Title: Oh Brother

Pairing: Mulder/Scully

Disclaimer: I sadly don't own Mulder and Scully!

Spoiler: Triangle

Summary: Post Episode „Triangle". Mulder doesn't want Scully to leave the hospital. Scully POV. Please R/R!

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Oh Brother

„I love you"

Oh my god. Did he just say that he loves me? I want to tell him 'I love you too' so badly, but I can't. I can't let him in. I can't let my feelings show, it would make me all weak, so I just say...

„Oh brother"

I turn around and walk away like I always do. I walk away from my feelings, from the truth.

„Stop" I hear Mulder say. I freeze and turn around to face him. I close my eyes for a moment.

„What is it, Mulder?" I ask him as I come a bit closer to the hospital bed. I try hard not to make eye contact with him.

„Oh nothing" He just says. I sigh and ask again.

„What is it, Mulder?"

„Are you okay, Scully?"

„I'm fine, Mulder"

„You sure?"

„Yeah" I answer quietly.

„Why can't you even look at me then?"

I stay quiet, still not looking at him.

„Is it because of what I just to-"

„Mulder" I quickly say to stop him.

„Yeah?"

Now I look him straight in the eyes. He is agitated by sudden fear, I can tell.

„I'll see you tomorrow" I say.

„Stay" He whispers as he grabs my wrist. I look deeply into his pleading eyes.

After a great deal of hesitation I nod. I sit down on a chair beside the bed and watch Mulder, who softly touches his face. He is smiling.

„Why are you smiling?"

He shows me his left cheek, it's a bit swollen and there are black and blue marks on it. I look at him somewhat confused.

„You were the one who did it" He says proudly.

„What? I didn't do anything to you, Mulder"

„Yes you did...on the ship...in 1939" I roll my eyes.

„Yeah, of course Mulder."

„I'm telling you the truth, Scully. Why don't you believe me?"

„Because it's totally insane, Mulder."

„Yeah, whatever"

We sit in silence for quite a while. I feel a bit uncomfortable and I'm sure Mulder does too. I reach out and take his hand in mine. I squeeze it. Mulder looks down at our intertwined fingers and then up at me.

„I kissed Skinner" I say laughing a little.

„What?" He asks wide-eyed.

„I kissed Skinner" I repeat.

„Um...why?"

„What do you mean...? I am in love with him, he is kind-hearted and the most loving man I know" I explain, trying to hold back laughter...with success. Mulder stares at me with his puppy dog eyes. He seems very confused and maybe a little sad? Abruptly he pulls away his hand and turns away from me, now looking towards the door. Damn it! What did I do? I'm such a jerk...no HE is a jerk. How can one be so touchy? Does he truly believe what I just said? !

„Mulder..." I say quietly, trying to get his attention. „I'm kidding. I'm sorry...I didn't mean to hu-"

„It's okay..."

„I really kissed him but it wasn't because I am in love with him...I am not in love with Skinner, I was just kidding on that score. I was worried about you, Mulder. Skinner had important information which helped me to find you. I was so relieved and glad. I thanked him and gave him a quick kiss..." I tell him. Suddenly I hear him laugh.

„Why are you laughing?" I ask

„You run off at the mouth, Scully."

„I was just explaining the situation, Mulder"

„Yeah. I'm sorry I acted so...so childish. I think I was kinda shocked." He says as he turns around towards me again.

„It's okay"

I lean forward to look at his swollen cheek. I let out a slight laugh as I gently let my fingers touch his cheek.

„Ouch! Scully, that hurt's!"

„It wasn't me, Mulder. I didn't hit you" I say, ignoring his whining.

„Yes, you did... right after..."

„Right after what, Mulder?" I ask.

„Right after we kissed" He says quietly. What did he just say? Right after we kissed? I never kissed Mulder, did I? No, I would remember, wouldn't I? Oh my god! What's happening...??

„What? No, Mulder! That's not true! We never kissed and I never hit you, Mulder. I better get going. Mulder, you need to rest." I say quickly. I turn around and leave the room.

„Scully, wait!" I hear Mulder shout but I keep going.

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A/N: Okay, this was supposed to be a oneshot but I didn't think it would end like this so...should I continue? I never wrote a Multi-Chapter FF before but I'm ready to try. Please review :)