MJ IMAGINES (World with Applehead) ON GOING

Sleepover

You parked your car at Hayvenhurst and made your way toward the beautiful mansion. The familiar place instantly made you smile. As you walked up the driveway, you spotted Tito with little TJ.

"Hi, Tito!" you waved, walking toward them.

"Oh, hello, Y/N," Tito smiled. "TJ, say hi to Aunt Y/N."

"Hi, Aunt Y/N!" TJ said, waving his tiny hand enthusiastically.

You bent down to his level and hugged him. He hugged you back tightly, almost knocking you off balance. "Whoa—someone's been eating his vegetables," you laughed.

"Are you here to see Michael?" Tito asked as the three of you started walking toward the house.

"Actually, the girls invited me for a sleepover," you replied. Before Tito could respond, a whole parade of brothers suddenly appeared behind you like they had been summoned by the word sleepover.

"Ohhh, sleepover?" Marlon said dramatically. "That sounds fun."

You turned. "Why are all of you suddenly here? Do you guys have sleepover radar?"

"Of course," Randy said proudly. "We detect snacks."

You laughed as you all entered the house together. Inside, Janet and LaToya were already on the couch watching a movie.

"Hey girl!" they greeted.You sat beside them, immediately feeling at home.

"So I heard... sleepover tonight?" Jermaine asked, dropping his bag like he was already moving in.

"Yep," Janet replied, eyes still glued to the TV.

"Can we join?" Jermaine asked casually.
Jackie scoffed. "Aren't you too old for sleepovers?"

Jermaine gasped. "Excuse me? You're older than me!" "Hey!" Jackie protested.

"Actually," Randy added, "you both act like you're twelve." Everyone laughed.

"Wait," Jackie said defensively, "Rebbie is the eldest. She's the oldest." Right on cue, Rebbie walked in from the kitchen.

"I heard my name... who said I was old?" she asked, hands on hips. Jackie and Jermaine instantly pointed at each other.

"He did!"
"You did!"

The room erupted in laughter. "Don't play with me," Rebbie said dramatically. "I am not old... I am vintage."

"Oooh," Marlon whispered, "limited edition." She threw a napkin at him.

LaToya crossed her arms. "Anyway, this is a girls' night. We're talking about girly things."

Randy gasped. "Like what? Secrets? Gossip? Snacks?"

"All of the above," Janet replied. Tito nodded seriously. "We should join. For research purposes."

"Omg sleepoveeerrr!" Randy and Marlon squealed in high-pitched voices, flopping dramatically onto the couch.

You laughed so hard your stomach hurt.
Janet shook her head. "I feel bad for Michael... he always works late."
That reminded you. You quietly stepped aside and called him.

"Hello, baby?" his voice came through.

"Hi, Mikey. Are you busy?"

"Not really. Where are you? I hear chaos."

"That's just your siblings," you laughed.

"I'm at Hayvenhurst. We're having a sleepover... and the boys invited themselves."

He chuckled. "That sounds dangerous."

"I was wondering... can you come home early? You'll miss the fun."

"Okay," he said instantly. "I'll be home by 8."

You smiled so wide your cheeks hurt "Really?"

"Of course. I want to see you."

"I love you," you said softly.

"I love you more, darling."

You returned to the living room, still smiling. "Good news! Michael's coming home early," you announced. Immediately, all eyes turned to you.

"Oooooh," Randy leaned forward "Someone's happy."

Janet grinned. "You're glowing."

"I am not glowing," you insisted. "You're glowing," LaToya confirmed.

"You're literally smiling at nothing," Marlon added. You covered your face. "Stop it."

"Michael's coming home early," Marlon teased in a sing-song voice. You tried to stay calm. Failed. Blushed harder.

"I'm just happy," you said, smiling. "Uh-huh," they all replied in unison.

You rolled your eyes, but you couldn't stop smiling. Because honestly? You really were happy. Not just because Michael was coming home...but because you were surrounded by the loudest, funniest, most chaotic family you secretly loved like your own.