From math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!howland.erols.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!nntp04.primenet.com!nntp.primenet.com!uunet!in3.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail Mon Aug 19 10:00:36 1996 Article: 22980 of alt.tv.x-files.creative Path: math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!howland.erols.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!nntp04.primenet.com!nntp.primenet.com!uunet!in3.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: dgraml6525@aol.com (DGraml6525) Newsgroups: alt.tv.x-files.creative Subject: Sun And Moon ~Rated NC-17~ Date: 17 Aug 1996 05:02:03 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 319 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4v41qb$f91@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: dgraml6525@aol.com (DGraml6525) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Status: RO Disclaimer: Mulder, Scully, Melissa,Walter adn Sharon Skinner belong to Chris Carter at Ten Thirteen Productions, David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Melinda McGraw, Mitch Pileggi and Jennifer Hetrick. :-) There are many references to the production "Miss Saigon", produced by Cameron Macintosh, music by Alain Boublil and Jean-Michael Schonberg. A little background of the Miss Saigon angle. For those of you who have never seen this musical, I really feel you are missing out. It is my favorite production that I have ever seen. I have used three of my favorite songs from the play in this story. The songs mentioned are "The Heat is on in Saigon" performed by the cast, "Why God Why" performed by Chris, "Sun and Moon" performed by Kim and "Last Night of the World" performed by Kim and Chris. Oh yeah, there is a little thing about his being rated NC-17. So if you are under eighteen or just don't like the idea of our heroes enjoying each other physically turn away now! Sun And Moon By Debbie Gramlich DGramL6525@aol.com Fox Mulder flopped back on to his bed. He was exhausted. They were close... so close. And yet, the truth has eluded them once again. They were in New York investigating what he thought was an alien abduction. During the case, he and Scully had discovered the evidence they never expected to receive. The location of Melissa Scully. This came as a total and complete shock to both of them. They thought Melissa had been dead for over a year. But apparently, Cancerman had gotten yet another shot in on them. The chase eventually ended up in an old warehouse, which had been converted to house a medical laboratory. She was there...... Both Mulder and Scully had seen her. A doctor had her by the arm and was rushing her out a back door. Scully screamed her name..... Melissa turned.... And then she was gone, that quick. By the time Scully and Mulder made it out the back door, they had shoved Melissa into an awaiting helicopter. It was already lifting off the ground. And she was gone. Gone yet again. Scully was a wreck. She had called her mother and explained the situation to her. She tried to comfort her mother, telling her that they would get Melissa back. Mulder thought about how the situation had changed. The search which had always been his, had suddenly become theirs. It had always been him and Scully against the world. But inevitably, the search for the truth would lead to Samantha. And now, it was him and Scully, in search of their sisters. Mulder had always felt responsible for losing Samantha that night. And now, he could add Melissa to the list of victims. He had 25 years to get used to what happened, to adjust to his life in pursuit of his sister, of trusting no one but Scully. And in that trust, letting no one see the real him, except her. Always teetering on the line that separated them from being friends/partners to something more. And now, it was Scully's turn. He had no one to comfort him. His father was always so distant and secretive.... and his mother, his mother was too devastated to worry about him. He had been alone. But Scully... she had her mother. And she had him. The love that they would provide her would surround her until they found Melissa. Wait.... love? well, maybe not love. Mulder shifted his position on the bed. Okay, maybe it was love. Okay, there was no maybe about it. He had admitted to himself long ago that he had fallen in love with Dana Scully. His body tingled at the mere thought that someday they could have something beyond what they had now. To physically be able to share each other as they had their souls. He shook that thought out of his mind. He was afraid to bare that much of himself to her, not only afraid of being hurt, but of having others use it to hurt them. He sighed. He had to do something to cheer Dana up, not think about himself. He glanced at the newspaper spread across the floor. An ad in the entertainment section caught his eye. An idea formed in his head. He picked up