Slow Burn
Chapter 36: Angels in the Ballroom
As soon as the quiet of the ballroom was overcome with it's usual humming rhythm, Sirion politely excused himself from the table, and made his way over to Jareth and his Queen.
"Congratulations," Sarah was the first one to see him approach. "It must be quite an honor to be made a knight."
"Yes, it is," He smiled warmly at her, and shook the Goblin King's hand. "How have you been, old buddy? Has your kingdom been alright since the attack?"
"Sirion, really. You do make me feel quite 'old'. Can't you call me your 'young friend' instead?"
"I'm afraid that's not possible, sire," He returned the blonde Fae's smile. Then, he looked beyond him to another blonde. She was breathtaking.
Kelly had no idea who Sirion even was, but apparently he was held in high regard here. She met his smile with one of her own, and batted her eyelashes sweetly at him.
He moved past his childhood friend the Goblin King, and had to ask. "And who is this lovely lady? I don't recall meeting you before, miss."
"My name is Kelly. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance."
"Nice to meet you too," He smirked, knowing she was trying to sound upperclass to impress him. "May I have this dance?"
"But there's no music pla-" That was the first time she noticed the music. A new song started, just as she slowly took his hand, to be led out onto the dancefloor.
When I first saw you, I already knew...
"You were saying?"
There was something inside of you...
Jareth took Sarah's hand as well, and led her to a spot somewhere in the general vicinity of where Sirion and Kelly were. The song was a type of classical music again, but this time there were words. Sarah thought she might have vaguely recognized it from somewhere, but she wasn't sure.
Something I thought that I would never find...
Jareth sang along with this first line. "Angel of mine..."
Marek had been standing in the corner; a wallflower. He'd be lying to himself if he said that he wasn't looking for her. Suddenly, he spotted his blonde jewel from across the room. His eyes instantly locked with hers, as finally she noticed him.
I look at you, looking at me...
But she was still dancing in another man's arms. The one who had just been knighted; Sirion. He was known as a noble and valiant man, so she could have done alot worse.
Now I know why they say the best things are free...
Kelly was enjoying herself with Sirion, but when she saw the look of despair on Marek's face, she knew she was dancing with the wrong man. He was so... beautiful. Even thoug his eyes were starting to waver; flickering away from hers. She knew he knew she was watching him.
I'm gonna love you boy, you are so fine...
Jareth and Sarah were holdsing each other as if they'd never known there was anyone else. She was so grateful for him. What would she ever do without her other half, this strangely divine Goblin King?
Angel of mine...
Sirion whirled her this way and that, she was a superb dancer. Yet this lovely girl seemed to be distracted by something. He knew somehow, that she was looking for someone. What a shame it was not him.
How you changed my life you'll never know...
Marek knew that if he didn't make his move now, he might never get to. Summoning all of his courage, he took timid steps forward. But at the last minute, he changed direction, and went to pour himself some wine.
I'm different now, you helped me grow...
Jareth was staring so intently into Sarah's eyes, she thought she could melt under his gaze. She was completely happy at this moment. No matter what the future held, they both knew they would always moment together, frozen in time.
You came into my life, sent from above...
Perhaps the wine would help to steady his nerves a bit. Marek had never been one to easily find company with women. He had never even been in a real relationship before, if he were to be perfectly honest with himself. She could never want a guy like him... And yet, something in her deep blue eyes said she was already his.
When I lost all hope, you showed me love...
Kelly politely excused herself from her dance with Sirion. "I really must go now. Thank you for the dance." She curtsied, just as Sarah had showed her, before walking away.
I'm looking for you boy, you're right on time...
She grew nervous now. She had to find those striking hazel eyes again. Fearfully, she continued onward through the vast crowd that seemed to swallow her up.
Angel of mine...
Sarah was having a wonderful time, but she had to spoil it for herself by thinking how much like Jareth's father he was. She hated to think about it, but it was still in the back of her mind.
Nothing means more to me than what we share...
