It was two hours until the wedding, So Amanda and I had to part ways. The pre-wedding coffee was fabulous. We discovered a lot about one another, especially me, and we had almost caught up. So much time had passed that we are going to have to catch up again soon, just to get everything that has happened out. I was so excited for her wedding. I couldn't wait to see Amanda in her dress. She really would be a blushing bride. She had the perfect body and that natural beauty. It was something I always envied in her.

I hesitantly made my way back to the hotel and knock 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. "Um, I just wanted to make sure you were awake. I also wanted to warn you about being late." I knew I was being dramatic and over reacting, but I knew how Mulder operated. "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 slowly dissipates. "Yeah, that sounds fabulous. 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 white, 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. 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 cute, flushed look. I didn't put too much mascara on; I wanted it to look natural today. To finish the look, I grabbed a light, pink lipstick. I added a little 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 blue, halter dress that reached mid thigh. Then I searched my bag for my silver shoes with a chunky, two inch heel. I slide 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. "Only if you have a blueberry muffin waiting for me." He looks like he forgot, but then he pulls out a muffin from behind his back. I giggle a lit 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." He is Prince charming, isn't he? "Mulder, I definitely will not look prettier than Amanda, trust me." He rolls his eyes and starts the car. "I think that depends on who you ask." I glance at him and let the compliment drop.

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 seriously stressed out. She is looking at her hair, trying to decide if it looks perfect. I walk over to her and put a beautiful flower 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 am so glad you are hear 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. "Well, what can I help you with?" I was her best friend, so I figured I could fill in for her maid of honor. "Just help me get into my dress." I just then realized she was only in a bra and underwear. "Not a problem." 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 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 make sure her make-up is 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 and 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 my beautiful, best friend walk down the aisle with her father. She looked so 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 hate 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 as Amanda made her way up to Cody. Mulder looked down at me and I just shrugged. I know I was smiling like a maniac. Weddings did that kind of thing to me. I might act cold at work, but when I saw two people in love, I was a romantic.

As the music stopped and Amanda was standing in front of Cody, everyone sat down. The ceremony began, and I know 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 figured that I had to tell him my secret love for him 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.

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