Title: Slip Sliding Away
Disclaimer: Look at the bottom of your shoe. That is my net worth. Do I look like I own anything to you? I mean, hey, if I owned anything related to the X-Files do you think I'd be here? (Yes, but that's beside the point.)
Summary: Set in season six after Milagro: Scully needs a vacation from the X-Files so she goes somewhere she thinks even Mulder won't find her. When an X-File threatens to ruin her getaway and Mulder turns up, what will she do?
Author's Note: This is it guys; the end; the final curtain call; this story is going to kick the bucket and bite the big one. Sniff. And it was such a good story too. See last author's note for further nostalgia.
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Day 20
Piper Maru
Mulder and Diana are just finishing up getting the statement from the captain when I find them. These last two days have been so busy. I was concussed most of the day yesterday and Mulder has been finishing up the report. Matt has disappeared since we discovered a few journalists who were among the passengers wanting to get the first scoop.
We should be in port by three this afternoon. It is the last day of the cruise and I'm almost sad to have to go home again. The weather has been perfect and the entire incident seems to have been forgotten by most of the passengers.
Mulder smiles when he sees me and leaves Diana to finish up with the Captain.
"How are you feeling sleepy head?"
"I'm fine."
"Scully."
"No really! I am fine; probably for the first time in a good long while."
He takes that in for a moment and then smiles again.
"I'm glad. Where's Matt? I haven't seen him in a while?"
"He's hiding out. Probably in my room playing Pac Man on my laptop."
"When did you get Pac Man?"
"A while ago. I got it so I wouldn't be so bored when there was nothing to do at the office."
"So all those times I thought you were typing up a report?"
"I got the top score last month."
He shakes his head and Diana walks over to us.
"I got the statement. Do you want to go get something to eat Fox?" She croons sweetly in his ear as she hangs off his arm. He flinches at her use of his first name. I decide to jump in and save him.
"Actually, Mulder and I were just about to go do something. Right, Mulder?"
"Umm. Yes we were just about to go do that thing you were talking about. See you later Diana."
"Bye, Fox." She says, eying us with suspicion. I grab Mulder's hand we run off.
We arrive at my room and find Matt just where I said he'd be.
"You two look starving. How about we order in some lunch? My treat."
I look around to see empty containers and wrappers. Oh, no. Pity binging.
"Please tell me you didn't eat all this."
"Then don't ask me."
I shake my head. He's just where I was about a week ago, give or take some pounds.
"You need to get over Antonio. He wasn't worth it if he didn't want you."
"You're right. But I think after all your moping around I'm entitled to some pity time."
"So then we'll use your cure. Tonight we'll go out and get you a nice case of alcohol poisoning so you can forget your heartbreak."
"Such a good friend. Are you sure I can't convince you to move to New York?"
I could feel Mulder tense beside me so I look up and smile at him.
"I think I have some things in DC I need to stick around for."
Mulder smiles back and we're so close I can feel his breath on my face. The voice in my head is back. 'Kiss him already!!!' For once, I am more than happy to listen.
He leans in and kisses me tenderly. It is gentle but there's so much promise in it I can't help but smile.
I want to deepen the kiss but a dramatic cry breaks us apart. Matt is watching us with an amused look.
"I think your friend just fell overboard."
"Who? Diana?" I ask.
"Yes."
"She can swim." Mulder snakes his arm around my waist.
Matt shakes his head at us.
"Now I really need a drink. I'm going to get dressed and then we can go critique the karaoke singers."
"It will be a regular American Idol episode."
"I call dibs on being Paula Abdul."
I laugh silently and lean against Mulder.
Later Day 20
Piper Maru (Karaoke Bar)
Scully and I laugh so hard our eyes tear. Matt, who is totally wasted by this point, has decided to perform a rousing duet of "American Pie" with Drunk Girl, who seems to have given up on sobriety. I spot her sister laughing in the corner laughing. God, they're so terrible they should get a record deal together.
I look at Scully again. She's so relaxed. It brings out her beauty. Anyone else would say that's the booze talking, but I've always seen Scully as beautiful, contrary to my actions. I can't believe so much has happened over the last few days. She knows I love her. She let me kiss her. She kissed back. My head is spinning. Well that could be the booze.
"Bye, bye Miss American Pie. Drove my Chevy to the levy, but the levy was dry."
They finish the song and Matt comes to sit with us.
"How was that Dana?" He slurs. I'd say the afore-promised alcohol poisoning isn't far off.
"That was terrible. I think you're the worst singer in the country." Scully said in her best Simon voice.
We all laugh some more and Matt wanders off to find more drinks.
"So. Where does this leave us?" I ask as Scully leans against me.
"At the beginning." She answers mysteriously.
Not exactly the answer I was looking for, but she's right. She leans further into my arms and I hug her close. Drunk girl and her sister take the stage to a cheering crowd. The music starts up and I smile recognizing the tune. It's perfect for this moment; for us.
"I thought love was only true in fairytales; meant for someone else, but not for me. Love was out to get me, that's the way it seemed. Disappointment haunted all my dreams. Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer, not a trace of doubt in my mind. I'm in love. I'm a believer, I couldn't leave her if I tried."
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Author's Note: That's all she wrote folks. Supreme thanks go out to all my loyal reviewers. Don't worry. I'll be back soon. Also, tons and tons of thanks to Drunk Girl, my sister and loyal beta. I owe it all to you.
PS: Look out for a story under my name by Drunk Girl. She's writing one (no, it's not about herself) and I'm posting it under my name. It looks promising so far. Later folks.
