Part 7
The agents take a cab to the Queen Victoria Castle Inne. They get out and Mulder pays the cabbie. Scully looks up at the castle. Mulder follows her gaze. "Cute little place isn't it" asks Mulder.
"It looks like something out of a horror movie, but if its got a bed I don't care", says Scully.
They walk across the bridge spanning a moat and in the front door. They approach a huge wooden desk and ring a bell for service. A creepy old man comes from no where.
"Yesss. Can I help you?" he asks.
"Yes", says Mulder giving the man a strange look. "We need two rooms for the night, preferably together." He looks around.
"I am sorry sir. I don't have two rooms. I only have the Duchess Suite left."
"Okay, we're tired and desperate for some rest", says Mulder. "We'll take it."
"Mulder! I am not sharing a room with you! I insist Sir, you must have another option", says Scully pushing herself in front of Mulder.
"I am sorry Madam, that is the last room and I suggest you take it. All open reservations are checked in and here comes another couple now." Scully turns around and sees a couple coming in the door.
"We'll take it", says Scully quickly.
"Good choice", says the man taking Mulder's credit card. "A porter will take you to your room."
Just then a short odd looking fellow approaches. "I'll take your bags Sir." He leads them to a stone staircase. "Your room is in the South Tower and theres no elevator. Sorry but theres about a hundred stairs." He starts up the stairs. Scully gives Mulder a look before following the porter.
"Whats the matter Scully? Do you want me to carry you?"
They finally arrive at the room. The porter opens the door for them. Mulder and Scully step inside. "Its freezing in here", says Scully. Isn't there any heat in this old castle?"
"Yes there is but unfortunately because of the stone it doesn't tend to do much. Most people who stay here are looking for that quaintness that our establishment can offer. You can start a fire in the fireplace over there if you would like. That should help with the temperature problem, however most of the guests don't usually complain that stay in this suite. I guess they come up with their own way to keep warm." The porter gives Mulder a wink. "Well, if you need anything just pull that bellpull over there he points by the large bed in the room and walks toward the door. I'll remind you that there is a brunch at 10 A.M. in the morning that was included in the price of the room or we do have room service if you require it." He backs out the door holding out his hand. Mulder gives him a dollar. "American money...thank you Sir", says the porter looking at it with a disgusted look.
Mulder closes the door and turns around. Scully is standing next to the bed with her hands on her hips. "Just great Mulder! Most rooms have twin beds, but we get one with only one. What do you expect that we do?"
Mulder approaches the fireplace and starts to build a fire. "Come on Scully, don't you want to spoon with me?"
"Well it is a large bed...I guess if you promised to stay on your side of the bed it would be okay. But you will have to sleep on top of the sheets", says Scully.
The fire is now built up. Mulder gets up and grabs the comforter from the bed and drags it over to a hard looking antique sofa that is near the window. "I will be a gentleman Scully, I wouldn't want to compromise your virtue", he says. Scully blushes deep red. She walks to the door and leans down to grab her bag.
"Does this barn have a bathroom?", she asks.
"Yeah its right here", says Mulder pulling back a curtain.
"Theres no door? What kind of place is this?" asks Scully looking into the bathroom.
"Its a quaint place", Mulder says imitating the porter.
"Well I guess I should be grateful. At least there is a shower and I have first dibs on it", says Scully pulling a pair of cream satin pajamas out of her bag. She walks over to the bathroom and turns, "You owe me big time for coming on this case Mulder."
Mulder walks over. "Well I could think of a way to repay you Scully", says Mulder gazing at her.
"Stay out of here!" says Scully pulling the curtain in Mulders face.
Mulder laughs and turns away to unpack his pajamas. He hears the water being turned on and a few minutes later a shriek. He jumps up and stops at the curtain. "You okay in there Scully?"
"Yes...but they don't have any hot water. Its ice..ice cold", replies Scully. Five minutes later shes already out of there and dressed. She runs past Mulder and jumps in the bed and pulls the sheets up to her neck. "As I said before, you owe me big time!"
