Title: Chat Room Romance
Summary: Two people meet in an X-Files online chat room and become instant friends. After a couple of months of chatting users ScientistScully and FoxyMulder decide to give it a try and meet on a blind date. What happens with sparks fly - but not in a good way? Chat Room Romance is a jonerys one-shot written for the Jonerys Week 2018. I selected the Prompt Modern AU for day three (March 6th) - Chapter 1. Chapter 2 will be for day four (March 7th) Prompt.
**I have no rights to these characters, all belong to HBO and Author, George R.R. Martin**
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++o+ Chapter One: Online Friendship +o++
01.03.2018
ScientistScully: Okay, Foxy…I just watched episode 1! Thank you for not sending me any spoilers since I couldn't watch it live. Work was a nightmare today, as I suspected it would be. I just got home an hour ago.
FoxyMulder: First, you need to stop calling me Foxy. I was so drunk when I made up my username. StudMulder was already taken... lol. Kidding. But seriously, I am the furthest thing from being a fox. I consider myself more of a WOLF! ;-) And of course I wasn't going to ruin the episode for you with spoilers.
ScientistScully: xoxo
FoxyMulder: Besides SS, you are my best friend – who else would I want to talk about our favorite show with?
ScientistScully: Hmmm…your best friend? You won't even write out my full username, calling me SS! That is a pretty big title for you to give to a girl you have never met in real life.
FoxyMulder: First, if you want me to write out ScientistScully every time, I will do it for you. I'll do anything for you. LOL As for us not having met in person… Well, that is true…but you do feel like my best friend. We have been talking online for many months now...and pretty much daily. When I have a problem, you are the first person I think of to talk to. Of course someone who loves the X-Files as much as you do would be a wealth of knowledge about the real world!
ScientistScully: I am just teasing you, the truth is your (cyber) friendship has become really important to me too. I feel like I can talk to you about anything…so thank you for that. There is probably something safe about speaking to someone online that is never going to be in your "real life" - - makes it more secure?
FoxyMulder: Yeah – you can't betray me and spill all of my dark secrets that I confide in you!
ScientistScully: True dat. Okay – ENOUGH flattery – Let's talk about the show…I didn't love it. I can't get over the nerve of the writers! I will revolt if the Smoking Man is telling the truth that he fathered William by pairing his DNA with aliens and impregnating Scully. Hell no! That better be Mulder's love child.
FoxyMulder: Oh my sweet SS! The moment I watched that part I knew you were going to be so pissed off! I knew it! You are such a romantic – still shipping Mulder and Scully after all these years.
ScientistScully: And you aren't a romantic? Of COURSE I ship them, they are meant to be!
FoxyMulder: Am I romantic? I think with the right girl…I would be. Speaking of that…have you thought about what I said…maybe we can meet in the real world one day? I am sure there will be some Comic Con event we can meet at….pick a city that is somewhere in the middle of the cities we secretly live in.
ScientistScully: Oh Foxy… Remember our promise – we agreed to not exchange real names or talk about where we live. I am a girl in my 20s… I like how safe this thing we have is now. Don't be mad, okay?
FoxyMulder: I could never be mad at you. And I get where you are coming from. Although I promise I am not a serial killer, I respect your wishes. Maybe five years from now when we are still debating the X-Files series we can meet then. ;-) As I am in my 20s too...I can be patient until you are ready.
ScientistScully: Thanks Foxy xo! You're too good to me. Before we discuss tonight's show – I want to hear about how Ghost's visit to the vet went…all okay? ….
02.01.2018
FoxyMulder: Hey, how was your day? Are you feeling better?
ScientistScully: Hi Foxy, I am not feeling better. :-( I ended up staying home all day and sleeping. My office was not happy with me.
FoxyMulder: I was worried about that, when you cut our chat short last night...I just knew you were really sick.
ScientistScully: Yeah, my roommate made me chicken soup before she left for her fiance's place. I've nibbled on that and just rested.
