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24th October 1994:
It had been one of the most difficult cases they had to deal with.
One in which predictability wasn't something to rely on; that time they were dealing with the unknown.
Basically, they were in the middle of the forest (in Seattle), looking for this young lady who had been reported as kidnapped by a “Monster”.
Yes, a monster. I know it sounds pretty crazy indeed but since Scully and Mulder were the agents in charge, it made sense.
After a week of sleep deprivation, lack of an efficient diet, and more over time to take a good shower, they had finally resolved the case.
Now they were heading towards the airport in order to fly back to DC.
-Hey Mulder- said Scully- You might not know this but sometimes I get scared while landing or turbulence or during take-off…
-We´ve been partners for a year or so Scully and we´ve already flown a couple of times so...you know ...umm...It's not that I gaze at you but I´ve noticed - Said the male agent, slightly nervous-
Even though Dana Scully wasn't the kind of person who would usually tell her co-workers random things about herself, she felt the need to open up with him.
Anyway, it was just a small and quite insignificant detail about her life.
At the same time, Mulder´s head was still processing what Scully had just told him; she had shared something personal with him….I mean, it wasn't like she hadn't before but this, right now, was kinda private in fact.
-Hear this Scully- Mulder was about to propose something-What if every time you get nervous you grab my hand? and before you refuse my proposal, I´ve heard that it really helps with stressful situations like that ones-
-Would you mind if I ask where have you read that?-She asked laughing-
-I´ve tried it out before- he said honestly-
-Let me guess… you've tried it with Phoebe, right? - mumble Scully rolling her eyes-
She didn't mean to sound “jealous” but she couldn't stand that woman; ever since they met, there was something about Phoebe that she found annoying.
-Hell no, I used to do it with Samantha...she would always get scared in flights so she asked me to grab her hand- confessed him- but if you don't feel like doing it, it's ok-
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At the airplane
-How do you feel about having taken the red-eye?- asked Mulder to the lovely lady sitting next to him-
-I´m pretty sure I´ll find it difficult to sleep...I mean, I don't like not being able to see throw the window- Revealed Scully a bit concerned-
-Trust me, you needn't worry...you have me here- He blinked to her-
-And what does that mean?- a smile was now on her face-
-It means that if you get concerned or even scared, you have me right next to you- answered Mulder honestly- And as long as we're together we´ll be fine-
Scully showed him one of her warm smiles and tightly grabbed his hand.
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February 1995:
They had just arrived at the airport; It was freezing even though the AC was on.
Mostly for Scully, who had left the cab without noticing that her jacket was on the seat, next to her.
They were in a hurry, having booked a flight that was supposed to take off in about twenty minutes, none of them noticed the jacket...As soon as the vehicle arrived at JFK (New York), they were running towards the entrance.
-Hey Scully, where's your jacket?-asked the male agent.
-My what? Oh god! I must have left it on the cab- realized Scully
-Here, take mine-
-And what about you?-
-I still have my sweater Scully, don´t worry-
She wasn't going to refuse, it was cold inside the airport and they had been recently informed that there was a problem; their flight was delayed, so who knew how long they would be there.
-Thanks, I really appreciate it- she said as his partner helped with the huge jacket.
-Let me zip it for you, Scully-
A few minutes later:
Now they were inside the airplane; Mulder was seated in the aisle and Scully next to the window. It was dark outside, the day had already ended.
The airplane had already taken off, they were flying now, and it felt good.
Luckily for both agents, the airplane´s ac was working properly so none of them were really cold.
Scully, who was the coldest one, was now sleeping, facing Mulder.
It was going to be a long flight back to DC, they had taken the red-eye which meant that at least they were supposed to have some time to unwind, relax, and be asleep.
-Hey Scully- whispered Mulder while caressing her cheek- Wake up-
She started babbling, not really wanting to be truly awake.
-Dana-his voice was huskily now - I really need you to wake up-
His mouth was now really close to her ear, she could feel his breath, and god, it brought her chills.
Once again she tried to ignore him but as soon as one of his hands grabbed her tigh she couldn't pretend any longer.
-Is everything alright?- the female agent asked.
-Yes, I just wanted to let you know that I asked one of the stewardesses if there were any seats available in first class and well, there were…-
-Who’s going to pay for them?- asked Scully
-I am and I don't want you to complain, Scully, we both deserve it- answered Mulder with total honesty.
- As soon as we arrive I'll pay you mine-
-C´mon Scully, let's go-
Mulder helped her with her bags and they went to first class. If they were going to be there for the following 8 hours at least, they needed comfy seats.
-God! I love this-
-Look at this, we have our own blanket- showed him.
-You can have it, Mulder, ´m okay- offered Dana.
-Maybe if you were a little closer to me, we could share it …-
-Just this time and because it is cold indeed- Scully said pretending not to be “excited” about being closer to her partner.
Now they were wrapped with the blanket; their bodies touching, her back pressed to his chest as if they were actually cuddling.
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May 1999:
It was a quiet night at the airport...even though it was spring, it was pretty hot out there.
Mulder and Scully were in DC´s airport waiting for their flight; they seemed a bit tired and even maybe with a lack of enthusiasm too.
