From: ephemeral@ephemeralfic.org
Date: 27 Jan 2004 23:26:55 -0000
Subject: Ditching, Onions and Attics by Tali_Abdn
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Title: Ditching, Onions and Attics
Author: Tali (Tali_Abdn@btinternet.com)
Rating: PG
Category:  Challenge 
Disclaimer: Not mine.  
Notes: In response to Haven's Talk to Me Challenge.
Spoilers: None

Thanks go to Phil and Elizabeth for the encouragement and beta. 

**********

"Well Congratulations, Mulder.  You really outdid yourself 
this time."

"Scully..."

"Don't Scully me, Mulder!  What the hell were you thinking?"

"I just..."

"You just what?  You thought: 'Ooooh, I haven't ditched 
Scully in a while ....'"

"NO!  It wasn't like that.  I..."

"Well, what was it like Mulder.  Tell me.  I want to know.  
Why would you do this?  Why?  Huh?  Come on, answer me!"

"Scully..." 

"What?!"

"I just wanted you to be safe.  I wasn't sure how it would 
pan out.  Didn't want you to get hurt because of an 
uncertain lead."

"You wanted me to be safe? You didn't know how it would 
pan out?  Didn't want me to get hurt? Jesus, Mulder.  
Can you even hear yourself? What the hell gives you 
the right to decide how and when I help you? You're not 
my father! I'm your partner! We"re meant to watch each 
other's back"

"I know, I'm sorry...."

"That's just not good enough.  Do you have any idea how hard 
it was to find you?  If the Gunmen and I hadn't....God, 
Mulder you could have died...."

"Scully...?"

"What is it?"

"I don't feel so good."

"That's hardly surprising. You've been through the wringer, 
I'd say. Just lie still...."

"Scully, I really didn't mean to scare you."

"Oh, Mulder, I know.  It's just I don't want to lose you. 
I can't.."

"You could never lose me, Scully.  You're too good at finding 
my ass."

"That's not the point, Mulder."

"What?!  Admit it, you love my ass."

"Mulderrrrrr.  Be serious.  Now lie back and get some sleep." 

"Aww, Scully..."

"Sleep!"

"'kay.  Are you gonna leave?"

"No, I"ll go watch some TV while you rest."

"Mystery Science Theatre is on."

"That's not exactly what I had in mind, Mulder."

"Ooh, you wanna watch one of the videos that aren't 
really mine, Scully?"

"Oh, Mulder what am I going to do with you? Sleep now, 
we can talk more later."

**

"Scully?"

"I'm here."

"Whatcha watching""

"The Cooking Channel."

"Anything good on""

"Yeah, actually, did you know one of the earliest 
exports from the island of Bermuda was onions? 
It's really pretty interesting.  Bermudians have 
discovered countless ways to use the Bermuda onion 
such as onion pie, an onion sandwich and even glazed 
onions for dessert."

"Onions for dessert?  That"s just gross, Scully""

"Well the Bermudians don't seem to think so."

"Hmm....maybe all that sunshine has gone to their heads!"

"Funny, Mulder...I take it you're feeling better."

"Yeah, a little.  Look Scully about earlier.  I really 
am sorry."

"I know...I just was so scared, Mulder. I don't want 
to lose you.  Sometimes I wish I could just lock you 
up in an attic and keep you safe."

"You want to lock me up, Scully? You know, that's kinda 
kinky. Tell me more..."

"Mulderrr, don't try and change the subject I'm still 
annoyed with you!  I want you to promise me not to do 
something that stupid again."

"I promise, Scully.  Now tell me more about this kinky 
fantasy of yours.  Does it involve leather?"


The End!




The Challenge Elements were:

Write a fic in 500 words or less

It MUST be all dialogue

You must use the words:
sunshine
leather
congratulations
Bermuda onions
attic