Scully almost had to drag Mulder back to their house as he wanted to stay and kick Michaels' ass, now usually he kept his cool but when Michael smirked at him Mulder had lost it and Scully had to intervene before Mulder got arrested for murder.

"I cant believe you did that." she said as they walked in.

Mulder sighed and sat on the sofa.

"He deserved it." was his reply.

Scully sighed heavily, she really loved Mulder but when he acted like a jackass he needed a slap.

"I just dont understand why he is trying to turn us against each other."

Mulder raised his eyebrows, he knew why.

"Because he wants you, i saw the way he looked at you the first time he saw you on the beach. Im a man, i know what he wants from you."

Scully laughed, whatever Michael wanted from her he wasnt going to get it.

"Well i love you...and nothing is going to change that." she said.

Mulder smiled and stood up, he wrapped his arms around her and held her tightly.

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Now they only had four days left of their vacation and Mulder wasnt going to let some guy spoil it for them, he was going to follow Scully everywhere just to make sure that she was okay.

"What do you want to do today?" he asked.

Scully smiled, she hadnt told Mulder about the BBQ across the road that they had been invited to.

"Well, we got invited to a BBQ, just over the street. They seemed like a nice couple."

Mulder wasnt over keen on socialising today but if thats what Scully wanted to do then he would comply.

"Are you sure you want to do that?" he asked frowning.

Scully smiled and nodded, it would give them chance to meet a few people before they went back.

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18:49.

Mulder took hold of Scully's hand as they left their place and headed for a house a few minutes away, Scully looked up at him and smiled; he smiled back and was happy to be with Scully.

"Dont you just love BBQ's?" Mulder said with a big smile.

Scully rolled her eyes, she knew Mulder didnt want to go.

"Shut up and have some fun for once." she whispered as she rang the doorbell.

A minute later a little girl answered, she was about 9.

"Hey, your mom invited us round for a barbeque." Mulder said with a smile.

The girl just looked at them and then walked away, Mulder and Scully glanced at each other and then followed.

"What a strange kid." Mulder whispered to Scully, she nodded.

They walked out into a big back yard, there wasnt many people present at the moment but Scully was sure that more people would arrive later.

Mulder looked around suspicously, he couldnt see anybody else that looked a little strange.

A woman approached them and smiled.

"Hi, im so glad you could come. I'm Bethany."

She shhok hands with Mulder and Scully.

"Im Dana and this is Fox."

Bethany raised her eeybrows.

"Fox?" she asked.

Mulder nodded, he knew some party jokes were coming out tonight about his name.

"Unusual but ive heard worse." she said smiling.

"So what are you celebrating?" Mulder asked.

"My divorce, my ex husband has been invited. But dont worry, we're still friends."

Mulder smiled, God get me out of here; he thought.

"Just help yourself to food and drink, there's plenty of it."

And with that Bethany walked away to greet more of her guests.

Mulder sighed, he hoped there was some booze around here otherwise he was carrying Scully home.

"She seems nice." Scully said as Mulder led her to a table with four chairs around it, thay sat down and watched a few more people arrive.

"Seems a little crazy." Mulder mumbled.

Scully looked at him and he smiled.

"Can you try and pretend your having fun?"

"I'm sorry...i dont do socialising."

"Well you have to now that we're together."

Mulder raised his eyebrows and Scully gave him her best smile.

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2 hours later...

Mulder had drank about 10 beers and ate more food than he could handle, but he felt a little better and more relaxed. Scully was busy talking to Bethany about who knows what.

Mulder stood up when he saw Michael enter, he had hoped that Michael hadnt been invited.

Mulder glanced over at Scully but she was too preoccupied in her conversation.

Michael caught sight of her and headed in that direction, no way was Mulder going to let that happen.

He quickly marched towards Scully, took hold of her and pulled her away. He apoligised to Bethany and to Scully and sat her down at the table.

"What are you doing?" she asked.

Mulder looked over and saw Michael looking at him, he smiled and kissed Scully softly on the lips. She frowned.

"Are you drunk?" she asked.

"No, i just saved you from the evil Michael."

Scully followed Mulder's gazed and sighed, she wasnt interested in Michael. Yeah he was damn good looking but he was a complete jackass.

"I can handle myself Mulder."

Mulder nodded, he knew that but it was his duty to protect her.

"You hungry?" he asked.

Scully frowned.

"Not really."

But Mulder had already gone to get her something to eat. Scully sighed, she wished Mulder could be normal sometimes.

Michael saw this as a great opportunity and he came over and sat next to Scully, she looked him up and down and raised her eyebrow.

"What do you want?" she asked.

"You know what i want." he replied. "But im having a little difficulty in getting it."

Scully smiled sarcastically.

"Whatever you want from me your not going to get." she said sternly.

She stood up but Michael grabbed her wrist and pulled her back down.

"I always get what i want, you dont seem to understand that. And im willing to fight for it."

Scully licked her lips and leant a little closer to him.

"What you dont seem to understand is that your a complete jerk, you can fight all you want but you wont win."

She pulled her hand free and walked away.

Michael narrowed his eyes, no one spoke to him like that. Especially not some jumped up red head who thought she ruled the world cos she was so damn hot and pretty.

He was going to teach her some manners and a lesson.

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