Mulder goes into the bathroom and takes a quick shower. Scully had been right this was the coldest shower he had ever taken. He dries himself off and puts on a yellow pajamas bottom and a t shirt. He walks back into the other room and looks at the bed with Scully already sleeping in it and then looks at the hard sofa and the comforter. "Why did I do that? I could have a least slept on a comfortable mattress", says Mulder to himself. He sits down on the sofa to find it rock hard. He wraps himself in the comforter and swings his legs up on the sofa. Its actually more of a love seat and hes all scrunched up. "This is going to be the longest night of my life", he mutters.
Part 8
Its about 2:00 A.M. and Scully is in the middle of a dream. She is on the deck of a luxury liner sailing through the Caribbean islands sunning herself. She is reading a book and reaches for a can of diet coke. She shades her eyes with her hand looking out over the ocean and breathes in the fresh salty air. She smiles to herself and sighs glancing down at her left hand a diamond sparkles in the morning sun. She glances over and looks at her husband dozing in the deck chair next to hers. His sunglasses reflect the white clouds floating above. She again smiles and thinks that her life has finally come all together. "Honey, are you awake?", she asks. "Hmmm..yeah", he replies. "Then here put some suntan oil on my back", she flips over on her stomach. Mulder reaches for the bottle and opens it. He sits up and leans over and begins to apply the suntan lotion.
All of sudden theres a huge thunderclap. Scully wakes up and jumps a foot off the bed. She is groggy and opens her eyes. In the dim light she detects a large whitish shape standing over her. She screams.
"Scully, its me", says Mulder. Hes wrapped in his comforter standing there. "Theres a thunderstorm outside and I think you were having some sort of weird dream. I heard you asking in your sleep for suntan oil or something."
Scully silently thanks God for the dim light as she is really embarrassed. "I'm fine Mulder. I'm sorry I woke you up."
"Actually I've been awake for a long time. I haven't been able to get much sleep on that sofa from hell. I already fell off it once and I'm freezing. I wondered if I would sound like a wuss if I reconsidered the sleeping on top of the mattress thing." says Mulder cautiously.
"Mulder, just get in the damn bed", says Scully.
"In the bed" asks Mulder.
"Yes in the bed under the covers, but on that side away from me", says Scully.
"Yes ma'am", says Mulder jogging around to the other side of the bed.
"You may as well put that comforter back on the bed. It'll it make it warmer", says Scully.
Mulder throws the comforter on the bed and then hops in and pulls the sheets up to his chin. "Snug as two bugs in a rug....or a sleeping bag right Scully", he says.
"Don't get any ideas", says Scully from her side of the bed.
"You know what Scully? I don't know if I can sleep on this side of the bed. I usually sleep on that side. I think we should switch", says Mulder.
"Tough luck", says Scully. "I usually sleep in the middle of my bed so you're lucky that I even compromised. Now good night Mulder."
"Good night Scully, good night John Boy, Jim Bob, Elizabeth...." Mulder continues.
Scully sits up and takes a pillow and puts it over Mulder's face. "Watch it! I could murder you right here... right now", she says.
"Come on Scully.. I'm sorry" says Mulder sounding muffled under the pillow.
Scully takes the pillow back and rolls over to go to sleep.
At 4:00 A.M. Scully wakes again after dreaming of her cruise again. She moves to roll over to her right and she hits muscle. She blinks and realizes that she is still dreaming. She sighs and continues to "dream" as she cuddles up to her "dream husband". She puts her arm around his waist and puts her head on his shoulder. For a final move to she kisses his neck. At this time she really goes to sleep.
Mulder meanwhile wakes up and forgets where he is. All he knows is that he just got kissed and looks down to see a redhead spooned against him. He remembers getting into the bed with Scully but nothing else. He wonders if he has lost time. He struggles to look at his watch to see what time it is. Its 4:20 A.M.
He looks over at Scully again. It would be unfair to take advantage of the situation but she looks so adorable cuddled up to him. He leans over and kisses her gently on the lips. Her eyes don't open but she tightens her hold on him and starts mumbling in her sleep. "Not again Mulder, I'm exhausted."
