A/N I do not own Labyrinth and write for fun. Hope you enjoy the story. Sorry about poor grammar I am trying to improve it. Please review but don't be to harsh.

The week that followed was no better than the previous one. Toby had stormed around the house all weekend raging about how unfair life was and how Sarahs latest boyfriend had no right to tell him what to do. Sarah had quickly corrected him on the fact that he was not her boyfriend and merely a friend an admission which took her by surprise as she had never considered the goblin king in such a position. Enemy, yes, Villain definitely yes but never had she thought of him in the role of a friend. Toby just scoffed with a retaliation of "whatever".

By the time Monday came and the start of another school week stretched in front of them both things just detaerated. Toby was repeatedly disruptive in Sarahs class and as much as she had tried to ignore his behaviour it had reached a point where she had truly had enough and sent him to the principle. She knew that some of his behaviour was down to wanting to fit in with his chosen school crowd and having your sister as your English teacher was not the best way to impress.

With great relief Friday finally came but there was an atmosphere once again as they drove home. Sarah was exhausted and was in no mood for another argument. But Toby was silently boiling away in the seat beside her and she knew as soon as they passed through the front door he would erupt once more. As she pulled into the driveway he jumped from his seat and slammed the car door. At this rate she would need a new car. She took a few breaths and slipped out of the driver's seat, she grabbed the bag from the back seat and slowly made her way into the house.

Toby stood in the hall with his school bag at his feet glaring at her.

"You had no right to do that you know"

"Toby I had every right. I have lost count of the number of warnings I have given you this week yet you still push and push"

"You made me look like a little kid in front of my mates they will be laughing at me"

"well if you want me to treat you any other way you should act it first"

"God you need to phone that boyfriend of yours and seriously get laid"

"Excuse me"

"Well obviously that's why you're so tense and moody or is it that time again"

Sarah glared at her younger brother with full hatred but before she could say anything a clipped English voice interrupted.

"It seems your manners have not improved from the last time I was here" Jareth said as he walked in through the still open door.

Toby shot him a look filled with hate and Jareth simply held his gaze. Finally, Toby backed down turning from him and heading up the stairs

"Toby get back here I haven't finished" Sarah called.

"Well I have; I've heard it all before anyway. Grow up Toby, act your age and yeah I know I'm grounded" the sound of the bedroom door slamming filled the house.

Sarah let out an exasperated growl clenching her fists at her side. She turned round to find Jareth leaning against the wall watching her with his arms crossed

"Does that offer of turning him into a goblin still stand"

Jareth let out a laugh

"sorry love I don't think so"

Sarah walked into the kitchen and Jareth silently followed.

"Is this a bad time, I can always come back"

"No" Sarah replied a bit quicker than she intended "Now is fine"

Jareth lent against the door frame and watched her move around the kitchen. He studied her as she busied herself pulling things from cupboards. She had change a lot over the years since he had last seen her. The look of a child had completely faded and her face was thinner and her features more prominent. Her body had changed also and now showed the curves of a women. He raised an eyebrow as he took in her attire.

"I do not mean to insult you but why are you dressed like that"

Sarah suddenly stopped what she was doing and glanced at him before remembering what she was wearing. She blushed slightly as she realised that in her anger and haste to get home with Toby she still had the costume on.

"We are doing a midsummer night's dream in my class it was a theme day" she began "I am Titania Queen of the fairies"

Sarah gave a flamboyant curtsy.

Jareth began to laugh once more and Sarah starred at him

"I assure you my aunt Titania does not dress like that"

"What" Sarah gasped "Titania, the Titania is your aunt. I thought it was made up"

"No, William just twisted the tale a little"

"Next you will be telling me Oberon is your Uncle"

"Not quite" jareth said pausing before his next statement "he is my father"

"Bloody hell" Sarah dropped the cup she was holding onto the floor and it shattered into tiny fragments at her feet "shit" she said

"Sarah that language is not suitable for a young lady"

"Sorry your Majesty" Sarah gave a mocking bow

Jareth stood up and moved around the table towards her Sarah suddenly felt a little nervous and stepped back slightly. Immediately jareth stopped his eyes locked to her all the time. Sarah saw a look of hurt briefly cross his face before being replaced by that emotionless mask he always wore.

