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A Moment Shared

"Well I think we ought to call it a night." Mulder said to Agents Frank Sanchez and Evelyn Hunter. They were at a local diner after a long day of trying to solve a case in the small town of Harmony, North Carolina. The two agents had called them in on the case needing their assistance. It was a brutal case, but then again, most cases were. Scully seemed tired so Mulder figured it was time to head back to the hotel they were staying at. It was one in the morning and they got there around nine the morning before.

"Ok. Well, once again thanks for giving us a hand on this case. We sure appreciate it." Sanchez said as Mulder and Scully gathered their files and leftovers.

"Not a problem. See you in the morning." Mulder guided Scully out the door with his hand on her lower back. The diner was a block away from the hotel so they had walked. It was cool out, and Scully was a little chilly, which Mulder noticed and put his arm around her. Scully hid a smile and leaned in to Mulder's chest. He was warm, but she just liked being close to him. It made her feel sixteen again.

They walked in silence until they got to their hotel rooms when Mulder asked if he could get some notes he left in Scully's room. She nodded and they went into Scully's room.

"Did you leave them in my bed?" Mulder had flopped on the bed, tucking a pillow under his head.

"Lay down with me Scully."

Mulder had the look that Scully couldn't resist. It was a little sad but playful. He always had a little sadness in his eyes. It pulled on her heart when he gave her that look. She loved him. She loved him with her whole heart. She had finally admitted it to herself a year or so ago. She knew Mulder didn't really feel that way towards her, but she always hoped. It was times like this when she thought that jus maybe he did. Maybe he really did feel the same way.

So she took a leap and headed towards the bed which he was now sprawled on. She sat down next to him and he opened his arms. She laid down next to him, keeping her distance.

"What, are you afraid I have cooties? Come on Scully." So Scully sat up and Mulder guided her to where she was laying her head on his chest with her arms around his warm body. She could hear his heart beating, feel him breathing. She closed her eyes and focused on how good it felt to be in his arms. She had always dreamed of something like this.

Mulder lifted his hand and started stroking Scully's neck. Scully sighed at how calm and happy she felt. She had never felt so content. It wasn't like it was much, but just to be near Mulder and to have them be together not for work, felt nice.

"Scully? What did you think of me the first time we met?" Mulder had now moved on to running his fingers through her silky hair. It was like a massage for her head.

"I thought you were an arrogant, know-it-all, jack ass, Mulder."

"Scully, you wound me."

"Well, what did you think of me?"

"I thought that you seemed too young to be an FBI agent AND a doctor. "

"Well, thank you."

"You were beautiful." Scully's heart leapt. "But I didn't think you stood a chance with 'Spooky'." She chuckled.

"You mean to say that I would be like everyone else, and judge you for the wild theories that fly out of your mouth?" Scully said sarcastically.

"Un huh. But you didn't. You may have thought my ideas were crazy, but you never judged me." By now Scully had lifted her head and was looking into Mulder's eyes. They were filled with happiness, mirroring hers. They seemed to be communicating through each other's eyes.

"Thanks for that Scully." He tucked a piece of loose hair behind her ear. She loved when he did that. Mulder let his fingers linger on her smooth cheek.

Suddenly, the moment broke.

"Well, I should let you get some sleep. We have a busy day tomorrow. "He laid Scully down on the right side of her bed and hopped up grabbing the notes he came in to get off the hotel's desk.

"Goodnight Scully." Then he left.

Scully was frozen. What just happened? She still had goose bumps all over from the moment a few seconds ago. Now she felt cold, missing his warmth.

This is what confused Scully. At times, she knew, absolutely knew, Mulder cared for her. Then the next, she felt like he couldn't care less about her. Their relationship was so confusing. They were friends, no doubt about that. But she also knew she wanted more, she was just waiting to make sure he did too before making a move. But damn, the man was confusing.

She turned on her right side and could still smell Mulder on her pillow. She fell asleep with his scent and the memory of his arms around her.

Next morning, Scully woke up with a smile, remembering the dream she had last night. Of course it was about Mulder. She wondered how he would be this morning. With him leaving so abrupt last night, anything could happen.

Just as she was finishing up getting ready, her cell phone rang. It was Mulder.

"Scully."

"Hey Scully, you just about ready?"

"Yea. I just finished, Mulder."

"Ok. Agent Sanchez is going to pick you up in 15 minutes or so. Agent Hunter and I are going to question a new suspect."

"Alright Mulder, I'll see you later." That was strange. They always questioned suspects together. She suddenly felt jealous of Evelyn, but she knew it wasn't her fault. Was Mulder avoiding her?

She gathered her paperwork and autopsy notes. 5 minutes later she heard a car horn honk outside and headed off with Agent Sanchez to the morgue.

"Agent Scully, what do you say we go get some lunch? I think Mulder and Evelyn just got back." Frank asked at about 1pm.

"Sure, Frank, I was just finishing up, and please call me Dana."

"Alright, Dana. "

It was fun working with Frank today. He didn't seem too freaked out by the corpse, and didn't bother her at all, like Mulder did. But there was never a replacement for Mulder. She was glad for a break, and wanted to see Mulder. She had been distracted for most of the day, thinking about last night.

They headed upstairs to find Mulder and Evelyn. As they headed up, they heard laughter. It was Evelyn. Mulder had a huge smile and Evelyn had her hand on his arm trying to keep from falling down with laughter.

"I assume the questioning went well?" Frank asked the two agents.

"Oh yea. That was fine." Mulder said plainly.

"We were just about to go get something to eat, care to join us?"

"Oh, you guys go ahead, we already ate."

They already ate? They didn't even wait for us? What was up with Mulder? He seemed so distant.

"Well, alright then. See you two later." Frank started walking out the door to the car. Scully didn't move. Mulder and Evelyn walked in the opposite direction, Mulder guiding her with his hand on her lower back. Now she was really jealous.

Scully stormed out of the building to catch up with Frank.