Memories

Sarah picked up the white feather and twirled it around her fingers.

"Was it really a dream? Was it real? No! It HAD to be real," Sarah said out loud. She was so confused.

Jareth smiled as he watched Sarah. So confused and naiive. Though she was a woman now, she still had child like tendencies. That excited him. The kiss excited him. Smelling her skin made him happy. How he would enjoy their next meeting.

Sarah put the feather down and smiled. For some reason, thinking of Jareth was...stimulating to her. Her heart raced, her thoughts focused all on him, and her body quivered. She was in love with the beautiful Fae. Was he in love with her though? Sarah decided not to focus on that. As she dressed herself, she looked outside, only to see a white owl perched upon the window sill.

Jareth, in his owl form, watched Sarah as she walked towards the window.

"You do not need to be so cautious, my love. I could never harm you," Jareth thought. Sarah came to the window and opened it. Jareth stood his ground and looked at her, his eyes sparkling. Sarah held out her amd and he hopped on it, careful not to harm her with his talons.

Sarah smiled as the owl walked up to her neck, nipping it gently. The owl nuzzled her neck and nipped at it again.

"You just couldn't resist, could you Jareth?" Sarah said as she put the owl down on her bed. Suddenly, sparks flew from the owl, momentarily blinding Sarah. A cloud of smoke formed. When the smoke faded, Sarah smiled as she saw Jareth sitting on her bed. Jareth smiled back at her.

"What are you doing here, Jareth?" Sarah whispered. Jareth walked up to her, his gloved hand stroking her chin.

"You wished for me to be here, my dear. Your wish is my command," Jareth said as he stroked her hair. Sarah began to breathe heavily.

"Do I scare you, Sarah?" Jareth whispered to her. Sarah nodded her head slightly. Jareth laughed softly.

"You don't need to be afraid of me, Sarah," Jareth said, pulling his hand away. Sarah sighed and nodded. Why would she want to be afraid of him?

"Jareth, Why are you here. Really, why are you here?" Sarah said, her eyes closed. She heard Jareth sigh heavily.

"I want you back, Sarah," Jareth said, his Fae eyes glittering. Sarah opened her eyes and looked at him. Had this been the same man she met a year ago? Somehow, she fell in love with him when she made him. He knew that. He knew she would love him for what he was and what he could do.

"I can't, Jareth. I-I'm with somebody right now," Sarah said, her voice faltering. She hoped he didn't know that she was in an abusive relationship.

"Sarah, my dear Sarah. You think that you're happy!" Jareth screamed. Sarah whimpered and moved back. Jareth looked at her and saw the fear in her eyes. Jareth inhaled sharply, smelling the air. Someone was coming. He looked at Sarah one last time, and saw that she was crying. Remorse overcame him. He would have to apologize later. He turned into the owl and exited the home.

"SARAH! Who was here! Chad yelled at her as he came in Sarah's room. Sarah whimpered and braced her head. Jareth was outside the window, in his owl form, watching the events unfold.

"Who was here, Sarah? WHO!" Chad screamed as he kicked Sarah to the floor. Sarah was crying, but her cries went unheard. Sarah looked out the window and saw that Jareth was watching her.

"What are you looking at, Sarah? Looking for him!" Chad bellowed as he punched Sarah. Sarah coughed and fainted. When Chad saw what he had done, he ran out of the house.

Jareth came in Sarah's room and saw that she was still awake. She had pretended to faint to save herself. Jareth kneeled down and brushed the hair away from her face, like a mother does to a child. Sarah began to sob uncontrolably.

"Sarah, I-," Jareth began to speak, but Sarah cut him off.

"You what? I know what you did. You just watched him beat the hell out of me!" Sarah cried. She put her face in her hands and crawled into a fetal position. Jareth felt guilty all of a sudden.

He layed down next to Sarah and wrapped his arms around her. Sarah had relaxed when he had touched her.

"I'm sorry, Sarah," Jareth whispered softly into her ear.

"It's okay. I didn't mean to yell at you. You're right. I'm not happy. My step-mother hates me, dad is never home, they always take Toby with them, and I'm in a relationship I can't get out of. I want to get out of here," Sarah sniffled.

"I can do that Sarah. I can. Just let me," Jareth whispered.

"I want to. I want to let you do that so bad. I want you in my life, I want you so bad I can't stand it. But I can't," Sarah said, sitting up and bringing her knees to her face. Jareth sat up with her.

"Why, Sarah? What's stopping you?" Jareth asked quietly.

"I don't know, Jareth. I do want to be with you. I want you desperately," Sarah said. Jareth sighed and stood up. He held out his hand and Sarah took it.

"Sarah..." Jareth began. Sarah intrrupted him with a kiss. It wasn't a passionate one, but one of love.

When she ended the kiss, Jareth was smiling. He embraced her.

"I'll always watch over you, Sarah," Jareth said.