Don't Want To Miss A Thing

"Uh, I'm sorry to have to do this to you Scully, but I need to leave early… I know we finish at 5.30 and it's only 3.15 now… but I have something planned." Mulder said giving a sorry smile.

"It's ok… So… got a hot date?" Scully said jokingly.

Mulder smiled "yeah something along those lines".

"Damn!" Scully thought… "He has a date with a woman… a tall busty brunette no doubt."

"Well see you later… I hope you have a great weekend." Scully did not detect the emphasis on "hope". She was to busy sulking about Mulder's "date".

"You too Mulder… see ya." And Mulder was out the door.

He made his way up to his Ford parked in the underground garage. He wasn't lying about having plans… but he was not going on a date. Truth be told, Mulder hadn't been on a date in about 6 years. Around the time he started harboring feelings for his short redhead partner, Dana Scully.

He drove all the way to Scully's place. For three weeks he had been planning how to tell Scully he loved her. After a lot of thought… he came up with this idea. It was his best idea.

He pulled up outside her apartment block, taking his usual spot. He had Scully's key that she had given him a while back. He made his way up to her apartment and checked the breast pocket in his suit still held the "present". He also had a note he wrote and a bottle of ice tea.

His hand got shaky as he turned the key in the lock. He was risking it all by admitting his true feelings to Scully and that scared him.

He walked into her apartment and the Scully's perfume instantly entered his nostrils. He inhaled deeply and paused for a moment to take all of her scent in. Soon after he pulled out the present and the note, he read over it for the 23rd time that day making sure it was just right. He placed the present down to where she would easily find it and placed the note next to it. He then made his way into her kitchen and opened up her fridge and put in the ice tea and another but shorter note.

He looked at the coffee table to where the present and note was placed and whispered to himself "good luck". And he was out the door.

Scully walked in her door at 6.15. She admitted to herself that the afternoon was boring without Mulder and his innuendos. She did miss it. In fact she missed him that much, she thought she could smell his cologne… the cologne that secretly drove Scully wild. She threw her bag down in the corner and started toward the kitchen when a glint of silver caught her eye. She turned her head and saw a round silver disc on her coffee table. Curiosity got the better of her and she made her way over to the table where she found a blank CD. On it, it had written "play me, but read the note first." She moved her eyes over to the note. On the front it had written "Dana". She opened it and started reading the letter.

Dana,

For years now, I have been having these feelings for you. I've tried hiding them, but now, it is getting too hard. This song, it sums up exactly how I feel. As soon as I heard it, I thought of you. This may change things, but I needed to say it. I love you. You are the most beautiful, perfect person. Your gorgeous, not just on the outside. Your soul beams with beauty and I get lost in you every time I look into those blue eyes. You're everything to me and I don't disserve you, but thank whoever sent you to me every day. I love you Dana Katherine Scully, more than you'll ever know. Play the CD.

Fox

Scully's eyes welled up with tears. In her whole life, no one has ever said anything that beautiful to her. She wiped away the tears and popped in the CD. Mulder's voice came over. "A beautiful song for a beautiful lady." Then the song started.

I could stay awake just to hear you breathing
Watch you smile while you are sleeping
While you're far away dreaming
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in this moment forever
Every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure

Don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
Cause Id miss you baby
And I don't want to miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
Id still miss you baby
And I don't want to miss a thing

Lying close to you feeling your heart beating
And I'm wondering what you're dreaming
Wondering if its me you're seeing
Then I kiss your eyes
And thank God were together
I just want to stay with you in this moment forever
Forever and ever

Don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
Cause Id miss you baby
And I don't want to miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
Id still miss you baby
And I don't want to miss a thing

I don't want to miss one smile
I don't want to miss one kiss
I just want to be with you
Right here with you, just like this
I just want to hold you close
Feel your heart so close to mine
And just stay here in this moment
For all the rest of time

Don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
Cause Id miss you baby
And I don't want to miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
Id still miss you baby
And I don't want to miss a thing

Don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
I don't want to miss a thing

Scully's hand went over her mouth. She was smiling under a blanket of tears. As soon as the music stopped Mulder's voice came again. "It's true, I love you. I'm crazy for you. Go to you fridge, I know it's a weird request, but please, just go. And… I'm not lying, you are beautiful." Scully smiled and did and Mulder's voice said. She entered her kitchen and made her way to the fridge where she found the bottle of ice tea Mulder left, attached to it was a note.

