Two days in Jareth's care, Sarah could finally walk. Which she was amazingly glad for since she was sick of Jareth doing everything for her. Sarah was reading one of the books she'd found in the bookshelf, she was almost finished too. Jareth had gone back Underground to check up on the goblins for the day, and Sarah had cleaned the whole house. She kept telling herself she hadn't done it to be nice, merely because it was a mess. And it was too, but then, what could you expect from a Goblin King? She looked at the clock, it was seven, he should be back by now. She tried to go back to reading but her stomach growled. Bending the page she forced herself up and went into the kitchen.

It wasn't anything spectacular, but she made soup. She'd learned how from her grandmother a few Christmas's back. It wasn't wonderful, just carrots, potatoes, a can of vegetable beef soup and balls of hamburger. I know it doesn't sound too good but it is. She put the lid on, leaving it off slightly so the steam could rush out and went back to her book. She got a few more in a few more chapters before Jareth poofed into the house. She knew it was him, because she could hear those damn boots clicking against the flooring.

"Sarah?" he poked his head in the room but she didn't even look up.

"Hum?" she asked, trying to seem as if she was interested in the book.

"The house is clean," he said blankly and she nodded.

"Yes it is," she said simply "and there's food on the stove."

"Why?" he asked coming in a little more. She didn't look up, but she could see out of the corner of her eye that he was shocked. Shocked that she cleaned house and cooked? It DID seem terribly house wife like, didn't it? Something Snow White would have come up with to thank her landlords, but Sarah didn't know what else to do for him.

"I was hungry," she shrugged "and your house was a mess. I must say Jareth, you really should clean up after yourself." She looked up and smiled "that's no way for a king to live."

"Indeed, it's a bachelor's life," he smirked and went off to the kitchen, headed for the food. She rolled her eyes and moved to the chair across from the bed so Jareth could sit there without bothering her. He came in, bowl in his hand along with a glass and sat on the bed. He ate, but kept looking up at her.

"Is there something you want?" she asked finally.

"Why?" he asked, swallowing whatever food he had in his mouth.

"You keep looking at me," she muttered looking up at him.

"Can I not look at you?" he asked cocking his eyebrow at a peculiar position.

"I guess," she said "but is there a REASON why your looking at me?"

"How come you cleaned the house?" he asked.

"It was dirty," she shrugged and went back to her book. He dropped the spoon in the empty bowl and looked at her, narrowing his eyes.

"Is that the only reason?" he asked.

"Would there be another reason to clean?" she retorted and he fell quiet. Truth be told, it wasn't just because it was dirty, but because she was trying to be nice and help him out after what he did for her. Like hell she'd tell him so.

"Aren't you eating?" he asked.

"Yeah," she nodded, her eyes moving over the page "soon as I finish this chapter…"

"What are you reading?" he asked.

"So what happened all day?" she asked, trying to keep off the subject of her book.

"Same old," he shrugged "goblins, running amuck in my castle. Hoggle asked for me to say hello." Sarah smiled but didn't look up. "Seriously, what ARE you reading?"

"Estoy Enamorado De Ti," she said simply. (A/N: Translation: I'm In Love with You (it's a good book))

"Yes I know, but what are you reading?" he teased.

"Jareth," she growled but he only smirked at her.

"It's a good book," he grinned.

"Yeah," she nodded "I'm just glad I took three years of Spanish. Since you don't have a whole lot of books in English it seems."

"I speak many languages," he shrugged "so, I like having a lot of different books." She folded the page and set it aside. He was looking at her again. "You know how I can tell when your mad?" Sarah gave a mocking smile. "Because your beautiful when your angry."

"That's so cheesy Jareth," Sarah rolled her eyes and got up off the chair.

"Not that your not beautiful when your NOT angry," he said appearing in front of her "because your beautiful all the time."

"Do you mind?" she asked trying to get past him and he moved. She went into the kitchen and grabbed a bowl of soup and sat at the counter.

"Would you come with me tomorrow?" he asked "when I go back Underground, just for the day I mean?" She paused and looked up at him.

"Your asking?" she eyed him a moment.

"Yes I'm asking," he smirked "I wouldn't take you unless you wanted to go. I'm sure your friends would like to see you again, and you wouldn't be stuck around here…" She bit her lip a moment and then nodded.

"Ok," she said and smiled at him "I don't suppose it'll hurt."

Author's note: Sorry, got sick again. Wrote a whole lot yesterday so, be happy.

Charlie Quill: You and Jasper make an interesting pair, though I suppose I can't say much for my muse and me. Golly gee willikers :laughs: sorry I just HAD to say that. Disgustingly funny you say:laughs: you have the funniest words. I'm glad I made you laugh though.

hippie99: Romanticness can be a word. - At least I think so.

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Firesblood:

Dearest Reviewer,

I must say that you reviews tend to leave me quiet contented with myself. As you probably know as a fellow writer, that the author always appreciates when a reader likes their work. I'm so very glad that you enjoyed it. - Thank you SO much.

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Conner: I'm finishing, I'm finishing. You just HAD to use your wish, didn't you? Remind me not to give you another one for Christmas…

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