Chapter 11: Getting use to you
- Hey Scully - Mulder says over the phone, Scully smiles hearing him, although she knows what he's calling for, he doesn't fail to surprise her - Hi - she says
He smiles with the simplicity of her answer, it's so her, he loves that - I'm calling to confirm our dinner tonight, you will come, right? - she sighs smiling
- Of course I will Mulder, at 7 is ok? - he runs a hand through his hair and smiles again - perfect, I'll look for a movie later - she shakes her head knowing that the movie will not like her but says nothing, not to disappoint him - Okay -
He begins to think which movie can surprise her and stays silent for a while - Very good Mulder, we'll talk later - she says, but he is so lost in his thoughts that he doesn't listen to her and she hangs up, he reacts by listening to the dead tone on the line and hangs up the phone heading to his movie collection.
Scully goes to the bathroom and takes a shower, she can't stop her memories flowing back to her, memories of both, of their days at home watching movies, cooking together, laughing watching some comedy show, going to the movies or to a restaurant, sleeping on the couch, making love in any corner of the house, being only themselves, away from everyone and everything, so many years without having physical contact with someone and having him back in her life is like a refreshing breeze, it's living again. While she is under the water in the shower, she remembers their last meeting, while his fingers ran all over her body, while his tongue tested every corner of her being, while her nails sank into the skin of his back, how he remembered her sensitivity points taking her again until the madness and the climax, she can't help it and feels a humidity between her legs and she seizes the moment. When leaving the shower she looks at her naked self in the mirror, six years have passed, six long years, she has grown older, lines furrow her face, but the years have been favorable, she still has something to give or at least that's what she thinks, and hopes Mulder believe it too.
The Unremarkable House
6:58 pm
Scully stops the car in front of the house and look at herself again in the rearview, both know each other well, but she feels nervous, it's like starting over, things have gone well, their night together was unforgettable and he continues to be a gentleman, it seems that things in his life have improved, he feels more relaxed, more focused, still a little weird and a believer, but that's his essence and her mistake was has tried to change it.
She takes her coat and walks towards the house, when she reaches the door she inhales heavily and knock three times, there is no answer, but the door is open, she opens the door a little and pokes her head looking inwards - Hello? - No answer, that worries her, walks two steps and closes the door, she stays alert to hear any strange movement - Hello? Mulder? - Suddenly, she hears how a lot of things fall to the ground and Mulder curses, Scully puts her coat on the sofa and runs to the noise and sees Mulder picking up a bunch of video cassettes from the floor - Mulder? Are you ok? - he seems a little exalted and nervous - Scully, I didn't hear you arrive - she goes to where he is and helps him pick some movies - Mulder, can you tell me what you're doing? - She says frowning, he looks at her and swallows putting the last movies on the desk and putting his hands on his waist - I've been looking for a movie, but I can't find it, I have been two hours here and there's nothing, it's like if it had vanished - she raises an eyebrow and sighs
- Can't you choose another one?, because with all these things here, I don't think you'll find it today - she says crossing her arms over her chest, he doesn't resign, this matter is important for him - Scully, it's "It Came from Outer Space", it's a classic, and I know I have it both on VHS and on DVD -
She shakes her head and smiles at the floor - Then we're not going to dinner because you didn't find the movie about aliens in the Arizona desert? - He looks at her in amazement and leans back on the desk, knocking some movies back down and cursing again - Scully, explain how do you know what this movie is about? - She smiles and walks towards the living room, he follows her without caring about the mess, she sits on the couch and he stands in front of her waiting for an answer, she shakes her head smiling - Mulder, I've seen some classics, maybe I saw it with you at some point, or maybe I've had some free time - she says, avoiding his gaze, he sits next to her and takes her by the neck and pulls her towards him kissing her with eager, she corresponds to his kiss a little overwhelmed and blushed, but with joy feeling her chest, she moans in his lips and he smiles biting her softly - I love your surprises Scully - she smiles also licking his lower lip with her tongue making him moan, he holds her butt and carries her to his legs making her sit comfortably on him without her feet reaching the ground, they look at each other for a while, it's as if they could see their souls, they smile with confidence, they feel good with each other, Mulder has his hands on Scully's butt and waist, she caresses his cheek and the other hand rests in his shoulder, suddenly she puts both her arms behind his neck hugging him tightly, he does the same feeling her scent, they remain like that for a couple of minutes as if they wanted to recover the lost time,he caresses her back and then kiss her cheek pulling her away just a little, their faces remain very close, he can feel her breath near his lips, he kiss the corner of her mouth and smile - Do you wanna eat Scully - he asks with a smirk, she giggles caressing the back of his neck - Yes, please - she says in a whisper, he pecks her lips and help her stand following her towards the kitchen, Scully takes a seat at the table and Mulder serves the food he prepared himself.
Scully feels the aroma of the food and smiles - I can not believe you've learned to cook Mulder- he laughs turning to look at her and finishing serving the dish, then walks towards her putting both dishes on the table and then retracing her steps to serve the drinks, he puts the glasses on the table and sits smiling at her - I couldn't just eat pizza or pasta all my life Scully - She looks at him and tries to smile but she realizes that it's her fault that he had to learn to prepare his own food after being used to her preparations, he can read what she is thinking and reaches for her hand - Don't think about the past Scully, I'm really grateful, now I can surprise you and not just wait for you to take care of me - She swallows and nods squeezing his hand.
When tasting the first bite, Scully opens her eyes with surprise, it's really delicious, he laughs almost choking on his own bite, she smiles giving him a pat on the back - Are you okay Mulder? - she says to him still smiling, he knows that she is mocking him and he loves that, it's what she always used to do
- Well, I'm the one who should ask that, you seem had fall in love with my food - she blushes a bit and bites her lower lip, he takes advantage of it to tickle her side making her laugh, that magic sound, that laugh that can kill you with sweetness, he leans towards her and kisses her again savoring her lips that taste like Mulder's special sauce
Pulling away she gives him a stinging look - maybe, they say that love starts with the stomach - they both smile and continue eating, when they finish he picks up the dishes and takes a dessert from the fridge putting it on the table, she looks at it with enthusiasm and tenderness giving him a big smile - What is the occasion? - He goes for a couple of plates and spoons and sits giving the knife to her to do the honors
- You are here, what can be more important than that? - She smiles sweetly and takes the knife from his hand splitting two pieces, she gives one to Mulder pecking his lips, for Scully's surprise the cake is dietetic and delicious - Do you like it? - he asks with a grin, she nods taking the spoon to her mouth and creaming her chin
Mulder stretches a finger to clean her and then takes it to his mouth - Mulder! - He shrugs and laughs - What? It tastes better when it's smeared on you - She blushes and gives a light tap on his arm smiling.
After a while both clean the dishes, he washes them and she dries them, then he takes her hand and they sit on the sofa to watch a movie on television that had already begun, after not finding the one he wanted and to find out that she had already seen it, he doesn't give it much importance and she doesn't either, she snuggles up against him and he holds her tight with one arm, the night is cold so he puts the cover upon them, not much later he feels that her breathing is calmer and when he looks at her he realizes that she is slightly asleep, he kisses her forehead and leans his head on the back of the sofa and soon he also falls asleep.