the phone and began to dial. ********** Dana Scully sat in her hotel room, wiping the last of the tears from her eyes. She had seen her sister three days ago, and had not been able to help her. Melissa eyes had pleaded with her across the room, but she was too late. And now she was gone again. Telling her mother had been hard as well. It was hard to tell her mom about her work. She knew that Margaret Scully worried day and night about her. And now, her work had cost her her own sister for the second time in a year. Her phone rang. She sniffed one more time before answering. "Hey Scully it's me." "What is it Mulder?" "I just talked to Skinner. He doesn't need us back in Washington until Monday. That gives us two days to paint the town red." Scully was shocked. She couldn't believe Mulder was suggesting this, "Scully, I know what you are thinking. But, you really need to clear your mind. We will find her Scully, but you have to keep an open mind. Sitting around and feeling bad or sorry isn't going to bring her back. That is an important lesson Melissa taught me once." Scully thought about his words. As horrible as it sounded, it made sense. "So what Mulder? What are we going to do?" "Well, we'll start with dinner. I have tickets for us to a show tomorrow night." "Oh, is there a strip club having a two for one special tomorrow night?" 'Dammit Dana, why do you have to say such horrible things to him.' But Mulder took it in stride. It was a good sign, she was insulting him. "No, I got us tickets to see 'Miss Saigon'." "Okay, it sounds like a plan." He hung up the phone. He had a date with Dana Scully. He couldn' t help but smile from ear to ear. ********** The following morning, Scully was feeling restless. She put on her jogging suit and decided to take a long run. She left the motel parking lot and rounded the corner. There were two little girls playing hopscotch. The pain began again. The thought that those bastards faked her own sister's death was unbearable. 'I know so little of what they did to me. What can they be doing to her?' She wondered how Mulder did it from day to day. The pain and loss that he suffered when Samantha was abducted was unimaginable to Dana until now. Now, they both had lost a sister. For her, she thought that loss was unrecoverable. Until now. 'Melissa is alive, that gives you hope.' She again thought about Mulder. He was so young when Samantha was taken, he had no one to support him. Scully didn't know much about Mulder's past, but she doubted that his parents offered him any kind of comfort. He was alone, alone to face it by himself. And now, in her time of need, he was the one trying to help her. She smiled. Of all things to do, he was taking her to a Broadway show. He was such a sweet man. It was hard to get past his exterior, but once you did, there was nothing you could do but love him. 'Love him?!!' She sighed. 'Don't deny it. You know you do.' But she knew that nothing could come from it. Not if they wanted to continue together. And at this point, Scully couldn't imagine working without Mulder at her side. She looked across the street at a little shopping mall. 'I need something to wear tonight' she thought. She quickly crossed the street and entered the mall. ********** Mulder fidgeted with his tie once again. It just wouldn't go straight. 'Ah, the hell with it. It isn't like this is a date' he thought. This is something to get Scully's mind off of things. He grabbed his coat and left his room, crossing the hall to Scully's. He knocked and was almost knocked off his feet. She looked gorgeous, dressed in a black dress which clung to all the right curves. It had a V neck front, the skirt ending at her knees. "Hey Mulder! Just give me one more second." He nodded his head, still dumbfounded at how gorgeous she looked. Her hair as swept up on her head, exposing the white softness of her neck. Placing her wrap around her shoulders, she turned to him and frowned. "Is there something wrong?" "What? Uh, no. You look great." Damn, she caught me staring. "Okay, well we better go if we're going to eat before the show." "Uh, yeah." He stepped ahead to get the door for her. 'This is going to be an interesting evening' Mulder thought to himself. ********** Dinner was tense to say the least. Mulder finally got over his fascination of staring at her breasts. 