Must be love

Scully smiled, remembering a few years back, how Mulder said that to her when they where in the car on a case that involved catching Tooms. She was surprised he remembered.

"I need to see him, he did so much, and I need to tell him" Scully said to herself. With that she took off towards the door. But then she stopped and walked into her bedroom to get changed out of her suit. If she was going to do this, she was going to be comfortable. After spending five minutes getting ready, she was out the door. On her way out she grabbed the note and CD and a can of root beer. She got in her car and played the CD. The song was beautiful and she couldn't get enough of it. 20 minutes later, she was parked outside Mulder's apartment. She looked up to his window seeing the light on and his shadow moving around throughout the rooms. She opened the door and got out of the car making sure she took the note, CD and root beer with her. She walked up to his apartment and stood outside his door. Before knocking, she ran her hand through her hair and took a deep breath and then knocked. It took Mulder approximately 10 seconds to open his door. As soon as Scully saw him she held up the CD and note with an expressionless face. Mulder gave a hopeful smile and Mulder spoke.

"You got my gift… I needed to tell you, sorry if I have made things awkward but…"

Scully pushed Mulder back angrily and closed the door. His expression dropped. Then Scully pushed him against the wall and kissed him passionately. Mulder's hand went to her waist and the other went to her face. Scully's one free hand (the other hand had the root beer) went through Mulder's hair. Mulder spoke in between kisses. "I… was… expecting… a… right… hook."

Scully pulled away and looked at him. She produced the can in front of him and said "Must be fate".

"Mulder… why did you do all this? I mean now?"

"Well since that kiss we shared on new years… you are all I've been thinking about, I've loved you longer than that but that kiss just sent my feelings over the edge. I needed to tell you, but couldn't, I've tried so many times. And to tell you the truth, after I told you I loved you that first time after I was in that boating accident, well it was harder to say."

"But new years was 5 months ago… and wait… you remember telling me you love me?"

"Of course I did, I could never forget something like that."

"I thought the drugs were talking, if I knew you meant it, I would have kissed you right then and there"

"Really?"
"Yeah… Mulder… I love you. More than I've loved anyone."

"You have no idea how good it feels for you to say that. I was expecting to get turned down."
"I could never turn you down Mulder"

"I love you… without you, I'm nothing…"

"Shut up and kiss me Mulder"

"Yes ma'am." Mulder kissed Scully, at first it was sweet and tender then it became deep.

Mulder pulled away and rested is forehead on Scully's. Mulder took in a deep breath and then made his way over to his couch, Scully's hand in his. He sat down and so did Scully. Her legs went over his and she buried her head under his chin and placed a hand on his chest. Mulder responded by wrapping one arm around her back, holding her tight against himself. The other hand went over her lap. They sat like that for half an hour. Scully lifted her head.

"Mulder, are you going to invite me to the bedroom?"

"I wanted too, but I was unsure, I want too, are you sure you want too? I can wait." Mulder said quickly.

"I've been waiting for six years, I'm ready, and I've never been more ready."
Mulder gently moved Scully off his lap and stood up. He then looked down at Scully and swept her off the couch, holding her close to his chest. He walked lightly to his bedroom. When he got to his bed, he placed her down gently and kissed her. The night was perfect. It was everything they wanted it to be and more.

The next morning Mulder awoke with the sun beaming through his window. He smiled and then moved his hand to the other side of his bed. It was empty. "Damn, it was just a dream, a wonderful dream". Mulder stood up and stretched, he made his way to his bathroom, but something caught his eye, he saw a glint of red. He smiled wide. And made his way to his kitchen where Scully stood in his old Oxford sweat shirt, making a cup of coffee.

"I woke up, and you weren't there, I thought I had a great dream"

"You didn't, I only just woke up myself."

Scully smiled at Mulder. Mulder leaned down and kissed her.
"Mm I could get used to this."