Their week had been chaos, literally. Having worked almost every day 24/7, now they had been assigned a new case in California; they were supposed to have left early in the morning but due to some issues related to their previous case, now they had to take the red-eye.
-Mulder, I´m exhausted- said Scully while yawning.
-You can use me as a pillow if you want to-Mulder offered half-joking.
-Really?-asked the female agent to her partner.
-Sure, like the good old days-
They had shared so many nights at different airports all around the country, many nights spent together, far away from home...They had established a bond, something more than friendship but less than a romantic relationship ...something in between.
On one of those nights, when the two of them felt calm, they would try to sleep in this particular way.
They would find this kind of large seat in which they would take turns to sleep.
If Scully was the one to sleep first, Mulder would let her lay her head in his lap; he would cover her (as soon as she was asleep) with a blanket they had carried for quite a while for this kind of situation...
He would do that when she was unconscious because an awakened Scully would never show herself that vulnerable, which in fact was rather silly at this stage.
He would play with her hair, soothe her to sleep, caressing her face...all of this in order to help her doze.
On the other hand, If Mulder was the one to sleep first, things would slightly change.
First of all, like the gentleman he is, he would try to persuade his partner to let her sleep before him.
Sometimes she said yes, some others, she convinced him that she wasn't really tired, which most of the time was a lie.
Back to reality, it was Mulder´s time to take a nap...so he just laid his head on Scully´s shoulder; he liked that position because it enabled him to smell her perfume, her scent; it also allowed him to feel her breathing, to hear how her breath increased when his nose touched “accidentally” her cheek.
It only took him a few minutes to fall asleep, her warmth and her calmed breathing were the only things he needed to guard down.
This time, both of them fall asleep.
The same way a couple would, the same way two lovers would.
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January 2000:
It was a dark stormy night; Mulder and Scully were sleeping rather lightly; yes they were sleeping together but only because they were flying due to a case and of course, they were inside the airplane now.
Even though the taking off was a bit unusual, Scully felt really nervous.
As you may know, she isn't really fond of flying, and sometimes, the most insignificant turbulence made her feel in “danger”.
Fortunately for both of them, the rest of the flight seem to be quite normal.
-Mulder…-mumbled Scully
He was already awakened, reading some files about the case and as soon as he heard his name, he turned to face his partner.
-Is everything all right Scully?-he asked.
She didn't answer so Mulder kept on reading the files.
-Muller- that word escaped from her lips...it meant Mulder and he knew it, some other times she had called him that while being drunk or still asleep which seemed to be the case.
He looked at her, she was sleeping peacefully, like a baby he would even say….He had never seen her like that, not many times.
She was wearing little makeup so he was able to appreciate her freckles ( which he loved but kept to himself), her mole (which he also liked), and her lips. Those lips begged to be kissed again by him.
It even surprised him the fact that she was mumbling his name, was she dreaming about him? was it a pleasant dream, or was she complaining because of something he was doing?
Probably she would be pissed off because of him, but it made him happy anyways.
He let her keep babbling which she did; at some point, he fell asleep with her, his head was on top of hers, and she was using his shoulder as a pillow.
This lasted at least half of the flight, they seemed to be exhausted.
When they were about to land, a flight attendant came and woke them up; Scully had been drooling all over his shirt, yes, and as soon as she realized that her cheeks were as red as her hair.
-Mulder, look what a mess I made- she said ashamed.
-Don´t worry, it's just your saliva...by the way, what were you dreaming about?
-Let me help you with your shirt- she said while trying to help him- I don't actually remember...why?
-You kept on calling my name, many times- he winked at her partner, making her blush even more.
-I guess I was just dreaming about us, solving a case- she said trying to act normal
-If you say so, I guess I believe it ...however I don't totally understand why you are blushed- he whispered to her.
-I didn't blush- she lied.
-Maybe you were dreaming about us doing things that don't involve wearing clothes...maybe- he said.
-Shut up Mulder, just shut up she commanded.
The truth is that Scully had been dreaming about Mulder, but not in a working scenario as she told him; in fact, Mulder was right about her dream….She was dreaming about the two of them having sex.
It wasn´t the first time she had that kind of dream but in front of Mulder, it was, and it made her uncomfortable the fact that his name escaped her lips several times.
Fortunately, the flight landed around 3 to 6 minutes after their little conversation and after that, everything was alright.
August 2018:
It was a late night at the airport, Mulder and Scully were waiting for their flight to arrive and at the same time, they were having a little conversation about their son, William.
It had been a while since they talked about him, it's not that they were pretending he didn't exist but talking about him made things far more realistic and that meant “miserable” for both of them.
-Do you ever think about William?- Asked Scully.
-Yes, of course, I do, but I've... I feel like I've had to put that behind me.-said Mulder honestly.
-He'd be 15 years old now. And I've missed every single year of his life. And sometimes... I hate myself that I didn't have the courage to stand by him.- was what her partner said.
- You did what you did to keep him safe. His adoption is secret, his location is unknown because you had to protect him.- said Mulder trying to convince her.
