When they arrived at the gala, there were people everywhere. They all seemed so important. Whenever they looked at Sarah, she got intimidated and hid in Jareth's arms. He squeezed her tight and whispered in her ear. "Sarah love, what's wrong?"

"They're staring at me. They recognize me, I just know it." Sarah whispered back.

"No, they notice your beauty. You are by far the most gorgeous woman in the building and you're on my arm. The men envy me and the women want to be you. But we get to be lucky enough to have each other. I will be right here love. I'm not leaving your side."

Sarah kissed his cheek and she cradled her arm in his. They walked around greeting others, Jareth introducing her as Sarah Altesse, his wife. Sarah dug her nails into his arm as a warning.

"I didn't know you had a wife Jareth. Since when?" One of the men asked. He was short and fat, he was the dean of the medical science school part of the university, Monsieur DuPont.

"Three months ago. I found my soulmate, we married almost right away, isn't that right, Precious?" Jareth kissed Sarah's hand and she blushed. Sarah knew she had to play along or they would be caught.

"Oui, le coup de foudre. J'étais frappé." Sarah responded to the two men.

Yes, love at first sight. I was smitten

"That's very sweet darling. I'm happy for you both Jareth. Now, if you excuse me, I have to go talk to the chairman over there about budget cuts." Monsieur DuPont walked away leaving Sarah and Jareth alone in the corner of the room.

"Jareth, what do I look like to them?" Sarah asked

"You look exactly like yourself, but tonight they won't recognize you. They'll only know you're my 'wife.' They won't know that that was you at the gala for as long as they live. It's our secret. Now, stop stressing and let's go dance." Jareth took Sarah's arm and led her into the dance floor. Sway by Frank Sinatra came on and Jareth pulled Sarah close. He stood behind her and held her left hand in his. He slid it across her body and caressed her. He spun her in a circle in front of him and dipped her down low enough where she almost touched the floor. When he lifted her back up, he spun her across the dance floor stopping her with his arms around her waist. Her hands went around her neck, just when she thought he was about to kiss her, he glided her across the room one more time. He lifted her leg up above their heads and lifted her to spin again. Her leg was put down and they moved incredibly close, their breaths mingling. They continued their tango, their bodies and feet moving in perfect rhythm. On the crescendos and slides of the guitar, he would do a little lift or spin to make the crowd gasp. There were many times where he wanted to kiss her or rip her dress apart but he knew better. He could tell Sarah was aroused too, her eyelids heavy and her face flushed. He lifted her at the peak of the song and rolled her across his body in a seductive move to place her in front of him. He still had her lifted and moved her legs around his waist and spun her around. When he unlatched her legs, he threw her up, her legs swinging to either side of him. He placed her down and dipped her low to the ground when the song ended. When everyone was clapping at their unexpected performance, he kissed her passionately making her give a light moan.

"God damn Sarah, you are so incredibly tantalizing. I'm smitten. How did you learn to dance like that?"

"My mother taught me how to dance before she left for New York."

"Well you were incredible. I mean absolutely incredible." Jareth said while he kissed her cheek.

"You were amazing too. The perfect partner a woman could ever need."

The rest of the night was spent drinking champagne and laughing with one another. When he took them back to their apartment complex, Sarah was drunk. He had to carry her home while she tried but failed forming coherent words. Jareth chuckled and carried her up to her flat.

"You know what glitter butt? You are a perfect gentleman!" Sarah slurred

"How so?" He ignored her glitter butt comment, he'd get her back for that one day.

"Well, you're carrying me like a knight in shining armor, and you are devilishly handsome. Plus you treat me like a lady which is not something men like to do. You don't see me as some object."

"Sarah I can assure you I'm not a knight in shining armor. I'm a goblin king in black armor. I do agree on the devilishly handsome part though, and those fops are boys. Not men. I promise you, no male will ever hurt you or see you as an object again. You are a goddess who deserves to be worshipped." When Jareth looked at Sarah, she was staring at him like he was the only person on earth. It made his stomach flutter and he cleared his throat.

