Author's Note:

I meant to update this on the birthday of the REAL Goblin King, David Bowie, but things were so hectic this week. Hope you guys like this chapter, even if it's a bit short for my liking.

Dancing With Danger

Rating: T

Disclaimer: I don't own anything.

"Oh my God, it's so good to be home", Sarah moaned as she pulled her house key out of the doorknob and walked through the door with Jareth following close by. They beat the parents and Toby home, Sarah noticed, and for that she was extremely happy. Peace and quiet, if but only a few minutes of it, was needed very much in her current state. Sarah and Jareth both just tossed their bags at the bottom of the stairs, much too exhausted to lug them all the way to Sarah's room. They walked up the stairs (more like crawled, their legs were so sore they could barely walk), and finally made their way to the sanctuary that was Sarah's bedroom. Jareth fell on her bed instantly, beckoning her to join him with his arms. Sarah smiled and walked over to him and kissed him slowly on the lips. She pulled back after a long moment, "I'm going to take a hot bath and soak for an hour or so. I refuse to sleep without bathing, I stink like hell", she absent mindedly sniffed, "And you don't smell like a garden of daisies yourself", she added, kissing his offended face away as quickly as it came.

"As fun as bathing sounds, I don't think I could move if I wanted to, now that I'm down here. I'll stay here." Jareth said, confirming his wanting to stay by turning on his side and closing his eyes. Sarah noticed not ten seconds went by and he was out like a light. She giggled and pulled the covers over his body, kissing his cheek. She quietly left her room and went to the bathroom down the hall and began drawing her steaming hot bath. As sleepy as she was, she wasn't about to get under those bedsheets without washing off the sweat and stink from the performance that ended at the most and hour ago. The steam from the water began to fill her senses and she was instantly awake as she added bath salts and bubbles. As soon as she turned off the faucet she heard the front door open. "Sarah? Are you home?" she heard Karen's voice ask from the foyer.

"Yes I'm home!" She called back, "I'm going to take a bath, and Jareth just went to sleep, make sure Toby dosn't wake him up, okay? He's quite exhausted."

"Oh, Toby fell asleep on the way here, so that should be taken care of. Your father and I are going to go to bed, all right? Goodnight!"

"Thanks, Karen! Goodnight!" Sarah shut the door to the bathroom and sighed in relief, going back to the task at hand.

She undressed and removed the old bandages from the blisters on her feet and sank into the tub, unable to bite back a loud noise in the back of her throat, a mix of satisfaction and soreness. She closed her eyes and inhaled the fragrant scent around her and made herself more comfortable. This would be a long bath.

After turning on his side for the upteenth time, Jareth finally sat up from the bed, unable to sleep. He had fallen asleep for all of ten minutes when the cramp in his calf muscles finally drove him crazy enough to wake up. He strode lazily over to one of Sarah's dance bags and pulled out a few patches that Sarah adored, she said they were called Salonpas, generally used for muscle and joint pain. As he picked up a few more he noticed a green book inside the bag. Jareth picked up the book and confirmed it was indeed a diary. A mortal once said "Curiosity killed the cat". But Jareth wasn't a cat, was he? He flipped the book open and noticed there were in fact a few pages that had been written in. He curiously read over the first page, noticing the entry was written exactly six months ago.

Entry One:

Sarah Williams here. I'm not one to write in diaries religiously every night about random things that go on in my life but at the moment my life is anything but ordinary. Random, perhaps, but the type of random that is worthy of documenting in solid ink. Certainly a good piece of evidence for my family to give to the men in white coats when they send me to the loony bin later in life! But I think perhaps if I write down some of these events something in my mind might convince me that I am entirely sane.

Or not.

But in any case, Jareth's magic is gone. At least, the magic that allows Jareth access between the two worlds. He still has that crystal-wrist-juggly trick thing he does, and a few other things. Certainly enough to make him a royal pain in my ass. And apparently it's going to take Jareth six months to fully recover his magic back. He said that the Labyrinth is his main access for magic, and the portal that allows his 'world-travel' shrunk about ten times it's size when he came Aboveground, making it impossible to pass through, something he said had never happened before. And the portals are connected to the Labyrinth, so if he literally couldn't get through the Labyrinth had to have done some thing to help the lack-of-magic thing. Maybe the Labyrinth was tired of him and wanted him to go away for a while? Wouldn't be surprised.

