OUR KIND OF PARADISE

An X-Files Fanfic

Set directly after IWTB and ends just before Season 10

Disclaimer - As much as I would love to, I do not own the X-Files. Fox and Chris Carter do.

CHAPTER ONE - 2008

He wished he had just married her on that island, legal or not, he regretted not asking her…

This thought was in the forefront of his mind as they boarded the plane at the local airport in the Grenadines, the hot Caribbean sun beating down on his back as Scully stepped into the small plane ahead of him. He smiled and felt his heart explode with love as she turned back to him with an excited giggle, her long red hair which had been lightened in the sunshine so it was almost strawberry blonde, whipping round in the tropical breeze to reveal her beautiful, happy smile.

"Mulder, you wanna go up front this time?" She asked, beaming.

Mulder climbed into the plane after her.

"All right, if you insist." He said with a smile, grabbing onto her waist then pulling her close, placing a kiss on her sun drenched lips.

She giggled again happily as she pulled away and looked into his deep brown eyes. He lifted his hand from her waist and brushed her long hair behind her ear. He was in awe of her beauty, she looked like an goddess right now. He had never seen her this happy.

"I don't want to go home. Can we stay forever?" He asked in a low voice. She smiled up at him sympathetically but didn't speak. She knew that there was nothing to say. This couldn't last forever.

Taking a breath she sat down in the passenger seat, strapping herself in. Mulder climbed into the front and the pilot handed him the headphones.

"You guys had a nice vacation?" The young pilot asked, his face weathered from the sea breeze and the hot, blaring sun. Mulder nodded and smiled at him happily.

He envied him, what a life, what a job.

"Perfect."

"It was wonderful. Just what we needed." Scully shouted up front and reached her hand towards Mulder, pushing it through the gap between his seat and the pilots. He turned around took her hand, squeezing it tight and looking into her beautiful blue eyes, so caring and passionate.

They had had the most romantic time here...

It had been like a dream, just white sandy beaches and warm turquioise waters. They had had no cares in the world. It had been so wonderful, and just what they deserved...

"Just what the Doctor ordered." Mulder said with a wink, and she knew he was referring to her. Scully smiled then pulled away from him as the pilot started the propellers.

She sat back in the seat and looked out of the small window, the hot sun blaring down on the runway tarmac. She really didn't want to go home either, but vacations didn't last forever. She needed to get back to work. As much as she didn't want to right now, she knew that when she got back she would enjoy it.

But in the back of her mind, Mulder was her overwhelming concern. He had been so lost recently, until the case had come up. And it had been a horrible, monstrous case. She had nearly lost Mulder, once again, and she wasn't going to let that happen anymore…

She wanted them to be happy, and away from the darkness.

But Mulder said he liked the darkness…

Her worries evaporated as soon as the plane started to take off into the sky and then, they were over the sea almost immediately. She smiled in amazement and wonder as the thrill of being in such a small plane came over her again. She had loved it on the way out, it was so different and exciting. It reminded her of the thrill she used to get as a child.

Soon they would be landing in Barbados and then they would be on a large, commercial jet, on their way back to Washington.

She had to make the most of this, the vacation wasn't over until they got home.

They landed in Barbados and said thank you to the pilot, who helped them carry their bags to the airport. As soon as they stepped into the busy buzz of the terminal, the peacefulness of the last two weeks started to fade. It was busy and full of tourists, all queuing to catch the next flight home.

As they placed their bags on the belt to go through security and onto their connecting flight, Mulder turned to his beautiful Scully and reached his hand out to hers, linking his fingers through hers and squeezing her hand gently. He sensed that she was feeling the same way as him, as if they were adjusting slowly to getting back to normal life. She turned to him and gave him a small smile. He felt his heart lift with love as he felt so lucky to have her in his life. Most of the time he felt as if he didn't deserve her.

"What gate is it?" She asked as they walked together into the main hustle and bustle of the terminal. People were shopping, dining, drinking. Mulder just wanted to lift her up in his arms and go back to the deserted islands, so that no one could bother them.