Mulder stops immediately and looks slightly panicked. "Did I miss it", he whispers. "I finally scored with Scully and I don't remember it?" Well if I did miss it he thinks I'm not going to miss out again. I will remember every detail now. He rolls over and leans over Scully and gives her a passionate kiss. She is still half asleep and gives a responsive kiss back.
Mulder can't believe that she is responding in such a positive way. I didn't think that she would ever go for this he thinks. The kissing goes on for five minutes with Scully now wrapping her arms around Mulder participating in the action. At this time Mulder decides to try to get to second base as he unbuttons the front of her pajama top and enjoys the exposed bare flesh. He kisses her again and she shifts slightly saying, "Hmmm... this dream is so realistic."
Mulder whispers, "Dana Katherine Scully this ain't no dream....its your life."
Scully wakes up immediately with Mulder basically on top of her. Her eyes are wide open with shock. "Oh my god! Mulder what are you doing?"
"What do you mean what am I doing? You came onto me!" says Mulder. "You even screamed my name."
"I did not!", says Scully pushing him off her. Shes even more shocked when she feels the cool air hit her chest. Her pajama top is hanging off her.
"I feel totally rejected", says Mulder laying with his back to her.
"Mulder, you know that I am not a woman to be used casually", she replies as she buttons up her pajama top.
"I would not have used you in that way. I thought you wanted to", says Mulder.
"I wouldn't want it to be a one time thing. I want a long-term relationship for my life", she replies.
"I guess we'll never know if there was hope for one", mumbles Mulder from his side of the bed.
"What do you mean? Do you have feelings for me Fox Mulder? Enough of this talking around the issue! I want an answer now!" says Scully loudly. She scoots over behind him and jabs him in the back.
He turns over "Its hard to say it Scully but of course I have feelings for you. You are the best thing that ever happened to me. I just have a hard time saying I love..."
Scully grabs a surprised Mulder and kisses him passionately.
Part 9
Scully finally pulls away from Mulder and sits up crosslegged next to him.
"Wow...you always keep me guessing Scully", says Mulder struggling to catch his breath.
"I think its time that we really reveal our true feelings Mulder. After seven years of working together I want some closure", says Scully looking at her lap.
"I don't know why I have to tell you that I love you", says Mulder. "It shouldn't be any new news to you. When I came back from the Bermuda Triangle that time I told you but you acted like it was a real big joke. That really hurt my feelings Scully. Here I was opening myself up to you and you turn around and slap me in the face....literally."
"What? I never slapped you that day", says Scully looking confused.
"Never mind.. I guess it was an alter ego of yours", says Mulder.
"Well thats why I didn't take you serious that day. You acted delusional talking about some 1940's luxury liner that you were on and that Skinner, Krycek, Smoking Man, Spender and I were there too. What else was I going to think when you said you loved me?"
"Well I thought maybe you would assume I loved you. I mean I did go all the way to Antarctica to rescue you. Did I ever tell you that I got shot in the head by one of the fake ambulance goons that took you? I laid out in the middle of the road until the real ambulance came. Then I woke up later in the hospital with spies watching my room. I had to con Byers into giving me his clothes so I could sneak out of the hospital to meet with the well manicured man. I saw him blow up. I could of been inside that car too, but I took that antidote and went to rescue you. I fell down a hole in the ice and hit my head. Then I fell down into the depths of the spaceship. You didn't even see the aliens hatching out of those pods. You were so close to discovering alien life and you were passed out on my shoulder. I gave you mouth to mouth and CPR. I breathed life back into your body. You know the rest. If anybody needs to explain their feelings its you. I've been giving you signals for years, but you just cast them off as Mulderisms and didn't accept what your heart really knew the whole time. I fell in love with you the night in that graveyard when we laughed in the rain over my theory of why those teens were disappearing. Remember the paralyzed kid who was delivering those kids to the aliens in the woods. I felt a real connection to you then. I was instantly attracted to you.. or was it when you came to my room scared that you had been tested on. You totally shocked me by whipping off your robe. I knew I had a complete package when I got to check out your cute little body. Now you tell me how your feelings have progressed over the past seven years."
