From: greyfox@netcom.ca(A.D.) Subject: *New!* "Red Suit" 1/1 Date: 12 May 1996 11:50:22 GMT Hi everyone ! This story is not part of my "Painted Moods" series. Apologies to those who have been patiently waiting for the rest of that series .It’s coming up very, very soon. Blame my computer … it crashed most horribly. Anyway , here is a short story that I came up with in a hurry and then typed up even faster , so please excuse any mistakes! ;) --- Thoughts please ?!--- Disclaimer: The usual … Characters and story line not mine, just borrowed from you-know-who and from you-know-where . Red Suit by Alicia Donovan She watched as the two young female agents entered the extended X-Files office. The X-Files had grown by leaps and bounds over the past six years. There were no less than fifteen agents assigned to help Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, who were the head of the division. They were equal partners , but technically it was Mulder who was head of the department. Scully glanced at her partner buried deeply in his files. He looked up but missed her glance. She , however , did not miss Mulder’s check of the two young female agents . A sudden impulse of throwing the stapler at his head ran through her thoughts, but instead she calmed herself and she walked off to the washroom. Mulder perked his head up when he heard the loud deliberate clicking of heels and realized it was his partner storming off. he thought to himself and returned to his files. Scully entered the washroom and heard two voices in a stall - a man and a woman. " Let's get out of here before we get caught, " the female voice suggested. " Why ? No one will find out ," the man answered. " You know how the FBI has a thing about partners getting involved ," the female said " Yea, but who listens to protocol ? "the male voice answered " Look at Agent Mulder and Agent Scully, " " No way, you think they're *not* involved ? " " They don't seem to be ," " They're good actors. Think about it. He's single, she's single, six years of partnership. I mean , if Agent Scully is not involved with Agent Mulder by now she'd better start looking for someone quick. Her biologic al clock is ticking ," the man answered. " She's a very pretty woman, " the female said. " I know, that's why I'm saying that if Agent Mulder hasn't taken a glance at her, she'd better look for someone new," " Who says she's waiting for Agent Mulder? Maybe, she really likes her job and what she does, " " Come on Kate, everyone in the bureau knows. It's no big secret. Why would an intelligent, beautiful woman like her not be married yet and tag along with Agent Mulder , beckoning to his every whim? " " True, but good friends -- best friends will be dedicated ," " Kate, I love you and I won't wait six years or more to get involved with you and I don't care if we get caught , OK ? " When Scully heard kissing sounds, she knew it was time for a quick exit . She got her coat and purse and then left the office without saying good-bye to Mulder. Scully drove to her favorite spot and watched the sunset as she pondered over her life. she thought sarcastically to herself, as tears slowly began to fall. She sat in her car, still deep in her thoughts, until the stars came out. It took her a while to notice her cell phone had been ringing. " Scully ," she said unenthusiastically . " Scully, it's me ," " Oh , " " Are you alright ? Where are you?" " I'm fine Mulder ," " You sound like you've been crying ," " No...What's up? " " You left without saying anything. Just want to make sure you're alright ," " I'm fine, thanks ." " Good, I've got to go ," " Where ? " Scully asked and then heard in the background, "Fox, let's go . We're late for dinner ," It was a female voice. " Out for dinner ," Mulder replied uncomfortably. Scully didn't answer him. She simply turned the power off on her cell. Then it dawned on her that she was his surrogate sister, the replacement of S amantha and nothing more. Suddenly she realized what she had to do. She started car and went home. The next day, she boldly entered the X-Files office, walking as confidently as she could , knowing that she was receiving glances from the young male agents. One even whistled in her direction. Scully turned and looked back at the agent and smiled. She gestured with her index finger for the young agent ,who had whistled at her, to come. Mike Adams , young agent , gulped and walked slowly towards her. When he was in arms length, she yanked his tie forward and pulled him to her. " Was that you Agent Adams ? " she