Author's Disclaimer: No, I do not own Labyrinth. All rights to respective owners. Seeing as it is Valentine's Day, I felt an urge to write again. Just a little two shot about Sarah dealing with Valentine's Day, and Jareth helping as only he can. I hope you like it!

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Another Valentine's Day

A Valentine's Day Twoshot

Chapter One: Valentine's Day: Morning

"No, Toby, I do not have high standards."

"I assure you, Sarah, you definitely do. Anyone who looked at the line of men whom you have dated would see that they are all very good, reasonable, and dashing men. And yet, not one of them lasts more than a month, if that. Is that an accident? I think not!"

"Toby, you are hardly one to talk."

"I can at least keep a steady girlfriend!"

"I'm just waiting for the right one. He just hasn't been found yet."

"Or he has, and you just refuse to believe it."

"Toby! Do not mess in others' affairs! Especially in mine. I know you love me; now show me by letting me be."

"I just want you to be happy and have someone to share Valentine's Day with this year. Is that too much to ask for? You are thirty years old, a well-known and beloved middle school teacher with many adoring students. Everything is going for you. Why is this so hard to do?"

"I'm allowed to be picky. I have to set a good example."

"Good example, my foot."

"Good-bye, Toby."

"Bye, Sarah. And remember, Valentine's Day is a week away. Just try to encourage a guy for once, like that principal. He seems nice, and he is very interested in you."

"Bye, Toby."

And with that, the weekly sibling chat over dinner was done. Various topics were always discussed, but one of great discussion was that of each other's love lives. Toby had only within the last two years began dating as high school was in full swing, and now he was super interested in his own sister's colorful history with men. She had never been with a guy long enough to encourage family hopes for a ring, but they still believed that the right guy was out there. Toby just liked to push more than the rest.

Meanwhile, Sarah was trying her best to ignore all that came with Valentine's Day. Especially if it involved blond men with egos the size of Jupiter.

Just because he has never contacted you does not mean that he is not interested in you. What if he is waiting for an invitation? You could at least do the proper thing and try to invite him. Who knows, it might be fun!

Sarah sternly ignored her inner voice, as it had a tendency to pop up anytime she thought of Jareth, which was more often than she cared to acknowledge. Between discussions with Toby and her friends from Underground, someone was always talking or asking of him. Yes, he was busy with kingly duties, and had been doing a very good job of late. But no one ever mentioned if he was taken.

And she was not going to be the first. Drat her inner voice for bringing him up and holding him as a basis for comparison. How was another man ever supposed to be found?

And that's why there won't be anyone else. Which makes it absolutely imperative that you speak to him at once! And go shopping; you'll want to impress him with your many feminine charms and wiles.

Sarah proceeded to annoy the inner voice by thinking about George, the very nice principal of her school. Now he was nice. Just way too nice. He loved kids, and he got along with everyone really well. They would be perfect together.

Except that she liked a challenge. And he would never be that for her. That was why she chose middle school, the poor dears who were lost, awkward, and picked on the most. They needed her, just as much as she needed them.

No matter, she would make do. The rest of the week wore on, and George was making hints as to him having a table at a restaurant with her name on it, but she was ignoring him. Finally, on the day before, Sarah was confronted by him, and she said no. No way she could do it on good conscience; she knew it wouldn't last. Surprisingly, he seemed undaunted. He just smiled and said he would try again, as he was insistent upon spending time with her. And with a wink, he was off.

Going home, she found nothing at her home, flowers or otherwise, to show that he was going to try anytime soon. Had he tried more, at least put up a fight, she would consider him. But oh well, it just wasn't meant to be. However, the rest of the world seemed determined to remind her of her single status with the TV being full of Valentine's Day ads, couples movies, and other such things, while she kept getting calls from friends saying how excited they were for the special day and their plans. It wasn't until she was getting ready for bed that she felt truly lonely and awful.

"I just wish I could have a normal Valentine's Day, like anyone else. Is that too much to ask?"

And with that, she went to sleep. That her dreams involved Jareth riding on a white horse coming to save her was certainly new, but the odd part was where they argued as they headed off into the sunset, discussing the proper way to save somone.