"I think I could too, waking up next to you, it feels so right."

"Doesn't it… So Scully… what do you want to do today? We could go for a walk, go for lunch, stay in…"

"I think... we should stay in."

"I like the way you think. I want to see that tattoo again."

"Do you now?"

Mulder nodded and Scully turned around and lifted her shirt just enough for Mulder to see her tattoo.

"Mm see, now that's a work of art"

"Me or the tattoo?"

"The tattoo is the art, you're just pure beauty"
"Keep going and you just might get lucky."

"Ok, you're hot, I love every little thing about you…"

"Everything?"

"Yeah, everything, even when you mad. You're so hot when you mad. But I like it best when you're happy."

"I'm happy now, never been happier."

"I'm happy too. It's been a while since I've been this type of happy. Last time I felt like this was… wow… it was a long time ago."

"I'm glad"

"How bout, instead of staying in… I take you to breakfast, then we can walk around the pond at the park? I want to show you off. I want everyone to know that I have the most beautiful woman in the world."

"You want to show me off? Well… I want to show you off."

"Then it's settled, breakfast then a romantic walk in the park."

They quietly shared 15 minutes with each other while drinking their coffee. Mulder got dressed first and then Scully did. Scully was thankful she wore those comfy clothes the night before. They felt no need to drive to get their food, so they walked. At first they held each other's hands but Mulder didn't like the short distance between them so he let go and wrapped his long arm around Scully and pulled her close. She answered by sliding her arm around his waist and leaned her head into his chest. Mulder had taken the lead. He walked down various streets, knowing the place they where going to eat. He could not resist teasing Scully by pretending to walk into McDonalds. Scully shot him a dirty look and Mulder quickly stopped. He did not want to suffer the consequences.

They sat in a nice little café for breakfast. They sat in a secluded area and talked. Mulder was a true gentleman, he pulled out the chair for Scully to sit on, he opened doors for her and he paid the bill. The park was a short walk away. They walked and talked. Mulder let go of Scully for a few very short painful moments to skim pebbles across the water. Then after an hour of slow walking the sat on a park bench over looking a sunny part of the lake, it was an area designated for couples. The spent some time kissing and some time sitting close together with their eyes closed. Both wished none of this would ever end. After a long while, Mulder checked his watch.

"Hey, it's 12.30. We've been sitting like this since 10. Time flies when you with the woman you love"
"Yeah, it's the same thing with the man I love. Shall we go back?"

"Yeah sure, we can watch a movie."

"I like the sound of that."

They walked back to Mulder's apartment. Both loving the new found intimacy between them.

Mulder took a shortcut through the park back to his apartment. A few time during their walks both of them noticed people staring at them. The men would give Mulder dirty looks and the women would sigh as they saw Scully attached to Mulder.

They reached the apartment and walked in. Scully sat on the couch and started to prepare herself for the movie. Mulder wanted to get changed.

"DAMN!" Scully heard Mulder shout as she was sitting on the couch.
Worried, she got up and quickly made her way to his bedroom.

"Are you ok?"

"Yeah, I'm fine, I just forgot. I forgot to go on my run. You don't mind if I go now? I'll take a short one. I'll only be gone for an hour. It's just if I don't take it, I'm not going to sleep properly tonight." Mulder put on a sincere face.

"Yeah, it's ok… don't worry. I'll be fine here." Scully smiled at Mulder's sincerity.

"Thank you… I tell you what… I'll run you a relaxing bath while I'm gone. Sit and relax, with a cup of coffee ok?"

"That's really nice of you, thanks" Scully gave Mulder a quick kiss and Mulder headed for the bathroom, where Scully heard him run the water. He came out five minutes later with a smile on his face. He gestured for Scully to go in the bathroom and start relaxing while he got changed and went for a run.

Scully turned on the radio and listed to the music. It being a Saturday afternoon, the radio station had dedicated the afternoon and evening to romantic songs. She listened to a few songs when one made her heart jump. It was Don't Want to Miss a Thing. She listened to it and smiled. To her, that was now Mulder's song.