asked softly whispering in his ear, making him shiver and go red in the face. Everyone watched with anticipation. Before he could answer, Mulder walked into the office smiling and saw everyone’s eyes turn to him. He gave them a perplexed look and they turned their eyes away from him back to the couple, a few steps away. Scully knew , without even looking, that Mulder had just walked in. With that in mind, she pulled Agent Adams into her arms , yanked on his tie and brought his lips to hers. Adams, after his initial shock , reacted to Scully’s advances by wrapping his arms around her waist pulling even closer. Through the seemingly passionate kiss , she quickly glanced in Mulder's direction to his reaction. Mulder saw the female entangled in Agent Adams’ arms but who it was , he couldn't see. All he saw was that these two people were making out in front of everyone and him especially, their superior , without any respect what -so- ever. he thought as he approached the couple. Mulder tapped Agent Adams shoulder and spoke with his best English accented voice, trying not to loose his cool. "Excuse me, I don't mean to interrupt , but this is not the appropriate place for ..." he did not finish the sentence as he slowly realized who Agent Adams had been kissing. The agent tried to straighten his shirt out , re-adjust his tie and wipe the lipstick marks from his lips. " I can explain ," Agent Adams began, afraid of what Mulder might do to him. Mulder looked at Scully who was dressed in a fiery , red body- fitting suit that showed a little too much leg and was cut a little too low in front as far as Mulder was concerned . The next thing Mulder knew, he punched Agent Adams as hard as he could. Adams laid on the floor with a shocked , bewildered look along with a purplish black eye which was growing larger by the second. " What did he do to you , Scully? Adams , get out of here at once, don't ever let me see you in my presence again! Do you hear me? " Mulder boomed. Scully anticipated a response and had a feeling he would get mad , but this was not how she thought he'd react. " Mulder, it wasn't his fault, " she said " What do you mean ?" he asked deliriously. " I mean, it was my fault, leave Michael to his work," then she turned and said, " Adams , I am terribly sorry for what Agent Mulder did to you ," she said bending down discretely and as ladylike as possible to check his bruise. Adams flinched and put his hand up afraid she would do something to upset Mulder again. Instead, Scully whispered seductively into his ear. " I’m sorry , I will make it up to you . I promise , " then she gave him a peck on the cheek. The agent got up and said, "That's OK, no need to make it up ," and began to walk to desk with everyone still watching the scene with wide eyes. Mulder was furious, his face was white and his eyes were dark as he watched Adams go to his desk. Adams , sensing this ran to his place, sat himself down and placed a file in front of his face. " All of you get back to work! " Mulder roared which he hardly ever did. He yanked Scully's arm and practically dragged her into their private office. " What was that ? " he yelled. " What? Stop being my pesky older brother Mulder. I already have one, I don't need another. I wanted to teach Adams a lesson , that's all " she replied. " In what? Trying to get Old Spooky mad? And what do you mean by pesky brother ?" he bellowed. " Look , I am not your sister all right ?! I don't need that type of protection from anyone, especially you Mulder " she answered hands on her hips. " You listen to me , Scully. And listen well … We have been partners for six years and if you think I'm going to let my best friend be abused by anyone, well think again! I will be protective and I *will* care ," he s aid, taking in a breath as he walked towards her. " I was not being abused ! And beside , I started it ! " Scully yelled back. " AND FURTHERMORE, I DO NOT WANT ANY MAN TOUCHING THE LIPS OF MY WOMAN ," he hollered and yanked Scully into his arms and kissed -- her in a way he had never kissed any other woman – with absolute tender devotion … and love . Mulder and Scully were too busy with their bickering and then with their long , arduous kisses , that they failed to realize that they had forgotten to close the venetian blinds for the large ,glass office window sepa rating their office from the rest of the division. -End- greyfox@netcom.ca ….. or….. lilgreyfox@aol.com (for those who are following the series… "Silhouette of Dark and Light pt.2 will be up soon . Sorry :) )