* Please Review! What did everyone think of their first kiss at the fair?*

Julianna slowly walked through the back yard of his house. Jared was sitting in front of the tomb as she had seen him do many times. His head was down but when he heard her coming, he raised it up and looked behind him at her. He stood up, facing her with a smile. Julianna had never came to him when he was at the tomb. She had been there a few times during the day but she never bothered him when he was there. It always seemed as if he was in mourning.

" Was she important?" Julianna asked softly. Jared sighed and nodded.

" She was." He said.

" Was she in your family? I saw that she died over 100 years ago." She said.

" A member of my family loved her deeply." He answered. Julianna walked past him and to the tomb. He sat down slowly and watched as she brought her hand up. It was suddenly hard for him to breath. She was touching Elizabetha's name plate.

" And you care for the tomb?" She asked. Jared had added his name to the tomb when he changed it from Jareth to Jared. He had made himself 65 when he passed.

" I do." He said.

" This Jareth, he loved her?" Julianna asked. Her fingers were gliding over the name.

" With all that he was. She was the most precious thing he ever had." He said softly.

" She was young when she passed. Do you know the story?" She asked. She kept her back to him.

" She was killed, stabbed in the heart but a jealous ex-suitor. Jareth found her shortly after she had passed." He prayed she didn't notice how his voice shook.

" She was lucky." Julianna said. Her fingers continued to touch their names.

" How?" Jared asked.

" No one has ever loved me as much as this Jareth must have loved her." He closed his eyes at her words. " No one ever will."

" That's not true." He said as he stood up. He walked over to her at the same time Julianna turned around. Her eyes were shining with tears.

" It doesn't matter how I dress, I am still just a whore." Her voice was low and soft.

" Don't say that." He said. Julianna swept a hand across her cheek.

" Tis true. I am damaged now." She said. Jared shook his hand and took a hold of her hands. Her warmth filled him.

" You can never be damaged." He said. " You did not choose to live that life, you were forced into it. I know what happens to girls like you, if you had refused to lay with a man, you were beaten. Is that not true?" He asked gently. Julianna dropped her eyes and tried to pull away. Jared held tightly to her hands. " Do not feel embarrassed, Julianna. Meet my eyes, please." She swallowed but did as he asked.

" If I refused a man, he was allowed to beat me then the pub owner beat me as well." She said softly. It was Jared's turn to drop his head and close his eyes. She was surprised by the growl that came out of him.

" I should have killed him before we left there." He forced out. After a few seconds he shook his head then raised up to look into her eyes. " I should like to show you how you should have been treated. If you let me, I could show you how a man treats a lady."

" But why?" She asked.

" Because you deserve it." Jared answered.

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Jerry's hands were in his pockets when he walked out of his house at night fall. Her car had just pulled up and he was excited to see her. Lyric blushed and smiled as she turned off her car. He knew what she was thinking about, she was remembering her dream. He grinned and started towards her. When her car door opened, Jerry could smell how aroused she was already. He inhaled deeply and reached for her overnight bag. He had called her during the day and asked her to spend the night with him. He knew if she put up a fight to go outside the next day, he'd just glamour her into changing her mind. He didn't like glamouring her but he had to do it until he decided when and how to tell her what he was.

" Hello." Jerry said. Lyric smiled.

" Hi." She said. He offered her his arm.

" Dinner is ready, Love." Jerry said. Lyric took a hold of him and let him lead her to the house.

Lyric was nervous and excited to spend the night with him. Her dreams were replaying over and over in her mind. She wondered if he could match up to her dream version of him. Jerry squeezed her hand as he led her down the stairs. He could feel her excitement and it was making his stomach jump. Vampires didn't need to eat but he did it because he still enjoyed the taste of food.

" Have a seat at the table, Love. I'll put your bag in my room then plate our dinner." He said softly to her.

They talked through dinner and afterwards, they cleaned up together. He washed the dishes and she raised them. Then he took her hand and led her towards his living room. They settled into the couch as Jerry turned on the TV. He knew she liked scary movies and he loved vampire movies because they made him laugh so he turned one on. He put his arm around the back of the couch and was slightly surprised when she moved into him. Jerry smiled and put his arm around her shoulders.

The lights were off and the movie was playing but neither one was playing attention. She was sitting against his right and her left hand was resting on his leg. Her fingers were gently scratching against him. His fingers were rubbing her shoulder. She sighed and rested her head against him so he brought his chin to the top of her head. He was rubbing it against her. Her eyes closed and she exhaled slowly.

He brought his knuckles to her chin and tilted her head up. She didn't open her eyes, she didn't need too. She knew what he was going to do so there was no need to. His lips brushed against hers so softly, her heart jumped straight into her throat. Keeping their lips locked, Lyric turned in his arms. She brought her hands to the side of his face and allowed him to deepen it.

She pulled on him so Jerry turned to push her to lay down. The only sounds they cared to hear was each other's fast breathing and their kissing. He pushed his hips into her and groaned when her hands ran through his hair. He broke their kissing and kissed down her chin to her neck. He sucked her pulse into his mouth, making her moan loudly. She pulled his hair and raised her hips up. Her arousal was strong and filled the room. He pulled away from her and sat up straight. Lyric's cheeks were flushed again. His fangs were starting to descend.

" What's wrong?" She asked quickly, her voice almost completely breathless.

" Nothing. I just need a minute." He said. Lyric started moving up his couch as she sat up. She adjusted her shirt as embarrassment started through her. Jerry reached out and grabbed her arm. "Don't, don't go anywhere." He almost growled out. He let her slip from his grasp as he took a deep breath and pulled his fangs back. He could do this. He could keep them in check.

" What's wrong?" She asked softly. Jerry smiled at her.

" It's not you, this I promise. You are perfect. It's me. I haven't been with anyone in a while." ' And not ripped out their throat.' He added silently.

" Do you want me to go?" Lyric asked. Jerry moved forward and quickly kissed her lips.

" Only if you are going to my bedroom." He said against her mouth. Lyric smiled.

" Well, I can't go there. I don't know where it is." She whispered.

" Would you like me to show you it?" He asked. But he didn't wait for her to answer. He grabbed the remote to the TV and turned it off. Then he grabbed her hand and pulled her up. Without glancing back at her, he started leading her towards his room.