A/N: I just want to say thank you, thank you, thank you to those of you that reviewed. It's encouraging to know someone likes this:-) I have a feeling this is gonna be a long one, so I hope you like it! I think I'm too far in to stop it even if you don't like it...so just read it anyway!

Ch 11

While Jareth and Bayron talked in the living room, Sarah asked Julie about Bayron.

"I don't know, Sar…there's something about him. I mean, come on, you know me…love 'em and leave 'em, right? But with him, well, I think I just want to love him."

Sarah nearly spit out her mouthful of orange juice. "What? Did I just hear you, of all people, admit you love a man?" Oh, this was getting complicated. She was all for her friend having a good time with Bayron. But falling in love with him? It was impossible for it to work, and the worst part was, she couldn't tell Julie why. At least, not if she wanted Julie to continue thinking she was sane.

"Jules," she said carefully, "are you sure about this? I mean, I never, ever thought you would want to get serious with someone, especially after knowing him just one night. What's gotten into you?"

"You mean besides Bayron?" Julie laughed devilishly, she couldn't resist teasing Sarah, she was always so shy about sex. "Sorry. Anyways….I don't know. All I know is that there's something almost magical about Bayron, and I don't want to be with out him. He's gorgeous, for one thing, but you know what? I think he was the first guy I've brought home who actually wanted to talk to me. Not just a quick lay, then he's outta there. I mean, we actually spent a lot of time just…talking. He's amazing, Sarah." Julie looked completely happy as she thought about Bayron.

Sarah looked at the smile on Julie's face and didn't have the heart to try to talk her out of a relationship. Besides, she knew Julie had an iron will; once she made up her mind about something, there was absolutely nothing that could be done to change it. Sarah just hoped for the best.

Julie jumped up as the guys came back into the room. She planted a big kiss on Bayron's cheek and wrapped her arms around him. Sarah was happy to see that at least Byron seemed to return Julie's feelings. He looked at her with a warmth that couldn't be faked.

Jareth noticed it as well. He had been too caught up in his own troubles to inquire about Bayron's night. But he didn't need to ask; he could see how happy Sarah's friend made him. He did, however, share Sarah's worries about what would happen to their relationship. He decided, for his and Sarah's sake as well as their friends, to be completely truthful with Sarah the moment he was able to. He felt better having made that decision, and turned his attentions to Sarah.

"So, my dear, what shall we do today?" he asked, his eyes shining.

She was slightly surprised that he wanted to spend the day with her; she figured that he'd want to get back to the Underground as soon as possible. Then she remembered, he's said something about not being able to for some reason…she couldn't really remember what he's said.

"Well," she said, thinking, "we could hang out here, maybe order in some food and watch a movie. Or, we could go to the park, or go shopping, or go out and see a movie…I don't know, Jareth. We can do whatever you want to do. But what about them?"

She gestured towards the couple entwined with each other on one of her kitchen chairs.

Jareth looked at them for a second. "I don't think they care what we do, as long as we leave them alone!"

Sarah smiled, then immediately frowned. "Shit! I completely forgot, how could I forget I'm supposed to watch Toby today! What time is it? Shit! My parents will be here any minute to drop him off!" She frantically started running around, trying to tidy up.

"Jareth, I don't know what you'll want to do now. I don't expect you to want to hang around with me and a 10 year old." Plus, she didn't know how much, if any, of the Labyrinth Toby remembered. She had never discussed it with him, and now she was nervous about his reaction to the Goblin King in her apartment.

"Well.." as Jareth was thinking, Bayron and Julie untangled themselves from each other. "I think we're gonna head out," Julie said. "What I have planned for today is not meant for a child's eyes to see!"

Sarah rolled her eyes at her friend and saw them to the door. "Jareth, I'll be talking to you later, and I'll expect an update" Bayron called as he stepped out the door.

Sarah wondered about that statement, but was too busy straightening up to worry about it. "Jareth? What do you want to do?"

"If it's okay with you, I'd like to spend some time with Toby." Jareth had thought about it, and he decided he wanted to see how Toby had turned out. He had always had a fond spot for the little guy, and he thought it would be interesting to spend the day with him.

Sarah was still a little nervous about them meeting, but what choice did she have? "Okay, I'm glad you want to see him, but please, be on your best behavior. I've never talked to Toby about what happened, and I'm not sure if he remembers."

Jareth rolled his eyes at her. "Yes, mother," he teased.

Sarah threw a pillow at him, but before he could retaliate, the doorbell rang.

"Oh, and could you please change into something more...American?" she asked as she ran to the door.

He snapped his fingers as he followed Sarah to the front door, and was standing right behind her wearing blue jeans and a button down shirt, his hair neatly tied back, when she opened it to let in her father, Karen, and Toby.

"Sarah!" Toby cried happily, running into her arms for a hug. He had always felt especially close to his sister. Being a big boy of 10, he refused to let anyone hug him-except for Sarah.

"Hi Tobes!" Sarah said, returning the hug. She looked up at her parents. "Hi Dad, hi Karen."

Before they had a chance to reply, Toby had broken free from Sarah to gaze at the stranger next to her.

"Sarah, why is the Goblin King here?"