Nothing Is What It Seems

Chapter 18

Chapter 18

She hadn't run away, this time. She hadn't pushed away and caused the bubble to burst. No, she was standing in his arms willing, and Sarah was actually kissing him back.

Slowly, Sarah pulled away and turned away from him.

Jareth frowned slightly as she walked a bit away from him, "what's wrong?" He turned to face her.

She turned her head slightly back towards him, "I need to think about all of this."

He took a step towards her, "Sarah?" Worry filled him. What had gone wrong?

Sarah turned her back and remained silent. Sighing, he sat down on the edge of the fountain. She needed time; that was all it was. Wait, what did she need to think about? He looked over at her, "Sarah, what is it?"

Quickly, she turned to face him, "it's none of your business. Do you seriously think that I'm some floozy?

He had to stop himself from smiling. Had he been her first kiss? Jareth gestured to the place beside him, "sit down, Sarah. Talk to me."

She glared at him, "I highly doubt we have anything to talk about."

He took a deep breath to calm himself, "Sarah, I still wish to marry you. Can't you see that?"

She started to breath heavily, "what?!"

Jareth fought the smirk that wanted to form, "I admit I didn't ask in the best way last time, but I'm trying to make up for it this time."

Sarah placed her hands on her hips, "so you lied to Didymus just to be sure I would come?"

Standing up, Jareth did his best not to copy her stance, "I told Didymus the truth. The ball is for you, but no one but you, I, and your friends know that."

Sarah eyes grew wide.

Slowly Jareth began to walk towards her, "what did they tell you, Sarah? I would lose everything? Someone else would rule the Goblins and take my place as High Prince?". He stopped about a yard away from her.

"Something along those lines." Sarah glanced towards the veranda, "so are you planning to keep me here?"

"I won't keep you here, Sarah. You're not a prisoner."

She gave a nod, "good, because I'm leaving.". She began to make her way back to the veranda.

"You won't get out that way; I'm afraid. Those doors sealed behind us as we entered the garden."

She quickly turned to face him, "you said.."

"I'm not keeping you here. You have to find your own way out, Sarah."

Sarah took a deep breath before walking towards him, "I'm not solving another riddle."

Jareth stood up, "Sarah, would you listen to me?"

"I heard you. Just because you want something doesn't mean you'll get it."

Why did she have to sound like his father? At least, his mother had said to give her time. Well, it looked like that might not had been such a good idea.

"Sarah."

"Don't you dare say I'm no match or anything you said last time. I can get out of here on my own. I've done it before."

"Actually, you had the help of three of my subjects."

The heat in her gaze told him he should had kept his mouth shut, but she looked absolutely beautiful.

"I see you've done it yet again, Jareth, " the High Queen walked up behind him.

Frowning, Jareth turned to look at his mother, "Mother, why are you here?"

She gave him a small smile, "Sarah, needs some time to think. You're only making things worst.". The she walked past him and over to Sarah.

He still old watching as they talked and then they disappeared, while still frowning. Damn, he had completely messed that up, and on top of that he hadn't exactly asked her to marry him. Sighing, he sat on the edge of the fountain, again. Would he even get the chance to ask her officially?