Special Note: Just wanted to add that based on the events that happen in this chapter Jezziebeth and I are saying that Season 7 NEVER happened! Thank you!

Mulder lay on the couch and stared at the ceiling. There was so much conflict within them. They had just decided to keep their relationship to what it was…platonic, right? He let out a sigh. He didn't want to spoil this but at the same time, the thought continued to haunt his mind.

She lay in bed staring at the television. "Damn, I knew I should have stopped off and gotten that chocolate ice cream." She muttered. "Wonder if there are any movies on tonight about partners who are good friends, shared a romantic evening, made out in a car and shared the best kiss ever."

He decided to take the chance. He got off the couch with the blanket still wrapped around him and walked into her bedroom. He then collapsed down on the bed. "Whatcha doing?"

She was completely engrossed in the television that she hadn't heard her door open. So when the bed moved it gave her quite a surprise. She turned to the side as she dropped the remote. "Ah! Mulder!"

He looked up at her and gave her a smile. "Sorry. I thought I would join you."

She put her hand to her chest. "I...I didn't even hear the door open. I was just...trying to find something on TV."

He was wrapped in the blanket since he was completely naked under it. He shifted on the bed and lay his head near hers.

"Do you...want to watch...television with me?" she whispered as she took a swallow.

"Sure, if you don't mind."

"Uhhh, sure." She reached down and picked up the remote. "I was...looking for a romantic movie but...you're welcome to find something else."

"No, no…that's fine."

"You like romantic movies?"

Mulder nodded.

"Oh, well I would have pictured you more as an action movie guy. But ok." She clicked the remote. "Oh, here's a romance movie but also has some action in it, The Princess Bride. Ever seen it?"

"Uh huh. Like…years ago."

"You know I always liked the fact that Wesley never actually said he loved Buttercup but she knew."

"I know…I think he was too afraid to admit it."

She turned toward him again. "Too...too afraid? Why do you think he was afraid?" she asked looking into his eyes.

"Maybe he was afraid of rejection. That he would scare her away."

"I think...she was afraid of that too." She paused. "Butter...Buttercup I mean."

Mulder looked into her eyes for a long moment before he leaned in and kissed her lips.

She closed her eyes and let the remote fall from her hands as she returned his kiss. This was just what she had imagined so many times in her dreams, to be kissing Mulder right in her bed.

He deepened the kiss as his hands went up into her hair.

She placed her arms around his neck, pushing him closer to her as she deepened the kiss more. Moans began to escape her as she began to start giving in to what her body wanted.

He pulled back a little. "Scully…god…look, I'm naked under the blanket…just so you know. All of my clothes were wet."

"I've had to work around obstacles before." she whispered back breathlessly.

He laughed softly as he leaned in and kissed her deeply.

She returned his kiss and ran her fingers through his hair leading to the back of his neck. It felt so good to be intimate with someone again. To know that she was not dead.

It had been a long time since Mulder had been in this situation, but he was glad that he was in it with her. For years he had waited just for the right moment and now he knew it was time. He kissed her slowly, exploring her mouth with his tongue as his fingers played over her back.

She was surprised to feel his tongue in her mouth but didn't try to push him away. How many nights had she dreamt of this moment? She let out a contented sigh as her tongue connected with his. She moaned as she tasted the wine from dinner earlier still evident on his tongue. She pushed herself to him closer as she ran her fingernails across the back of his neck.

He slowly pulled away and began to kiss her neck slowly, tasting how smooth her skin felt.

She closed her eyes as took in breaths. "Mulder." she whispered. How many times had she secretly hoped that when she was in a situation like this again, it would be his name that she would be uttering. This was way better than what they had explored in the car and better then any romance movie. Although making out during a movie did take her back to so called "study nights".

"Yes?" he whispered back.

"Oh god that feels so good." she whispered as she craned her neck.

Mulder smiled against her skin as he continued to kiss her neck.

"Mmmmm....I'll never be able to watch The Princess Bride the same way again."

His fingers moved under her PJ top slowly, caressing her skin.

She let out a gasp as he touched her bare skin.

"Do you want to stop?"

She took a breath. "No. I...I just haven't done this in some time is all."

He shifted to look at her. "Are you sure?"

"Mulder, you have no idea how many nights I've lay here thinking about you kissing me like this, touching me..."

He smiled a little. He felt the same way. He took her lips again with his as he pulled off her shirt over her head.

She continued to kiss him, her lips never leaving his. She felt him pull her top up and became a little self-conscious realizing she was not wearing a bra. She pulled back from him slightly. "Mulder, I...I don't want you to be disappointed in what you see."

"What do you mean?" he asked.

"I mean...I'm not like this buxom women that you see in your magazines or those...tapes that aren't yours. I'm just...me."

Mulder smiled at her and caressed her cheek. "And that's what I love about you."

"You...you do?"

"Yes." Mulder took in a deep breath. "Scully, I know that in the past that…I was notorious for those tapes that aren't mine." He couldn't help but grin. "But, those women that are in the videos can never compare to you. You're everything that a guy could ever want." He shifted slightly, the blanket falling off of shoulders and revealing his naked chest. "I not only wanted to…make up for all the times I forgot your birthday, I also wanted tonight to…change things. After six years, I can't hide that I have strong feelings for you."