"are you still scared of me Sarah"

Sarah swallowed, she wasn't sure really how to answer him. She had thought the fear she had of him had faded but just for that moment as he stepped towards her she had felt uneasy. Yet it was not that same unease she had at fifteen fuelled by fear no this was more a nervous anticipation. It seemed the closer she was to him the more uneasy she felt.

"not exactly" Sarah finally replied" but you did try to kill me and did drug me so you can't blame me being slightly hesitant"

"Sarah it was you who invited me to come if my presence unsettles you so I can go"

"no don't do that it is just; all this it is rather strange don't you think. In fact, I am not sure what this is aren't we supposed to be enemies"

"Sarah you haven't wished anyone away and seeing what I have I wouldn't take him if you did. What you saw last time was merely a small part of who I am. As goblin king I have a duty to perform and a role to play. I had rather hoped we could move past that"

Sarah thought about what he was saying. Maybe he had a point she had only been there for around ten hours and all that time her main focus was on getting Toby back. In fact, she had spent very little time with him other than in the peach dream. During that particular time, she had to admit she had more than enjoyed her time with him. She felt the familiar burn of her cheeks as she thought of his arms around her, the way he had sung to her and held her close.

Jareth watched her silently taking in that faraway look in her eyes and the sudden blush that coloured her cheeks.

"Sarah what are you thinking about"

"Mmmm nothing, its nothing" she turned away blushing even brighter

"nothing, tra la la" jareth smirked

The chimes of the grandfather clock in the hall suddenly rang through the house signalling it was six o clock.

"o hell I need to get changed, James will be here in half an hour"

Jareth suddenly felt himself tense at the mention of another man. He simply waited for Sarah to explain

"I'm sorry jareth I have a date. Can we continue this later"?

Jareth's expression remained impassive, she had a date, a date with someone that was not him. He simply said nothing. Why would she not have a date she was a beautiful woman. He felt annoyed and extremely jealous who ever this James was he wanted to kill him. Sarah's voice brought him out of his thoughts

"Jareth"

"Sorry precious I was elsewhere, of course I will take my leave. Enjoy your date".

"thanks "Sarah called as she hitched up the long skirt of her dress and ran up the stairs.

Just past six thirty and Sarah answered the door to a very flustered James. He looked quite annoyed as he stepped inside. Sarah had known him for a couple of weeks and this was there second date. They had met in the library while she was gathering research for her class syllabus. James worked in the local university as a lecturer. Their first date had gone considerably well. James was tall of slim build with blond shoulder length hair and piercing brown eyes.

"Are you ok" Sarah asked

"no, I'm not some stupid owl just flew straight at me and nearly drove me of the road" James said "it shouldn't even be out at this time of day"

"really" Sarah said

"Yes really anyway come on let's go we are already running late"

"Toby "Sarah called into the living room "I'm leaving now. Mrs brown may pop in later but ring me if you need to"

"God Sarah I'm not a baby I don't need her popping in. See ya later"

Sarah simply rolled her eyes and followed James out the front door. She didn't really like leaving Toby unsupervised even though he was fourteen. God she had been babysitting him at that age. James got into his car and beeped the horn.

"Come on Sarah" he called

She quickly climbed into the seat beside him and the car took off down the street. Above them in the tree outside Sarahs house sat an owl which glared viciously after the car. The owl stayed there for a while just starring at the empty road before taking off into the night sky.

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Toby also watched as the car pulled away and a grin spread over his face as he quickly moved away from the window and picked up the phone punching the send button on the text to his friends informing them that the coast was now clear. If Sarah was going to ground him fine he would bring the party to him. Within ten minutes the house was descended on by a numerous amount of teenagers of varying ages. Toby eagerly invited them in even those he didn't personally know.