- Do you believe he was an experiment?- asked a very concerned Scully
-I don't know.- was everything Mulder could say.
- What if he's out there somewhere, like one of those kids on Sanjay's wall? Fighting for his life?- mumbled Scully to herself but Mulder heard.
-All we can do, Scully, is pull the thread. See what it unravels.- answered Mulder.
Although it hurt them both having this kind of conversation, it was their son and they still cared about him, they would always care.
They were on the airplane an hour later; both of them almost asleep.
Most of the time, when they had this kind of flight they would always be half asleep resting, Mulder´s head on Scully´s and holding hands.
Nowadays since they were a couple again, they wouldn't mind being affectionate in public, moreover, they really enjoyed it.
The best thing about it, them sleeping peacefully together was that Scully got the relief she was seeking; she was protected by the man of her life so she could be in a state of mind where nobody could bother her.
She dreamt about the 3 of them being together as the family they didn't get the chance to be.
She dreamt about Mulder playing with their not-so-little boy, teaching him everything related to Aliens, rockets, and maybe even magic.
She also dreamt about herself teaching William about science, spending time together cooking, and playing with his toys.
She dreamt about the life they could have had if it wasn't for those people.
The life she always dreamt about but the one that was taken away from herself and Mulder.
But mostly her dreams were positive, they allowed her to “live” another reality, the one she wanted the most.
However, good days were to come, a baby girl was on its way.
Yes, their baby girl, Mulder´s and Scully´s; finally, a new beginning, a fresh start.
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January 2001:
It was a freezing evening in DC, it was snowing and there was so much traffic.
They were at Scully's place, they were supposed to leave around 8:30 pm, in order to catch a flight; they had this case in Washington, and the only way to get there was by airplane.
However, it was 5 o'clock, so they still had plenty of time.
-Hey, honey...come here- was what Mulder said.
They were in her living room, and due to his height and the fact that she wasn't wearing heels, he picked her up, so they were eye to eye.
-What's up?- she asked, planting a big kiss on his forehead while hugging him, her hands around his neck. His cologne was magnificent, it drove her kinda “crazy”.
-I´m pretty tired and so you know...as you are the one that didn't let me sleep at all, I think it would be only fair if you do this with me- blinked him, making her blush.
-I didn't let you sleep, Mulder? why? what did I do?- she purred into his ear making him shiver.
-Oh, don´t you remember?- he asked with a husky voice, the one that made her quiver.
-Maybe you can show me …- she proposed and suddenly she bit his earlobe.
-You really want to do this right? We don't have much time- his mouth was now on her neck kissing her roughly.
-GOD Mulder, you're so good at this- she mumbled.
-You know,I've always thought about doing this, ever since that first time that you came into my room with that robe -
-In our first case?- she asked.
To her surprise, he didn't answer but he started to unbutton her shirt.
-Scully, this would have to be a quickie, we don't have much time- he whispered to her.
-I really don't care, I just want to feel you inside me, babe-
Since they were now a couple, they would refer to each other using these nicknames.
-You´re a naughty girl Scully, you're already this wet -
In response to that, she moaned loudly and that simple act made him as hard as he possibly could be.
-I want you inside me now, I don't want to wait any longer- said the female agent.
-What do you want inside you? my fingers?- he said and soon after that he started caressing her nipples.
-Mulderrrr- was all she could say, she was barely breathing.
-Tell me Scully- one, two, three fingers were now inside her wet pussy, thrusting hard.
- I want your big, fat cock NOW!- that was the answer he wanted.
With his index finger, he put aside her panties and it only took him one thrust to make her scream his name...After that, he was sure their neighbors were aware of what was going on.
He was huge and they both knew it, so he started pulling out slowly so she could get “accustomed” to his length.
-So Scully, do you remember now? - he gave her a passionate kiss.
-I think we were on the bed and I was on top, is that correct?- she was teasing him.
-Yes, and you were screaming my name...do you remember that part?-
-You know I love your cock, right? -
It always amused him when she speaks like that, the words she used while having sex…
His cock was now in and out of her as his hand was taking care of her clit, they were almost there…
-Faster, I want it faster, Mulder… aaagh GOD - she couldn't suppress the urge of telling him.
He was now doing his work as fast as he could, her back was touching the walls of the living room. They were having sex standing in the living room, they have never done that before.
-I love you, Scully- he said as his forehead touched hers.
-I love you too Mulder- she panted
They both came almost at the same time, it was magnificent, they would definitely try having sex like that again.
-I was going to propose taking a nap you know? but this was definitely way better- said Mulder.
-We can take the nap now, we still have 2 hours…-
-Let´s have that nap then- he kissed her softly on the forehead.
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They woke up around 8 pm, they called so many different cabs, but none of them picked up the phone.
They were in a hurry now, they were about to miss the flight.
-We´re going to miss the flight Scully- he said
-Skinner is going to kill us- she said worriedly.
-Don´t worry, we´ll deal with him tomorrow...come back to bed-
-What are we going to tell him? that we were having sex?-she said jokingly.
-We weren´t just having sex, we were in fact making love- was what Mulder said.
After that, they continue sleeping. They would have to explain some things to skinner but that was it.