GETTING CLOSER chapter 6: A Weekend on Ice (1/2) by Deisy erness@indo.net.id Disclaimer: Fox Mulder, Dana Scully and the others are borrowed without permission from Chris Carter. I use some songs to highlight the situations. Rating : PG Category : S - R Keyword : Mulder/Scully - romance (is there anything else ?) Summary : Celebrating Scully's recovery, Mulder takes her to the ice skating rink. xxxxx Mulder looked up from his computer screen as the basement office door was opened. The auburn head entered. "Six minutes late," he commented. "What's up ?" "Traffic-jam, what else," she put down her briefcase on her desk. "Any X-Files ?" "I got this from Skinner this morning. What do you think ?" Scully went over to his desk and took the file. Mulder watched her carefully as she read every line. She wore a deep green suit that morning. Contrast colour to her auburn hair. The skirt ended just before her knees, leaving the rest of the pale peach legs uncovered. "Whatever behind this case, it can only be started on Monday." Her voice brought him back to consciousness, and he regretfully turned away from her legs. "Yeah, I know it's no use going to work on Friday." "Then why do you ?" she walked back to her desk, but she paused in front of the file cabinet. She pulled a drawer and searched something in it. "Well, to see you," he replied, grinning as she shot him a look,"and to confirm our date tomorrow ?" "What date ?" she glanced at him again. "Hey, I told you we're going to celebrate your recovered leg. Forgot ?" Scully turned away. "I thought you weren't serious," she took a clipfile and brough it over to her desk. "Of course I was. Now tell me, what do you want to do ? Must be something that acquires the use of legs a lot. Running ?" "No, please, I don't have the mood," she shook her head,"But I do have something in mind, though.." "What's that ?" "Ice skating," her eyes twinkled. "Ice skating ??" he widened his eyes. "Why ice skating ?" "I don't know, it's been a long time since the last time I skate." Mulder knitted his brows, trying to recollect something in his memory. Then he slapped his desk,"Of course ! I knew I saw your picture in your mother's place ! You're a figure-skater, Scully ? That's a new thing to me." "Everyday we learn new things, Mulder," Scully began to type. "I took skating lesson in high school. But that was all. Now, I'll be lucky if I can stand upright on the blades." "Well, okay. I'll pick you up at ten tomorrow. Deal ?" "Why so early ? Why not after lunch ?" "Well Scully," Mulder stretched up,"who knows that we're going to have another busy week of genetic-mutant chasing or flukeman-capturing ? Let's enjoy our weekend thoroughly from now on, agree ?" Scully said nothing but raising her brows and shrugged. . xxx It was remarkably quiet for a Saturday in D.C. The traffic was light, and they arrived at the ice-skating rink earlier than they expected. Mulder parked the car neatly. He jumped out of the car and opened Scully's door before she even realized that he was no longer behind the steering wheel. They walked into the building and Mulder paid for the entrance. When Scully took out her purse, Mulder told her to keep it. "Why Mulder, you've paid for the day at the fanfare," Scully protested. Mulder said nothing but shook his head and smiled. He placed his hand on the small of her back and led her to the skates-rental. They got their skates, and a key for the locker. Mulder took Scully's backpack and deposited it in the locker, while she sat down to put on her skates. Mulder joined beside her. Scully put on her gloves. Then they stood up and walked to the ice rink. "Not so crowded," commented Mulder. Not even ten persons were on ice. "Not at all. Where are those people, it's Saturday, isn't it ?" The music filled the atmosphere and the DJ seemed to enjoy slow and easy listening songs for this morning. "Imagine if it turns up to be Monday and Skinner caught us playing truant here," Mulder grinned. Scully giggled. She stepped on to the ice. "Come on, Mulder !" "Err.. Scully, there's something I need to tell you..." Scully was skating slowly, making a small circle and went back beside him. "What ?" "I.. err.. I can't skate." "What ?!?" She couldn't believe her ears. Finally there was something Fox Mulder couldn't do, and it turned out to be ice-skating ! It couldn't be right ! "Why Mulder, I thought you're top-hole in sports." "Basketball yes, but not ice-skating." "Well, it's time to learn. Come on here !" Scully slided towards him. "Come on, Mulder, on the ice !" "Maybe not," he shook his