Chapter Five – Dinner
Sarah was unsure of what to think of her first encounter with Jareth after 10 years. She looked among her clothes to find something appropriate to wear. There was a sudden pop behind and as she turned, a box was on her bed. Curios, she opened it to reveal a dark red dress and a pair of red shoes to match. A note was hidden at the bottom, she opened it:
My Dear Sarah
I had this stored away for you. I hope you like it.
Yours
Jareth, Goblin King.
She smiled and set the dress on her bed. She walked to the bathroom and ran a hot shower.
Jareth watched as she looked through her clothes, she couldn't find anything suitable to wear. He smiled and thought of the dress and shoes stowed away for her. It was perfect. He sent it to her and began to get dressed himself. As the restaurant was in the Aboveground, he wouldn't be able to wear his usual attire. He found a black tuxedo and smiled.
He had used magick to hide his markings on his face and smooth down his hair. His picked up a bunch of red roses and decided to do this properly. He magicked reservations into her favourite Italian restaurant and had a limo prepared. On the way back he thought a horse and carriage ride would do nicely. With everything in order he flicked his wrist and was in the limo.
Sarah was ready and waiting. She thought he would magick into her living room but nothing happened. Caught in the moment she heard her doorbell. Curios as to who it could be she opened the door and was awestruck when she saw him standing there looking like a normal human. He smiled and handed her the flowers. "Thank you. They are beautiful." She quickly placed them in water and went back to the door. "I thought I'd do this properly for you." He smiled and offered her his arm. She closed and locked the door and together made their way to the limo. "You didn't have to do all this." He slid in the limo next to her.
"Please Sarah, call me Jareth." She blushed and they spoke in the limo until they arrived. When she stepped out of the limo she was amazed again that he was taking her to her favourite restaurant. When they walked into the restaurant they were greet by the maître'd. They were shown to their seats and given menus. Jareth ordered their food and drink and set about giving Sarah one of the best nights of her life.
After dinner and desert, Jareth led her towards a horse and carriage. "Oh Jareth, you have made tonight so special. I really needed this. Thank you." She kissed his cheek. "I would do anything to make you happy Sarah." She smiled and cuddled closer to him as the autumn air swept over them. He placed an arm round her shoulders and kept her warm. It took a short while back to her apartment. He walked her up to the door and said goodnight. "Jareth, would you like to come in for a cup of hot cocoa?" She didn't want him to leave or for this night to end. "That would be lovely."
With the fire blazing and soft music playing in the background, Sarah and Jareth sat together talking of anything and everything. Neither one noticed when the clock struck the hour. Sarah tried to hold back a yawn and Jareth noticed her becoming tired. "I think it's time I left Sarah. You need to sleep." Sarah blushed again. "Stay with me tonight Jareth." A concerned looked washed over Jareth's face. "Please, I've been alone for so long, I don't want to be alone tonight. At least until I fall asleep." Jareth took their cups and magicked them cleaned and away. He stood and held out his hand. Sarah took his hand and stood. "Of course I will Sarah." They walked to the bedroom.
Sarah grabbed her night gown and went into the bathroom. Jareth removed his clothes and magicked a pair of trousers. He sat on her bed and waited. Sarah cleaned her face and changed into her nightgown. A little nervous she walked back to her bedroom and was mesmerized by Jareth as he stood at her window, the moonlight outlining his body. She set her clothes down and walked beside him. He smiled and was taken aback by her night gown. It was quite revealing and hugged her curves nicely.
They closed the curtains and walked to the bed. Sarah climbed in the bed and moved over so Jareth had room too. As he lay back he noticed Sarah was nervous. Even though nothing was going to happen tonight, he needed to hold her close. "Here." He wrapped his arm round her shoulder and brought her to him. She rested her head on his chest and snuggled closer. He flicked his wrist and turned out the light and together they settled down into a comfortable sleep they both had longed for.