FoxyMulder: I would so take care of you...if you would let me.
ScientistScully: Promises, promises…. LOL
FoxyMulder: Ha, ha. You are too much. But seriously, if you aren't feeling well we can stop chatting. I don't want to be responsible for hindering your recovery.
ScientistScully: I am literally laughing. You always make me smile...Foxy. ;-) No, I hated not chatting with you last night. I missed you… Tell me about your day…
02.06.2018
ScientistScully: Hey… If I said something to upset you, I just wanted to say I am sorry. I am sometimes guilty of putting my foot in my mouth. I miss you, "Foxy". :-(
FoxyMulder: Fuck.. SS, I am the one who is sorry. No, you are perfect and probably the most amazing person I've ever gotten close with. The things I told you about...about my life, my family… I've never talked to ANYONE about those things. I just felt so overwhelmed after and I needed some time alone to brood. But you are amazing, I count on you. Sorry if that sounds...weird? But it is true. Besides, I finally got you to agree to exchange photos of our furry-babies (as you like to call them...not my words). Yours cats are so cute. I'd rather see a picture of you.,, But still a WIN!
ScientistScully: First, thank you for confiding in me. I care about you too. A lot. And I do owe you an apology. My crazy ranting about your stepmother was not cool, and I am sure although TRUE, it didn't make you feel any better. Again - I am really sorry. I wish I had been more level headed and calm. I care about you… it just hit me harder than I thought it would.
FoxyMulder: Hey, stop. No apology needed. Well...the only apology you owe me is for not being willing to meet at some random city and give me a real hug of comfort. (kidding!...kinda)
ScientistScully: Hey - we just have shared all of this personal life stories with each other….baby steps my friend. Baby steps! And GHOST is gorgeous...I just want to hug him!
FoxyMulder: you want to hug my dog...but not me? Ouch! I know, I know. I just want what I want. And that is to really get to meet you. In the real world. BUT until then… Are you so excited for tomorrow night's new episode?
ScientistScully: Kinda… An episode that is centered around Skinner and called "Kitten" makes me wonder….
02.14.2018
FoxyMulder: Look SS - it is not nice to cyber-MOCK me. I swear, Ghost can tell when I am chatting with YOU! Dogs are very intuitive. Although my dog doesn't know you, I am pretty sure he loves you. Besides...I know we have been chatting for hours...but I have to be honest with you about something off topic.
ScientistScully: Always...spill. Next you are going to tell me that you think my cats are psychic.
FoxyMulder: I was really...nervous...petrified even… That you weren't going to be be able to chat tonight, since it is Valentine's Day. I think my heart would've burst. I mean - I guess you have never told me that you don't have a boyfriend...or even a husband (please God, do not tell me you are married)
ScientistScully: Foxy! No, I am not married. LOL Jeez. And I am not dating anyone at the moment. I do go on the occasional date, usually when someone tries to set me up with some poor guy. But nothing good has ever come of that. And you?
FoxyMulder: Single...super single. But also super interested in someone.
ScientistScully: Oh? Well, that's cool. So what's she like?
FoxyMulder: Well, she is pretty amazing in everyway that counts. Smart, wicked funny, kind, I love talking to her. She means a lot to me.
++long pause before ScientistScully replies ++
ScientistScully: Wow. She sounds amazing. So did you have a nice V-day with her? You seem like the kind of guy that would make a good effort...
FoxyMulder: Yeah, it has been a nice V-Day with her...because I am chatting with her right now.
ScientistScully: Foxy! STOP toying with me, that was cruel. Ugh, you had me going there… Look...I just don't know what to say. But yes...I like you too. A lot.
FoxyMulder: Good, because I am crazy about you. SS - I will do anything. I will fly to your city, stay in my own hotel and just take you out for coffee. I am serious. Ghost has a new dog sitter and he is willing to do overnights!
ScientistScully: I am sitting here blushing...I need to think about it. Okay?
FoxyMulder: Okay. But will you tell me what city you live in...so I can start planning my trip?
