'm assuming.

"Tell Coach if I don't come in 10 I wont be there at all." I said before leaving to find Michael

Once I was in the library, I saw Michael in the back near the books. I smiled and greeted Mrs. Bloomfield before walking to the back

"Hi." I smile softly

Michael looks at me and softly smiles before walking away from me. Ouch. I'm not really surprised being that I hang around assholes.

We both grab a book but Michael sat away from me, sorta hurt my feelings but its fine. I won't give up. After about a minute or so, I got up and sat at the table with Michael, he looked at me before going back down to read his book.

For about 4 minutes, we sat quietly and read- well he read, I was too focused on him. Omg it sounds like I have a crush...Do I? Is that why I wanna get to know him so much? No, you just wanna be his friend, Jay, dont force him or you.

"How are you?" I ask softly, looking up at him, "Fine." He stated in more of a question, I nodded my head and proceeded to ask him something else

"Why are you talking to me?" He sighs

The question kinda took me back, I didn't know if he meant that in a rude way or in a confused way

"Because, you're interesting...I wanna get to know you." I explain, it was the truth, "Jayden if this is a prank-" I cut him off with a "no no"

"No, please call me JT, and this is no prank. My asshole friends are the pranksters not me, if you dont wanna get to know me just say that." I said, placing my hand ontop of his

Hesitantly he shrugs before nodding his head, "If this is a prank, you're one asshole. I trust you." He smiles softly

"There's that amazing smile, trust me, I wanna know you. I won't fuck you over, I promise." I promised, leaning on his shoulder

"Can I ask you something?" I grin, "You just did." I answer shaking my head, "Whats on your mind?"

"Well its just, you never wanted to speak to me...why now? You're popular, popular people aren't supposed to speak to us quite people." Michael says, fiddling with his book

"I'm not like those people, I'm popular yes but I don't give a damn about it. If I wanna talk to you, I will. Those people don't run me, Mikey."

"Mikey?" He grins softly, "Its just weird to me thats all." He shrugs softly, "Lets not make it weird, I'm your friend now. Honestly I always wanted to meet you, ever since I heard ABC." I smirk, causing him to gasp, "Y-You know?"

I nod my head, "Dont worry, I won't tell anyone about it. I was such a huge fan of the Jackson 5, why did you leave?"

"Do we have to talk about that?" He hung his head, "Of course not, lets talk about something you want to." I smile softly

"What do you like to do? What are your hobbies?" Michael asks, looking over at me, "I like to sing, dance, cook, play Valleyball and swim." I nod, "You? Lets talk about you."

"I of course sing, I dance, I like animals and I wanna own my own ranch. A huge ranch, called Neverland." He smiles, "Peter Pan, huh? Sounds fun, maybe we can have a dance competition one day." I raise my eyebrow with a smile, he nods and smiles back, "You're on."

For the rest of the period, we talked about any and everything. He's so underrated it's crazy. We exchanged numbers and went to our next class, agreeing to text each other once we get home. Who would've thought I'd become friends with The Quiet Boy?

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A//N
First Chapter, I hope you guys are excited for this story like I am! We'll be using a few Michael Jackson eras in this story by the way. For the first couple of chapters, Michael's f/c will be Off the Wall Era Mikey. There'll be another Cast Call once we transition into the new Era! Enjoy my loves. 💕