Scully takes a breath and begins, "The day that Blevins assigned me to be your partner I was totally scared. You were one of the most admired agents at Quantico. You were a legend. When I finally met you it seemed like I had known you forever. You made me feel comfortable even though you disagreed with my theories. I thought you were eccentric but your looks made up for that. I've loved you since the beginning. I couldn't tell you because you were driven in your quest and I felt that you may be offended if I spoke of anything more than friendship. The times that I thought you were dead were the worst. When you ran off to Puerto Rico I had to track you down. When you ran off to find that submarine I had to find you. When you disappeared on that Navajo reservation I thought my world had ended. But when you were sick with that virus brought on by that alien artifact and I couldn't find a cure I thought I would die. I know she was your friend, but having Diana Fowley ordering me around made me angry. I thought I was the one that had earned the right to fight for your life. She made me feel like I was working against you by not cooperating with her and Skinner. But in the end she made up for it all with the book and her key. Its been a great seven years Mulder..but I always thought it could be a lot better if we talked about how we really felt."
"Well now we have Scully and thats what is really important", says Mulder sitting up. He leans over and gently kisses her. She kisses him back. After a while he pulls away. "How far do you want to take this", he asks.
"I need to go slow Mulder", says Scully. "I really want you to make love to me, but I think its too soon after we have revealed our inner most feelings. I think we need to adjust being together before that happens. We can start "dating" tomorrow. We can go to that brunch in the morning and maybe take in a couple of sites before we get our flight at 4:00. This time we will definitely be at the airport on time."
"We have all the time in the world", says Mulder. "I'd wait an eternity for you Scully." He strokes her hair and gives her another kiss. "Can I still stay with you tonight?"
"Yes, you can and you don't have to stay on your side of the bed if you don't want to", says Scully shyly.
The agents get back under the covers and fall asleep in each others arms.
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The next morning there is a knock at the door. "Mr. and Mrs. Mulder theres was an e-mail on our computer for you", says a voice through the door.
Mulder disentangles himself from Scully and walks over to the door. He opens it. The short porter is there with a sheet of paper and his hand out. Mulder crosses the room and gets another dollar. He passes it to the porter. Thanks a lot he tells him.
Mulder shuts the door and starts to read the e-mail. Scully sits up in bed and stretches. "Who knows we're here Mulder" she asks.
"I thought no one but its from Krycek. He says that he has Frohike, Byers and Langley hostage. He is going to start to eliminate them in alphabetic order if we don't do what he wants. If he runs out of hostages he is going to go after Skinner. He says that he has a hold on him that we don't know about and if we want any of them to be alive we have to cooperate.
"Mulder, what does he want?", asks Scully jumping off the bed to come stand next to him.
"He wants us to give up and come back to the US. Obviously, he doesn't want us in Moscow. That company is the key Scully. We have to go and find out what is going on there. The answer to everything in the X-Files depends on it."
"Mulder, how long do we have to do this? Byers is the first on the list and we can't do that to them. The Lone Gunman have consistently been a big part of our cases. They are your friends Mulder we can't abandon them", says Scully.
"He has given us thirty-six hours to get back to the US. We can do it Scully. We can make it to Moscow using assumed names. We'll investigate and then be back in Washington before one hair on Byers head is harmed. We'll all go out for cheese steaks when we get back. The guys will really like that. Especially Frohike.. although he will be heartbroken when he finds out that we are now officially "dating". He leans over and kisses Scully again.
Scully pulls away and says, "Mulder we've got to get moving if we want this to work out. Go shower. I'll pack up our stuff and then I'll shower while you dress. I wish there was an earlier flight to Moscow. Is there anyway we could hire a private jet to take us there?"
"Good question. We may be able to find one", says Mulder heading toward the bathroom. "We could save time Scully and share a shower."
"Nice try, but we'll attempt that when there is nice hot water in the US", says Scully softly.
"Scully you are actually opening up to new possibilities" says Mulder acting totally shocked.
"You haven't seen anything yet", says Scully throwing a towel at him.
