~Michael's POV

Finally! The flight home couldn't go any faster. One more hour before I'm reunited with her. I didn't even call her to let her know I was coming home. The last time I talked to her it was our 21st birthday. It's crazy we've been separated for a full year. I hated flying, even as a kid. I gripped the armrest tightly as we flew through turbulence. "Look at Mike. Always scared on the plane!" Jackie chuckles. "Yeah loosen up!" Jermaine pats my shoulder.

I couldn't run off that plane fast enough to kiss the ground. It's so great having fans at the airport waiting to greet you, But it was exhausting. My eyes grew wider and wider once we pulled into our Encino home. I grabbed as many bags as I could and took them to the door. "Boys, I'm so glad you all are home safe and sound! Janet, Randy, and I missed you so much!" My mother smiles her arms greeting each of us with a peck on the cheek. "Mikey!" Janet yells running to hug me. I crouch down to hug her back. "Dunk!" I giggle. Randy comes and follows suit and I hug him as well. I toss my luggage into my bed room and look on the walls. Tatum's face was everywhere. I begun ripping all of her posters off, carefully peeling around my Diana Ross posters. Then it hit me...

~Rayne's POV

"Marlon, bring that guitar back here!" I hear distinctly. It pulled me out of my focus on this drawing I had been working on. "Marlon?" I mutter to myself. "Where the hell is Michael with that suitcase!?" "Michael??" I mumble again. I bolt to my window to see Tito carrying another suitcase inside. The boys were home. My boyfriend was home. My heart began beating two times faster from excitement. I slide on my shoes and rush downstairs and outside. I spotted Michael walking down the driveway towards their van, but I practically jump on him, until he has no choice but to carry me, my face buried into his neck. I felt his arms tighten around me, his lips pecking all over the top of my head. I finally find my feet to meet the ground and pull his lips into mine. I wanted him right now, I could tell he wanted me too. "Get a room!" Latoya joked, carrying a bag indoors. I turn and giggle at her. "Maybe we should do that.. Let's go inside and find a room." Michael whispers seductively in my ear, never removing his arms from around my waist. "My dad's not home. He won't be home for hours" I giggle. We run into my house, Michael playfully pats my butt whispering "go go go!" As Jackie shakes his head laughing, "Michael's gonna go get him some!"

I couldn't get my clothes off any quicker than he could take them off of me. I toss his shirt on the floor next to my bed and began fumbling with his pants. He backed me all the way up, until I fell on my back on the bed and he gently laid on top of me. His lips meeting every inch of my skin, muttering "I missed you" each time..

After about an hour or two of our reunion, we lay in my bed, my arm draped over his chest. "Welcome home." I giggle. He brings my face to his again and kisses me, "thank you." His finger traces up and down my arm, as I slowly drift off to the rise and fall of his chest. "Y'know I was thinking. I want you to meet someone really special to me." He says. I furrow my brow, "who? I've already met your mother and all of your siblings." He chuckles, "No, she's not family. Well, she is. But not blood related. She was like a second mother to me and I love her. I think you will too and I know she'll love you." I sigh sweetly, "Who is she?" "Diana Ross." He grins. "She discovered us as kids and she's been like a mother to me over the years. I truly love her." "Really? You want me to meet the Diana Ross?" I look at him. "Yes! You mean a lot to me and I think it's time for you to start meeting some of my closest friends. Maybe start being my date to some of these events." He pulls me in closer. I nod excitedly and peck under his chin. "Don't you think you should get back home? I think my dad will be home soon." I ask. He lets out a long whine, squeezing me tight. "I don't wanna go. I just got back and all I could think about was seeing you." I smile. "Honestly?" "I swear! You are so time consuming in one way or another. I thought about you constantly while I was gone. I never wanna be that far away from you for that long again." He kisses my forehead. He was so sweet and made me feel so special. "Did you talk to your father about going solo?" I ask. He sighs. "I brought it up.. He's not very open to the idea." "I still say don't let him hold you back. You really want this?" I ask "of course I do." He responds. "Then go for it! He shouldn't be able to stop you.." He nods. "But Michael, you've really gotta go. My dad will be here soon." I giggled. "Just let him catch us like this, that way we don't have to tell him." He stretches, standing up. "Then he'll kill you" I laugh. I watch as Michael puts his clothing back on and leans in to kiss me once more. "I'll come and get you once all the excitement has died down in my house. I'm sure the rest of the brothers would love to see you." "I'll be waiting." I smile, laying back down. He closes my room door and I couldn't help but sigh. I missed him so much and I'm so glad he was back.

~Michael's POV

"Well sheesh, we thought you'd never come back." Jackie says sarcastically. "How's Rayne?" Marlon asks. "She's great." I smile halfway. "She must've really missed you, to almost tackle you in the driveway like that." Latoya giggles. I simply nod. "I think it's cute that she likes you so much Mike. She's a sweet girl." Rebbie smiled. I sat at the kitchen counter in front of her. "Just don't hurt her. Remember what I said. She's a good girl." Marlon says patting my shoulder. "I hear you! God." I sigh. "We're just dating, not getting married." I shrug. I try to hide how I really felt about her inside. The truth is, I was bordering being in love with her. Every moment I wasn't with her was too long. "I'm thinking about introducing her to Diana.. You know, that annual pool party she has?" I reveal to my siblings. Rebbie's eyebrows raise. "Diana? This is serious." She giggles. "Michael Jackson, I think it's safe to say, you're in love." I laugh and shrug. "Maybe.." Jermaine warns, "you know how Diana is though, she's very protective of all of us. Sometimes her mouth can be really slick. So be careful." I chuckle, "I think Diana will love her as much as you all do."