When he got up to her apartment, he opened the door, slid off her dress and shoes and tucked her into bed. "Sleep here tonight and I will see you in the morning precious." He kissed her and made his way out the door before Sarah stopped him.

"Wait, sleep with me?"

"Sarah, you're drunk. I'm not going to sleep with you." Jareth kissed her hand.

"No you pompous dildo, I mean lay in bed with me. Spend the night." Sarah slurred and tried to move out of the bed.

"Alright. But only sleeping. Stay in the bed love, it was hard enough moving you up here." Jareth crawled into bed with Sarah after removing his jacket and shirt. He stayed in his pants for decency. He pulled her in close and she laid her head on his chest.

"Perfect." Sarah whispered before she fell asleep.

"Sweet dreams Sarah. I love you." Jareth whispered. He was still awake, he thought about how the past few months have been the best time of his life so far. He was definitely in love with her. She was spunky, smart, beautiful, and she wasn't afraid to put him in his place. Tonight was much more fun with her there, even when she got drunk. She snored on him and he started to chuckle. She was something else. After watching her for some time, he fell asleep to the sounds of her snores. They both dreamt of mornings of gold and more valentine evenings.

Sarah woke up first. She looked up and saw Jareth sleeping in bed with her. He looked so peaceful, drool lines and all. Sarah smiled and got up out of bed. She headed to the bathroom, closed the door, and leaned against it.

"So this is love?" She asked herself. She thought about the warmth that surrounds her, how the butterflies in her belly made her giddy. She thought about how whenever she sees Jareth, her heart races and her body aches for him to hold her. She showered with him on her mind. While she was washing her hair, she heard the door open.

"Good morning. Need some help washing your back?" Jareth asked while he slipped into the shower.

"No, but I could use some company."

"As you wish. I'm surprised you don't have a hangover with all that you drank last night." Jareth swapped places with her and started wetting his hair.

"I'm 22, I'm indestructible." She wiggled her eyebrows at him sticking her tongue out.

"Easy with that tongue, my love. That's dangerous waters. Besides, you're not indestructible, you have yet to try goblin ale." Jareth took the conditioner and rubbed it in her hair while kissing her shoulders.

"Is that a challenge?"

"No it's not."

"Good. I'd beat it like I beat your Labyrinth!" Sarah teased.

Jareth was tickling her sides the second she started to tease him. They spent the rest of the shower playing with each other, kissing, and making love until the water ran cold. They ran out of the bathroom and snuggled under the covers to keep warm.

Sarah stared into Jareth's crystal-like blue eyes and grinned/

"What?" Jareth asked.

"Nothing. You're just so beautiful." Sarah took his hand and kissed his fingertips one by one.

Jareth stared down at her, making her blush. She went to look away to avoid his penetrating gaze but he grabbed her chin and made her face him.

"Sarah Williams, I will never understand how the fates brought us together or how the Labyrinth knew that we were meant to be, but I am damn sure happy about it. Come move in with me. Be with me." Jareth whispered to her.

"Jare, I can't. I can't go underground. I can't live there. I still have to graduate, and start my career." Sarah started to protest.

"No love, that's not what I meant, I know you can't live down there yet. I meant, move into the flat with me. Until at least graduation. That's one month. Please, precious?" .

"Okay. But, I still have to pay rent in my flat until the lease is up after graduation. I'll email Abrielle and let her know. I'm sure she won't mind."

Jareth's grin was as big as a goblins grin after getting a new chicken to play with.

"Deal." He kissed her lips until they were out of air. He couldn't be any happier. Sarah, his Sarah was moving in with him. He was living his best life.

"But, after graduation, I don't want our relationship to be a secret. I want a normal relationship. Or one as normal as it can be with you."

"As you wish."