Thanks for the reviews! And the Alerts, puts me in high gear and makes me want to write! =] Also I am a BIG music junkie and I use music to set the mood and the tone and the song I used in this chapter is one of my FAVORITES! The song is "Sideways" by Citizen Cope, if you haven't heard it, I Strongly recommend it! Let me know what you think if you decide to listen to it! =]
Anyways...on with the show...
oh and in this chapter both Mulder and Scully's thoughts will be in Italics, it shouldn't be to hard to know who's is who's.
Disclaimer: see first chapter
Scully sat up as her alarm pushed through her dreams and forced her eyes open. She smacked the alarm in an attempt to turn it off, but ended up turning on the radio. She sighed and reached to switch it back but something about the lyrics caught her attention.
"These feelings won't go away
They've been knockin' me sideways
They've been knockin' me out lately
Whenever you come around me
These feelings won't go away"
Scully sat there for a moment, replaying the song in her head, she made a mental note to look up the name of the song when she had the chance. After a few moments she rolled out of bed, turned the radio off and made her way to the bathroom. She had butterflies in her stomach. This is silly, I shouldn't be feeling this way. It is just a slight wardrobe change, that's it! But I feel like I am about to go up in front of thousands of people and tell them all that I love Mulder. I love Mulder. It sounded so good. If only he loved me back. If only... she pushed the thoughts from her head and she stood under the hot water. She let the hot water work over her muscles, relaxing them.
10 minutes later she stood in front of her bed wrapped in a towel starring down at her outfit of choice. She sighed and dropped the towel and started to get dressed. After she was done she went and stood in front of her mirror. The lilac blouse clashed beautiful with her ivory skin, and turned her ice blue eyes into sort of a mixture of green and blue, it reminded her of her trip to Alaska and staring up at Aurora Borealis. The skirt stretched across her hips and came to an end right above her knee, a small slit going up the right side. She turned and looked at it from behind making sure everything was smooth and seamless. She made her way to the bathroom, where she let her hair dry naturally, giving it a slight curled look. She grabbed 5 bobby pins and pin her hair back into a messy bun, leaving a few curled strands to frame her face. She applied a light purple eye shadow to her eyes, and brown eyeliner. She curled her lashes then added mascara. Her eyes seemed to pop looking sultry. She decided to skip the lipstick but added a little bit of lip gloss to give them a glossy finish. She grabbed her favorite perfume, Juicy Couture and sprayed once and walked through it. She looked in the mirror once more and nodded in satisfaction. That Lulu Monroe ain't got shit on me. She smiled and walked back to her room and put on her shoes. She slipped her feet into the Mary Jane's and stood in front of the full length mirror. Taking in her full appearance, she almost didn't recognize her self. Taking a deep breath she grabbed her jacket and slid it on. There was really no need for it, but for the moment it was her security blanket. She took one last look at herself and left for work.
Just breathe, act like this is another normal day at the office. Just walk and get down to business. Scully let out the breath she was holding and walked into the office. Mulder was leaning back in his chair, bobbing his head to the radio, Phil Collins, I Can Feel It Coming In The Air Tonight was playing. How appropriate. She stood there quiet in the doorway, Mulder's eyes we closed, so if she was quiet she could just watch him for a moment. Silently she took her coat off and laid it over her desk, crossing her arms she leaned against it and smile on her face. Mulder was mouthing the words. I haven't heard this song in such a long time. She mouthed the words along with it. The drum solo went off and as Phil Collins began to sing, Mulder broke out in song. Scully's eyes grew wide as Mulder did his impression of Phil Collins. All though Mulder was pitchy and some what high pitched, he kept his eyes closed but his face was scrunched up, Scully couldn't help it and a giggle flowed from her lips.
Mulder sat straight up as Scully's giggle made it to his ears. His eyes were wide and his face a shade of red Scully didn't think was possible. At the sight of his bewildered expression Scully broke out in a full on laugh. She didn't notice how Mulder's face changed as he took in her appearance. A few seconds later she was able to control her laughter and looked at Mulder.
She tilted her head, "You ok Mulder?"
"You look...different. Good."
Scully smiled. "Thank you for noticing."
Mulder just nodded unable to take his eyes off his partner. What is she trying to do, give me a heart attack, She looks so good. Why does she have to look so good. I am trying to keep my mind off her. Trying to at least attempt to not want to take her in my arms and kiss her all over. That's why I have Lulu. Lulu is the one that is supposed to keep my mind off Scully, Lulu is beautiful, but Scully, Scully is breathtaking. Damn her. DAMN HER.
Well, that is not what I expected, but I will take it. She smiled to herself and sat down at her desk. "So what's on the agenda today?"
Mulder shook his dead and looked down at his desk, Get a grip man! "We have a case out in Texas, a local sheriff contacted me. He seems to think that a Ghost is going around killing people in broad daylight in crowded places."
Scully raised her eyebrow, "A ghost, killing people."
Mulder nodded, "I sent the file to Skinner to get it approved."
"You're kidding right?"
"No. Why would I be?"
Scully raised her brow, "This sounds like a load of shit, and someone is trying to waste our time."
"I don't think so."
Scully shook her head. "If you say so."
"Do you want to go to lunch today Scully?"
Scully looked up surprised, "you don't have a lunch date with Lulu?" Skank
"No, we have a dinner date."
"Oh. Have you decided what you are going to say to her?"
Yeah, until you walked in looking like that! "I am not sure yet."
She nodded.
Mulder watched as Scully's demeanor began to change. He could see that she was retreating back behind her concrete walls.
"Scully."
