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Your Eyes
Story by Jessica Arbuckle (Jessi, Princess of Impatience)
June to possibly August, 2005
Chapter Nine, You're Him, Aren't You…
A giggle came from the hallway, startling them both into ending the kiss and they both turned, Jareth's arms still locked around Sarah.
"Hi," Toby said sleepily, looking up at the man who had his arms around Sarah. "You look like the Goblin King."
Jareth laughed gaily. "Hello," he said, as he released Sarah and cam down on one knee, bringing himself closer to Toby's level, "you are certainly very clever."
Sarah took in the sight before her, the little blonde boy and the tall blonde man, heads close together, and smiled contentedly as the doorbell rang again insistently and the person again pounded on the door.
Jareth looked up as Sarah spoke, "I'll go answer that while you stay with him," she said, pulling on her robe. "Ok?"
Jareth nodded and Sarah leaned down to claim a quick kiss from him before heading down the hallway to the stairs. Toby watched this kiss with fascination as well, and his eyes followed Sarah down the hallway for several seconds before turning back to the man in front of him, who was also watching Sarah walk away. 'His face looks like Daddy's when he looks at Mommy," Toby thought, then giggled.
The sound broke Jareth's gaze down the hall and he turned back to the small boy in pajamas looking at him.
"You are him, aren't you?" Toby asked, his big blue eyes wide in wonder as he gazed up at the man who was still taller than him, even on his knees.
Jareth smiled wryly at the words and nodded. A smile of child-like satisfaction settled across the boy's face. "She did it!" Toby said excitedly, and then added in a matter-of-fact tone, "about time."
Jareth's laugh again rang out in the hallway. "Quite right, my fine feathered. Now you should be asleep, shouldn't you?"
"Oh, I'm not tired," Toby said with a wide yawn. "I want to see who's making so much nosie. Can we go look?"
Jareth stood, holding out his hand to Toby. "Certainly," he said as he watched yet another yawn come from the boy. Toby had already begun to look sleepy, so Jareth stooped low and swept the child into his arms instead. Smiling contentedly, Toby wrapped his arms around Jareth's neck and laid his head on his shoulder.
Within seconds, Jareth could feel the small body slackened against him in sleep. A strange feeling pricked at him and Jareth realized it was affection for the small boy. He was pleased the boy clearly trusted him enough to relax and sleep in his arms. He basked in the feeling for a moment before turning towards the stairs.
Downstairs, a woman screamed.
a/n: Yeah, I know, I know "Another cliffy!" Remember, I gave you four chapters today, so you will be ok… and the next chapter is coming soon, in a few days, as opposed to a week from now, so it will be ok! I also think the bulk postings will be ending soon so I can pace myself, as some of the upcoming chapters need to be tweaked.
As always, please R/R, I would just adore it!