'You would think this is the first time I noticed them.' But, the conversation was the most tense it had ever been between them. They didn't want to talk about work. It rarely made good dinner conversation. Usually, he could inquire about her family, especially Margaret Scully. He cared about her so much. Margaret welcomed him to her family with no hesitation, with no doubt in her heart. Back was Dana was taken, he blamed himself for it. His quest, though unspoken, was to find Dana. And Margaret had sensed that about him. He tried to give her Dana's necklace, but she spoke a line that made Mulder's heart melt. "You give it back to her when you find her." She had placed all her love and trust in him. She trusted and believed he could find her. Mulder would never forget that. His own parents had never placed that type of trust in him. But now, he couldn't bring himself to ask about Margaret. What would be Scully's reply? "Oh, she is fine considering I just told her that Melissa isn't dead and that the government is using her to get to us." Mulder shook his head. Melissa was an innocent in this whole mess, and now those bastards had yet again used the innocent to get what they wanted. He brought his mind back to the present. He noticed Scully staring at him. "What's wrong?" "Oh, nothing. I'm just thinking." "I thought tonight was supposed to be about us having fun, no thinking involved." He gave her a grin. "Right, that it is. So, I won't think of anything heavy until morning. How does that sound?" She smirked at him. "What makes you think we're still going to be having fun by morning?" He caught the insinuation. He blushed. "Th-that's not what I meant, I mean-" Scully smiled. Not one of those little enigmatic smiles she has, but a beautiful unScully like smile. "Mulder, I'm teasing. Relax will you?" She saw him visibly relax. But the more she thought about it, being with Mulder until morning didn't sound that bad. ********** CONTINUED IN PART 2 From math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!news.sgi.com!enews.sgi.com!zdc!nntp04.primenet.com!nntp.primenet.com!news.texas.net!cdc2.cdc.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in3.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-ma Mon Aug 19 10:00:31 1996 Article: 22977 of alt.tv.x-files.creative Path: math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!news.sgi.com!enews.sgi.com!zdc!nntp04.primenet.com!nntp.primenet.com!news.texas.net!cdc2.cdc.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in3.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: dgraml6525@aol.com (DGraml6525) Newsgroups: alt.tv.x-files.creative Subject: Sun and Moon Part 2 ~NC-17~ Date: 17 Aug 1996 04:11:44 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 599 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4v3us0$eqb@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: dgraml6525@aol.com (DGraml6525) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Status: RO Disclaimer in Part 1 Sun and Moon Part 2 By DGramL6525@aol.com They decided to walk from the restaurant to the theater instead of calling a taxi. They had their rental car still from the case but trying to drive in New York City was like trying to hold back the tide. It just didn't happen. The night was cool and clear. Mulder watched Scully as she stared at the sky. She looked at the stars. He couldn't help but admire how beautiful she looked. Especially now, with the stars and moon shining in her eyes. The slight breeze chilled her a little, so she stepped closer to him. Other theatergoers were enjoying the night as well. Everyone was well dressed and walking arm in arm. The romantic mood was contagious. Scully linked her arm with Mulder. He swallowed deeply and stepped a little closer to her. She wasn't oblivious to the movement. The longer they walked, the closer they got until they were almost pressed together side by side. Neither of them spoke a word. This kind of mild flirting was scorned upon by the bureau. Partners were split up for doing anymore than this. But yet, it was kind of exciting. Neither of them had really flirted openly with each other before. There were always the gazes and slight touches, the little comments to lessen a situation. But what they were doing now could lead to dangerous waters. 'But this really feels good' she thought. They saw the theater and separated a little. The crowd was slowly filing in. They entered and were shown to their seats. The music was playing quietly. Scully was impressed by the seats Mulder had gotten. They were only seven rows back from the stage. She settled into the seat and waited for the performance to start. She looked at him. He had a sort of worried look on his face. He was trying to avoid her gaze. She smiled inwardly. "I'm having a wonderful time. Thank you." He looked at her and grinned. "I'm glad. This is turning into a great night." Their eyes locked, and Scully could swear she felt heat pass between them. Their faces were mere inches away. They leaned closer and closer just as the lights blinked telling everyone to be seated for the performance. She pulled her face away blushing. 'What the hell are you thinking?' I know what I was thinking, I just shouldn't be thinking it. Mulder twitched uncomfortably in his seat. 