"Oh my god is this really happening?" she whispered as she glanced at his chest and then back into his eyes.

He laughed softy. "Yes, it is."

"You have...no idea how many dreams I had of you in this very bed."

"Really?"

"But I was always afraid you wouldn't..."

"Want you?" He finished her sentence. "Scully…" he cupped her face. "I…I'm in love with you."

Oh my god had he said the "L" word? "You lo..." Oh god she couldn't even say it. "Love me?"

He nodded. He wondered where his boldness was coming from. "Yes…I do."

She couldn't believe he was actually admitting such a thing. She knew how difficult it was for a male to admit such a thing. "Oh, Mulder." she breathed.

He smiled softly as he laid his head down on her chest.

She took a deep breath. "I...I love you too."

Mulder lifted his head and looked into her eyes. "Really?"

"I had that verified tonight. And I'm not afraid to admit it now."

He leaned in and kissed her lips. There was nothing more to say.

She returned his kiss and took his hands placing them under her top again. She pulled back slightly. "Go ahead."

He slowly took off her shirt and began kissing her neck and across her chest.

She closed her eyes and moaned as she arched her back slightly. "Mmmmm....this is what we should have done in the car."

He laughed against her chest as his hands move over her stomach as he continued to kiss her skin.

His touch was unlike anything she had ever felt before. And she was no longer self conscious about showing her bare chest to him. He had just said that he loved her and that was more than she could possibly ask for. "Mulder, your touch is driving me crazy."

"Oh, I'm sorry." He grinned mischievously.

She opened her eyes and raised her head. "No, you're not."

He smirked.

"And what is that smirk for?"

He slowly began to tug at her pants. "Because I'm really not sorry."

She put her hands on his that were on her pants. "Mulder, you're sure about this now, right? Because once we go down this road..."

Mulder nodded. "Only if you are."

"It's just that sometimes physical relationships can change everything that's why I want to be sure."

He kissed her hands. "I've been ready for this."

She gave a smile. "Then so am I. Just...just keep in mind that it's been a while for me is all I ask."

"And what? Not for me?" Mulder pulled the remaining of her clothing. "At least I know this." He smiled a little as he took off the blanket and tossed it to the floor with her clothes. "Sex is like riding a bike…you never forget."

She turned and looked past his chest. "My uh...well...ahem…oh my."

"What?" he asked.

"Your area where you have your concealed article?"

"What about it?"

"It's uh...just...quite uh...impressive. Definitely never seen one so uh..."

Mulder couldn't help but laugh as he lay beside her in bed. "Well, um…thanks?"

She was starting to get a little apprehensive now after seeing Mulder's size after all she was tiny. "Please, be gentle?"

Mulder shifted and gingerly touched her face. "I will be."

She looked deep into his eyes. "Thank you." She then took a deep breath. "I'm ready."

He leaned in and kissed her lips softly. He shifted on top of her and began to make love to her. His movements were slow and gentle as he found the perfect synch. It had been long for him too but this moment with her was worth the wait.

At first she had to adjust to him inside her and took in a few deep breaths. But he was the patient lover and waited until she had reassured him she was ok. Then as he slowly started to move she felt the uncomfortablness fade away and be replaced by pleasure. It was even better then the dreams she had had on her lonely nights. She slowly started to move with him never losing rhythm with him. It was like they were moving as one person and not two.

He met his long awaited release as he cried out her name. Mulder collapsed down on the bed, lying beside her with his eyes closed. It felt so go to connect with someone like this and this particular time, there was something different about it.

As she had continued moving with him she literally felt as if she was leaving her body. She wasn't even conscious of them lying on her bed. She could see two souls coming together as one and exploding in one bursting ray of light. As she heard him cry out her name, she too found her release and cried out his name in ecstasy. It sounded so natural to cry out his name from pleasure. She then felt her body returning to earth as she lay her head back on her pillow, catching her breath.

After he had calmed down, Mulder lifted his head up to look at her. "Just like riding a bike," he grinned.

"Remember when I told you that one kiss from you was sufficient for my birthday wish? I lied."

"Really?"

"This was my entire birthday wish."

Mulder smiled. "Well, I'm glad it came true."

She placed her hand on the side of his sweaty face. "Thank you for...the best birthday gift you could possibly give me."

He leaned in and kissed her face.

"Thank you for showing me what true love is. And for giving me a night of magick I will never forget."

Mulder settled next to her, resting his head on her chest. "Well, you're welcome. Birthdays can't get better than this, Scully. Dinner…flowers…the park…sex. Not every birthday gets that, you know."

"There is nothing that could top this night, Mulder."

He sighed contently. "Mmmm…it's time to go to sleep, Scully. You'll soon find out that after I make love then I'm out like a light."

She laughed as she shifted and cuddled into his chest. "I don't know if I should be insulted or complimented."

"Oh complimented. Definitely complimented, baby, trust me." Mulder smiled as he closed his eyes. It felt good to be here with her and it felt better to know that this birthday was the start of something new.

Baby? OOOO! She had to admit she liked hearing him call her that. She felt it was definitely a good sign. "Good night, Mulder." she whispered as she closed her eyes.

"Good night," he told her.

As she drifted off to sleep she knew how that her dreams would be replaced by memories now. Memories of this night with her new lover and the best birthday she would ever have.

THE END