The agents take a cab to the Queen Victoria Castle Inne. They get out and Mulder pays the cabbie. Scully looks up at the castle. Mulder follows her gaze. "Cute little place isn't it" asks Mulder.
"It looks like something out of a horror movie, but if its got a bed I don't care", says Scully.
They walk across the bridge spanning a moat and in the front door. They approach a huge wooden desk and ring a bell for service. A creepy old man comes from no where.
"Yesss. Can I help you?" he asks.
"Yes", says Mulder giving the man a strange look. "We need two rooms for the night, preferably together." He looks around.
"I am sorry sir. I don't have two rooms. I only have the Duchess Suite left."
"Okay, we're tired and desperate for some rest", says Mulder. "We'll take it."
"Mulder! I am not sharing a room with you! I insist Sir, you must have another option", says Scully pushing herself in front of Mulder.
"I am sorry Madam, that is the last room and I suggest you take it. All open reservations are checked in and here comes another couple now." Scully turns around and sees a couple coming in the door.
"We'll take it", says Scully quickly.
"Good choice", says the man taking Mulder's credit card. "A porter will take you to your room."
Just then a short odd looking fellow approaches. "I'll take your bags Sir." He leads them to a stone staircase. "Your room is in the South Tower and theres no elevator. Sorry but theres about a hundred stairs." He starts up the stairs. Scully gives Mulder a look before following the porter.
"Whats the matter Scully? Do you want me to carry you?"
They finally arrive at the room. The porter opens the door for them. Mulder and Scully step inside. "Its freezing in here", says Scully. Isn't there any heat in this old castle?"
"Yes there is but unfortunately because of the stone it doesn't tend to do much. Most people who stay here are looking for that quaintness that our establishment can offer. You can start a fire in the fireplace over there if you would like. That should help with the temperature problem, however most of the guests don't usually complain that stay in this suite. I guess they come up with their own way to keep warm." The porter gives Mulder a wink. "Well, if you need anything just pull that bellpull over there he points by the large bed in the room and walks toward the door. I'll remind you that there is a brunch at 10 A.M. in the morning that was included in the price of the room or we do have room service if you require it." He backs out the door holding out his hand. Mulder gives him a dollar. "American money...thank you Sir", says the porter looking at it with a disgusted look.
Mulder closes the door and turns around. Scully is standing next to the bed with her hands on her hips. "Just great Mulder! Most rooms have twin beds, but we get one with only one. What do you expect that we do?"
Mulder approaches the fireplace and starts to build a fire. "Come on Scully, don't you want to spoon with me?"
"Well it is a large bed...I guess if you promised to stay on your side of the bed it would be okay. But you will have to sleep on top of the sheets", says Scully.
The fire is now built up. Mulder gets up and grabs the comforter from the bed and drags it over to a hard looking antique sofa that is near the window. "I will be a gentleman Scully, I wouldn't want to compromise your virtue", he says. Scully blushes deep red. She walks to the door and leans down to grab her bag.
"Does this barn have a bathroom?", she asks.
"Yeah its right here", says Mulder pulling back a curtain.
"Theres no door? What kind of place is this?" asks Scully looking into the bathroom.
"Its a quaint place", Mulder says imitating the porter.
"Well I guess I should be grateful. At least there is a shower and I have first dibs on it", says Scully pulling a pair of cream satin pajamas out of her bag. She walks over to the bathroom and turns, "You owe me big time for coming on this case Mulder."
Mulder walks over. "Well I could think of a way to repay you Scully", says Mulder gazing at her.
"Stay out of here!" says Scully pulling the curtain in Mulders face.
Mulder laughs and turns away to unpack his pajamas. He hears the water being turned on and a few minutes later a shriek. He jumps up and stops at the curtain. "You okay in there Scully?"
"Yes...but they don't have any hot water. Its ice..ice cold", replies Scully. Five minutes later shes already out of there and dressed. She runs past Mulder and jumps in the bed and pulls the sheets up to her neck. "As I said before, you owe me big time!"