'That was close. Too close. Keep yourself under control for God's sake.' The orchestra started playing the music. It started loudly, then got softer, with a little Asian type music added in. It was nice. A young Asian girl entered the stage. She looked like she couldn't be anymore than twenty. She looked around a little as more women entered. They began to sing. "Tonight I will be Miss Saigon" Another, older looking woman took a solo part. It was obvious she was going to be the spoiler in this little song. "Tonight you'll be miss jumped upon." The group again: "I'll win a GI and be gone" "He'll screw you with your crown still on." A younger girl identified later as Mimi asked: "What happens when the Cong attack?" "They'll rip the hot pants off your back" And the group: "The VC all wear basic black." A man in his forties entered the stage. He sang a few bantering notes with the girls. The lights then began to change and blink. Women dressed in scantily clad bikinis came on-stage from one side, and men dressed as Marines from the other. Scully watched the women dancing on-stage. She leaned over to Mulder. "Now I see why you wanted to come here." She whispered. He feigned a look of innocence on his face. "I had no idea. All I know is that this is a tragic love story." He answered, his eyes never leaving the bikinis. Scully shook her head a little and settled back to watch some more. ********** A short time later, they were deep into the love aspect of the play. Kim, the first girl who entered the stage at the beginning, was new to the club. She was only 17, and not quite like the other girls. It was her first night working. John and Chris were a couple of hell raising GI's. John paid $10 for Kim to spend the night with Chris. They spent the night, and now it was morning. Chris had just finished singing a song that broke people's heart. Why does Saigon never sleep at night? Why does this girl smell of orange trees. How can I feel good when nothing's right? Why is she cool when there is no breeze? Vietnam, you don't give answers do you friend? Just questions that don't ever end Why God? Why today? I'm all through here, on my way there's nothing left here that I'll miss Why send me now, a night like this? The song continued on, and both Mulder and Scully found themselves being drawn more and more into the story. Who is this girl in this rusty bed? Why am I back, in a filthy room? Why is her voice ringing in my head? Why am I high on her cheap perfume Vietnam, look, I mean you no offense. But why does nothing here make sense? Why God, show your hand. Why can't one guy, understand I've been with girls who knew much more, I've never felt confused before. Mulder glanced over at Scully. She sat transfixed by the song. 'Confused? Buddy, you should try falling in love with your partner and talk about being confused.' The play continued on. Kim had woken, and she and Chris were discussing her past. She was orphaned when the Vietcong stormed her village and burned it. Chris had just asked her to stay with him. He was sitting in a chair, Kim sitting on her knees in front of him, excited at the prospect of going to America. She placed her hand on Chris's cheek and began to sing. You are sunlight and I moon Joined by he Gods of fortune midnight and high noon Sharing the sky, we have been blessed you and I Scully sighed. Such a beautiful song. She glanced at Mulder. He was watching the play intently. Chris began to sing You are here like a mystery I'm from a world that's so different, from all that you are How in the light of one night, did we come, so far? Mulder turned his head just as Scully did. Their eyes locked once again, they were completely enraptured. She turned her head finally, but slid her hand into his. Kim began again: Outside, day starts to dawn Chris: Your moon still floats on high Kim: The birds awake Chris: The stars shine too Kim: My hands still shake Chris: I reach for you Together: And we meet in the sky Kim: You are sunlight and I moon, joined here Brightening the sky with the flame Of love Together: Made of, sunlight and blue moon light Mulder held Scully's hand tightly. He loved the feel of her skin on his, even though it was an innocent hand hold. The play had really begun to get exciting now. The Vietcong were on the outskirts of Saigon, and the American's were preparing to leave Vietnam. Chris had swore to Kim he would take her to America. They even performed a fake little marriage ceremony in front of the other girls from the club. After having a run in with a Vietcong soldier, one who Kim had been bound to when she was thirteen, Kim and Chris retired back to her room. This would be their last night in Saigon. Tomorrow, they would probably be leaving for the US. Scully sighed, this is going to be another little romantic scene, I can see it coming. Mulder still held Scully's hand. If he had his way, they would never let go. But he knew that wasn't practical. On-stage, the music started again. Chris: In a place that won't let us feel In a life where nothing seems real I have found you I have found you Kim: In a world that's moving too fast In a world where nothing can last I will hold you I will hold you Chris: