CHAPTER SEVEN

He watched the apartment from his vantage point, staring at one particular window. The lights were on in the apartment. He glanced down at the car that was parked nearby. The redhead was still there. He wondered when she was going to leave. For tonight is the night he was going to make his move. He got up and headed for the apartment building. The time was up.

He HAD to make his move-he had orders to.

If he failed, they would kill him.

Scully's eyes opened when the kiss ended, leaving her slightly breathless. Hannah released Scully, " Jeez, I'm sorry Dana. I didn't mean to take advantage of you like that…but I really wanted to show you how I felt and…" she trailed off.

"That's okay Hannah," Scully replied softly, " It's made me understand that I have been harbouring feelings for you but kept them hidden. I don't know why…well, maybe I do-"

" Dana, you're babbling." Hannah told her gently. Scully took a deep breath, trying to calm her frayed nerves.

" Sorry." Scully said sheepishly, " I'm nervous."

" Me too." Hannah admitted and Scully was surprised. Hannah didn't look nervous-she looked very much at ease, " Let's sit down and relax." She suggested.

" No…I really must go. It's getting late." Scully said reluctantly, glancing up at the clock. It was almost midnight.

" You don't have to leave." Hannah said, " I wish you wouldn't." she slipped her arms around Scully's waist and pulled her in for a close embrace, " I want to be with you Dana."

Scully wanted to be with Hannah too-she felt very close to her…maybe they could make this work. She wondered how she was going to tell Mulder?

I wont…I'm not ready to tell anyone. It's too soon. She decided as Hannah's lips found hers again.

It was close to twelve thirty as Scully slipped her feet back into her pumps and straightened her blouse, " I really must go."

Hannah nodded, " yes, it's getting late." She grinned, " Though I wouldn't mind if you stayed the night."

" That's rushing things isn't it?" Scully replied then felt her face grow warm. She was actually flirting with Hannah!

" I guess so." Hannah said, winking. Scully ran a hand through her messy hair, " There's one more thing we have to work out before I leave."

" What is it?" Hannah asked, pulling her in for one last hug.

" I would appreciate it if you kept us a secret. I'm not ready to tell anyone yet. Not my family and certainly not Mulder."

" Okay. That's fine. When we are ready, we can people then." Hannah agreed as she walked Scully out the door. Hannah pulled Scully close for one last hug and Scully pressed her lips against Hannah's for a long, searching kiss. Hannah buried her hands in Scully's red hair and closed her eyes in contentment. She couldn't believe the turn in events! Only earlier she had been convinced she was going to lose Dana…and now Dana was in her arms. Where she belonged.

The kiss slowed and then ended. Scully pulled away from Hannah, " I really must go or I'll be the living dead in the morning."

" When will I see you again?" Hannah asked, hoping that didn't sound too desperate.

" I'll call you." Scully promised, tucking a loose strand of brown hair behind Hannah's ear. She put a hand on the back of her neck and leaned in to kiss her forehead.

" Good night." She said before leaving.

Hannah closed the door and walked back to the living room, feeling as though she was walking on air. She was in love with Dana Scully-totally and desperately in love. And in time, Dana would love her back.

He waited until the redhead climbed into her car and drove off. Then he made a beeline for his target.


Scully tossed and turned. She'd been in bed for half an hour and had not gone to sleep yet. Her mind kept replaying the night's events. She could still taste Hannah's lips on hers…and she actually yearned for more kisses. Was she in love with Hannah? She couldn't be sure. It was too early too tell. One thing was certain though; she cared very deeply about her.

Scully rolled over and was about to try and fall asleep when the phone rang, startling her.

" It had better not be Mulder." She muttered, snatching up the receiver, " Hello?" she said grumpily.

" Dana? Did I wake you?"

Scully sat up, " No…are you okay?" she asked, rubbing her eyes.

" I'm fine…I couldn't sleep." Hannah admitted, " I just wanted to…hear your voice before I fall asleep. I'm sorry if that sounded too-cliché."

Scully's face burned but she was touched, " That's really nice…hope you sleep well."

There was a background noise-it sounded like cupboards opening and closing.

" I will now-I've made myself some coca. That normally helps and-" Hannah stopped talking suddenly.

" Hannah?"

There was a brief pause before Hannah whispered, " Dana…I heard something. I'm going to check."

Scully listened intently and heard Hannah gasp, " Oh my God." Hannah breathed.

" Hannah, what is it? What's wrong?"

" There's somebody standing on my fire escape-he's looking right at me."

Scully immediately got out of bed, "Hannah, leave the apartment-right now. I'll call the police."

" Okay, I'm leav-" Hannah began when Scully heard the deafening sound of breaking glass.

" Hannah!" Scully shouted over the phone.

Hannah was screaming in pure terror before her screams were cut short.

Then there was nothing but silence.