AN: Someone mentioned that the last chapter might have moved a bit too fast. Sorry bout that. But something's needed to happen. I promise I won't rush it again. Or at least I will try really hard. I'm sorry also for the lag in updates. I was busy with art projects and didn't have time to write. Keep reviewing! Love to hear that you like or even dislike the story.

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When Sarah arrived, Jennifer was absolutely buzzing to spill the details of her dreamtime rendezvous. It was hard to concentrate on the actual time line. She was quite reluctant to mention the kiss, a kiss that still lingered on her lips.

Of course the first words out of Sarah's mouth were, "So. Did he kiss you?"

Startled out of her half daydream, "Well... Not until it was almost he end of the dream. It was a quick kiss. Nothing deep and lingering, but it did leave quite impression upon me," Once again unconsciously tracing the line of her lips remembering that soft kiss.

"No seducing, of any kind?"

"Nope. Unless you count the dress I was wearing but I was given the impression that all of the dream elements were my doing. He was just a guess in my little world we talked and danced. He was charming though."
"Jen you really need to be careful what you wish for around him. And be careful what you say. He may use it against you one day."

"I doubt he has any malicious intentions towards me."

"Do you want to live in the underground?"

"The thought has crossed my mind several times. I mean there really isn't anyone here for me besides you. I wouldn't mind living in a world where my art isn't just a dreamer's fancy."

"Can you really trust what he says? I wonder what he's up to right now. Perhaps, spying on us and our conversation, you know he can do that?"

"What? Really? How?" Jennifer asked a little surprised by the knowledge.

"He uses his magic, those crystals. He can look in on anyone he wants."

"Interesting…," smiling inwardly as her mind wandered around to the darker and slightly naughty thoughts about her peeping king. Coming back to reality, "I'm not sure why but something in his eyes makes me believe what he says. It's hard to explain."

"Well, with Him you never really can tell what his intentions are," She looked at Jennifer, she shook her head, "I think you're falling for him."

"I am so NOT falling for him. I think I am just as intrigued by him as he is apparently with me." Turning slightly red, "Getting back on topic here why would he use his crystals spy on us…"

"He'd only look in on someone he's interested in. Like you or me. But we can find out if you like."

"How," Jennifer asked, her curiosity growing.

"I'll need a mirror."

"Oh! I have one in my studio. Follow me," she got up and led Sarah to her studio.

Jennifer had a full-length mirror in her studio for time when she needed to use herself as a model to reference a specific pose for one of her many art projects for her job. She usually kept it covered though. So the light wouldn't reflect off it and interfere with her work.

"Sarah, why do you need a mirror?"

"You'll see. You're about to meet a good friend of mine. Sir Didymus. I need you." Sarah spoke to the mirror. The mirror rippled to life and slowly a fox dressed as a knight appeared in the mirror.

"You called my lady?" bowing slightly, "So good to see you again." He said with a smile.

"Yes I called. I have a question for you. One you may not like or even want to answer because of who it pertains to. But I need to know what Jareth has been up to lately."

"Hmm... Well as of late, he is mighty preoccupied with a new girl. Much to your relief I would assume."

"Perhaps it might have been but I think he's got his attention set on my friend here," she waved her hand towards Jennifer; 'he has already appeared in one of her dreams."

Didymus bowed to Jennifer, "My lady. Yes, he is very interested in you. Why today alone he has bequeath me with a mission to discover your origins and your family history. He is quite taken with you."

"That's rather strange behavior for him isn't it," Sarah asked.

"A bit, yes but not with out its merit. I believe his intentions are honorable my lady."

"Why do you think he has honorable intentions?"

"He believes you maybe part fae. And with his interest in you there is perhaps more to it that a mere infatuation."

"Didymus…. When you discover anything about my parents, could you come to tell me? I never knew them."

"Woooh… Wait a minute… did you say fae," dumb founded by the information Sarah was stumbling to get the sentence out, "how is that possible?"

"I do not know. But I will find out. When I know I shall return, until then, my Ladies." Sir Didymus bowed and the mirror rippled once again showing only their reflection.

So much information in such a little conversation, both girls were trying to process what it all could mean. Neither really new what to expect next but it would be a most interesting time for sure.

"Sarah… You're not mad at me are you?"

"Why in the world would I be mad at you? That is a very silly idea."

"Well it seems that the goblin king is no longer perusing you… I though you might be mad since it seemed that once upon a time you felt for him as he seemed to feel for you."

"Sweetie, that was ages ago. I no longer feel that way. It was as I said before, a teenager fancy in a 'Bad boy'. If he is truly having feelings for you and you feel the same in return then by all means go for it."

"I don't know how I feel. I am in shock that he thinks I may be part fae and that he is trying to discover my past. That last part though is a little more unsettling."

"Besides what Jareth and I had was not much more than a dream. It could well be possible what Didymus says is true. It would not be the first time a fae has chosen to live with the mortals."

Jennifer hugged Sarah, not just one of those best friends kind of hugs but a mighty all your heart and soul thank you kind of hugs. She wasn't sure about anything now. Since Jennifer had grown up in foster home all her life the prospect of being special and finally knowing what happened to her parents excited and scared her at the same time.

"I don't know where this will lead but I feel like I should not turn down an opportunity of a lifetime here. My life albeit dull has had it moments but lately I have been running low on spirit. Maybe finally knowing who I am and where I came from will settle all this uncertainty in my life."

"Jen perhaps you should call him now and discuss this matter with him. Might do you and him some good to talk about all this and maybe perhaps it will do you some good to soak up a pure fantasy realm for a while."

"No I will wait. He can come to me. It's too soon to make any kind of move like that. I will give it another month. I am not ready for all this any way."

"Ok. Well…," checking her watch, "I hate to do this but I need to get going. Listen though …call me if you need anything. I'll be here if you do."

"Thanks Sarah."

After Sarah left, Jennifer stared at her last painting. Jareth seemed to stare right back at her. It was odd the life in that painting. Nothing she had done recently had the fire and spirit in it like that one. It gave her inspiration. She needed to paint another. This one would have two subjects. It would be of her and Jareth dancing in the ballroom of her dreams.

She would paint them in a mid dance step as Jareth would sweep her to the left in the waltz just barely showing both of their faces. But enough to see the longing on her face and the mask of the goblin king falling away to reveal his own longing for the girl in his arms, it was a romantic piece.

It would take Jennifer another month to complete this painting. During that time she was sure she felt eyes upon her, but when she looked away from her canvas she saw no one in the room. Jennifer knew it was Jareth, peeking in on her.