Mulder goes into the bathroom and takes a quick shower. Scully had been right this was the coldest shower he had ever taken. He dries himself off and puts on a yellow pajamas bottom and a t shirt. He walks back into the other room and looks at the bed with Scully already sleeping in it and then looks at the hard sofa and the comforter. "Why did I do that? I could have a least slept on a comfortable mattress", says Mulder to himself. He sits down on the sofa to find it rock hard. He wraps himself in the comforter and swings his legs up on the sofa. Its actually more of a love seat and hes all scrunched up. "This is going to be the longest night of my life", he mutters.
Part 8
Its about 2:00 A.M. and Scully is in the middle of a dream. She is on the deck of a luxury liner sailing through the Caribbean islands sunning herself. She is reading a book and reaches for a can of diet coke. She shades her eyes with her hand looking out over the ocean and breathes in the fresh salty air. She smiles to herself and sighs glancing down at her left hand a diamond sparkles in the morning sun. She glances over and looks at her husband dozing in the deck chair next to hers. His sunglasses reflect the white clouds floating above. She again smiles and thinks that her life has finally come all together. "Honey, are you awake?", she asks. "Hmmm..yeah", he replies. "Then here put some suntan oil on my back", she flips over on her stomach. Mulder reaches for the bottle and opens it. He sits up and leans over and begins to apply the suntan lotion.
All of sudden theres a huge thunderclap. Scully wakes up and jumps a foot off the bed. She is groggy and opens her eyes. In the dim light she detects a large whitish shape standing over her. She screams.
"Scully, its me", says Mulder. Hes wrapped in his comforter standing there. "Theres a thunderstorm outside and I think you were having some sort of weird dream. I heard you asking in your sleep for suntan oil or something."
Scully silently thanks God for the dim light as she is really embarrassed. "I'm fine Mulder. I'm sorry I woke you up."
"Actually I've been awake for a long time. I haven't been able to get much sleep on that sofa from hell. I already fell off it once and I'm freezing. I wondered if I would sound like a wuss if I reconsidered the sleeping on top of the mattress thing." says Mulder cautiously.
"Mulder, just get in the damn bed", says Scully.
"In the bed" asks Mulder.
"Yes in the bed under the covers, but on that side away from me", says Scully.
"Yes ma'am", says Mulder jogging around to the other side of the bed.
"You may as well put that comforter back on the bed. It'll it make it warmer", says Scully.
Mulder throws the comforter on the bed and then hops in and pulls the sheets up to his chin. "Snug as two bugs in a rug....or a sleeping bag right Scully", he says.
"Don't get any ideas", says Scully from her side of the bed.
"You know what Scully? I don't know if I can sleep on this side of the bed. I usually sleep on that side. I think we should switch", says Mulder.
"Tough luck", says Scully. "I usually sleep in the middle of my bed so you're lucky that I even compromised. Now good night Mulder."
"Good night Scully, good night John Boy, Jim Bob, Elizabeth...." Mulder continues.
Scully sits up and takes a pillow and puts it over Mulder's face. "Watch it! I could murder you right here... right now", she says.
"Come on Scully.. I'm sorry" says Mulder sounding muffled under the pillow.
Scully takes the pillow back and rolls over to go to sleep.
At 4:00 A.M. Scully wakes again after dreaming of her cruise again. She moves to roll over to her right and she hits muscle. She blinks and realizes that she is still dreaming. She sighs and continues to "dream" as she cuddles up to her "dream husband". She puts her arm around his waist and puts her head on his shoulder. For a final move to she kisses his neck. At this time she really goes to sleep.
Mulder meanwhile wakes up and forgets where he is. All he knows is that he just got kissed and looks down to see a redhead spooned against him. He remembers getting into the bed with Scully but nothing else. He wonders if he has lost time. He struggles to look at his watch to see what time it is. Its 4:20 A.M.
He looks over at Scully again. It would be unfair to take advantage of the situation but she looks so adorable cuddled up to him. He leans over and kisses her gently on the lips. Her eyes don't open but she tightens her hold on him and starts mumbling in her sleep. "Not again Mulder, I'm exhausted."