Our lives will change when tomorrow comes Kim: Tonight our hearts drown the distant drums Chris: And we have music all right, tearing the night Both: A song Played on a solo saxophone A crazy sound A lonely sound A cry that tells us love goes on and on Played on a solo saxophone It's telling me To hold you tight And dance like it's the last night of the world Chris: On the other side of the World There's a life where life still has worth I will take you Kim: I'll go with you Chris: You won't believe all the things you'll see I know 'cause you'll see them all with me Both: If we're together that's when we'll hear it again A song Played on a solo saxophone A crazy sound A lonely sound A cry that tells us love goes on and on Played on a solo saxophone It's telling me To hold you tight And dance like it's the last night of the world Kim: Dreams were all I ever knew Chris: Dreams you won't need when I'm through Both: Anywhere, we may be I'll sing with you A song- Played on a solo saxophone So stay with me and hold me tight And dance Like it's the last night Of the World Mulder was totally enraptured. He knew that something bad was going to happen, it always did. No one's life could be that perfect. He realized that there was a little weight on his shoulder. He turned his head from the stage to glance at Scully. Her eyes were still transfixed on the stage, but her head was resting on his shoulder. Mulder moved his arm a little so that it went around her shoulder. And they sat like that, watching Saigon fall to the Vietcong. Chris was at the embassy, Kim at home waiting for him to call. When the news spread through the city that the Vietcong were there, she left to find Chris at the embassy. They weren't letting anyone in or out of the American embassy. Chris was trying to call Kim, she was trying to get in. The helicopters were leaving with the Americans onboard. Chris as at the gate, trying to get out to find Kim. She was a mere 50 feet away, lost in the crowd trying to flee the country with them. Finally, with one helicopter left to go, John grabbed Chris and dragged him onboard. Chris screamed Kim's name all the way up the steps but to no avail. The helicopter lifted off the stage and Kim was left alone. At the sight of the helicopter taking off, Mulder felt Scully stiffen. 'Oh God.' He leaned over to her. "Hey, we can go if you want." She looked at him. "No, I'm alright. Let's stay, please?" He nodded. Of all the things that could happen in this play, they had to have a helicopter taking off. It was like Cancerman and his goons laughing at them. 'Just a subtle reminder to you Scully what we have to hold over your head in case you don't stay in the lines.' Mulder realized the lights had come up. People were starting to get up. He reluctantly removed his grip from around Scully's shoulder. "Ah, intermission. Do you want anything?" She shook her head no. "No, can we just sit here for a while?" He was a little confused. "Sure, no problem." He knew that the image of the helicopter shook her up more than she wanted to let on. He settled back into his chair. Scully moved her head back to his shoulder. He nestled his arm around her and laid his head on top of hers. 'This feels so good.' Dana thought. 'We can get away with it here.' She could feel the heat from his body, the softness of his hair. She couldn't help but wonder what it would be like to be this close to him all the time. ********** The people had begun to file slowly back into the theater. A dark haired woman with light colored eyes walked slowly with her husband at her side. "Walter, isn't that Agent Mulder?" She asked. Walter Skinner turned his head and saw who she was looking at. Sure enough, there was Mulder, with Scully cuddled into his shoulder. Sharon Skinner couldn't help but grin. "Isn't that a cozy way for partners to be in public?" They settled into their seats. Skinner just watched the two from the distance. They weren't speaking, just being together. "It is, but who is going to say anything to them?" Sharon looked at him. "Well, look who has become a softy in his old age." He grinned at her. "I won't tell if you won't." She smiled. He put his broad arm around her as she nestled her head in his shoulder. ********** They were full swing into the second act. Kim and her three-year old son Tam, were now in Hong Kong. She fled Vietnam trying to get closer to the USA. In the meantime, Chris was in America, with his wife Ellen. He continuously had nightmares of his time in Vietnam, but was fully in love with his wife. John pointed out to Chris that when they had returned, Chris completely shut down. He felt guilty about having left Kim. But he met Ellen and she allowed his life to begin again. John was working for the army still. He just gotten a request from Kim and her son to come to the US. Her son was 1/2 American, so she would be allowed a passport. John had to break this news to Chris, while Chris had