Hey, guys! Here's chapter ten! Sorry it took longer than I wanted it to. I hope you enjoy. No copy right intended.
It was two hours until the wedding, so Amanda and I had to part ways. The pre-wedding coffee was fabulous. It seemed like we picked up right where we left off, yet there was so much that had changed. I made a mental note to make more time for people, other than Mulder. I found myself anxious for her wedding. Was it because I wasn't envious anymore. Had she made me bring my feelings into the light, and now I was comfortable with where my life was going? Maybe. Maybe I just needed to see my best friend again. She really would be a blushing bride. She had the perfect body and that natural beauty. It was something I always envied in her. Not that there was anything wrong with myself.
I forced my way back to the hotel and knocked on Mulder's door. He answers in a sweaty shirt and shorts. "Hey, Scully, I just got back from a run. What's going on?" I snap back to reality after checking Mulder out. It wasn't that I liked his musky smell. To be honest, sweat isn't attractive on anyone. It was the fact that Mulder was in shape, and it showed.
"Um, I wanted to warn you about being late." I knew I was being dramatic and over reacting, but I knew how Mulder operated. If it wasn't about him, he took nothing seriously.
"Scully, I promise I won't be late. I was just going to run and get a coffee and maybe a muffin. Would you like one?" My bossiness quickly dissipates. Maybe he could change.
"Yeah, that sounds fantastic. Thank you, Mulder." I perk up and remind him that he has an hour and a half. "I'll see you soon."
I go into my room and grab my dress. I hang it up on the door, so that when I shower it will take out the wrinkles. I jump in the shower, and this time I take a minute to enjoy the shower. When the water starts to run cold, I grab a towel and get out. Putting on my nude, strapless bra and my matching underwear, I make quick work of my hair. I know it sounds weird, but I like to get ready in my lingerie; this way, make-up stays off my clothes, and I don't over heat while blow drying my hair. Plus, studies show that getting ready in lingerie boosts confidence. I chuckle. I am full of useless knowledge.
After my hair is dry, I add volume. I put it half up, half down. I think about a headband, but I decide against it, feeling as if the look is already complete. I move on to my make-up. I had decided it would be too hot for too much make-up. The natural look would just have to do. I grabbed my tinted moisturizer and some blush to add a subtle, flushed look. I opted for two coats of mascara, avoiding the clumps. To finish the look, I grabbed a light, pink lipstick. I added a clear gloss to make it look pouty. I looked myself over in the mirror, and I was happy with the final result. I looked like I was definitely ready for a special event.
I had twenty minutes to spare. I threw on my navy blue, halter dress that hit the ground, but would be perfect with a pair of heels. Let's be honest, I was short. Mulder calls me compact, but he is just sugar coating it. I can't say my size has been a disadvantage. Lifting me into air vents, and hiding under certain objects, obviously helps when you aren't a giant.
I searched my bag for my strappy, silver shoes with a chunky, two inch heel. I slid them on and head out the door. I go to knock on Mulder's door, hoping he will be ready early. Suddenly, the door swung open. I see a very gorgeous Mulder.
"Hey, pretty lady. I was just going next door to see if my partner was ready for this wedding she is dragging me to. Maybe I could take you instead?" He was extra cheery. I was so proud of him for being early.
"You know flattering doesn't get you anywhere. How about that muffin?" He looks like he forgot, but then he pulls out a muffin from behind his back. I give a sly grin, humoring him, and accept the delicious smelling muffin. "Thank you, Mulder."
He nods his head and grabs my hand, as we walk to the car. He goes to my side and opens the door for me, and I gingerly get in. He opens his own door and slides in.
"You look beautiful, Scully. There's only one problem." My face falls in horror.
"It is illegal to look better than the bride." There he goes again with the flattering. I just wanted to plant a kiss right on him. But, instead I gave a snarky comeback. Isn't that terrible?
"Mulder, I definitely will not look better than Amanda, trust me." He rolls his eyes and starts the car.
"Some day you won't deflect my compliments." I shrug my shoulders and brush him off.
"Maybe if you weren't always joking around, I'd believe you," I smugly offer.
"Ouch, you have me there. I guess it's something I need to work on. Dully noted," he shoots back.
We arrive at the wedding ten minutes early. Perfect timing, in my eyes. I want to see Amanda before the wedding. I go into her room, where she is fixing her hair and make-up. I can see that she is clearly stressed out. She is looking at her hair, trying to decide if it looks perfect. I walk over to her, grabbing a flower pin from the vanity, and stick it behind her ear. She looks at it and dramatically relaxes. It really did complete the look of her up-do, which was gorgeous. She turned around and hugged me. She held me for a while, which I found awkward, but I know it helped her relax. I wasn't really the sentimental type, but she needed it, and I wasn't going to deny her anything today.
"I am so glad you are here Dana. My maid of honor has no idea what she is doing. I sent her out of the room." Her maid of honor was Cody's sister. I wasn't fond of his sister either, but I didn't say anything. Any other time, I would have been the maid of honor, but my schedule wasn't realistic.
"Well, what can I help you with?" I try to allay her stress.
"I just need to get into my dress. By the way, you look great. I bet Mulder was speechless." Like with Mulder, I ignored her compliment.
"Alright, let's get you ready." I walked over and grabbed her dress. It was a summer dress, just like every one else's. It was white with a tiny flower on the waist and a pretty, blush colored lace slip underneath, barely peeking out. She stepped into it and I zipped it up. She looked gorgeous. "You are the most beautiful bride I have ever seen."
I touch her hair up one last time and made sure her make-up was perfect. She looks good to go. I give her a hug, and I know there are tears in my eyes. I see some in her eyes too. It isn't tears of sadness. It is tears of pure happiness. We were finally grown up and finding true love. I quickly wipe away a tear that fell, and bid her a good-bye until after the wedding.
I meet Mulder up front, in one of the chairs closest to the bride and groom. I wasn't officially in the wedding, so I sat as close as possible. I heard the music and saw Amanda walk down the aisle, with her father. She looked happy, and I was never more proud of her. Suddenly, I accepted Cody in her life. If he was the one putting that smile on her face, I couldn't plausibly dislike him. I looked at him, watching her walk down the aisle. He look just as happy, if not more.
I was overwhelmed with happiness. Suddenly, without thinking, I grabbed Mulder's hand, sneaking a look at his face. He was looking at me the same way Cody was looking at Amanda. I gave a shy smile. Weddings did a strange thing to me. I might act cold at work, but when I saw two people in love, I was a romantic. Let's just keep that a secret.
As the music stopped and Amanda was standing in front of Cody, everyone sat down. The ceremony began, and I knew I was close to zoning out. As I was on my way to dreamland, I felt Mulder put his arm around my shoulders and bring me into him. I gladly rested my head on his shoulder, and sighed contently. I knew the time to admit my feelings was going to be soon. Maybe I would tell him at the small lunch party to send Amanda and Cody off. I only hoped that Amanda wasn't wrong about Mulder's feelings towards me. What if she was?
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