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His neck hurt, his back ached, and over all, he felt sore. But he can't really get mad at the cause of it. Turning over to his side he sees the love of his love hog and hug all of the pillows they had in the bed. She looked comfortable and almost well-rested. He moved closer to her before pressing a kiss to her warm forehead.
"Mmmm," Scully softly moaned in her sleep, burrowing her face into one of the pillows, obvious still wanting to stay in dreamland.
Mulder chuckled and let her be. He knew how she's been missing good sleep lately. Kissing her forehead again, he left their bed and headed to the kitchen.
He's been preparing her breakfast for the last few weeks now—toast to start (in case she wasn't feeling on really eating something), some fruit they have available, and milk. And everytime she'd request for something more special, he was more than happy to delivery. Everything for his Scully and their baby.
Returning to their bedroom with a food tray in hand, he found Scully still fast asleep. She was still on her side, the pillows positioned perfectly against her to fit her comfortably. She had a leg and arm draped over at least two pillows, and it reminded Mulder that maybe it would be a good idea to buy her a pregnancy pillow—something that seemed to be more comfortable than individual ones.
Setting the tray on top of the ottoman at the end if their bed, Mulder then moved to her side of the bed. He marveled at her beauty—her cheeks were now a bit fuller, her freckles a bit more prominent, and her lips more luscious—she was 'glowing' even in her sleep. He started to softly wake her up, tapping on her shoulder or peppering kisses on her face. She stirred at the sensations, and soon began to open her eyes.
"Hi, good morning." She whispered to him, still sleepy.
"Good morning, baby." He replied, then chuckled when he watched Scully crinkle her nose at the pet name.
He pressed a kiss on her nose before telling her it was time for breakfast.
"Help me up?" She said to him.
"Always."
Mulder helped Scully sit up on the bed, arranging the pillows on her back and returning some back to his side of the bed.
"Thank you."
"You're welcome."
They ate breakfast in bed, then snuggled afterwards. They didn't have to be anywhere and so lounging and lazing around seemed like a nice idea.
He was about to suggest the pregnancy pillow thing to Scully when he realized she had fallen back to sleep, this time latched against him and positioned as if she was a giant pillow. He shook his head with a smile. Pregnancy pillow suggestion can wait next time, he can be her human pillow and she can have his pillows as long as she wants.