to explain exactly what had happened to Ellen. It was a mess. But Scully and Mulder were thoroughly enraptured not only in the play, but in each other. Feeling each other this intimately was new for both of them, but they didn't want the moment to slip away. It may be the last chance they had. On stage, Ellen, Chris and John had arrived in Hong Kong. John told Kim where to find Chris. Kim and Tam arrived at the hotel, but instead of Chris being there, Ellen was. Kim did not handle the fact that Chris was married to well. She begged Ellen to take Tam. He would have a better life in the US with her and Chris then he would in the Hong Kong streets. Ellen refused. She told Kim that Tam should be with his mother, and that she and Chris wanted children of their own. Kim screamed at Ellen that Chris had to come to her and tell her this himself. She wouldn't believe it from Ellen. She stormed out of the room with Tam in toe. By the time, Chris and Ellen had reached Kim's room, they found Tam bent over her body crying. She had taken Chris's gun and shot herself. This way, she knew Tam would end up with his father. Ellen picked Tam up as Chris bent to Kim. Chris: What have you done Kim? Why? Kim: The Gods have guided you to your son Chris: Please don't die Kim: Hold me one more time Chris scooped Kim's head and laid it gently in his lap. The audience was collectively holding their breath. Scully had tears in her eyes. Kim: How in the light of one night have we come so far? Her head slumped down. Ellen walked over to Chris putting her hand on his shoulder. Chris stood to his wife. Chris studied Tam for a moment in Ellen's arms. Ellen handed Tam to him, and they walked hand in hand out of the room, Tam off to his new life in the United States. The curtain fell and the crown erupted into applause. Everyone jumped to their feet. Scully stood and wiped the tears from her eyes . The cast came out and took their bows. The crowd filed out of the theater. Scully and Mulder hailed a cab to take them back to the hotel. In the taxi, they talked a little about the play. On their way out, Scully had stopped at a vendor and bought the soundtrack on CD. They arrived at the hotel. When they arrived at their rooms, they both paused outside before entering. "Well, I guess this is it." Mulder said. "Yeah." She replied. This is ridiculous, she felt like she did on her first date. Mulder took the card out of his pocket. He stuck it in the lock on the door. She still watched him. He turned to say something to her. "Mul-" "Scully-" They began simultaneously. They grinned. "Ladies first" he said. "I was just going to say, I'm not going right to sleep. I'm going to order some tea and listen to my soundtrack if you want to join me." Mulder didn't have to think too long. He didn't want this night to end anymore than she did. "Sure" he said. She gave him another one of those beautiful smiles. 'If she keeps doing that I'm going to melt into a puddle right on the carpet.' She unlocked the door to her room and they entered, neither sure of what the rest of the evening was going to hold in store for them. ********* CONTINUED IN PART 3 From math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!howland.erols.net!agate!overload.lbl.gov!news.emf.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in3.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail Mon Aug 19 10:00:31 1996 Article: 22978 of alt.tv.x-files.creative Path: math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!howland.erols.net!agate!overload.lbl.gov!news.emf.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in3.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: dgraml6525@aol.com (DGraml6525) Newsgroups: alt.tv.x-files.creative Subject: Sun and Moon Part 3 ~NC-17~ Date: 17 Aug 1996 04:13:00 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 593 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4v3uuc$eqr@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: dgraml6525@aol.com (DGraml6525) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Status: RO Disclaimer in Part 1 Sun and Moon Part 3 By Debbie Gramlich (DGramL6525@aol.com) Mulder sat on the sofa in Scully's hotel room. She had retreated to the bedroom, only to reappear moments later in a sweatshirt and sweatpants. Mulder removed his tie, balling it up and tossing it on the coffee table. "Do you want some coffee? I can make some." 