Disclaimer I do not own the labyrinth much to my disappointment.
Jareth was pacing the sick room anxiously waiting for Kendra to return with Sarah. The healer had left him with strict orders to rest but he said that he could get up as long as he didn't strain himself.
Kendra and Sarah arrived at the point where he was about to leave and go looking for them.
"Sarah please forgive me." Jareth flew at her feet on his knees and her hands grasped in his.
Sarah was nearly knocked down by the force of him landing at her feet. To say this display took her by surprise was an understatement.
"Jareth plea..please let me go, I forgive you."
"Oh Sarah, I want to make it up to you for all the pain I have put you through. I wasn't myself please believe me."
"Jareth please stand up! I don't think I can stand having you grovel at my feet it's not you. I don't know what to do Jareth, I..I think I lo..love you, I mean I fell in love with the old you faults and all."
Sarah was shaking a little now and crying slightly. Jareth caught Sarah up in his arms and held her as she wept.
"Oh my dear that is still me, I can still be cruel but you don't have to worry about me being quick to change from happy to sad or from relaxed to angry. Please give us a chance."
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Jareth had made his way to one of the armchairs in the room and sat down with Sarah in his arms, she was hiccupping in between her sobs, it had all been a little too much for her to handle in one day. Kendra left the room, thinking it would be a good plan to leave them alone for a few minutes to sort out their problems.
"Shhh my precious thing, it will all be ok, you will see. I will look after you and we can take things from there, I want you with me but you are free to choose. I will not pressurise you into anything, but I strongly advise you to think about it." Jareth said trying to calm her. "I can still make everyone of your dreams come true, even the ones you are scared to say out loud." Jareth whispered in her ear and smirked when a shiver ran through her body. He knew the sort of dreams she used to have and who was he to obstruct them, especially if they involved him.
"Jareth I.." Sarah started to say something, but as she looked up Jareth captured her lips with his. She had looked so lost and fragile that he just couldn't help himself. It was the protective side of him rearing its head after so many years. The kiss lasted for about 2 minutes, but in that time Jareth tried to impart all of the feelings that he had for Sarah, going from the gentle protective feelings to the passionate love that resided within the deep realms of his heart. Unlike human kisses Sarah was able to feel the feelings behind each stage of the kiss and was able to gain an insight into Jareth's inner workings.
Once they had broken apart all that Sarah could do was stare at Jareth in wonder, while she touched her now swollen lips with her fingertips. She was not sure what to do, or even what to think. The kiss had truly been mind blowing.
"Well I've known my kisses to have an effect on people but I never thought that they could bring the indomitable Sarah to silence." Jareth said with another trademark smirk.
Sarah giggled slightly at this which was a relief for her and him after all the troubles which had plagued her mind recently. She was certain that Jareth truly loved her, not in just the possessive kind of way (although he could be jealous if provoked), but also in the sweet and forever faithful way. He would do anything for her but also let her be her own woman.
She snuggled closer to him just revelling in his warmth and the comfort that she got from being in his arms, she was now extremely tired after the events of the day. She was still slightly unsure about him but for now she was willing to trust him not to do anything.
"Shhh my darling precious thing, I know you need sleep your safe now so don't worry." Jareth watched as her eyes became hooded slits, he used just the tiniest bit of magic to give Sarah that extra push into the dream world. He was just enjoying having Sarah's warmth in his arms. She was a welcome weight on his body after soo long waiting for her to allow him this close he wasn't about to give it up in a hurry.
Kendra appeared in the room around ten minutes later to find Sarah fast asleep in Jareth's arms while he was stroking her hair and rubbing her back. The sight made Kendra smile and gave her a feeling of peace as her best friend had found his true love after soo many years.
"You know Jareth you should be sleeping too, you have both had a tough day and it will have drained both of you. Maybe you should put Sarah down and go to your own bed." Kendra said teasingly, knowing fine well that Jareth would not easily give up the current position that he had with Sarah. She was right of course as she got a growl from Jareth as well as a dirty glare for even suggesting that he move from his present position.
Kendra giggled at his face letting Jareth know that she was only teasing. "Oh, I know how you feel my dear and who am I to deny your time with your precious Sarah after so long without her."
Jareth visibly relaxed at this comment and pulled Sarah closer to him for good measure.
"Although teasing aside you really do look like you need some rest yourself Jareth. Maybe you should sleep for a little while, try and make yourself comfortable." Kendra left the room with these words knowing that her suggestion would not go amiss.
"She's right you know my precious, I am very tired, I think I will come and join you in your dreams." With that Jareth snuggled down into the armchair and started the process which allowed him to enter Sarah's dreamscape.
Yay that's another chapter up, there are not that many left I hope you have been enjoying the story so far. Please Review and tell me what you think as I love hearing from you. Thank you to all my faithful readers and to the people who have left reviews whether good or bad.