A/N Own Nothing. I finished the story today so I am going to put it all up today. Enjoy

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On Thursday, Dave was released from the hospital and came over to pick up Carla and Jason. Not that I wasn't happy to have them, but it was nice to not have to think about making their lunches, making sure Carl did her homework, making their dinner, getting them to bed on time. I was glad that Dave was alright again. It looked like he was going to have quite a few scars in some obvious places, but compared to what could have happened it was nothing.

I was able to finish the quilt I was making for Jareth and wrapped it up in some of the leftover purple metallic wrapping paper I had from when Valerie and I bought his I-phone. I wondered if he would like it or where he would put it. Since he didn't use his living room ever it was doubtful that he would ever use it to curl up on the couch to watch the TV he didn't have.

The labyrinth dreams stopped again. Once again I was relieved. It was nice to have a couple nights of real rest. I went into work Friday morning completely refreshed and worry-free, almost. I had spent the past couple days successfully ignoring Jareth and he would look at me sadly every time I passed him. I never knew if he was faking it or if he really was upset that I was completely ignoring him.

We closed the restaurant at 5:00. I still couldn't believe that we were able to convince him to do that. It wasn't even difficult to do. Hoggle and Didymus came in with a bunch of stuff that I assumed Valerie had them pick up. She set them right to work hanging decorations and setting up the tables and chairs in whatever way she decided was best. I tried to stay out of her way as did everyone else.

When Valerie was done, the dance room was beautiful. There was a long table down the one side where the cake would go in the middle and the food would go on either side. There were purple and black streamers hung just perfectly on the walls. She also put little party hats on all the goblin statues. The four bartenders we had agreed to take turns on serving the drinks and John had spent the entire day cooking everything Valerie requested.

Hoggle asked me to go for a walk with him when he was finished with Valerie's to-do list. I went out and he started talking to me, "Are you actually still mad at Jareth?"

"I was never really mad. It just hurt me."

"Still hurt?"

"I don't know."

"He loves you, you know." I really didn't know what to say to that so Hoggle just continued. "Listen, I really don't want to get involved but to be honest I am tired of being near him while he is in a bad mood. He thinks you've mostly forgiven him but since he isn't sure he is being annoying."

"So I should just forgive him so he won't annoy you anymore?"

Hoggle gave me a look, "No, of course that's not what I am saying. I am just saying don't be too hard on him." We continued around the block talking about other things. I had a lot to think about so there were a lot of silent moments which didn't seem to bother Hoggle at all. Hoggle said Jareth loves me, which was really nice to know.

When we got back to the restaurant Valerie immediately called Hoggle over to most likely carry something, I wasn't really paying attention. I got Jareth's present out of the employee room and took it into him. He was working on something and at first didn't even notice me come in. It wasn't until I put the present on his desk and sat down that he looked up.

"What's this?"

"Well I was going to wait for your actual birthday to give you your present, but since today is supposed to be your party I figured you would like it now. I am really surprised you let us close the restaurant for it by the way." I watched him continue his work for a few minutes not really sure if he had heard a word I had said. Eventually he must have gotten to a good stopping point because he answered me.

"I really wasn't expecting anything. I also know that John used my birthday as an excuse to get me to close the restaurant. That is not the reason I let you all have your way."

"Come on, get to opening it." I started to get really nervous. I kept thinking: What if Jareth doesn't like it? Of course he won't like it. The only hand-made items he has probably cost him a fortune why would he want your ratty quilt. Jareth gave me a worried look and I tried my best to blank my mind and smile.

As Jareth started to unwrap the quilt I wanted to throw a crystal ball at him. He takes so long. He is the type that carefully unwraps his presents like he is going to save the paper, but I know that he doesn't actually save it so there is no point. He noticed me getting aggravated at his slowness and slowed down even more with a smirk, "Does it bother you that I am building up the suspense?"

"You are going to really be disappointed if you keep building it up. It's really nothing special." I couldn't watch anymore. I almost smiled thinking of how he knew exactly what to do to annoy me. He did actually open it now that he had his fun with me. I slowly looked at him to see his reaction.

Jareth looked a little confused at first but then slowly unfolded the quilt. He looked at each individual square with great interest and I sat there awaiting his verdict on it. He smiled at me. It was an actual smile. No smirks or half smiles, no evil intentions. He must have liked it. I smiled too, my heart and body felt so much lighter just from that one tiny smile he gave me.

"Do you like it?" I knew the answer but I wanted to hear it. I had to be sure, he just might have been happy that it wasn't a trick or something since I was mad at him.

"Absolutely, it would have been very useful a few days ago when I had to get out of my bed because someone thought they would actually call that horrid cellular phone you made me have," he was back to smirking at me. I knew he was making fun of me but I didn't care.

I got up to leave and had to stop; Jareth came up right behind me and had his arms around me waist. He was holding me tightly. "I am still mad at you, you know that right?" Jareth just nodded and gave me light kisses on my neck. I almost gave in right there. I wanted him to kiss me more.

"I will be here on my knees ready to serve you when you are ready to come back and forgive me."

"Ha, you on your knees, serving me. That is the funniest thing I think I have ever heard."

He spun me around and kissed me harder on the mouth this time, "Love me and I will be your slave. Now why don't you go back to getting the party ready?"

That was it; Jareth was officially forgiven. Damn him, how was he able to do that to me? I couldn't stay mad at him no matter how hard I tried. My head was so light and I felt like I was high. I walked out of the office with a smile on my face that only Hoggle really seemed to notice. He winked at me and I just smiled back at him.