A/N I am new to all this and will try yo do justice to the love of Jareth and Sarah

Pity but I don't own labyrinth

Spying

They were there.

Yes they were definitely there.

Been there for months or that is how long she had truly noticed.

Sarah Williams had seen it scuttling into the bush outside her apartmen, only just from the corner of her eye. If you looked full on there was nothing but she knew what she had seen, she would know them anywhere. Then she began to notice something else. Something she had once known but in adulthood forgotten. And as she walked through the park now growing even closer to her home she could see it. Just sat there on the branch waiting and watching. And where he was so were they.

Sarah walked slowly up the steps and went inside closing the door behind her. Leaning back against the door a smile spread across her face. So you want to spy do you? She thought. She had been thinking about it for days. When she had seen that first goblin sniggering under the bush her anger had ignited but she wasn't going to let him know she knew he was spying on her. No she wasn't going to acknowledge he was there. No she was going to teach the Goblin King that spying wasn't nice. You may learn things you would rather not and she had a plan.

Sarah entered her bedroom and as always the owl sat perched in the tree overlooking her bedroom window. She headed to the closet and pulled out the little black dress. Her best friend had stated that this dress should come with a warning label stating extremely hot do not touch. Sarah was fully aware how the dress showed of her adult curves in the best possible way. She hung it on the door and began selecting her underwear making sure she held up the lacy black pants and matching bra. She saw the owl restless changing position on the branch outside its eyes focused on the pieces of fabric in her hands. Yes, I have your attention she thought still smiling to herself.

Sarah briefly left the room and entered the bathroom. When she re-emerged she wore only the selected underwear and stockings. She proceeded to dance around the room singing into the hairbrush for added effect. She stopped to apply make-up and sort out her wild hair. The phone on the bedside table began to ring and vibrate. Just before she answered the call Sarah opened the window slightly. She wanted him to hear her conversation.

"Hey Sarah. Its James" pause "you are still coming right"

"Hi James yes of course, I am almost ready be there in about half an hour. I will meet you outside"

"Great sweetie, love ya, see you there"

"love you to" Sarah replied and blew a kiss down the phone before ending the call.

She saw the owl outside, stiff and upright on the branch its dark eyes wide.

Yes, everything was going just as she planned. She slid on the black dress and in no time was heading out the door, she winked at the owl as she set of down the street.

He had been watching for years Mostly a crystal and with the aid of a few trustworthy goblins. Then he had begun visiting in his owl form just to be near her and the occasional visits had increased in number to daily ones. He had watched her walk to her apartment, she did not know he was there. Yes, she had seen the owl but no recognition had shown and the Goblins for once were doing an incredibly good job of staying hidden. He couldn't watch her for ever and he had no intention to.

He had settled himself on the branch near her bedroom just before she walked in, smiling and humming to herself. He watched as she began throwing various items of clothing from the closet onto the bed and floor. He had seen the dress she had taken out and hung on the door. Mm precious, very nice, he thought then he watched in utter awe and fascination as she chose underwear holding the items out in front of her for inspection. He shifted on the branch unable to remove his eyes from the scene. He could feel the heat in his body beginning to rise. She left briefly and returned wearing the under garments she had chosen dancing around to some unheard tune. He was on fire, she was beautiful, breath taking. Just as he was considering announcing his presence in view of taking advantage of the situation the moment passed and she had her phone in hand. He failed to hear the entire conversation but he heard enough. Who was this James calling her sweetie and whom she said I love you? The heat of desire had quickly changed to rage. Those words were meant for him and him alone. Within no time she was dressed and leaving. As he watched her close the door she turned and looked up, then winked at him. Had she really just winked at him. He inwardly smirked o Sarah so you want to play do you?

James was waiting outside the local club, Sarah true to form was slightly late He saw her walking down the street, god she looked amazingly sexy. As she approached he wrapped his arms around her in a massive hug pulling her in close to him.

"Wow you look incredibly hot girl" he whispered into her ear.

Sarah saw the owl land and gave James a kiss. She grabbed his hand and dragged him into the club just as she passed through the door she turned and blew a kiss to the watching owl. One very angry and frustrated owl nearly fell out of the tree.

Once inside the club Sarah and James were joined by other friends. Paul gave Sarah a kiss before placing his arms around James.

"Is that dress even legal" he laughed. Good job I only have eyes for James"

Sarah laughed, she was sure outside there was one very annoyed Goblin King. That should teach him its rude to spy.

Jareth returned to the underground to say he was livid was understating the fact. How dare she carry on like that in front of him with some mortal boy. An unfortunate goblin who had been looking for his chicken suddenly found himself being kicked through a nearby window. it was obvious she knew he was there from her behaviour. Blowing him a kiss as she had entered the building with that boy. The goblin quickly scattered from his path as he entered the throne room He flung himself into the nearby throne and summand a goblet of wine. The image of Sarah dancing in her underwear filled his mind. He wanted her and he would have her, no mortal would stand in his way.

He flicked his wrist and a crystal appeared.

"show me Sarah"

The image appeared showing her laughing and dancing with some others who he assumed were friends. His attention was caught by the boy James next to her. The one she had kissed and hugged with such enthusiasm. He was wrapped in the arms of another man. A smirk spread across Jareth's thin lips,

"clever girl, I see your game, very entertaining, enjoy your brief moment of victory Sarah revenge is sweet".