Disclaimer: I own nothing from the movie Labyrinth. Unfortunately. =)
A New Beginning
Sarah spun around in
the middle of her new apartment, excited.
She had her own place! Her
parents had moved to Florida. The only
downside was that they had taken Toby with them. But it made her giddy to finally be on her own at the age of 21.
She counted off
mentally the things she had going for her.
She had graduated college the week before, and had a job interview
coming up in two days. She had a car, a
gift from her mother. It almost made up for the fact that she hadn't come to
the ceremony!
She dropped down on
the couch, stretching out lazily as she relaxed. She did not see the owl perched outside her window....
Two days later:
Sarah let herself into
her apartment, pushing the door solidly shut behind her. She leaned back against the door, letting
her breath out with a whoosh. The
interview had gone well. At least she
hoped it did. It's always hard to tell
what they're thinking when they ask you all those questions.
She walked towards the
kitchen, kicking off her high heels along the way. Opening the fridge, she grabbed a bottle of wine, pouring herself
a small amount to sip on before going to her room to change. Pieces of clothing hit the floor on her way
back, a small thrill hitting her at the realization that there was no one to
yell at her for leaving her things laying on the floor. By the time she reached her room she wore
only her slip, which was why she was completely unprepared for the voice that
greeted her upon opening her bedroom door.
"Happy to see me
Sarah? I must say I love the way you
greet your guests."
The wine glass she had
been holding hit the ground with a thud.
Frozen, she could only stare at the man lounging quite comfortably
across her bed.
"Jareth" she breathed,
backing into the wall next to the door.
"I didn't call you."
"You didn't have
to." He said with a grin, rising to
walk towards her. "It was time to
come."
"What are you talking
about?"
He leaned against the
wall, a hand on either side of her, effectively trapping her between the wall and
his body. She became immediately tense
at his closeness, remembering that he was not to be trusted, even at his most
charming. Especially at his most
charming! He looked down at her with
amusement, a faint smile on his lips as she stared up at him, helpless to do
anything else.
"It's time to take you
home."
"I am home." She whispered, still staring up at him. "I want to know what you're talking
about. Now."
" Lovely Sarah." Jareth said with a smile, his hand coming up
to stroke her hair. "Your home is the
Underground. It always has been. You've only been up here to learn. But now it's time to return to where you
really belong."
Sarah batted his hand
away. Placing her hands against his
chest, she pushed back; giving her much needed space between them. Remembering her state of undress, she
retrieved a robe, tying it securely before turning to face him. Another mistake. He was leaning against the wall, looking breathtakingly magical
in his otherworldly clothes, a small smile playing across his lips. His smile grew as she placed her hands on
her hips, scowling at him with confusion.
"I'm going to the
living room." She said slowly, wanting
desperately to be out of the bedroom. "When
we get there, YOU are going to explain what is going on."
She went back the way
she had come, kicking her clothes out of the way, feeling his eyes burning into
her back the entire way. She perched on
the edge of an armchair, folding her arms across her chest and glaring at
Jareth as he prowled around her living room.
He seemed to be fascinated with her things, picking up an item to
examine it with a smile. She winced inwardly
as she realized it was her music box.
The one that played that song…
"Well?" she asked, arching an eyebrow at him,
impatience showing in every line of her body.
"Tell me what you want."
"Do you want me to
answer that honestly?" he asked,
setting the music box down gently.
"Of course I do!"
"Alright then." Jareth
replied, his hands on his hips as he looked down upon her regally "I want you."