"Ya Mulder."
"Do you have a problem with Lulu?"
He could see the flash of her eyes when he said Lulu's name but it was gone faster than it appeared.
"No." Stupid Skank.
Mulder nodded.
They worked in silence for the next few hours. Mulder sat at his desk working on a crossword puzzle, sneaking glances at Scully every once in a while. Her eyes were this mixture of green and blue, almost hypnotizing, it was hard to pull his eyes away from her. But he didn't want to get caught gazing. He had already been embarrassed once this morning. Scully was completely oblivious, as she was working to figure out what she was going to do next. At noon Mulder stood up and stretched his limbs and looked over at his partner.
"Lunch?"
Scully looked up surprised, "already, what time is it?"
"12."
"Oh. Yes, lunch, I am starved. Where to?"
Mulder shrugged, "You pick, I will pay.'
"What's my limit?"
Mulder eyed her suspiciously, "well, since we haven't been on a real lunch date in a long time, how about Olive Garden?"
Scully's eyes lit up, "I love that place Mulder, I haven't been in so long! Are you serious?"
Mulder nodded. "No work, just me and you catching up."
Scully smiled her brilliant full smile, something that was rarely seen. "Let's go."
The 15 minute car drive was quiet, pleasantly quite. Scully loved the fact that she could sit in complete silence with Mulder and it never got awkward. Once inside the restaurant they were immediately seated in a corner booth in the back of the restaurant.
"It's quiet." Scully looked around, there were not that many people, which was odd, they were always packed. She sighed and shrugged it off. When the waitress came around Scully ordered Peach Tea, Mulder stuck with good ole' Dr. Pepper.
"Scully, how could you drink that stuff, it is beyond nasty!"
Scully raised her brow, "have you even tried it.'
Mulder wrinkled his nose, "No."
"Then don't knock it," she replied matter o' fact.
Mulder smiled at her expression. "What are you going to get?"
The waitress came by with their drinks, a basket of warm bread sticks and a bowl of salad.
"Are you ready to order?"
"Give us a few more minutes." The waitress nodded and made her way back to the kitchen.
They both looked over the menu, "I think I am going to go with the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo."
"You always get that Scully, why not try something new, step out of the box?
Scully rolled her eyes, "What are you getting?"
"The same thing."
Scully shook her head, "and you call me a one hit wonder, you eat that every time too!"
"It's good."
Mulder smiled at Scully, but they stayed quiet until the waitress came back around and took their orders.
Mulder still couldn't believe how Scully looked, she was beautiful before, but this was a step up from beautiful. She enhanced everything beautiful about her, making her stunning, and yet still Scully. Her smile, and her mood were the same. The same old Scully with a better fashion sense.
Why would she choose now to change? Was she seeing someone. Mulder didn't like the though of Scully with another man. I can't be selfish, she isn't mine. And I have a girlfriend. Who I like. At least I think I like her...Mulder's thoughts trailed off as he watched Scully absently play with a loose strand of hair, wrapping it around her finger, starring off into space. He wanted to reach out and grab her hand and hold it in is. Over the past years they had held heads, but in a "I trust you with my life sort of way."
Scully looked up to see Mulder watching her, she felt her cheeks grow warm, "What are you looking at?"
"Nothing."
She nodded. "Where are you going to night with Lulu?"
"Red Rock Canyon."
"Whoa, that place is expensive."
"Lulu likes expensive things."
"Oh."
"She isn't a bad person Scully."
"No she is just a flesh eating reporter that was about to ruin my life."
"She wasn't going to ruin it."
"She was going to write an article about a female FBI agent who had been abducted by aliens. How would that have not ruined my life?"
Mulder just looked at her.
"That's what I thought."
"Well she didn't."
Scully raised her eyebrow, "What did you do?"
"Me, nothing, that was years ago. If I had done something we would have dated a long time ago, not just now."
Scully sighed.
"Scully, I know there is something wrong."
"No, I'm fine."
Mulder opened his mouth to speak, but the waitress came with their food. They ate in silence. But Mulder knew something was wrong.
Why can't I just come out and tell him. We have been partners for years. I trust him with my life. He is my best friend, my savior. So many times he has been there for me. Never letting me fall past the point of no return. Doesn't that mean he feels something for me, even if it is buried deep down. No. He is like that because he is my partner. He has to protect me, it's part of his job...Maybe this was a mistake. No. He said I looked Good, which means he likes it. I will not give up. It may ruin my career, but I cant stand by and not let the man I love know how I feel. It has to be done. One baby step at a time.
They finished their food, paid and headed back to work.
They worked in silence, Scully working at her computer, Mulder still working on his crosswords. When they were waiting on a case to be approved, it was a boring day. The day ticked by slowly. As the clocked neared 5 Mulder got up and yawned.
"I am calling it a day, I have to go get ready for my date."
Scully nodded, "Have fun."
"Before I go, is what your wearing a one day thing, or a continuous thing, cause, you look good."
Scully smiled, "I don't know yet Mulder."
"Well, if your able to top that tomorrow...Don't let Frohicke see you like that, he may have a heart attack."
"Goodnight Mulder."
Mulder smiled and walked out. Scully waited until she heard the elevator door ring before she hit print on her computer. She waited for the printer to spit out her paper, when it was done, she deleted all evidence from her computer and left.
When I had decided to re-write this I told myself I was going to try and stay close to the original story line, I don't think that is going to happen! But oh well, I love this one so much more. I spent all day working on it, my bf said I was neglecting him, lol. The price it pays to be a writer!
As always reviews are appreciated, they let me know what you guys like and don't like! =]