Disclaimer: Look at the bottom of your shoe. That is my net worth. Do I look like I own anything to you? I mean, hey, if I owned anything related to the X-Files do you think I'd be here? (Yes, but that's beside the point.)
Summary: Set in season six after Milagro: Scully needs a vacation from the X-Files so she goes somewhere she thinks even Mulder won't find her. When an X-File threatens to ruin her getaway and Mulder turns up, what will she do?
Author's Note: This is it guys; the end; the final curtain call; this story is going to kick the bucket and bite the big one. Sniff. And it was such a good story too. See last author's note for further nostalgia.
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Day 20
Piper Maru
Mulder and Diana are just finishing up getting the statement from the captain when I find them. These last two days have been so busy. I was concussed most of the day yesterday and Mulder has been finishing up the report. Matt has disappeared since we discovered a few journalists who were among the passengers wanting to get the first scoop.
We should be in port by three this afternoon. It is the last day of the cruise and I'm almost sad to have to go home again. The weather has been perfect and the entire incident seems to have been forgotten by most of the passengers.
Mulder smiles when he sees me and leaves Diana to finish up with the Captain.
"How are you feeling sleepy head?"
"I'm fine."
"Scully."
"No really! I am fine; probably for the first time in a good long while."
He takes that in for a moment and then smiles again.
"I'm glad. Where's Matt? I haven't seen him in a while?"
"He's hiding out. Probably in my room playing Pac Man on my laptop."
"When did you get Pac Man?"
"A while ago. I got it so I wouldn't be so bored when there was nothing to do at the office."
"So all those times I thought you were typing up a report?"
"I got the top score last month."
He shakes his head and Diana walks over to us.
"I got the statement. Do you want to go get something to eat Fox?" She croons sweetly in his ear as she hangs off his arm. He flinches at her use of his first name. I decide to jump in and save him.
"Actually, Mulder and I were just about to go do something. Right, Mulder?"
"Umm. Yes we were just about to go do that thing you were talking about. See you later Diana."
"Bye, Fox." She says, eying us with suspicion. I grab Mulder's hand we run off.
We arrive at my room and find Matt just where I said he'd be.
"You two look starving. How about we order in some lunch? My treat."
I look around to see empty containers and wrappers. Oh, no. Pity binging.
"Please tell me you didn't eat all this."
"Then don't ask me."
I shake my head. He's just where I was about a week ago, give or take some pounds.
"You need to get over Antonio. He wasn't worth it if he didn't want you."
"You're right. But I think after all your moping around I'm entitled to some pity time."
"So then we'll use your cure. Tonight we'll go out and get you a nice case of alcohol poisoning so you can forget your heartbreak."
"Such a good friend. Are you sure I can't convince you to move to New York?"
I could feel Mulder tense beside me so I look up and smile at him.
"I think I have some things in DC I need to stick around for."
Mulder smiles back and we're so close I can feel his breath on my face. The voice in my head is back. 'Kiss him already!!!' For once, I am more than happy to listen.
He leans in and kisses me tenderly. It is gentle but there's so much promise in it I can't help but smile.
I want to deepen the kiss but a dramatic cry breaks us apart. Matt is watching us with an amused look.
"I think your friend just fell overboard."
"Who? Diana?" I ask.
"Yes."
"She can swim." Mulder snakes his arm around my waist.
Matt shakes his head at us.
"Now I really need a drink. I'm going to get dressed and then we can go critique the karaoke singers."
"It will be a regular American Idol episode."
"I call dibs on being Paula Abdul."
I laugh silently and lean against Mulder.
Later Day 20
Piper Maru (Karaoke Bar)
Scully and I laugh so hard our eyes tear. Matt, who is totally wasted by this point, has decided to perform a rousing duet of "American Pie" with Drunk Girl, who seems to have given up on sobriety. I spot her sister laughing in the corner laughing. God, they're so terrible they should get a record deal together.
I look at Scully again. She's so relaxed. It brings out her beauty. Anyone else would say that's the booze talking, but I've always seen Scully as beautiful, contrary to my actions. I can't believe so much has happened over the last few days. She knows I love her. She let me kiss her. She kissed back. My head is spinning. Well that could be the booze.
"Bye, bye Miss American Pie. Drove my Chevy to the levy, but the levy was dry."
They finish the song and Matt comes to sit with us.
"How was that Dana?" He slurs. I'd say the afore-promised alcohol poisoning isn't far off.
"That was terrible. I think you're the worst singer in the country." Scully said in her best Simon voice.
We all laugh some more and Matt wanders off to find more drinks.
"So. Where does this leave us?" I ask as Scully leans against me.
"At the beginning." She answers mysteriously.
Not exactly the answer I was looking for, but she's right. She leans further into my arms and I hug her close. Drunk girl and her sister take the stage to a cheering crowd. The music starts up and I smile recognizing the tune. It's perfect for this moment; for us.
"I thought love was only true in fairytales; meant for someone else, but not for me. Love was out to get me, that's the way it seemed. Disappointment haunted all my dreams. Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer, not a trace of doubt in my mind. I'm in love. I'm a believer, I couldn't leave her if I tried."
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Author's Note: That's all she wrote folks. Supreme thanks go out to all my loyal reviewers. Don't worry. I'll be back soon. Also, tons and tons of thanks to Drunk Girl, my sister and loyal beta. I owe it all to you.
PS: Look out for a story under my name by Drunk Girl. She's writing one (no, it's not about herself) and I'm posting it under my name. It looks promising so far. Later folks.
