Labyrinth- Jareth's Return

3 - History Unfolds

Sarah opened her eyes slowly as she sat up to stretch. She took in a deep breath as her visioned focused. It really wasn't a dream then. She sighed and looked around the room and nearly jumped out of bed.

"Damn-it Jareth!" Sarah yelled out as she clenched her chest to ease her heart rate.

Jareth was leaning against the bedpost with crossed arms. He was wearing a white baggy shirt that frilled in the front. A black leather vest hugged his chest as his necklace dangled down in front. He wore knee high boots over black pants. He grinned as she eased her breathing and sat at the edge of the bed.

"Good morning to you to." He spoke as he turned and walk toward the window.

"Why are you in here? Were you watching me sleep?!" Sarah exclaimed disgusted as she got out of bed. She wore a long white nightgown that covered to below her knees. Her hair was a mess and her eyes still trying to wake.

"I might have watched a little." He smirked still staring out the window. "You're quite a rock when you sleep. So peaceful yet.. Nothing can budge you." He turned toward her, smiling wider as he saw the annoyed look on her face. Sarah went to speak when Jareth interrupted.

"We do have quite a long day ahead of us. You should come eat." He walked toward the table and gestured her to sit. He took his seat and sat back. Sarah hesitated before walking slowly toward the table and sat down. She uncovered her plate revealing eggs and a biscuit. She looked up at him noticing he was still staring. "Are you not hungry?" She asked.

"I don't eat the food from the above ground." He responded while resting his face on his hand, relaxing in his chair.  "To answer your question, no I'm not hungry. I don't have much of an appetite." He smiled slightly watching her look down and start to eat.

The room was silent as she finished up her breakfast. Jareth was still watching her as she took her last bite. She looked back up and shook her head with a faint smile. "You don't have to watch me eat you know. It's kind of weird and it makes me uncomfortable." Jareth let out a chuckle as he rest his hand on his lap. "I find it fascinating when you eat."

Sarah looked up disgusted. Jareth took a breath and smiled at her almost mockingly. "There's clothes in the armoire you can wear. If it isn't up to your standards let me know so I can have them switched out. I layed an outfit in the bathroom for you for your first day and feel free to bathe; I have it all set up for you." Sarah scrunched up her nose and pouted before heading to the bathroom. She held onto the doorknob and hesitated.

"Why are you doing this anyways? You didn't have to go this far for me." She glanced over to him and waited. "I told you before.. For your happiness." He grinned wide as he watched her turn her head away. She looked back down to the door before heading inside. She closed the door behind her and locked it. I don't trust him. She sighed before turning around.

She looked around the room with her mouth opened. The room opened up into almost a circle. On the right was what looked to be a toilet but it may be some fancy chamber pot. There was a sink with a water pump for what seemed to be for washing your hands and face. The bath ahead was made of glossed amethyst it seemed. It stood tall and wide almost taking up the other side of the bathroom, rounding with the stone wall. You could see steam coming from the water. Soaps lined the cabinet next to it and a towel dangled by a hook. On the left was more hooks with dark pants, a vest and a white shirt that was similiar to Jareth's. This has to be a joke. He wants me to look like him now? Black boots that looked to go up to above the ankle sat below it. She groaned as she undressed and hopped in the bath. At least this feels nice. She looked down at the water and almost gasp. The crystal let out a luminous glow through the water. Sarah smiled softly while tracing her fingers across the crystal under the water. It's... Magical.. She took a deep breath and dunked her head under to wet her entire body.