head. "Mulder ! You're wasting your money !" Scully shouted. "No, I'm not. I'm watching you !" "You don't have to pay for that ! Come on, Mulder, don't let me go over there and drag you in !" "Can you ?" he grinned. Scully glanced and glared at him. She skated away, making a full circle of the rink. She stopped gracefully in a turn, in front of Mulder. "Get on the ice, Fox Mulder, that's an order !" "Are you armed, Scully ?" "Oh yes, of course ! You probably don't know, but these blades are extremely sharp !" At last she could make Mulder stepped into the rink, but stood still, hanging onto the barre. "You seem to enjoy yourself," said Mulder, amused to see her skating backwards. "Yea, it's been a long time ! I didn't know I could still manage it !" She lifted her left leg gracefully, and swung herself into a beautiful spin. Mulder whistled. "That's marvellous." "Not really. I could even continue to sit-spin, but I've lost my balance now." She skated towards him,"Come on, Mulder, move ! Try to walk ! It's okay to hang onto those barres but try to walk, don't just stand still like that !" "I'm enjoying the song, Scully !" he replied. "Are you ?! Well me too, Mulder, and I can do it while skating !" she raised an eyebrow. "Get in here !" "But I like this song, Scully, listen.." and Mulder mouthed the words. .... I will always love you I will never make it alone.. .... I am the man who will fight for your honours I'll be the hero you've been dreaming of.. "No, Mulder, if you can't save me on the ice, then you're not the hero I've been dreaming of." "Really ?" "Yeah ! I expect someone who can save me in all kinds of situation !" .... Just like a knight in shining armor from the long time ago.. 8r Scully shook her head and skated away,"You certainly are not him, Mulder !" The DJ had changed the song. Another slow song filled the air, and Scully skated slower. Some college students broke in and they started to speed-skate. Some girls preferred to stand and chat in the middle of the ring. There were three teenage girls circling the ring, one of them couldn't skate well and the other two pulled her, ignoring her squeals. .... From my youngest years til this moment here I've never seen such a lovely queen.. Mulder watched her as she skated backwards and made several turns. His eyes were never off her. She looked so cute and carefree in her dark red sweater with small white hearts motif in every edge. She looked like one of those college students. Her cheek grew rosy and her hair was.. messy, he smiled. Scully's hair was usually remarkably neat, not a strand off the place. Very neat. Now, she skated towards him, brushing her hair back with her fingers. Messy. But naturally beautiful. And she moved gracefully. The Ice Queen, her reputation which refered to her intellectual arrogance. But Mulder did think that she was the Ice Queen now, refering to her gracefulness on the ice. .... Paint my love, you should paint my love it's a picture of thousands sunsets it's the freedom of a thousand doves Baby you should paint my love.. "Mulder, are you going to stand there forever ? Do you want to be an ice statue ?" Scully shouted, breaking his fantasy. She was only a meter from him. By that time a speed-skater passed behind her and accidentally nudged her. She lost her balance and she expected to kiss the hard cold ice in the next second. She closed her eyes. But she didn't. Instead of hitting the cold ice, she was wrapped by they warmth of Mulder's arms. "Watch out, Starbuck," he helped her to adjust her balance,"You're so light that the softest shuffle would blow you down." "That bad ?" Scully raised her brow. She stared at him suspiciously, Mulder saw the suspicious look in her eyes. He took his arms off her and gripped the barre again. Then he shrugged and raised his brows. He mouthed the next words, .... since you came into my life the days before all fade to black and white since you came into my life everything has changed.. Scully snorted a laugh,"Really ?" and skated away, in rythm with the song. She went to the middle of the ring and made circles around the group of girls who seemed to be busy discussing their polished nails. She paused. She felt a little dizzy. She shook her head hoping to chase it away. She tried to go around the small circle backwards. But then she felt something warm flowing down her nostrills. She was shocked and stopped abruptly. A speed-skater who was speeding towards her wasn't prepared enough to have someone blocking his way. He tried to avoid her but it was too late. He bumped her and both of them fell