Mulder stops immediately and looks slightly panicked. "Did I miss it", he whispers. "I finally scored with Scully and I don't remember it?" Well if I did miss it he thinks I'm not going to miss out again. I will remember every detail now. He rolls over and leans over Scully and gives her a passionate kiss. She is still half asleep and gives a responsive kiss back.
Mulder can't believe that she is responding in such a positive way. I didn't think that she would ever go for this he thinks. The kissing goes on for five minutes with Scully now wrapping her arms around Mulder participating in the action. At this time Mulder decides to try to get to second base as he unbuttons the front of her pajama top and enjoys the exposed bare flesh. He kisses her again and she shifts slightly saying, "Hmmm... this dream is so realistic."
Mulder whispers, "Dana Katherine Scully this ain't no dream....its your life."
Scully wakes up immediately with Mulder basically on top of her. Her eyes are wide open with shock. "Oh my god! Mulder what are you doing?"
"What do you mean what am I doing? You came onto me!" says Mulder. "You even screamed my name."
"I did not!", says Scully pushing him off her. Shes even more shocked when she feels the cool air hit her chest. Her pajama top is hanging off her.
"I feel totally rejected", says Mulder laying with his back to her.
"Mulder, you know that I am not a woman to be used casually", she replies as she buttons up her pajama top.
"I would not have used you in that way. I thought you wanted to", says Mulder.
"I wouldn't want it to be a one time thing. I want a long-term relationship for my life", she replies.
"I guess we'll never know if there was hope for one", mumbles Mulder from his side of the bed.
"What do you mean? Do you have feelings for me Fox Mulder? Enough of this talking around the issue! I want an answer now!" says Scully loudly. She scoots over behind him and jabs him in the back.
He turns over "Its hard to say it Scully but of course I have feelings for you. You are the best thing that ever happened to me. I just have a hard time saying I love..."
Scully grabs a surprised Mulder and kisses him passionately.
Part 9
Scully finally pulls away from Mulder and sits up crosslegged next to him.
"Wow...you always keep me guessing Scully", says Mulder struggling to catch his breath.
"I think its time that we really reveal our true feelings Mulder. After seven years of working together I want some closure", says Scully looking at her lap.
"I don't know why I have to tell you that I love you", says Mulder. "It shouldn't be any new news to you. When I came back from the Bermuda Triangle that time I told you but you acted like it was a real big joke. That really hurt my feelings Scully. Here I was opening myself up to you and you turn around and slap me in the face....literally."
"What? I never slapped you that day", says Scully looking confused.
"Never mind.. I guess it was an alter ego of yours", says Mulder.
"Well thats why I didn't take you serious that day. You acted delusional talking about some 1940's luxury liner that you were on and that Skinner, Krycek, Smoking Man, Spender and I were there too. What else was I going to think when you said you loved me?"
"Well I thought maybe you would assume I loved you. I mean I did go all the way to Antarctica to rescue you. Did I ever tell you that I got shot in the head by one of the fake ambulance goons that took you? I laid out in the middle of the road until the real ambulance came. Then I woke up later in the hospital with spies watching my room. I had to con Byers into giving me his clothes so I could sneak out of the hospital to meet with the well manicured man. I saw him blow up. I could of been inside that car too, but I took that antidote and went to rescue you. I fell down a hole in the ice and hit my head. Then I fell down into the depths of the spaceship. You didn't even see the aliens hatching out of those pods. You were so close to discovering alien life and you were passed out on my shoulder. I gave you mouth to mouth and CPR. I breathed life back into your body. You know the rest. If anybody needs to explain their feelings its you. I've been giving you signals for years, but you just cast them off as Mulderisms and didn't accept what your heart really knew the whole time. I fell in love with you the night in that graveyard when we laughed in the rain over my theory of why those teens were disappearing. Remember the paralyzed kid who was delivering those kids to the aliens in the woods. I felt a real connection to you then. I was instantly attracted to you.. or was it when you came to my room scared that you had been tested on. You totally shocked me by whipping off your robe. I knew I had a complete package when I got to check out your cute little body. Now you tell me how your feelings have progressed over the past seven years."
