Chapter 7: A Truth No One Can Hide

A tightness filled Sarah's chest. Even the book that was wrapped within her hands began to tumble to the floor. It quickly, but loudly made a thud noise. Her palms began to sweat as her heart beat rapidly and it became hard to breath. Even her hands trembled from the question. Did she love the Goblin King? Had she loved him all those years? How could she have? She was a child! Maybe not than no. Then she wanted to save her baby brother. That was what mattered at the time. But now. Now did she love him? Could she love him?

Swallowing, Sarah found her throat dry. Clearing her throat, she swallowed a second time. Taking a deep breath, she turned and faced Jareth. "Had you asked me years ago if I loved you, I would have told you, you were crazy. I would have told you, you were sick and that you needed mental help. Because, I knew than you loved me, but I couldn't love you. I was a child. A child with hopes and dreams and not to mention a child who still loved fantasy. A child who—even though was fifteen still loved to dress up and react plays and re-sight poems." Sarah had begun to close the gap that was between them. The warmth of the fire was hot on her skin. "Had you asked me than if I did, I would have told you no." she quickly wanted to bite her lip, but refrained from doing so. Instead, she licked her lips and continued. "Now, five years later. As I rotted in that mad house, I knew what I wanted. I knew what I needed and I knew I couldn't have it. As I talked to you as Dr. Corwin, I knew what I wanted than, but I couldn't make myself believe it. It was a lie. A lie I told myself every day to force you from my mind. I forced myself so I could become sane again. Show the doctors, the nurses that I could live a normal life outside those four brick walls." Stopping to catch her breath, Sarah finished. "If I couldn't answer you than I can answer you now. I do love you. I realized that earlier when I woke up from my dream. I cried because, not only was I back where I was a prisoner, but because you were not there. You were not there to protect me, like I thought you would be. Yes, I do love you. I have for a long time."

The sound of the crackling fire filled her ears as she looked to the man she had loved for so long. Quickly, Jareth cupped her face within his hands and began kissing her. Kissing her with fiery, burning passion, he took in her fresh sent of violet and roses. A gasp escaped Sarah's throat as she took in the moment. The passion continued to grow as the kiss deepened.

Before long Sarah was backed up against the table that sat center to the room. Lifting her in his strong arms, Jareth placed her on the table. All the while her legs were wrapped around his as his hands began to work at the garters that were wrapped around her thighs, Sarah pulled away.

"What?" he questioned as he looked from her eyes to her lips. His hands remained where they were.

Her middle began to burn as she looked to the man she loved. "We aren't married yet."

A chuckle left Jareth's lips. "We can be married two weeks from Saturday." He kissed her again and worked at the garters once more. "What is two weeks early." He whispered in her ear with sexual desire.

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Sarah woke the next morning with her body aching and throbbing. "Oh God." She groaned. What had she done? She had given herself willingly and now she was bound to the man she loved dearly, but if that were the case; why did she feel so dirty and violated? Working back the soft covers, Sarah placed her legs on the side of the bed. Quickly, she reached for his white shirt that lay on the floor.

"Morning precious." His voice came behind her and soon a soft touch graced her naked shoulder.

"Morning." Sarah responded giving him a kiss in return. Getting up she moved towards the bathroom. Groaning in protest she didn't get far.

Jareth smirked. "You'll get used to it."

"How did I get here? To your room?"

"After our love making, you had fallen asleep. Deciding it would be best, I moved you here." Jareth was fully dressed for the day.

"Beats the table." Sarah responded with a smile. Heading into the bathroom, she got ready for the day. However, as she did this, the room began to spin and her vision became blurry. Falling, she fell in a heap onto the floor.

"Sarah." Heading into the bathroom without knocking, Jareth observed Sarah on the floor. "What's wrong?"

"My vision is funny, but I should be fine." She tried to get up. Quickly, Jareth swept her up into his arms. "What are you doing? I have to get a bath."

"You are heading back to bed. A bath will have to wait." Laying her on the bed, it took all of his strength to not kiss her and have sex with her again. Lying next to her, Jareth wrapped his arms around her and before long she had fallen into a deep sleep.

A/N: Hey everyone! I haven't forgotten about you. My internship has been keeping me very busy. Only two weeks left and I will be done! Three months has really flown by. R&R. I will do my best to update when I can.