Mulder ran out the front door of his apartment complex…. pretending to go on a run. He walked down the street and to a shop he noticed that morning when he and Scully took their walk. He entered it. He then came out an hour later with a wide smile across his face. He entered his apartment. And went straight to the bathroom, knowing Scully was still relaxing in the bath. He knocked softly then entered. Scully laid under the bubbles with her eyes closed and smiling.
"Scully, I'm back" Mulder spoke just above a whisper.

"Mm? Oh your back… I fell asleep."
"Yeah, I noticed, I'm going to take a shower before we watch the movie. I bought one just then."

"Really? What is it? E.T?"

"Yeah… You stay in the bath while I shower…k?"

"Yeah sure"

Mulder smiled and tuned his back to Scully and took of his sweat shirt. Scully smiled admiring him when she noticed something.
"Mulder… what's that bandage on your shoulder?"

"I uh… fell over while on my run."

"How did it get band…"

"Hey can you take a look at it? It's really sore."

"Uh sure" there was sight anger in Scully's voice. She knew Mulder was lying.

She stood up and wrapped a towel around her body. She made her way towards Mulder. She was going to ask for the truth as soon as she was done examining his shoulder. She removed the bandage to reveal a dark mark. She then grabbed a damp cloth and dabbed away the blood. What she then saw made her gasp. Mulder turned around a smiled.

"I thought you'd like it."

"Oh I do!"

Mulder had 'Dana' tattooed on his shoulder in black ink.

"Now I have you with me all the time"

"That is so sweet… but hang on… what happens if Skinner sees it?"

"Who cares, I'm not giving you up for anything. If so, I'll give up the x-files."

"Fox… you can't do that the x-files is everything to you, it's your life"

"No, you're everything to me. The x-files comes second, you'll ALWAYS come first. I love you, and I like I said before, I'm not letting you go"
"Just when I think I can't love you anymore, you go and prove me wrong."

"Well there you go, I just keep surprising. I'm going to have a shower, then I'll come watch that movie. It's on the table. I think you'll like it."

"Ok, just let me put something over the tattoo."

Scully put a waterproof bandage on Mulder's shoulder. He quickly showered while Scully got dressed and made some popcorn. Mulder was in and out by the time Scully was done making the popcorn.

"That's better. Did you see what movie I got?"

"No actually, I forgot to look. I made popcorn. It's not the new version of Planet of the Apes is it?"

"How did you know?" Mulder said with a sly smile.
"What did you rent?"
"I didn't rent, I bought it. For you."

"What is it?"

"Go in there and take a look"

Scully did so and made her way to Mulder's couch. She sat down and picked up the DVD. She gasped and a wide smile appeared across her face.

"OH MY GOD! Moby Dick!"

"The original… I thought I should read it, but I could never finish a book that long so I bought this…. I tried reading it before, but I only read "Call me Ishmael. Some years ago- never mind how long precisely- having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world."

"I'm impressed that you memorized all that. The movie is good, I haven't seen it since I was 16, I've never been able to find a copy."

"See, its good knowing me… I have connections"

"Connections?"

"Yes, connections. Your really want to know? Byers' sister is something to do with movies… and Byers' promised me he could get me this on one condition."

"And it is?"

"I have to go on one date with his sister…"

Scully smiled.
"Yeah, I've only met her once, but according to Byers'... she has a little crush on me."

"Better be careful, Byers' may hit you if you do anything wrong"

"Yeah, but I can kick his ass… any way… I think she likes me because Byers' invited me to a family dinner with him, I sat next to his sister… who is really shy… and I talked to her. Apparently no one talks to her because she is that shy"

"That's sweet Mulder. But you're my man now."

"You're claiming me?"

"Oh yeah… I'm not letting you get away. My name is on you now, your branded. I own you"

"Well does that mean I can say you are mine?"

"Sure" Scully smiled. She loved being able to flirt openly with Mulder now.

"Well then, let's get our movie on"

When Mulder put in the DVD and pressed play, Scully looked at the clock which read '3pm'. The movie went for two hours.

It was 5.10pm and Mulder hit eject. He turned to Scully you ask he how she enjoyed the movie but she was sound asleep with a slight smile.

"Hey sleeping beauty, wake up. The movie is finished… you drooled on me"

Scully looked a little embarrassed but then she smiled.