down on the hard cold ice. xxx Poor Scully.. Will she be okay ? Of course she will, she's the main character ! Check it out in part 2. xxxxx I wish my holidays were forever so I could write fics everyday ! :( xxxxx GETTING CLOSER chapter 6: A Weekend on Ice (2/2) by Deisy erness@indo.net.id Disclaimer: Fox Mulder, Dana Scully and the others are borrowed without permission from Chris Carter. Rating : PG Category : S - R Keyword : Mulder/Scully - romance (is there anything else ?) Summary : Celebrating Scully's recovery, Mulder takes her to the ice skating ring. xxxxx Mulder stared in horror. The speed-skater shook his head and tried to stand up. Scully was motionless. Mulder skated in high speed to the crime-scene and knelt beside her. He spotted the frozen blood drips on the ice. He was afraid that she was wounded, but he was shocked to see that the blood was dripping from her nostrills. She was conscious, but obviously shocked of the hit. Mulder helped her to stand up but she was still trembling all over. Her legs couldn't support her weight. Mulder straightly lifted her body and carried her like a baby. He skated carefully but swiftly to the edge and brought her to sit. He held out his handkerchief and pressed it to her nose. Scully was still in shock, she didn't refuse when Mulder pulled her to lean on him. She rested her head on his shoulder, hoping the nosebleed to stop. "Hey, is she okay ?" The speed-skater went to them, followed by his two other friends. "I'm sorry, I didn't pay attention. Is she injured ? I saw the blood." "No, she's just nosebleeding," answered Mulder. "She's okay." He gave them a sign to leave them alone. The guys left, and skated slower then. Mulder wrapped his arms around her,"Dana, how are you feeling ?" "Mmmhh.."Scully rub her left arm which she fell on,"I think I'm okay." She rub her nose with the handkerchief. "The bleeding's stopped. What happened, Mulder ? I was feeling a little dizzy before I noticed the bleeding." "I guess it was then that the speed-skater hit you. He wasn't prepared. An amateur," Mulder snorted. "He should adjust his speed with his ability." Scully shook her head. Her dizziness was gone. She recovered quickly, and even her left arm and leg would be black and blue tomorrow, she was okay. But her fingers and lips were still trembling slightly. Then she realized that something was wrong. "Mulder, did you carry me from the middle of the ring here ?" "Yes. Why, do you think I'll let one of those amateur skaters get a hold on you ? I don't want them to hurt you for the second time !" "They're amateurs, huh ?" "Obviously." "And you're a professional," she stared at him with a blank expression. Mulder froze as if he had been stabbed. "Ups," he smiled uneasily. "You can skate, Mulder.." she said with a dangerous tone. "Well, I.. err.. ," Mulder caught her eyes and he knew that he couldn't lie to her anymore,"Yes." Scully let out a sigh and turned her face away. "Great !" "I was going to let you know the truth.." "The truth is out there, Mulder !" she snapped. "Yeah, so, in here," he smirked at her,"believe the lie.." Scully shook her head disbelievingly. "Yea.. I'm getting use to it.." "I'm sorry, Dana, but I just wanted to see you, enjoying the view." "Fox William Mulder !" "Sorry !" Mulder assured her. Scully said nothing. Not because she wanted to say nothing, but because Mulder's puppy-dog expression always made her speechless. She sighed, knowing that nothing was suitable enough to punish him. She sat silent. Mulder watched her several times from the corner of his eyes. . He stood up,"I'll be right back." He went out to the cafetaria and bought a large pack of Kit Kat bars. When he approached her, he waved a white kleenex several times. "Cheese-fire, please..." Scully widened her eyes, . "Dana, I've just saved you on the ice. Now, am I qualified to be your knight in shining armor ?" She couldn't help smiling. Then she smile burst to laughter. Mulder's face broke to a relieved smile and he put his arm around her shoulder as he sat. "Like some ?" he handed her the pack,"Or your dietary program wouldn't allow it ?" Scully slapped his tigh,"I told you I didn't follow any ! Give me that !" They both laughed and shared the chocolate bars. They relaxed and Mulder pulled her close to him again. "Are you okay, now ?" Scully turned at him. "Yes, I am. I think I'm going to take the last turn. And you have to show me that you can skate, Mulder." She stood up. "I will," he puut down the rest of the chocolate bars. "Wait Dana, you don't need these," he held her hands and