From mjh@psnw.com Wed May 07 16:26:31 1997 Subject: X-Files Story From: "Jack B. Harris" -------- TITLE: Elegy (1/1) AUTHOR: Jane Hawley SUMMARY: Mulder/Scully Romance. What happened after "Elegy". RATING: G, S, R, (For Romance) SPOILER: You may not want to read this if you haven't seen "Elegy" which aired on May 4, 1997 DISCLAIMER: I'm not trying to steal the characters created by the stupid blond surfer dude. Scully and Mulder belong to 1013, C.C., and Fox Broadcasting. No copyright infringement is intended. I'm innocent, please don't sue me. I love you man! This is the follow up to "Elegy". This is what wouldn't let me sleep until it was written. Thanks to Megan for all the help. And to David for all the crazyness and Crystal 'cause she's nice. This doesn't apply to "The Universe". Only the gang understands. Now on with the show. After seeing his apparation Scully was torn. Tell Mulder or go home and call him later. Instead of making their problem worse she decided to go tell him. She didn't want to make the chism that formed between them any wider. She headed back into the hospital, as she came up behind Mulder he turned before she could say anything and said, "He's dead Scully." "I know," she said. "How?" he asked. "I saw him." At the puzzlement on his face she replied, "The apparition in my car. I wanted you to know." "Scully, I'm really sorry about the way I acted earlier." "No, Mulder it was understandable. I should have told you." When her eyes lifred to his was when he noticed the tear stains and red eyes. "Scully," he said softly, "are you alright?" "I'm fine Mulder. I'm going home." The way his eyes were probing her was as if he could read her very soul. She didn't like that feeling or thought. As she turned to leave he caught her arm. "How 'bout I drive you home?" he had a look of genuine concern on his face. "No Mulder I'm fine." she said, "But thanks." "Call me later." he said. "Sure Mulder." The tears she tried to keep at bay came again as she drove home. She stepped out of the shower and wrapped herself in her warm robe. She had overwhelming feelings of extreme lonlyness. She just wanted someone there to hold her and talk to her. But who, she thought as she sank down on the couch. She glanced at the clock it was 10 till midnight, no chance of sleep and nothing on T.V. What to do. "Oh, what the hell," she muttered. She padded over to the phone and dialed the familiar number. After three rings she went to hang up, when a husky, familiar, male voice answered, "Hello?" "Mulder, I'm sorry I woke you." "Scully?" he asked. He was instantly awake now. "I was wondering if we could talk, or is this a bad time?" "Sure we can talk. But do you want to do it over the phone or in person?" "I think I'd rather talk one on one, would you mind?" "Never, I'll be over in 10 minutes." "Thanks Mulder." She made coffee and set two coffee mugs on the counter when the doorbell rang. She had put on a pair of flannel pants and a favorite T-shirt. She opened the door to a sleepy looking Mulder. He was dressed in jeans and a T-shirt and his black leather jacket. "Come in Mulder." He walked in and immediately she felt sager and comforted. "Have a seat." she said, "would you like some coffee?" "Yeah, that sounds great." he sat down on the couch and took off his jacket. This is going to be an interesting evening, he thought. "I'm not sure why I asked you over. But this feels right." They were sitting on the couch in her living room. "I'm glad you asked me over. I felt that we needed to talk." "I'm sorry that I didn't tell you that I saw her." she said, " I just couldn't believe I saw her and didn't want to admit it." Scully looked at him. He replied, "I shouldn;t have jumped at you either. I accused you of things I know in my heart you never do. I don't think I can handle that." "Oh, Mulder." she didn't know what to say. "I don't want to leave you. But I also don't want to burden you with this." "Scully you never could." "Mulder, I know this sounds crazy but could you hold me please. I feel so alone." As he gathered her small body into his arms he said, "Scully you are never alone, never. I'll always be here for you. I promise." The End Did you like it? I'm posting this for a friend. This is her first story, byt it probably won't be her last. Send all comments good and bad to mjh@psnw.com. P.S. "The Universe" is a twinkie. P.P.S. Kris Abel is my hero.