CHAPTER TWELVE

Downtown Washington D.C. 7.29pm

Mulder wrapped his arm around Scully in the back of the taxi cab, slipping his hand down to her lower hip and resting it there. He edged closer to her and held her against his own body, then placed soft kisses on her cheek and neck, making her moan with pleasure.

"Mulder… Mmmm Mulder…" She gasped as he kissed her sweet skin over and over.

She looked stunning in that dress.

He had seen her in it a few years ago, but she hadn't worn it since. It had always been his favourite, the straps across the back were thin and crossed over each other, exposing her beautiful back and her perfect shoulders, and god, she looked so sexy in it. Her hair was different too, as if she had a bob again like she used to, but it was slightly more modern.

Mulder was no expert on women's hair but he liked it a lot. It brought back memories for him.

"You look so beautiful." He breathed into her ear. Scully closed her eyes in response and smiled, snuggling into him and running a hand along his leg. She was loving all the attention. They had already shared a few drinks at a bar but then Mulder had whisked her away into a taxi cab, telling her that they had a table booked.

It was all very romantic and exciting..

"Mulder, where are we going?" She said after a moment.

Mulder grinned as he looked forward to seeing her reaction to where he was taking her. He was really trying to make an effort. He wasn't the type to go wining and dining at his age, he had never really been the socialite, even in his younger years. But he wanted her to feel special. So he had bit the bullet and booked the most sought after restaurant in the city.

"We're nearly there. You'll see." He said tenderly, kissing her on the forehead. Scully looked up at him with her beautiful blue eyes and he almost lost his breath for a moment. She looked like an angel.

"Mulder you shouldn't have, I know you don't really enjoy this kind of thing.."

"I wanted to treat you. I love you." He said softly, then smiled at her lovingly. Scully smiled back, staring into his deep eyes with sincerity.

"I love you too. So much." She said, her voice full of truth. Mulder stroked her hip with his fingers, enjoying the fabric of her dress against his skin. "I promise I will show you exactly how thankful I am when we get home…" She grinned sexily, reaching up to his face and running her finger down his strong jawline teasingly.

Mulder took a deep breath at her words. He had to control himself.

"Holy shit Scully…" He gasped in arousal and then let out a small, excited laugh. "Boy am I looking forward to that!"

Scully's eyes were bearing into his and he couldn't hold back. Mulder kissed her lips again, not before nibbling her bottom lip ever so gently, teasing her. She closed her eyes as he pulled away and he couldn't wait to get her to bed… "But Scully, I have a confession to make… we aren't going home tonight." He stated, then tore himself away from her captivating gaze as the taxi driver pulled up outside their destination.

Scully frowned in confusion as the taxi stopped and she heard Mulder's words.

If they weren't going home, where were they going?

As Mulder paid the taxi driver she leaned across the seat and looked out of the window. Mulder was slightly in the way but she soon knew exactly where she was.

Scully couldn't believe her eyes. She was amazed.

"Mulder! This must have cost you a fortune!" She gasped in excitement and disbelief, but Mulder was already grinning back at her and grabbing her hand, pulling her from the taxi in excitement and then into his strong arms as they looked up at the plush Hotel and Restaurant before them. It was doused in lights and lavish décor. As the taxi driver pulled off they held each other for a moment, taking it all in.

Mulder was happy that Scully was happy. He had obviously done something right…

"Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go eat!" She exclaimed excitedly.

Mulder laughed again as he watched her giddy reaction, then laced his arm around her and placed his hand on her lower back, his favourite place.

Scully felt her stomach flip again as he placed his hand on her lower back, she loved it when he did that.

She felt so sexy and safe in his arms, and he looked so handsome in his suit. He looked younger, more like the Mulder she fell in love with. It was as if they were re-living a happier time, when the were young and more attractive, when they couldn't keep their hands off each other.

As he led her to the Hotel entrance, her heels clipping as they entered the marble floored lobby, she realised that she couldn't even remember the last time they had gone on a date. They had never been that kind of couple, mainly because they didn't really need it- they knew each other in and out, but she knew that Mulder was doing this for her.

And he was also celebrating their happiness, she was sure of it.

Because they had survived a potential break up just recently, and they were still together.

And they were happier than ever right now…

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