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Dressed in a long
flowing gown of golden yellow Sarah pushed her curled hair
away from her face as she followed Hoggle down the castle
hallway. Nervously she fingered at the soft silken material
as the scene between her and Jareth played within her thoughts,
his words still fresh within her mind. Looking down at her
shown cleavage she pulled the front of the dress up once again
not really comfortable with the plunging neckline. If she
had a choice she’d be in a comfortable sweater and jeans,
but no, the only clothes she had been supplied with were dresses
- not that she had anything against dresses.
Hoggle turned
around to see if Sarah was still behind him, she had been
so quiet since they left her chambers that it concerned him.
He saw her fidgeting with the dress and grinned, "You
looks beautiful."
Sarah smiled her
cheeks flushing slightly, "Thanks."
As they entered
the room Sarah’s breath caught in her throat as she looked
about the dimly lit room. At the room’s center sat a lone
table with two long white candlesticks lit within its center.
The glass plates sat empty as the wineglasses sat filled with
a dark wine. Looking behind her she noted Hoggle’s absence
and wondered where the Goblin King was. Music softly filled
the room as she turned back towards the dining table. It seemed
strange that Jareth had yet to make an appearance being that
he was the one that insisted on her joining him for dinner.
Slowly making
her way towards the table she picked up the wineglass taking
a sip of its contents hoping that it would calm her nervousness.
Ignoring the fact that the Goblin King had yet made an appearance
she placed the wine back on the table, as she felt drawn towards
the large window.
The large moon
shone brightly as it illuminated her with its soft glow, the
stars within the sky made insignificant against its large
mass. Closing her eyes she breathed in the fresh crisp air
of the night as it flowed over her senses. Feeling a slight
tingle within the air Sarah ignored it as she opened her eyes
once again captivated by view of the full moon before her.
He watched her
as she made her way to the window and looked out at the moon.
She looked amazing against the moonlight, her milky white
skin set aglow as her attention was drawn towards the moon.
Not caring to wait any longer, he appeared slightly behind
her with the use of his magic. Leaning forwards towards her
he spoke softly into her ear, "Lovely."
Startled, she
felt a wave of fire grow through her as his warm breath danced
about the side of her neck as he spoke into her ear. Sarah
tensed, not sure how to respond, wanting to melt against him
but fighting the urge. She would not lose control like she
did in the garden.
"Yes it is,"
she calmly replied as she stepped slightly away from him and
turned to face him. She was starting to wish that she did
not turn to face him, as she was taken away by how handsome
he looked dressed in a royal blue vest over his usual creamy
white poets shirt and black pants. The charming grin and warm
look within his eyes making her wonder what he was up to.
Bowing slightly
to her he gently took her hand in his, bringing it up to his
lips as he gently lay a kiss on the back of her hand, "I
was referring to the view standing before me."
She felt a surge
of desire flare through her being as he kissed the back of
her hand. Not able to stop the smile that escaped her lips
Sarah blushed at his words looking away. Her heart thundered
as he stepped towards her forcing her to look back to him.
He was so close it was maddening the way she was starting
to feel. The want to pull him to her, to close the small gap
between them, all she had to do was lean forwards. Sarah swallowed
hard as she realized that she was not as in control of her
emotions as she had planned.
Her mouth opened
to speak but no words came forth as she felt the battle within
herself to keep in control dwindling. Never had she had such
intense feelings for anyone. It frightened yet excited her
at the same time. Her concentration was slowly losing its
hold. She almost fell forwards as he backed away from her.
"Come, dinner
is waiting." He watched her closely as she hesitantly
walked beside him towards the dinning table. Holding the chair
out for her he studied her closely as she slowly sat in the
offered chair. Jareth noted that Sarah had definitely flowered
since her last visit to his kingdom. He was tempted to pull
his chair to her side rather than have to sit across from
her.
A lump formed
in her throat as she eyed the plate before her warily. For
some reason the sight of cooked meat made her sick to her
stomach making her wonder if she was turning into a vegetarian.
Waiting for Jareth to take his seat she took the wine in hand
drinking its contents in hopes that it would get her mind
off of the food before her.
Jareth watched
half amused as she downed the glass of wine as if it were
water. As she placed the now empty wineglass down it refilled
itself to the rim ready for her consumption. He smiled to
himself as he watched her looking bewilderedly to the now
full wineglass.
"I’d take
care of how much wine you drink. It is quiet strong."
Sarah smiled meekly
at his warning as she lifted the fork and proceeded to moving
the food around her plate. Laying the fork down within the
food she pushed the plate away not willing to even try to
eat the food before her.
Jareth’s brow
rose in question as he watched her pushing her plate away,
"Not hungry?"