stripped off her gloves. "Mulder, it's cold !" "Well then I have a reason to hold your hands," he pulled her to the ice-ring. Scully widened her eyes and she felt her cheeks burning. She was relieved that Mulder was in front of her, so he didn't see her blusing. He held her hand and led her to the ring as if he was leading her to the ballroom dance. They skated around the ring side by side flowing with the soft music, her hand in his. They looked at each other several times, smiling. .... Just like the sun you're always shining just like a star you always there to guide me.. Mulder started to skate backwards in front of her, holding her both hands. Their eyes fixed in each other's. He placed his hands on her slim waist and spun her slowly. She obeyed and skated backwards in front of him. Then he lifted her. Scully gasped. Mulder supported her firmly. Scully smiled and felt so free. She reached out her arms in the air. .... and I'll never be the same, I melt When I'm loving you all the world is at my feet I see your face and all my fears subside when I'm loving you... Mulder put her down and spun her to face him. They spun around each other for a moment. Mulder wrapped his arms around her while she placed hers on his shoulders. Their forehead sticked to each other's. .... just like the sky my heart is open.. Mulder skated backwards in front of her again. He placed his hands on her waist then envelopped her. He sent her slowly to bend her back. Scully obeyed. She let her arms fell free to her sides, and lifted one leg and bent it on the knee. She felt her fingers traced the cold ice, and suddenly it occured to her what would happen if Mulder released his grip on her. she said to herself. Mulder wouldn't let her fall. She trusted him. .... now you're a part of everything I knew could be hold me in your arms, believe me.. Mulder lifted her up and Scully encircled hers around his neck and leaned on him entirely as she lifted her leg to the back, making a ninety-degree angle with her other leg. She was neither a ballet dancer nor a figure-skater, but her body was supple. She trusted him. He wouldn't let her fall. She felt his arms envelopping her, assuringly. Then Mulder decided to lift her in that position. Scully put one hand on his shoulder and looked down at him, smiling widely. Mulder supported her in perfect balance and Scully rested on the position which was called arabesque in ballet-dictionary. .... I lay my soul down on the line I give everything, I have nothing to hide when I'm loving you.. Then he brought her down and they skated forward in rythm. Mulder hugged her from her back and she rested her head on his shoulder. .... You're the only one who can see inside of me.. They ended up in the middle of the ring, hugging each other closely. Mulder's arms were envelopping her while hers were around his neck and shoulder. Their foreheads were sticked to each other's. .... When I'm loving you I'm living... He bent down and laid a kiss on her forehead. She felt a warm air covering her body inside out. She didn't dare returning his look, instead she snuggled into his arms and he hugged her tighter. "Dana, thank you," he murmured into her ear. She lifted her face and met his eyes. "What for ?" "For being with me." Scully replied nothing. She understood that he didn't mean only her being there with him that day. He was refering to the last five years. The years that they had spent together. All times when everybody turned their backs on him and she was the only one he could turn to. They had shared everything, the joy, sadness, love and hatred. He needed her. And she needed him as well. "Fox, I'm always here for you." Mulder smiled. Not only in his lips, but in his heart too. He knew Scully's words were pure and sincere. She was the only one he needed. He couldn't imagine living a life without her. She was the one to support him, a spirit to survive and to find the truth. He ran a finger down her rosy cheek. "Come on, aren't you hungry ? It's over lunch time," he led her to the edge of the ice-ring. "Where shall we go ?" "Burger King's across the street. What do you think ?" "I can eat two whoppers," she smiled. Mulder undid his blades and helped Scully with hers. Then they took all their belongings from the locker and put their shoes on. Mulder wrapped his fingers around her small hand and walked out of the building. They could still hear the fading voice from the loudspeaker, .... I am here for you always here for you when you need someone to hold you remember I told you I am here for you.. xxxxx End of Chapter 6 xxxxx