Maggie Scully's House
6pm, Christmas Eve
Scully watched through the kitchen window at the three kids making a snowman with their dad as she finished drying the last dinner plate. Mulder crept up behind her and slid one arm around her waist, kissing her on the side of her head. She turned her head so that they could kiss properly and then leant against him as they both watched the activity in the garden. His other arm came round from behind his back and he held up a brightly wrapped gift in front of her gaze.
"I got you a present."
"Mulder, it's only Christmas Eve. Presents are for tomorrow."
"It's not your proper present - just something that reminded me of you. I bought it when we were out shopping."
"Oh, Mulder. That's so sweet. You didn't have to get me anything."
"But I did. So, can I give you it now?"
"Well, I won't say no to a present - especially not one from you."
"It's nothing big. I just...here, open it."
Scully took the parcel from Mulder after twisting her head back round for another quick kiss. Both Mulder's arms were now wrapped round Scully's waist and he held her loosely as she carefully tore the paper away. He rested his chin on her shoulder as the gift was revealed and laughed at Scully's puzzled face.
"It's a kid's book Mulder."
"Turn it over. Check out the title."
"What? ... 'Fox's Angel'. Oh Mulder it's terrific. Thank you."
"The kid's and I found it while you were off shopping with your mom. I thought we could read it to them before their nap - give Charlie and Jess time to wrap all their presents. Do you like it?"
"Mulder I love it."
"Did you notice that the Angel has red hair? I'm not the only one who knows that the most beautiful people have red hair."
"C'mere you."
Scully turned around in his arms to face him and pulled his head down to meet hers in a kiss. Whereas most of their previous kisses had been tender and quite mild, this one was anything but. She hungrily devoured him, her tongue demanding admittance to his mouth that he immediately granted. Trying to get even closer then they already were, Mulder squeezed her tightly to him and bent his knees to allow her easier access. She sprung off the ground and swung her legs around his waist, locking her ankles behind him so that she could grip him tightly. Their tongues duelled in both mouths, each trying to explore every bit of the other's mouth. A loud squeal from one of the kids outside disturbed them and they broke away, resting their foreheads together while they each tried to catch their breath. Scully began peppering kisses around his face, thanking him for the present and the thought behind it. After each kiss she whispered a hurried yet heartfelt 'love you' before she moved on to the next. Mulder smiled and caught her lips with his own, pressing soft and gentle kisses to them.
"Love you too. I can't believe that I'm standing here kissing you. I can't believe that this is really real."
"Believe it Mulder - it's completely real."
"I'm in heaven. I must be. Nothing could feel this perfect outside heaven."
"I know...I know. I love you so much."
"Me too, my dazzling Angel."
"My world."
"My everything."
They were still exchanging kisses and endearments when Maggie came into the kitchen. Always prepared, she took out her camera and snapped a photo of the pair. They both turned their heads when they heard the click and smiled widely at the camera as she took another photo. Scully unwrapped her legs from around Mulder and lowered her feet to the floor so she was standing up again.
"Hey mom."
"Hey Maggie."
"I was going to ask you two how the snowman was getting on but I don't think there'd be much point."
"Mom..."
"Scully she's right. I don't have a clue what's going on out there. I've been too busy staring at you."
"Mulder..."
"Well I have. How could I not, you're too stunning not to look at."
Scully's face coloured at his compliment and Maggie laughed at her daughter's shy but pleased behaviour. She smiled at the pretty picture the two made, cuddled in each other's arms, and was thankful once again that her son's harsh words the day before had not ruined their time together. She had hoped that this holiday would lead them both to admitting their feelings but had been discouraged from this idea after learning of her son's outburst. She was very glad that it hadn't stopped them from being together and hadn't pushed them apart.
Just then, the back door opened and Peter walked in followed by Charlie carrying both the twins. All four were exhausted but happy with the kids all chattering excitedly about how big their snowman was. After taking their outer layers off, Charlie told the kids that it was time for their nap, especially since they were all going to midnight mass. The twins griped about it but soon stopped when their Auntie Day told them that she and 'Mr. Fox' were going to read them all a story. Charlie looked surprised at this but then nodded in understanding and gratitude when Mulder mouthed to him that they were giving him and Jess time to wrap presents.