~Rayne's POV

A couple of days later, Michael tells me today is the day, I'm going to meet Diana Ross. My father follows me to the door as I'm about to leave with Michael. He's been questioning me and Michael's friendship since Michael came home. I've been trying to avoid it. Michael on the other hand wasn't. "Mr. Fleeson, I am completely in love with your daughter. She lights up my life. I never thought I'd fall so hard for someone so fast, and I promise you I'm doing everything I can to keep her happy. I would appreciate your blessing on our relationship." He squeezes my hand, "dad it's true, we've been dating for about a year." My father's face was priceless, he was in complete shock. "As long as you take care of my daughter and protect her. I am ok with the two of you. I love my little girl with my life and I'd kill for her.." Michael nods respectively and we both exit on our way to Diana's. "That went better than expected. " I exhale. "I actually thought he'd be angry." I shook my head in disbelief. "Well that's a good thing then." Michael smiles back. I rest my head on his shoulder, lacing my hand into his and resting them on his lap.

We get inside Diana's house and it was just as fabulous as I expected. White couches, walls that looked freshly painted, fur rugs, gold records lining the walls, it was amazing. I hear a faint sound of laughter and music as Michael drags me by the hand to follow the sound outside. The pool was lined with celebrities and their friends, I was slightly overwhelmed. I think it was showing on my face when Michael asked me "are you ok?" I nod slowly, my mouth gaped open. We hear a loud laugh and Michael squeezed my hand, "come on" he smiles, biting his lip. "Diana!" He shouts excitedly, releasing my hand to hug her. Diana gasps, a huge smile on her face. "My baby! Hi!" She pecks both of his cheeks. They hug again tighter than before and I could see this bond was special between them. I thought it was beautiful. "Who is this gorgeous young lady?" She coos, looking at me. I blush slightly as Michael grabs my waist. "This is my girlfriend, Rayne." Diana's revealed a shocked face. "Girlfriend? Michael, I thought we'd be together forever!" She jokes. Michael giggles and I'd swear he was blushing. "You are stunning Rayne! And you lucked up, he's a great guy." She smiles. "Thank you, and I think so too" I agree. "I think I lucked up, she's amazing." He smiles, pecking my cheek. "Michael, has anyone talked to you about this movie we're supposed to do?" Diana asked. "Y'know someone brought it up to me once but I haven't heard about it recently." Michael responds. While he was talking business, I decided to trail off and sit in the side of the pool. A young man came and sat next to me making slight conversation. "What's a pretty girl like yourself doing all alone?" He asks. I smile, "I'm not alone, I'm with someone." He looks around. "Well I don't see anyone here but you." He flirts nudging me. I smile politely, "that's pretty funny. But I am here with someone, he's right over there." I say pointing to Michael. "Who, Jackson?" He asks, I nod. "Ahh, he's an old flirt. He'd be with anyone." I frown, side eyeing him. "My name is Jack, by the way." He smiles shaking my hand. "Nice to meet you. I have to go though." I say standing and walking back towards Michael.

~Michael's POV

Diana's pool parties are always more than fun. I enjoy myself every year, I just hoped Rayne did too. She looked a little distracted though. I decided to stay over her house tonight just to get peace from my home, it's been pretty hectic since we came home from the tour. I laid next to her in her bed as she continued to fiddle with my hands. Her eyes were so focused on whatever she was doing, I let out a small giggle just watching her. "What?" She says. I shake my head, "nothing, you're just cute, that's all." she laughs. "Hey Mike, who is Jack?" She asks. I frown. "I don't know.. Why?" She shrugs "I met him at the pool party and he didn't speak to highly of you." "Was he a white guy?" I ask. "Yeah." "Goatee?" "Yeah.." She giggles. I shake my head. "I know who you mean, that guy is at Diana's party every year with a different name. Last year his name was Ace. That guy is crazy." I see her frown. "Do you think Diana liked me?" "She loved you, she wouldn't stop talking about you and how pretty you are." I grin. She looks up at me with her big eyes, a smile on her face. I plant a kiss on her lips. "We were also talking about a movie, remaking the wizard of oz. I think this would be a great start on my solo career." I say. "I think you should do it. Be your own man. Who would you play?" She asks. "The scarecrow." "If I film the movie I want you to come to the set with me." I say. "Of course! But can you act?" "I think I can." I chuckle. "I'm very interested in movies, since I was younger I've been interested in acting. It may just be one of my hidden talents." "I'm sure you'll be great. I feel her shift her position and drape an arm around me nuzzling into my chest. I look at her one last time before her soft breathes, quietly lull me into sleep.