Chapter Four – Meeting again

Sarah sat on the sofa, a bowl of noodles next to her and a book on the table. She sighed and picked up the bowl. The steam and smell made her mouth water and she quickly devoured the noodles. She set her bowl in the sink and decided to go for a walk. She pulled on her shoes and coat. Before leaving her home, those words came back to her mind. She took off her coat and shoes, sat at the kitchen table and thought of what to do.

What if he doesn't come? What if he does? Should I be civil? Should I offer him tea?

Maybe if you just spoke to the man you'll get your answers.

She shook her head, breathed in and out. "I wish…I wish the Goblin King would be here, right now" She ran from the kitchen and hid in her room. "What have I done? Shit…"

Jareth heard the wish. His heart leapt but his mind was uncertain.

What if she doesn't really want to see you? What if she does? What will I say? What will she say?

Just go over there and find out.

Jareth gathered his wits and answered her call.

He was in a small kitchen. However, Sarah was nowhere to be seen. He wondered if he should go and find her. He knew she would be in her bedroom. He walked slowly to her door. Taking a breath in, he knocked gently and waited.

Sarah heard the knock. She stood up and walked to the door. She knew he would be on the other side. Bracing herself, she opened and was astonished by him. In a height of different emotions, she closed the door again. Oh nice one Sarah. You haven't seen him in years and the first thing you do is shut a door in his face before he had even said or done anything. She stood at the door.

Jareth was completely taken back by her reaction. He stood there and was about to leave, when he decided to wait for her in her living room. Give her time, she'll come round. He sat and waited patiently.

Sarah opened the door again surprised he was not there she slowly made her way to the living room. She saw him sat there. He seemed as shocked as she was. "I didn't think you would come." She said quietly. He stood and turned. He was exactly as she remembered him. A dark brown tailcoat jacket covering a creamy white shirt that loosely hung on him revealing part of his chest and his beautiful necklace. His tight light grey trousers tucked into a pair of pristine black knee high boots. His hands gloved and his eyes both dark and mysterious. His hair was light and fluffy and made her want to run her hands through it all over again.

He studied her before speaking. She had become a woman. Her green eyes dazzled and her long dark hair shaped her soft face. Her features had matured and her body had filled out. She wore a pair of black trouser and a red top that hugged her body. "Why shouldn't I come precious? You wished it and here I am." He hadn't meant it to sound stubborn but it did and her face registered everything very quickly. She walked away towards the kitchen and he followed. "Yes, well I'm sorry for calling you. You can go." She said spitefully. He leaned against the kitchen door frame and smirked. "Surely you didn't call for me for nothing precious." She turned and leaned against the kitchen side. "It was an accident. A childish thought that's all. I'm sure you have more important things to do right now and so do I." He walked towards her; she stiffened and looked up at him. "My precious Sarah, I know you have nothing planned and as a matter of fact neither do I. So how about we start again?" He leaned past her slowly and she welcomed the intimate closeness of his body. He grabbed the kettle and began to fill it up with water.

She silently grabbed two cups and placed in the teabags and sugar. Once the kettle had boiled she poured the water and milk, took out the teabags and set the cups on the table. She sat down opposite him and waited.

"So tell me Sarah, how have things been for the past ten years?" She sighed and decided to relax. "It's been okay. I finished high school, got a degree in Theatre and moved out here 4 years ago. I work in a small book shop now. And you?" How is this happening? I'm sat here drinking tea with Him. Did I miss something? She sipped her tea looking at him. "The usual; goblins: kingdom affairs, answering wishes. The Labyrinth changed over the years." He too took a sip of tea. Oh my dear Sarah. They sat there in silence for minutes. "I can't do this." Sarah stood up and walked away. Confused Jareth followed her. "Can't do what Sarah?" She turned and stared at him. "This…I can't do this…it's too much." She walked into her bedroom and closed the door only to have Jareth walk in as well. "Sarah it's been ten years. Surely we have both grown to put the past behind us." She didn't know what to say. He was right and she knew it.

She sat on her bed and looked at the floor. He kneeled in front of her. "What's happened to you Sarah? Where's the determination you once had?" he held her hands and watched as a tear fell down her face. He pulled her up and held her close. It took her a few seconds to break down completely on him. She held him tightly and cried. He soothed her and waited for her to stop. She pulled back slightly and looked into his eyes. Without a moment's thought she kissed him. Surprised by her move, he kissed her back.

They both poured in the raw passion each held within. He pulled her tightly against him and brought a hand to her neck. He licked and sucked her lower lip asking for entrance and when she agreed he moved them back towards her bed. Her knees bumped against it and as they fell he brought her on top of him. He growled in the back of his throat as she scraped her hands through his hair and over his chest. She moaned and began to pull at his clothes. As much as he wanted to continue he could not do this to her at this moment. She moaned more as her began to kiss her jawline and down her neck. As soon as she felt herself pulling his clothes she had to pull back. She opened her eyes and threw herself off of him.

He sat up and stared at her breathless. Her hair dishevelled and her clothes askew. Her lips were swollen and her eyes were wild. They both thought the same thing. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that." She began to walk out of the room when he grabbed hold of her arm. "Don't be sorry. I shouldn't have kissed you back. We got caught in the moment." Oh my, anymore and I would have gone all the way with her.

In the silence a loud rumble hit the room. Jareth turned and looked sheepish. Sarah's stomach rumbled after and they both laughed. "I can make us something to eat, although I don't have much in." he sat next to her and took her hand. "Nonsense, I'm taking us both out. How does Italian sound?" She looked shocked at his proposal. "Erm…Italian sounds great." He smiled. "Be ready in an hour precious." He kissed her cheek and disappeared.