6pm, Christmas Eve
Scully watched through the kitchen window at the three kids making a snowman with their dad as she finished drying the last dinner plate. Mulder crept up behind her and slid one arm around her waist, kissing her on the side of her head. She turned her head so that they could kiss properly and then leant against him as they both watched the activity in the garden. His other arm came round from behind his back and he held up a brightly wrapped gift in front of her gaze.
"I got you a present."
"Mulder, it's only Christmas Eve. Presents are for tomorrow."
"It's not your proper present - just something that reminded me of you. I bought it when we were out shopping."
"Oh, Mulder. That's so sweet. You didn't have to get me anything."
"But I did. So, can I give you it now?"
"Well, I won't say no to a present - especially not one from you."
"It's nothing big. I just...here, open it."
Scully took the parcel from Mulder after twisting her head back round for another quick kiss. Both Mulder's arms were now wrapped round Scully's waist and he held her loosely as she carefully tore the paper away. He rested his chin on her shoulder as the gift was revealed and laughed at Scully's puzzled face.
"It's a kid's book Mulder."
"Turn it over. Check out the title."
"What? ... 'Fox's Angel'. Oh Mulder it's terrific. Thank you."
"The kid's and I found it while you were off shopping with your mom. I thought we could read it to them before their nap - give Charlie and Jess time to wrap all their presents. Do you like it?"
"Mulder I love it."
"Did you notice that the Angel has red hair? I'm not the only one who knows that the most beautiful people have red hair."
"C'mere you."
Scully turned around in his arms to face him and pulled his head down to meet hers in a kiss. Whereas most of their previous kisses had been tender and quite mild, this one was anything but. She hungrily devoured him, her tongue demanding admittance to his mouth that he immediately granted. Trying to get even closer then they already were, Mulder squeezed her tightly to him and bent his knees to allow her easier access. She sprung off the ground and swung her legs around his waist, locking her ankles behind him so that she could grip him tightly. Their tongues duelled in both mouths, each trying to explore every bit of the other's mouth. A loud squeal from one of the kids outside disturbed them and they broke away, resting their foreheads together while they each tried to catch their breath. Scully began peppering kisses around his face, thanking him for the present and the thought behind it. After each kiss she whispered a hurried yet heartfelt 'love you' before she moved on to the next. Mulder smiled and caught her lips with his own, pressing soft and gentle kisses to them.
"Love you too. I can't believe that I'm standing here kissing you. I can't believe that this is really real."
"Believe it Mulder - it's completely real."
"I'm in heaven. I must be. Nothing could feel this perfect outside heaven."
"I know...I know. I love you so much."
"Me too, my dazzling Angel."
"My world."
"My everything."
They were still exchanging kisses and endearments when Maggie came into the kitchen. Always prepared, she took out her camera and snapped a photo of the pair. They both turned their heads when they heard the click and smiled widely at the camera as she took another photo. Scully unwrapped her legs from around Mulder and lowered her feet to the floor so she was standing up again.
"Hey mom."
"Hey Maggie."
"I was going to ask you two how the snowman was getting on but I don't think there'd be much point."
"Mom..."
"Scully she's right. I don't have a clue what's going on out there. I've been too busy staring at you."
"Mulder..."
"Well I have. How could I not, you're too stunning not to look at."
Scully's face coloured at his compliment and Maggie laughed at her daughter's shy but pleased behaviour. She smiled at the pretty picture the two made, cuddled in each other's arms, and was thankful once again that her son's harsh words the day before had not ruined their time together. She had hoped that this holiday would lead them both to admitting their feelings but had been discouraged from this idea after learning of her son's outburst. She was very glad that it hadn't stopped them from being together and hadn't pushed them apart.
Just then, the back door opened and Peter walked in followed by Charlie carrying both the twins. All four were exhausted but happy with the kids all chattering excitedly about how big their snowman was. After taking their outer layers off, Charlie told the kids that it was time for their nap, especially since they were all going to midnight mass. The twins griped about it but soon stopped when their Auntie Day told them that she and 'Mr. Fox' were going to read them all a story. Charlie looked surprised at this but then nodded in understanding and gratitude when Mulder mouthed to him that they were giving him and Jess time to wrap presents.
