It was a first floor room, with marble floors and a window that overlooked a beautiful rose garden. Lavender curtains hung over it, and lilacs, Sarah's favorite flowers, sat in a light blue vase on the mahoghany bedside table. But Sarah noticed none of that as she woke up. Nor did she notice the soft queensized bed and silk sheets. Instead, she noticed only Jareth.
When you feel all alone
And the world has turned its back on you
Give me a moment please
To tame your wild wild heart
"You....you came for me..." Sarah said, softly, looking at him, slowly sitting. She had to lay back down, though, as a wave of nausia came over her. The doctor had told her this was a possible effect.
I know you feel
Like the walls are closing in on you
It's hard to find relief
And people can be so cold
"Of course I did," Jareth said. "You called, didn't you? And just stay still. I want you to rest."
When darkness is upon your door
Sarah sighed, casting her eyes downward. "I suppose you're wondering what happened..."
And you feel like you can't take anymore
Jareth shook his head. "No. I know what happened. I made a promise, a long time ago, to an old friend, to watch over you. I should have stopped you, taken you before you had a chance to do it. But I was in owl form, doing my nightly flight over the labyrinth, making sure all was well."
Let me be the one you call
If you jump, I'll break your fall
Lift you up and fly away with you into the night
If you need to fall apart
I can mend a broken heart
If you need to crash, then crash and burn
You're not alone
Sarah looked at him, wondering what 'old friend' had made Jareth promise to watch over her. It couldn't be one of the friends she had made during her last trip here. They all despised Jareth, didn't they?
When you feel all alone
And a loyal friend is hard to find
You're caught in a one way street
With the monsters in your head
Jareth looked at Sarah. He wanted so much to tell her how he felt. But how would she react? Would she turn away from him? She had rejected him completely the last time they had met. But he could understand. She had only been fifteen. She couldn't possibly have understood. Now that she was so grown up, she could handle it, couldn't she? Or would she end up breaking his heart again? What could he do for now but offer her his friendship?
When hopes and dreams are far away
And you feel like you can't face the day
"Sarah, I want you to know that I'm here for you. If you need anything, anything at all, just call, alright?"
"I will," she said, softly. And Jareth smiled.
Let me be the one you call
If you jump I'll break your fall
Lift you up and fly away with you into the night
If you need to fall apart
I can mend a broken heart
If you need to crash
Then crash and burn you're not alone
"Are you feeling up to eating, yet?" he asked, brushing a stray strand of hair behind her ear.
Sarah shrugged. "I dunno. I suppose I could try something."
Because there has always been heartache and pain
And when it's over you'll breathe again
You'll breath again
Jareth nodded, and popped out, quickly returning with some broth and juice, as well as a little soft, warm, freshly baked bread. "Here. You can take it slowly for now, and go from here, see how you're feeling after this, alright?"
When you feel all alone
And the world has turned its back on you
Give me a moment please
To tame your wild wild heart
Sarah smiled. "Thank you," she said, softly, slowly starting to eat. Jareth sat on the bed next to her, assisting her, and Sarah leaned against him gratefully. Yes, there had been so many bad choices over the past few years. But this had been a good decision, so perhaps things would get better, she thought.
Let me be the one you call
If you jump, I'll break your fall
Lift you up and fly away with you into the night
If you need to fall apart
I can mend a broken heart
If you need to crash
Then crash and burn
You're not alone
A/N-And the writer's block is overcome!!