Title: Close Encounter

Fandom: Mutant X

Characters: Emma DeLauro, Jesse Kilmartin, Brennan Mulwray

Prompt: Sunset

Rating: PG

Word Count: 412

Summary: She wondered for a split second why she wasn't uncomfortable with the thought that their faces were only a few inches apart.

A/N: Not mine, don't sue. Oh, and I've just finished watching 12 episodes of Smallville in 2 days so if this scene seems familiar blame it on those blasted DVDs that my sister's best friend brought to our house. Anyway, reviews please.

He offered his help in arranging the schedules for the underground regular interviews, and she was more than grateful when they finally finished everything a few minutes before midnight.

"You're my saviour," she beamed brightly, stretching out her sore arms and yawning.

He flashed his resident, charming smile and shrugged. "Anything for a beautiful lady."

She laughed. "Don't use one of your pick-up lines on me, Mr. Kilmartin. It's not going to work."

He grinned. "I was merely stating a fact."

"Well, whatever," she grinned back. "But really, thank you."

He gazed into her beautiful blue eyes and answered. "It's nothing."

"You have always been so supportive," she replied, wondering for a split second why she wasn't uncomfortable with the thought that their faces were only a few inches apart.

"I have."

"And you always listen." Another inch closer.

"I do."

"You're always there." Another inch.

"Yeah."

She found herself closing her eyes, all rational thought flying from her mind. All she wanted was to feel Jesse's lips on hers. And she didn't have to read him to know that he felt the same.

"Hey Em do you…"

The couple broke apart and looked up guiltily at the elemental standing in the doorway, his face painted with an unreadable expression.

"What was it, Bren?"

Brennan crossed his arms on his chest in response. "Emma, do you know what time it is?"

Emma blushed and stood up. "No, but I'm guessing it's late."

"Smart girl. Come on, I'll walk you to your room."

Nodding she turned to Jesse and smiled uneasily. "I'll see you in the morning. Good night."

Brennan waited until Emma got to him before exiting. It was obvious that he wasn't pleased with what he saw, either being the overprotective big brother or the jealous pseudo boy friend, no one would really know.

"Hey Em?"

The psionic turned and waited.

"Have you seen the sunset from outside the Sanctuary?"

She nodded innocently. "Yeah, like a thousand times already." When she saw the changed expression on the molecular's face, she knew she had to back-pedal. "But that's what great about them, each one is unique."

A smile. "You want to watch it with me tomorrow?"

"I'd love to. Good night Jess."

And before he could reply, a hand appeared and pulled her away. He shook his head as he heard Emma quietly whining and Brennan silently snickering. Still, a small smile played on his lips as he anticipated the next day.