"No, not
really" she mumbled to herself eyes glued to the table
as she did not want to meet his eyes.
Silently standing
from his seat he walked around the table looking down with
an offered hand, "Dance with me?"
She looked to
his offered hand, her eyes looking hesitantly to his. His
eyes held honest sincerity as he waited for her to accept.
How many times did she dream about the dance that they had
shared along her journey through his labyrinth? Always waking
with the feeling of loss when reality sank in and she knew
that it was only that of a dream, a memory. Without losing
eye contact, she gingerly took his offered hand rising from
her seat.
He swept her within
his arms as the music hummed in the background, their bodies
moving with the gentle sway of the music. Her eyes - how they
captivated him, so warm, so inviting. She was the personification
of beauty.
It felt so right
being within his arms allowing him to lead her as they danced.
Her hand rested so perfectly within his as if it were meant
to be. Closing her eyes she leaned into him allowing her head
to rest against his shoulder. Letting go of the doubt, of
the fear of loving this man that had somehow captured her
heart. She stopped shocked at what it was that she had just
realized. ‘I love him,’ she thought to herself in bewilderment,
‘When did that happen?’
He stopped as
she did looking down at her as she pulled slightly away and
looked up towards him, her face so close to his. That look
within her eyes, he had seen it once before. It was when he
had first danced with her within the spell he had woven for
her. She was so young then, only a child, and now-now she
was a breathtaking young woman.
Slowly they closed
the small distance between them, lips softly touching as he
kissed her. She wanted him to kiss her, self-control be damned
she returned the kiss with equal passion allowing the suppressed
feelings she felt towards him finally emerge.
Jareth was surprised
as he heard a low growl coming from Sarah as she deepened
the kiss. He was even more surprised when she knocked him
off of his feet and was now lying on top of him never breaking
away from the kiss.
She wanted him
more than anything that she had ever wanted in her entire
life. Sarah was being driven by her passions, no longer allowing
her thoughts to control her actions as she allowed her instincts
to take total control. She felt out of control with her desire
enjoying the feel of him so near. He tasted so enticing as
her lips trailed from his downward along his neck towards
his chest. Fiercely she ripped his shirt open as she looked
over his strong muscled heaving chest.
Taken completely
by surprise from her actions he was not prepared for this.
Never did he imagine that she had this side to her, so aggressive,
so full of passion. His eyes glazed over as she started to
kiss him along his chest downward. So overtaken by the passions
she aroused within him he had to close his eyes.
Grinning wickedly
she ran her tongue slowly upward along his chest stopping
as she bit him playfully at his chest.
A sharp sting
shot through his chest as he felt her nip him with her teeth.
Taking her wrist in his hands he rolled her over so that he
was on top of her pinning her down below him. She was smiling
seductively up at him as he glared at her from underneath
him with a wicked grin. He looked to her with puzzlement for
a moment, the look in her eyes driving him over the edge with
desire for her his lips crushing hers in a searing kiss.
So hungry, she
needed him to be closer, needed more. Rolling him off of her
she straddled his hips with her thighs as she deepened the
kiss.
Jareth hissed
in pain as his lip stung from her biting his lower lip causing
him to pull away. "Sarah!" he gasped out in surprise.
Sarah blinked
in confusion as she looked down to the shocked expression
on the Goblin King’s face. Looking down she saw the dribble
of blood at his lip its sweet taste on her tongue. She flung
herself off of him. What had she done? She had never hurt
anyone in her whole entire life let alone bite anyone. Standing
on shaken legs she held her hands over her mouth shocked at
herself, at her actions.
Jareth watched
her as she backed away, the shock clearly written on her face.
He stepped forwards not sure what to say she stepped back
from his approach.
Hands shaking
as she backed away she felt sick at what she had done but
at the same time she felt aroused by it. What was happening
to her? Tears bordered her eyes, "Jareth, I-" her
eyes closed as she felt something pulling at her, beckoning
her to come.
He stepped forwards
once more only to step back slightly when she snapped open
her eyes. Ice cold blue orbs looked to him before shifting
towards the opened window. Before he could make another move
towards her she ran for the window leaping out into the night.
Quickly he ran
worriedly towards the window, cursing himself for not acting
sooner to stop her. There was no way that she could have survived
the fall being that they were at least three stories up.
Landing on her
feet and hands she straightened looking up towards the window
that she had just leapt from. Jareth stood at the window,
shock and relief shown in his expression. Eyes meeting with
his, she stood where she landed, watching him with wonder.
Feeling drawn by something, her eyes looked away from his
towards the large full moon.
He could see her
looking to him and then away towards the moon, his mind at
a whirl as to how she had survived the fall. Silently he watched
her as she started forwards, body shifting into a large gray
wolf as she ran away from the castle.
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