SMALL THINGS

By Sara Lynn

 

Okee-do. I’m a nut, I know, for MSRs. I just died when I saw the preview for Small Potatoes as did so many other relationshippers. Now I couldn’t wait a whole week, so I was thinking and two theories came to mind. One was the obvious: accept the preview for what it is (but nothing on X-files is ever was it appears to be). The second one was what if the scene they showed us was actually the conclusion of the episode rather that the climax. So I got this whole thing worked out in my head and here it is. Praise, adoration and David Duchovny’s home phone number go to the e-mail address above.

*DO NOT ARCHIVE WITHOUT PERMISSION*

SPOILER WARNING: Do not read if you did not see the promo for "Small Potatoes." [US season 4 spoilers] (Vague mention of Momento Mori)

RATING: PG; Nothing bad, but on the show it would be either TV-PG or TV-14

CONTENT WARNING/CLASSIFICATION: V, MSR -- please!

SUMMARY: see above

DISCLAIMER: Chris Carter and/or 20th Century Fox own Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. Don’t ask me. I don’t really know.

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" . . .And when he . . .tried to kiss you . . . Scully, I was worried you actually thought that was me. I . . . I thought you would think it was me seducing you and . . ." Mulder dropped his head back, shutting his tired eyes. Why did this sound so great in his head and so stupid when he actually said it? Didn’t she realize how much he loved her? This case had tested both of them.

Scully’s hand gently swirled the glass of wine. She was ready to just tell him she was fine and be done with it, but he deserved more. "Mulder, I understand. It was . . .weird. You’re always joking around with me, but ‘he’ was flirting with me. I guess I was hoping . . ."

"That maybe it really was me?" Mulder locked his finger under her chin, forcing their eyes to connect. She nodded. "I kinda wished it was me. I’ve always felt it was my fault you got into these situations and that’s why I covered your ass. Truthfully, Scully, it’s because I care for you so much."

Scully laughed slightly. "I’m seeing a whole new side to you . . . be careful, I’m starting to like this sensitive side, Mulder."

Mulder reached over, tucking the stray red lock behind his partner’s ear. How dare it tread on such hallowed ground. His eyes retreated back and connected with Scully’s.

‘Damn it all’ Mulder thought as he leaned forward. He would not regret letting this moment go. He was inches away and could see her anticipation. Her eyes fluttered as he closed the space between them. Their lips finally met and it was like fire. Never had either one experienced anything like it.

Fox pulled away tentatively. He never wanted to leave such pure warmth. It seemed Scully didn’t want to either. She touched her lips with soft nails to assure herself it was real. It was her call now, they both knew it.

What was Scully going to do? Throw him out? Make him a new belly button? Return the kiss with an intense passion that would carry them into her bedroom? Dana stood up and began walking her living room, turning off the few lamps. She came back and curled up inside Mulder’s arms.

Mulder squeezed her so close; he almost believed life was perfect. He wanted to believe he could keep Scully safe and destroy her cancer and all the other bothersome things. He placed his chin on top her head. Just like in the hospital. He knew she felt the same way he did. They loved each other. Someday they would say those words and get it out in the open, but for now they were content and didn’t need to be told of their perfect bond. It was such a small thing. But it was the small things in life that mattered.

 

The End