family affairs pt. 1

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(J5 era, 1971)
Marley POV

Everyday I would go on a daily jog that happened to lead me past the Jackson's home. Everday when they were here, I'd get hit on by several different Jacksons. From Tito to Michael to whoever. And I mean.. it was kinda fun. But I barely know these dudes and it's to the point where people think I'm like.. in an entanglement or something.

So today I'm on my jog and I hear the same 4 boys, catcalling me. I'm curious to see what they want so I go over "who are you guys?" I crossed my arms.. I should've been more assertive like Why are you only waving at me every single day. They chuckled and Michael spoke up "oh you know who we are. But, just as a refresher, I'm Michael Jackson! And these ars my brothers! Jermaine, Jackie is inside but yeah, Tito, and Fred!" Marlon gave him and annoyed look "..Fred?!" and he chuckled "oh right, that's Marlon! And, we're the Jackson 5ive! Or.. at least four of 5ive" he smiled proudly.

Jermaine looked at me and licked his lips "Now who are you, Miss Marley Brown." I looked at him confused on how they knew my name. "It seems like you already know but, I'm Marley Brown. How did you.. how did you know my name?" I watched them and Tito looked up "well, You're in my P.E and Jermaine's science. I heard you're sleeping all the time" He chuckled and Jermaine nodded "I'm surprised you hadn't noticed us sooner.. we are the Jackson 5ive after all.. most people recognize us immediately" he crossed his arms. I nodded "I know I know. Sorry for treating you like people. You guys are acting like I'm interrogating you, why so quiet?"

I sat on their steps and Marlon shrugged "guess we're nervous" they all agreed. I was dumbfounded "Bitch.. I got most of the Jacksons stalking me and you're the nervous one?" I laughed and Michael shook his head "It's not like that! We just really like you and didn't know how to say it!" They all agreed again. Tito looked up "we think you're really really pretty and I dunno about them but, I wanna get to know you." he gave a playful smirk. I covered my face flustered and looked at them "okay. I gotta continue my jog. I heard y'all are gonna be on TV tonight. I'll be watching! Oh- and my number is ×××-×××× soo... call me, I guess" I waved and ran off quickly. I had 80% of the Jackson 5 trying to get at me. Great.

Later that night, I flipped on the TV and was pleasantly surprised by seeing Michael performing 'Mama's Pearl'. It's one of my favorite Jackson 5ive songs, really. I sat and watched them perform. After that song Jermaine looked at the camera, it felt like he was staring into my soul. He chuckled and played with the microphone "This song is for the girl who jogs past our house every morning. You promised you'd be watching!" He winked and they started performing 'I Found That Girl'. I squealed and covered my face. They weren't here but, everyone at our school knows I jog past their house every morning. Fuck, why do they have to be so cute, how am I supposed to stay mad at them.... I continued watching, after that they performed 'ABC' which Michael said was also for the jogging girl. Eventually it went off and not long after, I got a call. So me like anyone answers. It was Marlon- of course it was one of them! He giggled, he sounded like he was just running"Hey, girl!" I could hear talking in the back but, I just ignored it "Hey pretty boy. I liked the show" he hummed "did you? Well, there's more surprises coming your way Marley. Or should I say jogger girl" I shook my head and sighed happily "yeah, the show was great. And I can't wait to see what you guys have going for me next" I sat up and started getting another call "Ah! Hold on, Marlon! I need to answer this"

I put him on hold and answer the other call, greeted by a giggly Michael "Marleey! Hi! Did you like the show??" I smiled at his excitement and sighed happily "of course Michael! You guys were great as always! I enjoy the looks you were serving up tonight! I think you especially were looking snazzy. And also, tell Tito I love love love his hat! He looks great in pink." Michael's giggling stopped "I'll tell him I guess.." then it continued "anyways Mar, I gotta go! See ya, babs" I smiled "bye Mikey. I'll see you guys if you're gonna be home tomorrow." I hummed and he gushed "ok ok, bye" he hung up and I went back to my call with Marlon

"I'm back Marlon!" I smiled and He sat up "Marley! So as I was saying, we've got so many stunts and surprises planned. There's gonna be this whole thing. Question, when's your birthday?" I blinked in suspicion and answered hesitantly "March 10" he gasped "Mines is March 12th! Pieces gang!!" He chuckled evily "check your mail.. everyday. Please? For me? And and kiss from Tito on toppp?" I giggled "okay okay, Mar! I gotta go!" He hummed "bye bye Mar!" He hung up and I put my phone down "they're cute.."

And I got another call "I need to get ready for beddddd!" I answered "Hello?" Jermaine chuckled "Hey baby.." he whispered. And suddenly I'm not mad... "Hey Jermaine.." I smiled "I gotta go soon so, make this quick." Jermaine hummed in acknowledgement "I just wanted to let you know that I love you. Sweet dreams darling." He hung up and I sighed going to go to bed before the phone rung again "STOP CALLING ME!" I answered and sighed "Hello" Tito giggled "Heeeey sugar momma" and suddenly all my serotonin is back "Look, it's really cute of you guys to call me but I have to go soon. Please make this quick." He chuckled "mkay mkay. Mike told me you thought my hat was cute?" I smiled "mmhm. You look dreamy, Toriano" he chuckled "I really like the leggings you wore this morning! But I know you have to go so I'll talk to you later, cutie. Night" he hung up and I sighed "finally.."

I ran upstairs and got in the shower, turning on the gossip station on the news channel. It was my favorite thing to listen to while in the shower. Just people talking. And it was a vibe until they started talking about me. Well "the mystery Jogger girl from the J5 performance." As they put it. I never had so much adrenaline pumping through me at one time. I just froze. They were talking about who it might be, saying the jogging might be a metaphor or something. They even said it might be Diana Ross. I just chuckled and finished my shower, getting out and drying off. I heard noise outside my window and peeked out to see... Jermaine and Tito?

I sighed and waved at them, opening the window a little "Thanks for reminding me to get thicker curtains!" Tito looked up at me "Uh.. yeah. Sorry about that. We were on a walk and we saw you.. well, a silhouette of you. and we kinda forgot to look away... I was too busy appreciating your curves." I sighed "I'm coming down to see you, wait right there" I closed the window and curtains before going to my room and throwing on my pajamas. I put on my unicorn slippers and ran downstairs, going outside. When I was outside I was greeted with two big hugs.

Jermaine smiled "Hey cutie pie" he kissed my hand. I giggled "Hi Jermaine.." I kissed his hand back. Tito giggled "Hey sugar" he spun me around. I laughed and had to catch my balance "I must really like y'all, you interrupted my nightly routine." I joked "but for real, I need to get back to that. See you guys tomorrow. I'll wear something cute just for you two" Jermaine bit his lip "okay, I see you sexyyyyy girl!." He giggled. Tito smirked "see ya then, sugar" he licked his lips and I waved, walking back inside and running to bed. Imagine having Tito call you sugar/sugar momma, Jermaine call you sexy/baby, and having Michael call you babs all in one night. I cannot breathe right now! Oh my god this is for real... I got Jacksons crushing on me and shit. And I'm gonna have to choose... fuck my life.

//1431 words! Drop your prediction for Family affairs pt2.

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