"Oops sorry… how attractive of me."

"No, actually its kind of hot… damn I must be head over heals for you to find drooling sexy."

"You must be… sorry about falling asleep though…"

"No its okay"

"You're just very comfortable and warm."

"Am I now? Well how about I take you to dinner?"

"Hmm, wait… the carnival is on… let's got there! It's open all night tonight!"

"You want me to win you a giant teddy bear don't you?"

"Yes! Win me a giant teddy!"

Scully stood up and Mulder followed her. She grabbed her coat along with Mulder's and she headed out the door down to Mulder's car. Mulder got in the driver's side after opening and closing Scully's door.

"I have not been to a carnival since high school"

"I know… it's been a while for me too."

"Where exactly is this carnival any way?"

"The park near my house. The really big one."

"Oh yeah, I know it."

Mulder started the car and headed off into the park's direction. Once they where there, they parked and bought $30 each worth of tickets.

"Scully, what do you want to go on first?"

"I wouldn't mind that big teddy"

"Ok let's walk a round and when u see one u like, tell me. I'm going to buy some cotton candy… want some?"

"Yes, please"

Mulder veered to his left and appeared again a few short minutes later holding two large pink balls of fluff. The walked around and ate their cotton candy enjoying the atmosphere around them. All of a sudden, Scully stopped and smiled widely she pointed to a big purple alien teddy bear.

"OH! Win me that! It's so cute, it reminds me of you"

"Ok sure" Mulder stopped and checked what he had to do. "Looks like you're going to get it. Look what I have to do"

Scully turned her head and look. Mulder had to shoot the little plastic ducks in order to win 10 in a row guaranteed him that alien teddy. Mulder stepped up to the man and handed him $4.

"One go please, I'm aiming for the alien"

"Ok sir, ten shots in a row and it yours"

"Easy done, can do it with my eyes closed!"

Mulder took the gun as a few people gathered round. One duck, two duck, three duck, four, five six, seven, eight, nine, ten. All under 30 seconds. The people applauded. Mulder smiled and turned to Scully who was beaming. The guy at the game looked at him in amazement.

"Gee sir, that was real good of ya, I've never seen any one do it with that much ease or on the first go."

"I'm a man of many talents, and this one is too easy"

The man smiled and took down the alien teddy and handed it to Mulder who then handed it to Scully.

"Thanks Mulder. Any woman could have a teddy, but the alien teddy is much more you."

"Not a problem. Only problem is, aliens are grey. "

"People will never learn."

They laughed. They enjoyed not being worried and professional. They could just let loose and do what they pleased, which meant being together.

Mulder took great pride with Scully on his arm. He had the most beautiful women there and every chance he had, he would stare at her, lost in her beauty.

Scully noticed his staring she loved him paying so much attention to her. She stood on tip toes and kissed him, happy to be able to do that in public.

As they walked around Mulder saw the UFO ride. His enthusiasm was apparent. He grabbed Scully's hand and dragged her over to the ride. They stood in a line. Scully sighed, letting Mulder she had no intention she was going on the ride. But Mulder wouldn't hear it. The UFO ride was very much like the spinning teacups, only UFOs.

"Mulder! No, I don't want to go on this… Please…"

"I'm not taking no for an answer. I promise you'll like it. It's quite fun."

"Ugh… no, Mulder don't give me that face."

"Why?"

"Because… I can't resist it. It's too cute." Scully admitted.

"That was a mistake Scully…"

"What was?"

"Telling me that you can't resist the puppy dog eyes, I'm going to use this face for evil."

"Ugh, it's obvious I'm not winning this. So I'll make you a deal…"

"What would that be?"

"You have to go on the merry go round with me"

"Aww no… that's a girly ride…"

"No merry go round, no UFO ride."

"Fine… It seems you have your own evil plans too" Mulder laughed.

"Yes, I do, I know how to manipulate you. Let's shake on it, to seal our deal"

"I don't seal my deals that way"

"What ways do you seal them?"

"With a kiss or two."

"How can I resist that?"

Mulder leaned down and kissed Scully. Mulder heard a little boy in the background.

"Eww gross. Girls have cooties."