ScientistScully: You are too much! But FINE…. I live in Denver, Colorado. But do NOT go buying any plane tickets yet!
FoxyMulder: Wait - WHAT? Are you kidding? I also live in Colorado...south of Denver...in the Wash Park area. This is CRAZY.
ScientistScully: You are kidding again right?
FoxyMulder: Dead serious - I live in Wash Park (Ghost's favorite park) and work in the DTC. You?
ScientistScully: Work and live downtown… This is crazy.
FoxyMulder: No...I think it's fate. Now we have to meet, for real. X-files won't be on for couple weeks because of the Winter Olympics...who knows, maybe by then we can even watch it together….
ScientistScully: Slow down there… This is just crazy, but also pretty cool. Give me a few days to think about it. Please?
FoxyMulder: SS - of course. I want you to take all the time you need...I am just really happy.
ScientistScully: Thanks. And just so you know….I am really happy too….
02.17.2018
"Why are we still even talking about this, Dany?!" Missie says across the breakfast table, taking a large sip from her coffee. "You are CRAZY about this guy. I knew it when you had been talking to him for just a few weeks and you had those dates with Daario."
"Daario? What does he have to do with this?" Dany asks, genuinely confused. She had only gone on a handful of dates with Daario...and they were pretty much a flop.
"Um, when someone as fine as Daario is throwing himself at your feet, taking you on fancy dates...and all YOU wanted to do was get home, change into your pajamas so you can log on and chat with "FoxyMulder" - - that is how I know you really like this guy...you liked him then and I think you like him a lot more now. Let's not forget - it turns out he lives in the same state!" Missie says firmly, enjoying the look of surprise flashing on Dany's face.
Dany's mind is racing. How did this even happen? She has been an avid X-files fan for decades and she decided to log into a X-Files chat room one night, just to discuss the theories and enjoy some banter before the new season started… And then she met him, FoxyMulder.
Dany also trusts Missie's opinion more than anyone else. She has always been level headed, calm and gives the best advice. She will be so sad when Missie moves in with her fiance Grey after their wedding in two months. But Dany knows they will remain close, plus Grey's condo is only 5 blocks away.
"You are right...I am even surprised how much I like him, I care about him. We've talked about such personal things. I mean...it is even possible to fall in love with someone you have never met in person?" Dany asks out loud what she wonders about often, she does feel confused.
"All I can tell you….that we both know a few couples that met via online dating and are really happy now. It is a new world. Yeah - you guys were on a chat group about a nerdy sci-fi show...but in the end...you were the one to tell me that you talk about X-files but much more about your real lives," Missie pushes kindly. Her roommate is one of the sweetest persons she has ever known, she wants her to be happy.
Missie ponders the situation - maybe this X-Files nerd will be it for Dany. "I just think you should meet for coffee and don't hold back!"
Dany smiles at her friend...feeling more confident with her decision. As always, she can't wait to talk to Foxy via chat tonight.
02.17.2018
FoxyMulder: So as I end every chat lately...and I am persistent… Could I take you out for a coffee date? How about this next Friday….the 23rd?
ScientistScully: FoxyMulder...my answer is yes! Let's do this. I would love to meet you for coffee. But please, nothing fancy. AND just in case it is a complete flop...can we agree to not exchange our real names yet?
FoxyMulder: In case what, that we hate each other? Just so you know, I call you SS...not for ScientistScully...it is now for "Skeptical Scully"!
ScientistScully: ha, ha, ha….so is that a no for coffee then?
FoxyMulder: Hell yes - we are having our coffee date next weekend. I can't wait! I will pick out which coffee shop and get back to you. So Friday the 23rd...shall we say 6pm? After work for us both?
ScientistScully: Sounds perfect.
FoxyMulder: It sounds like a date to me!
ScientistScully: Yes, a date. :-)
++o+ Chapter End +o++
Author's Note: Chapter will be here VERY soon! It will be part of Jonerys Week as well.