1 + 9 = 10 | Book i (MJ Eras)

Off the Wall's POV - No More Michaels

A few days had passed. J5, one of my only friends here, had gone just the after Blood had left. To be honest, I was a bit terrified that I would be going soon. I do not want to leave. I mean, of course I want to keep performing, but then there's Joseph, and...well, you get the gist.

So far, I'm the only who's still here. It's funny how just about 2 weeks ago this room would've been crowded with so many people, 13 to be exact, but now the room feels so empty. Actually, it isn't funny, it's really sad.

Janelle has been in her room sulking. She's been having these random outbursts and breakdowns every now and then. Chloe, Jacky, and I try to comfort her, but it really never helps. She basically sleeps with me now. At night, I don't sleep because of the fear that I might go back. Janelle holds onto me tightly, for protection. 

Present Time

I gain consciousness after passing out from lack of energy last night. I scanned the area to make sure I was still with Janelle. I sighed as I felt her body clinging to mine for dear life. I read the digital clock on the nightstand and it had said "7:56 AM" 

I gently shook Janelle awake. Suddenly, I felt something pulling me backward. I turned my head around. A blue portal. My eyes widened as I frantically shook Janelle. She instantly woke up and held onto me tightly.

"No, no, no, this cannot be happening!" she cried. "Not yet! You can't leave me! You are all I have! I love you so much!" she wept as she pulled us out of bed and into another room. The big 2D circle followed us and kept trying to pull me back.

"Pull harder!" I shout, causing her to tug with ALL of her strength.

"You can't leave, what will I do without you?" she cried as she held onto my two hands. "What would I be without you?" she proceeded to mumble things related to that.

Now, I was starting to feel immense pain in my torso. My body was going to be ripped apart!

"Janelle," I started.

She kept mumbling random words as she pulled on my hands.

"Janelle!" I shouted. She looked at me with eyes full of tears. "Let's just face it, the thing is too strong!" I yelled.

She stared at me and just pulled harder. I grunted as the pain grew stronger.

"I know I don't say this, or act like it very often, but I've really grown to love you. You are unique, beautiful, amazing, and more. I hope you know that." I start. "Take this," I say grabbing a little necklace out of my pocket and putting it in her hand. Her hands suddenly lose grip on me and I'm instantly pulled in. I close my eyes as a soft smile appears on my face.

"I LOVE YOU!" I can hear her yell as her sobs become faint.

Within a few seconds I am brought back to what a looks like a film set. I sit in a seat labeled with my name. For some reason, I'm wearing some sort of tuxedo.

"What year is it?" I blurt out.

Some familiar guy chuckles, "It's 1981, Michael." 

Then hits me. I'm on the set of my Off The Wall music video! Um...

I'm watching something, it's me dancing. Someone familiar is looking watching too. They are talking about something, but I'm not completely sure what it's about.

I haven't been paying attention, so I just proceed to think about the last minutes of my life. What just happened...? Is Janelle okay? Where are the other Michaels? In the earlier future? Why was I the last to be brought back? Can anyone explain? Well, no because I can't tell anyone about what I just went through! Everyone will think I'm a looney.

I just hope everyone's okay. Please someone tell me they're okay!

"Michael, they're okay!" the guy said. "Whoever you're talking about is fine!"

Did I really say that out loud?

Author's Note

Okay, so to get things straight, there will be one more chapter I will be posting before I finish this book. Now, don't worry though, I'm starting a sequel, and I am hoping to make this a series. BTW, sorry this is so short, I didn't have many ideas. I've gotta eat breakfast now, it's 12 pm and I am