Mulder smiled and bent down to the boy's level who was about 8.

"Someday little man, you will feel the same way about girls."

"No way! Girls are icky!"

Mulder just smiled at the boy. Reminding him of when he was a boy and hated girls. Some of the girls used to run around chasing him playing 'Catch and Kiss'. He hated it. But started to like it when he turned 11.

Mulder turned back to Scully and smiled. They were second in line. It didn't take long for their turn to come. They climbed the steps and made their way to the closet UFO. Mulder held Scully's hand helping her in then got in himself. Once everyone was seated, the man at the controls turned the ride on. It started of slow and gradually became faster until it was on full speed. Mulder turned to Scully who was clutching the side. He grabbed her hand she calmed a little. He calmed her even more by putting an arm around her. When the got out, they were both a little dizzy. Scully had a huge smile plastered face.

"That was so much fun Mulder! I'm glad you made me go on it!"

"Do I still have to go on the merry go round then?"

"Yes… Let's go on it now, the line is short."

Mulder sighed and hung his head.

"Fine… Let's get it over and done with." Scully smiled at the pouting Mulder. She enjoyed teasing him like that.

The merry go round was a couple rides over from the UFO ride. They stood 3rd in line. And they didn't have to wait very long until their turn came.

"Scully, if I go on this, let's sit in the carriage"

"I was thinking the same thing." Scully gave Mulder her best teasing smile. It worked because Mulder's eyes grew a bit and he licked his lips, knowing exactly what was in stall for him.

They sat in a pink carriage, Mulder wanted to sit in the blue one but a little girl beat him to it. He really didn't mind though, he didn't have to sit on the fiber glass horse. The ride started and they both could hear squeals of joy coming from little toddlers. The music started to play and Scully sat back into Mulder's open arms. They only shared one simple kiss, to keep it G because of all the little kids around. When the ride was finished, Mulder took Scully's hand and they walked around the fair ground looking at everything they passed. They both went on a few rides and Mulder won another teddy for Scully on the 'Strongest Man' game. The game with the hammer and mat which you had to hit, sending the meter flying. They left the carnival at 10pm. Both of them quite tired.

"You want me to drive you home?"

"Mm that would be nice."

So Mulder did, he drove Scully home and arrived at her place at 10.10. He walked her up to her door, being the perfect gentleman.

"Goodnight Scully, I'll see you tomorrow."

"No, no Mulder. You're spending the nigh here with me."

"Are you sure? I would think after spending the last…" Mulder looked at his watch "28hours with me, you'd want some space."

"No, what I want right now is you. So hurry up, I'm tired."

"You're the boss."

Mulder walked in closing and locking the door behind him. Scully walked into the bathroom while Mulder went to the kitchen, getting himself a glass of juice and Scully a glass of water. He then walked to her bedroom and placed both glasses down on the side tables. He sat on the bed, kicking off his shoes and socks. He then proceed to take off his shirt and pant leaving him only in his boxer shorts. Mulder then rolled up his clothes in a messy ball and threw them in the corner. He got up and walked over to Scully who had already changed. Surprisingly to Mulder, she was wearing his sweatshirt again. He liked it more on her then he did on him. She was brushing her teeth.

"That shirt looks familiar"

"Sorry Mulder, but I love it. It's so comfy. It smells like you too."

"Nah, its ok, keep it. I like you wearing my clothes." Mulder said as he was squeezing some toothpaste onto a spare toothbrush. He brushed quickly and joined Scully in bed. She moved closer to him and put her head on his shoulder.

"It's hard to believe that this time two days ago we were just friends"

"We have never been just friends Scully. You are my best friend"

"And you are mine." Scully sighed "don't ever leave me ok?"

"Never, this… us… we are forever."

THE END!

I HOPE YOU GUYS LIKE THIS CHAPTER! It was fun making this one. Taken me a while to write this because other thing came up… But this story is dedicated to the life of my Pop, who passed away a little over a month ago. He was a great man a will be forever remembered. And guys, I know I said I was going to get Chapter 11 up by this week, but I'm having a little trouble on it. I have NFI about basketball… so I'm trying to work around it. Please review! Nicely:-p