The next morning, Sarah woke up to a strong scent in the room. She followed her nose to find two dozen roses inside her apartment, along with three boxes of chocolate, and little boxes of heart candy. She decided to give the candy to her kids, and saved the rest for herself. Obviously, either or both Toby and George had sent the flowers and chocolate. Toby knew her best for her sweet tooth.

Getting into class, she prepared the kids for their special visitor, someone who would come in costume and talk about the origin of Valentine's Day and why it was celebrated. The school had paid for someone to come and visit all of the classes that day. When it her class's time, a knock was heard at the door, and Sarah got to the door, only to be absolutely shocked by who she saw.

That it was Jareth was one thing. That it was him, dressed up as Cupid with wings, bow and arrow, and other assorted props was nothing short of a miracle.

Sign me up to receive one of his arrows!

Sarah tried very hard to quiet her inner voice, and failed miserably.

"Welcome, Mr.-"

"King. Jareth King. At your service, my Precious Lady," he said, as he bowed over her hand and kissed it chastely. Her inner voice was having a field day.

Oh happy day! He has finally come back to us! And he is calling us Precious! This is most excellent news indeed. "Are you saying that you are happy to be referred to in the same way that an object is held and obsessed over?" If it means having Jareth holding, petting, and obsessing over us, oh yes indeed! Lifelong dibs if you don't mind!

Sarah could only mentally shake herself as she tried to smile and not look flustered.

"Thank you so much for coming in today, Mr. King. The kids really appreciate it. Don't you all?"

And with that, all of the kids came running over to see and meet the handsome stranger who kissed their teacher's hand and made her blush profusely.

"Do you like Miss Williams? It's ok if you do. I like her, too. I just thought you might since you kissed her. You're not supposed to do that unless you like a person, or know them if you're French. Are you French?"

"Johnny, that is quite enough. Please let Mr. King be. He has only just arrived. Don't scare him off until after he has told you his story. Now, Mr. King, won't you please sit or stand and tell us about Valentine's Day?"

"Of course, Miss Williams. It would be my great pleasure," he said, as he winked not so subtly at her and the kids. And with that, he went on to tell the story of the great Venus, Aphrodite, and Cupid, and how each played a part in their versions of Valentine's Day and love. At the end, Jareth asked for any questions they might have.

Other than several questions about his feelings for Sarah, there weren't any, until Principal Newman came into the room to check on them. He had seemed very pleased with himself for sneaking away and surprising Sarah, with a small gift for her, but he soon realized he had bigger problems. Such as the very attractive male in the room who was almost half-naked and stood dangerously close to Sarah while making her smile far too much to be normal.

"Good morning, students. Hello, Miss Williams. Are you enjoying our visitor?"

After many shouts of yes and smiles from everyone, including a very smug one from Jareth, the principal decided it was wise to stick around for a few minutes.

"Now, children, just forget I am even here. I just want to observe you and our visitor briefly." And with that, the children tried to think of more questions.

Sarah, too, was trying to ignore him, but found it difficult since there seemed to be some sort of male staring contest going on between the two adult men. And Jareth appeared to be winning as he continued to speak and stood closer to Sarah. She tried not to panic as he pushed her composure, or let the inner voice get too excited.

Come here! Hug me, hug me! I promise we can snuggle! Right up against that fine torso and abs of yours….

Sarah tried not to smile at the infinite possibilities suggested there, and concentrated on Jareth's smile instead. Too bad it was directed very much at her, with everyone watching intently.

"You never answered my question, Mr. King. How do you feel about Miss Williams? And do you know her?"

"Johnny, that is hardly an appropriate question. I ought to have you be sent to detention for doing that again."

"No, no, it is nothing at all, I assure you. I can answer his question. I am not ashamed or embarrassed, I promise."

"No, I insist, you mustn't, as it will only encourage more such questions. It is far better to-"

"No, no, if Mr. King is willing, why not let him answer, and answer all of our curiosity here. I'm sure we would all like to know. Wouldn't you? And once he does it once, there will be no more further questions about the topic. Now, Mr. King, you were saying?"

The principal seemed most interested in his answer. That Sarah was fighting a battle inside about his response was not really surprising.

Author's Notes: Fluffy fanfiction for Valentine's Day! Here's chapter 1! I hope you like it!