The afternoon had gone quickly after the two agents had stopped for lunch. Mulder had remained in his thoughts for most of its duration, which had allowed Scully the quiet that she needed to steam through the open reports, enabling them to actually leave on time for once.
The agents stood in the hall waiting for the elevator as Mulder's mind began to wonder. 'No...Not Skinner? Surely she didn't.' he wondered before deciding to concentrate on more entertaining aspects of the day. 'I used to do it all the time in medical school... I can assure you Mulder Catholic girls give great head.' An almost inaudible hum escaped from the back of Mulder's throat as the elevator lights indicated the carriage was heading to their floor.
Scully eyed her partner suspiciously as he maneuvered his jacket in his arms, once again disguising himself. 'He's been doing that a lot today.' Scully thought as her lips turned up into a smile. 'Poor man... I really shouldn't have propositioned him... but how was I to know he would turn me down... it could have been mutually beneficial.'
The elevator pinged as the doors opened to admit them. Scully frowned see the elevator was almost at capacity, there was still room for the both of them though.
Scully edged her way to the back of the elevator with Mulder close behind her. She haltered suddenly seeing a familiar expanse of chest in front of her, her eyes snapped up immediately.
"Agent Scully, Agent Mulder." Skinner acknowledged both agents but only made eye contact with Scully as he shifted uncomfortably from foot to foot.
"Sir." Scully replied uncertainly but Mulder remained quiet burning holes in his superior with his eyes.
"How's your cold and throat?" Skinner asked casually.
Scully beamed a smile at him "All better now thank you... natural remedies can work wonders." She added as if answering his unvoiced question.
Mulder clenched his fists at his sides studying his bosses domineer and seeing the red blush tinge his superiors neck and ears. As if sensing her partner's reaction Scully placed her hand on Mulder's in a calming gesture, hidden from view by the mass of people.
"I am glad to hear it." Skinner replied as the elevator pinged to announce it had arrived at the car park level. As the carriage emptied Mulder placed his hand on Scully's lower back firmly signaling his claim as he guided her out of the carriage.
Mulder looked to Skinner over his shoulder giving him a deadly stare as he jostled Scully towards their parked vehicles, which sat next to each other. Although their superior was not one to be easily intimated Mulder saw the man's chest expanded as he took a swift intake of breath before briskly walking in the other direction to his car.
"Mulder!" Scully whimpered in protest as she was forced to trot to keep up with the enforced pace.
Mulder pulled his gaze from Skinner's retreating back. "Sorry Scully." He whispered slowing the pace as they neared their vehicles. Scully glanced in the direction he had been looking, a small smile played on her lips as the figure retreated into darkness. She suppressed the smile brought on by her partner's protectiveness.
They both rounded their cars in unison and unlocked the drivers' doors. "Scully?" Mulder said suddenly.
"Umm?" she replied tossing her briefcase onto the back seat.
"If you're...umm...symptoms come back...give me a call?"
Scully smiled broadly before replying cryptically "Mulder, You're on my speed dial."
The End
Author's notes - This little puppy just jumped into my head and demanded to be written. I hope you liked it. Please leave feedback or review me. I am still really new to posting so your opinions really count.