Scully takes a breath and begins, "The day that Blevins assigned me to be your partner I was totally scared. You were one of the most admired agents at Quantico. You were a legend. When I finally met you it seemed like I had known you forever. You made me feel comfortable even though you disagreed with my theories. I thought you were eccentric but your looks made up for that. I've loved you since the beginning. I couldn't tell you because you were driven in your quest and I felt that you may be offended if I spoke of anything more than friendship. The times that I thought you were dead were the worst. When you ran off to Puerto Rico I had to track you down. When you ran off to find that submarine I had to find you. When you disappeared on that Navajo reservation I thought my world had ended. But when you were sick with that virus brought on by that alien artifact and I couldn't find a cure I thought I would die. I know she was your friend, but having Diana Fowley ordering me around made me angry. I thought I was the one that had earned the right to fight for your life. She made me feel like I was working against you by not cooperating with her and Skinner. But in the end she made up for it all with the book and her key. Its been a great seven years Mulder..but I always thought it could be a lot better if we talked about how we really felt."
"Well now we have Scully and thats what is really important", says Mulder sitting up. He leans over and gently kisses her. She kisses him back. After a while he pulls away. "How far do you want to take this", he asks.
"I need to go slow Mulder", says Scully. "I really want you to make love to me, but I think its too soon after we have revealed our inner most feelings. I think we need to adjust being together before that happens. We can start "dating" tomorrow. We can go to that brunch in the morning and maybe take in a couple of sites before we get our flight at 4:00. This time we will definitely be at the airport on time."
"We have all the time in the world", says Mulder. "I'd wait an eternity for you Scully." He strokes her hair and gives her another kiss. "Can I still stay with you tonight?"
"Yes, you can and you don't have to stay on your side of the bed if you don't want to", says Scully shyly.
The agents get back under the covers and fall asleep in each others arms.
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The next morning there is a knock at the door. "Mr. and Mrs. Mulder theres was an e-mail on our computer for you", says a voice through the door.
Mulder disentangles himself from Scully and walks over to the door. He opens it. The short porter is there with a sheet of paper and his hand out. Mulder crosses the room and gets another dollar. He passes it to the porter. Thanks a lot he tells him.
Mulder shuts the door and starts to read the e-mail. Scully sits up in bed and stretches. "Who knows we're here Mulder" she asks.
"I thought no one but its from Krycek. He says that he has Frohike, Byers and Langley hostage. He is going to start to eliminate them in alphabetic order if we don't do what he wants. If he runs out of hostages he is going to go after Skinner. He says that he has a hold on him that we don't know about and if we want any of them to be alive we have to cooperate.
"Mulder, what does he want?", asks Scully jumping off the bed to come stand next to him.
"He wants us to give up and come back to the US. Obviously, he doesn't want us in Moscow. That company is the key Scully. We have to go and find out what is going on there. The answer to everything in the X-Files depends on it."
"Mulder, how long do we have to do this? Byers is the first on the list and we can't do that to them. The Lone Gunman have consistently been a big part of our cases. They are your friends Mulder we can't abandon them", says Scully.
"He has given us thirty-six hours to get back to the US. We can do it Scully. We can make it to Moscow using assumed names. We'll investigate and then be back in Washington before one hair on Byers head is harmed. We'll all go out for cheese steaks when we get back. The guys will really like that. Especially Frohike.. although he will be heartbroken when he finds out that we are now officially "dating". He leans over and kisses Scully again.
Scully pulls away and says, "Mulder we've got to get moving if we want this to work out. Go shower. I'll pack up our stuff and then I'll shower while you dress. I wish there was an earlier flight to Moscow. Is there anyway we could hire a private jet to take us there?"
"Good question. We may be able to find one", says Mulder heading toward the bathroom. "We could save time Scully and share a shower."
"Nice try, but we'll attempt that when there is nice hot water in the US", says Scully softly.
"Scully you are actually opening up to new possibilities" says Mulder acting totally shocked.
"You haven't seen anything yet", says Scully throwing a towel at him.