X-Files fic
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Chapter 1

The day started out just like it always did. Scully went to work with Mulder, worked most of the day on whatever assignment they had, and started getting ready to go home. Just as she reached the door, he stopped her.
he called. Scully turned to look at him.
Yes, Mulder?
I was just wondering if you'd like to come over tonight for dinner. Around 6? he asked her. Scully smiled slightly.
Sure. I'll bring the movie. She told him. She left.
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Thoughts started going through her head as they always seemed to when she thought of Mulder. She was in love with him. She had known it for a long time, but didn't act upon her feelings for fear of rejection. And what if they started something and broke up? How could they ever get past that?
Aside from all of that were FBI rules. She and Mulder were basically forbidden from having a more then platonic relationship to one another. And most of all......
What if he didn't love her back?
Yes, that was the biggest contender in her reasons for not telling him. She didn't want to spill her heart to him, and have him not feel the same way she did. It would hurt too much. How would she face him after that?
Scully sighed as she got to her apartment. At 5:30, she chose a movie, got dressed, and was out the door by 5:45.
On the way the Mulder's apartment, she started thinking again.
I should tell him. I mean, what if I've wasted all this time, and he does feel the same? Am i really ready to throw caution to the wind like that?' she thought to herself. What if he did feel the same? All the signs were there. She had seen him looking at her before in a way that wasn't just friendly. She took a deep breath. I'll tell him tonight.'
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Mulder arrived at his apartment at 5:00. He only had an hour to get ready for Scully to arrive. Just as Scully had, Mulder started to think about their relationship. He loved Scully as much as she loved him, but he didn't know that she loved him. All the same reasons she didn't want to tell him were the same for Mulder.
But Mulder wanted to do something about that. He loved her so much it almost hurt to be without her.
Then he decided. He would tell her tonight.
When Scully arrived at 6:00, Mulder had everything ready. The meal, the VCR, and (though he didn't think anything drastic would happen tonight) his mind had told him to fix up the bedroom. Scully smiled as she walked through the door. Mulder noticed something off about her smile. She seemed nervous about something.
he said when she came in.
she said, quietly. They sat down to eat. When they'd finished, they went and sat on the couch, turning on the movie. They sat together, her head on his shoulder. They did this often, but tonight felt more natural.
When the movie ended, Scully knew that it was now or never. She turned to her partner. He looked down at her, his eyes questioning.
She leaned up close so that her lips were centimeters from his own. Mulder, I love you. she said in barely a whisper. She then did the only thing that made sense. She kissed him. The kiss was filled with hope. She had expected him to pull away. Mulder did just the opposite and kissed her back, wrapping his arms around her waist.
When they broke away, Mulder stared into her eyes, a smile on his face. He leaned close to her ear, and whispered, I love you, too. Scully nearly burst into tears. He loved her. Fox Mulder loved her! She turned her head and kissed him again. He kissed her back, his arms around her waist, hers around his neck. He lifted her into the air as their kisses intensified, carrying her to the bedroom, shutting the door softly behind them.
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Scully awoke the next morning, very aware of where she was and of the fact that she was quite devoid of clothing. She smiled and tried to get up. She felt a pair of strong arms around her and a warm body next to hers. She looked up and saw Mulder fast asleep, holding her protectively. She turned over toward him and kissed him softly. He stirred and looked down at her.
Good Morning. Mulder said, smiling at her. She kissed him again and he wrapped his arms around her.
I love you. she replied as they broke away. She nuzzled against his chest. They stayed like that for a while.
The phone rang. Mulder leaned over her and picked it up.
he said.
Mulder, this is A.D. Skinner. I need you and Scully down here this instant. I can't get ahold of Scully. I need you to let her know and get here, fast!
I'm on my way. he said, hanging up. I'm sorry, sweetheart. Skinner wants us at the office. You go back to your apartment and change, ok? Scully nodded, got dressed, and left, kissing him one last time.
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Scully got to HQ about an hour later, a smile adorning her face. She got to Skinner's office, noticing immediately that Mulder wasn't there yet. He always got here before she did.
Scully, you're here. Where's Mulder? Skinner asked. Scully shrugged.
I don't know, sir. He usually gets to the office before i do. Scully said, starting to worry.
Skinner sighed heavily and started to explain the situation to Scully. There had been a murder last night near Mulder's apartment building. Anyone inthe area could be a suspect because there was no hard evidence.


TBC......
There's more to come, but only if I get reviews.