But life didn't work that way...

"Erm.." He started, pulling his ticket out of his linen trouser pocket, "3b. Come on, it's this way." He motioned to her and they walked towards it, hand in hand.

When they found the gate they sat down on a set of spare seats. Mulder pulled Scully towards him and cuddled her close, kissing the top of her hair and breathing in her scent. He closed his eyes for a moment.

"Sweetheart, we should have got married out there." He breathed into her hair, his voice slightly muffled. His heart raced anxiously as he spoke almost without thinking, but he loved her so much he couldn't stop himself. She looked up at him and searched his face, clearly surprised at his words. Pulling away from him she took his hand in hers, frowning in thought and wonder.

"Are you serious?" She asked with a small smile.

"Yes. Deadly serious." He said firmly.

"Mulder, you are so adorable right now, I don't know what's gotten into you. But I don't think marriage is for us." She said softly. He nodded in defeat. It wasn't the first time this had come up, and the outcome was always the same. They didn't want a marriage, they didn't need one. "Besides, it wouldn't have been legal out there. You know that, we discussed this."

"I know." Mulder said, sighing and lowering his eyes. "I just… I want to make you happy."

"Mulder.." She said firmly, raising her hand to his face and cupping it. Her eyes bore into his and he read her thoughts. He knew what she was thinking, but he couldn't help but doubt himself sometimes. Especially just recently, seeing as she had nearly left him during the case. "You do make me happy. Very happy." She said with affection, then leaned forwards and kissed him gently.

"Good." He said with a smile as they pulled apart. She rested her forehead against his. Mulder looked down at her brown and freckled skin, then to her sandals on her feet. He loved seeing her with this much flesh on show, she looked so beautiful. He placed his hand on her upper leg and caressed it gently. Scully closed her eyes and let out a breath of pleasure, enjoying his touch.

"Mulder, not now. When we get home." She breathed with a playful smile. Mulder nodded in agreement, knowing that now as was not the time but he just couldn't help himself.

"I'm sorry. I just can't help it." He mumbled into her ear, his body aching for her. She let out a sigh then rested her head against his shoulder again, then he wrapped his arm around her in response. She was wearing a long dress, green and flowing with thin straps. He didn't want to go home and back to the cold weather where she would have to cover up again.

"Have you bought a change of clothes for when we get home? You're going to be freezing." He asked with slight concern. As much as he wanted to see her beautiful body he also didn't want her to get sick.

But before Scully could answer the gate opened and the announcer was calling for them to board the plane.

They picked up their hand luggage and got out their passports and tickets, joining the busy queue.

"I love you. This has been the most amazing time of my life." Scully said to him as they queued side by side. She smiled as Mulder looked at her lovingly, his deep eyes making her feel light headed and giddy.

"I love you too Dana."

They boarded the plane and settled down in their business class seats. Mulder had not wasted any expense on treating them both. He had wanted this to be perfect and he was pretty sure he had succeeded.

The air steward served them each a glass of champagne and after Scully had taken a few sips, she rested her head against his shoulder again. She just wanted to stay like this forever..

"I'm going to get some sleep. Wake me when the food comes out?" She asked with a yawn, as the final passengers boarded the plane, walking past them and placing their bags up into the overhead lockers.

Mulder kissed her hair again and got out his blanket, wrapping it around her. Scully smiled at how caring and loving he was acting and pulled him towards her for a quick kiss, before strapping her seatbelt over the blanket so that the stewards wouldn't wake her.

"Why don't you get some sleep too?" She asked in a quiet voice, closing her eyes.

"I can't. I'm gonna watch a movie… hey Scully look there's a big selection of-" He started, pushing his touch screen in the seat in front of him, but stopping as he noticed she had already drifted off.

He smiled lovingly and kissed her hair again, closing his own eyes.

May be he could try and sleep too…

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This is going to be an emotional journey, but my heart is wounded by their break up so I am writing this as my therapy!

More to come..

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