He unlocked the cupboard and removed the bottles of alcohol that Sarah kept locked away along with the wine from the fridge. Before long the table top in the kitchen was covered with numerous bottles and cans.

The music blared and as the hours passed the innocent party of thirteen teenagers had grown into one of nearly sixty Toby staggered from one room to another laughing and joking with friends as the home around him was trashed by total strangers. He was completely oblivious to the mayhem and destruction around him.

As the clock struck midnight James car pulled up outside Sarahs home and she stepped out. She looked in horror at the drunken teenagers that littered her front lawn. James simply shrugged it all off pulling her towards him

"They are kids just having fun. Maybe we should have some of our own" He brought his lips down towards her and she quickly pushed him away.

"fucking hell Sarah come on its our second date for god sake"

"Yes and our last" Sarah spat as she stormed off towards the house her already fowl mood escalating to new heights.

As she entered her mouth fell open in shock at the scene of devastation that met her eyes, there was broken glass, pictures hanging of the wall upturned chairs. The house looked like it had been ransacked. Everywhere she looked there was a drunken teenager. As she scanned the room her eyes fell on Toby swaying in the corner. Sarah marched through the bodies that littered her floor and pulled the plug on the blaring stereo to an audible amounts of groans.

"hey" someone shouted "It's Miss Williams"

"Maybe we are all getting a detention" someone laughed

"Hey Miss, I wouldn't mind personal tuition"

Sarah's temper was now boiling she clenched her fists at her side before screaming at the top of her lungs

"Get out, all of you get out NOW"

A deadly silence filled the room as the party guests glanced at each other before quickly exiting the room.

"Bloody hell Sarah you know how to spoil a party"

Sarah spun on the drunken form of her younger brother her eyes blazing in fury.

"Get out of my sight" she hissed "Before I do something I regret"

Toby just laughed in her face before crawling up the stairs.

An hour later and Sarah was alone in what used to be their home. She couldn't believe the state of the place and she sank onto the couch. How could he do this after everything she had given up for him over the years. How could he be so heartless as to let people destroy their home.

Suddenly Sarah felt a presence behind her she quickly jumped up and turned brandishing a bottle from the floor. As she saw Jareth she lowered it down.

"What the hell happened, have the goblins been here" he asked

"Jareth I am not in the mood for jokes" Sarah replied

"I can see that; date not go well"

"Look if you are her just to torment me on my awful taste in men and my lack of control over my brother just leave"

"Actually I came to see how your date went although I will offer to help"

Jareth simply flicked his wrist and a crystal appeared he danced it across his hands with ease and Sarah watched hypnotised by the movement until he threw it into the air.

"Step back precious"

Sarah did as he instructed just as the crystal landed. As it shattered a ripple effect spread through the house and where there had once been total destruction now stood an organised and tidy room. She glanced at Jareth who stood there with a smug look on his face.

"Thank you" she whispered

"your welcome" Jareth replied

Sarah sat back down on the couch and placed her head in her hands. Jareth silently walked in front of her kneeling down he gently removed her hands.

"I think you need some sleep precious"

Sarah nodded at him, he was right. After all she would have Toby to deal with later. Jareth stood and helped her up from the couch. She gazed up at him why was he here, yes she had made a wish a very vague one at that but he had fulfilled that surely. For some reason having him around made her feel so much better. She didn't feel so alone and she did not want him to leave. The sudden thought of the goblin king not being there made her heart freeze.

Jareth said nothing but inside his emotions where in frantic turmoil, he wanted her more than he ever had and he knew at that moment he could take full advantage of her vulnerability. Yet the friendship he had built with her over the last week had given him a new direction and she had begun to trust him and he believed actually enjoyed his company. No, he would not destroy what he had so far built.

Jareth lent forward and Sarah felt her breath catch and her heart race. Jaret simply placed a kiss on her forehead then released her.

"Goodnight precious pleasant dreams"

Sarah stood still and watched him fade. Once he had gone she let out the breath she was holding. For one moment there she thought he was going to kiss her. The feeling of disappointment washed over her. She wanted him to kiss her.