"Sarah," He purred in her ear. "I love you."
She was stunned. No, this man was definetely anything but like his father. "I love you too."
They continued their beautiful dance. It was not long before a circle had formed around them. Everything was dancing, including them.
No one in this whole world can ever compare...
Marek knew that if he did not her soon he may never have this chance again. He had to find the beautiful Angel that had enchamted him so, before it was too late. he could not stand to lose her before they had even begun.
The way you move is still on my mind...
At last, their eyes met once again. He knew it was her, and she knew it was him. It was as if they were drawn to one another from across the voids of worlds. How ironic that she had been brought here to him by sheer chance. The irony was not lost on Kelly either, as he reached out for her. She took his arm, when he offered it to her, and he pulled her in close, knowing she wanted him to. Though no words were said between them, they both knew the other wanted to be with them.
Angel of Mine...
Xithieron was growing more and more impatient, with each song that played. This one seemed to take forever to be over with. He did not like being forced to watch another man dance with his Queen! He could not stand for this much longer... But he knew it was only a matter of time.
What you mean to me you'll never know...
For this one brief moment, when Marek danced with her, she wished he could give her forever. And he could, in a way that no other had. Because, she realized with a shock, no matter what happened later, this moment would never be taken from them. They were together eternally in this one hazy moment.
Deep inside, I need to show...
Kelly felt her heart slow, as she felt each time his skin made contact with hers. It was like electricity running through her veins. It was not like that when Zach touched her, back aboveground.
I never knew I could feel each moment...
Sarah was looking at Jareth, as if she had never seen him before. He marveled at the way she managed to look exactly as she had two years ago, when he had first appeared in her parents' bedroom window.
As if they were knew...
Marek and Kelly glided gracefull through the other dancers, as if they were made for one another. And in a way, they were.
Every breath that I take, the love that we make...
They were standing so close now, as they moved together. She could feel his breath on her face, as she edged closer to his lips. Marek smiled at her, and Kelly smiled back. At last, she had found the one she was meant to be with.
I only share it with you, you, you, you, you...
There were no words that needed to be said between them. Eyes of hazel and blue were locked together in an intimate gaze.
When I first saw you I already knew...
Jareth knew at long last what he saw in his little mortal. When he gazed into her emerald diamond eyes, he knew for certain. She would always have power over him. She held his heart in the palm of her hand.
There was something inside of you...
The blonde pair, brought together by fate, danced as they came near the edge of the dance floor. Their dance forgotten, as they began anew, walking hand in hand into a corner. Marek was shy, and had no clue where this was going. But Kelly had ideas of her own.
Something I thought that I would never find...
Sarah and Jareth stood as the music began to fade, simply looking at one another, as if for the first time. They smiled, true to their hearts, and he led her over to introduce her to a group of Fae, of the high courts.
Angel of Mine...
Kelly gasped as the sensation of Marek's perfect lips on hers flooded her senses. They were in a dark corner, and not many people were apying attention. They still had not spoken a single word to one another yet. Marek had never even experienced a kiss before, so he was quite content to allow his blue eyed angel to take the lead.
She ran her hands through his long straight locks. He was a great kisser, and Kelly was in heaven. As their tongues melded, she let her mind wander... If just kissing him was this intense, what might be in store for her later?
Marek was happy, for the first time in a very long time. He had focused all of his attention on being a proper warrior for the High King and Queen, he had lost track of what was most important. She was intoxicating, and he wanted more.
Kelly's head fell to his shoulder, as it had once while they were dancing. They remained like that for the longest time, until finally they were noticed by onlookers, breaking the moment they would always share.
Angel of Mine...
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A/N: I know not too much happened in this chapter, and I am sorry for that. IDK how this song will go over with my readers, but... I tried, okay? And I have a much better song in store for later. This just seemed right for Kelly and Marek to get together. And I know I changed a little bit of the song, and also cut it short. Why did I cut it short? B/c the chapter was over! Lol. I hope you enjoyed this, and please R&R as always! -Kaline Reine