So anyway, I've got to basically babysit him until he can get back Underground. I wasn't going to originally, but I figured he'd probably go out downtown and blow up a building or something just to spite me. I refuse to be responsible for Jareth making an ass of himself in a world he dosn't know...uh, who am I kidding? I mostly gave in because of the pouting. He looks so damn cute when he pouts.

Uh oh, maybe I should cross that. Wouldn't want him reading this. He might use it to flatter himself. I'm still a little on edge from the whole partnering class thing, and that blasted dream. What do goblins know about romance anyway?! Oh, and he's going to follow me around all my classes and take them most likely. Oh joy. But I can't let him distract me. I refuse to let him have the upper hand. He has no power over me...right?

Jareth smirked to himself. Clearly she hadn't warmed up to him just yet. He moved on to the next page.

Entry Two:

Me again. I just got back from the R&J auditions. Jareth came with me too, and he actually auditioned for the part of Romeo. Not sure how things will turn out, maybe we'll both get the leads. Jareth's actually not a bad guy now that I know him better...I'm going to introduce the "Aboveground" Jareth to the family pretty soon. Hopefully my father won't kill him too quickly. I might just miss him.

Jareth has discovered a fact about me he hasn't been aquainted with, and that is my obsession with David Bowie. I swear to God, by the time he gets home he'll know more about the man than me. Operation: Convert Jareth into a Bowie-follower will go underway in due time. Maybe introducing him to the CoA isn't entirely out of the question, either. Of course if he dosn't willingly embrace the all mighty one that is David Bowie right away, it will be something he learns on his own eventually. The Bowie is irrisistable.

But back to Jareth, just a bit ago I found a rose on my nightstand. Is he trying to get on my good side? He's being much more charming than usual. I'm feeling a bit strange around him lately...I giggle alot...get butterflies in my stomach...stuff I don't normally feel. Maybe it's the after effects of PMS. Or maybe it's love. I can't decide which one is worse. Of course it could have been that "accidental" kiss that first night he was here. I'll admit that was the most mind-blowing and passionate kiss I've ever had, and probably will ever have. If there's one thing Jareth's good at, it's kissing. Maybe I should do it again sometime.

These diary entries were getting more and more interesting. He decided to skip a few pages and read on.

Entry Eight:

I just got the papers in the mail today, and surprisingly enough, me and Jareth both made the lead roles in Romeo & Juliet! I am ecstatic right now. My birthday's coming up and Jareth is being all secret. What does he have planned?

Oh yeah, and I let him sleep in my bed with me tonight. It really is quite nice waking up to someone sleeping beside you...

Entry Nine:

Well, I have officially turned eightteen. This is the greatest birthday I have had since...ever. And my dear loving darling Jareth called all my Undreground friends and many more, to help me celebrate. It's taken a bit of convincing, but I really think he's something else. I love him...and he loves me back. Never would have thought it was possible, but go figure. I'm in love with the Goblin King.

But anyway, I was introduced to Diamond (an elf princess, Jareth's best friend), who is outragiously beautiful and kind beyond all recodnition. I told the goblins a story, and recieved many gifts from everybody. I had a fantastic time and got re-aquainted with many old friends. But, all good things must come to an end, and Diamond had to take her fellow Undergroundians back home. There is never a large gain without a loss, and in my case it was...

My virginity.

Oh yes, I had mind-blowing sex with Jareth until the sun came up.

Be jealous.

Jareth laughed out loud at this last comment, and finally decided to put it away, being amused for the time being. He placed it back where he found it, and went back to sit on the bed, to wait for Sarah. Perfect timing, he thought, as she silently walked into the room but a minute later. Jareth gave her a small smile.

"Did I wake you?", she asked quietly. Her hair was slightly damp, and she was wearing a t-shirt and shorts. She smelled gloriously of vanilla.

"No, I couldn't sleep. Leg cramps." Jareth gestured towards his legs, covered with Salonpas. She pouted sympathetically and carefully laid herself in his arms. She snuggled them both under the covers and Jareth magically turned the lights out. Within moments the two lovers were fast asleep.

Sarah awoke the next morning to find herself no longer in her bedroom back at her childhood home, but she was in a large four poster canopy bed. The room was large, and had a masculine feel to it. There was an attached set of glass doors that lead to a terrace. Sarah pushed aside the covers and walked out to the terrace and gazed out in a mixture of shock an happiness at her surroundings.

She was back Underground.

Okay, this chapter's a bit short, but I really wanted to update.

Anyone who got the CoA reference can have a cookie. :)

Stacy