'Coffee, at this hour of the night?' "Yeah, I could use some." Anything to insure that this evening didn't end. Scully fiddled around a little getting the little courtesy coffee pot brewing. She came over and sat next to him on the couch. "Mulder, I- I wanted to say I'm sorry." "For what?" He asked confused. "For the way I tensed up back there. I mean, it was just a play and I almost lost it." He looked at her for a minute. "Scully, it's okay to *lose it* every once in a while. I think that is what keeps us all sane." She grinned at him. She stood and walked over to the CD player, placing her 'Miss Saigon" soundtrack in. The music started. "Those voices aren't the same we heard earlier." Mulder pointed out. Scully shook her head, reading the inside cover of the CD. "No, these are the original actors who played Kim and Chris, Lea Salogna and Simon Bowman." "I have seen Lea Salogna on TV movies before." Mulder said. What kind of small talk was this? Scully nodded. She went to the coffee pot and poured two cups. She fixed Mulder's the way he liked it and gave it to him. She sat back down. They sat in silence, listening to the music unfold around them once again. The second song on the CD was "The Heat is on In Saigon". Scully smiled a little at the GI's singing about how they were going to pay $10 for the showgirls. "Can life ever be so carefree?" She asked. "I don't know. I would like to think that sometimes we can kick back and enjoy ourselves without having to worry about life in general." "Like we did tonight?" He looked at her and couldn't help but smile at her expression on her face after she said it. "Yeah, I guess so." Chris was in the middle of singing "Why God Why". Scully suddenly got a serious look on her face. "Mulder, I- I want to apologize for the way I acted tonight." "Scully, I already told you that the helicopter would have-" "No, not that. I was- too forward tonight. I shouldn't have leaned on you the way I did. I'm sorry if I embarrassed you." Mulder was stunned. "Scully, I enjoyed that as much as I hope you did." Scully suddenly stood from the couch. She walked over to the window, looking out at the stars. "Oh, Mulder-" "I know Scully. But don't you think it is time we talked about it?" "Mulder, I-" She stopped. Mulder decided to pick up the conversation. "Scully, what happened tonight- it was an indication of what we are feeling. We have been for a long time, but we're afraid. We can't be afraid forever." She looked back out the window. "Mulder, there are so many things that I want to say but.... Mulder felt his heart breaking. Maybe she didn't feel the same way he did? Maybe she did just think of him as a friend? Who was he kidding. There was no way that an intelligent, beautiful woman like Dana Scully could fall in love with someone as screwed up as he is. He put his mug down on the table. "I'm sorry. Nevermind I brought this up. Just try to forget I mentioned it." Scully knew he was getting ready to leave. She couldn't let him go, not before she told him the truth. She walked over to him and dropped to her knees on front of him still sitting on the couch. On the CD player, 'Last Night of the World' had begun to play. "Mulder, I- I feel the same way. It's just- there are so many things that could get in our way." Mulder looked at her. She was upset, trying to change her feeling into words. "If the bureau found out, they would separate us. It almost killed me to not be able to work with you everyday back when they shut the division down." Mulder nodded his head. He knew exactly what she meant. He remembered it all too well. Their faces were inches apart. She placed her hand on his cheek. Tears began to spill from her eyes. "Mulder, but believe me when I tell you. I do love you. I love you with all my soul. Everything that I am is yours." Mulder's heart felt as though it would explode. He leaned forward just a little and kissed her on the cheek. He could taste her salty tears. "I love you too. But what are we going to do about it?" Scully looked down towards the floor. Mulder knew what that meant. She didn't haven't the faintest idea either. He stood and walked towards the door. "I better go." Scully felt as if something was missing. She couldn't let him go. "Mulder, wait!" He stopped and turned to her. In a place that won't let us feel In a life where nothing seems real I have found you I have found you The slow music was the only noise in the room. They stood looking at one another, letting the words sink into their souls. In a world that's moving too fast In a world where nothing can last I will hold you I will hold you Scully rushed to Mulder. She put her hands behind his head and pulled his lips down to hers. Their first kiss was tender, sweet and filled with promise. They separated momentarily, and both saw what they sought. The promise of more to come. Our lives will change when tomorrow comes tonight our hearts drown the distant drums And we have music alright tearing the night They kissed again. Their tongues played a silent little game of tag. She slid her hands down his back until she reached his bottom. She hesitated, not sure of exactly how far to go. He leaned against her. She could feel his hard erection. And she knew. She knew exactly what both of them wanted. To hell with the bureau, to hell with Cancerman. Tonight, it was just them two of them. His hands tenderly caressed her cheek. He slid them down to her stomach and under her sweatshirt. He found her breast, and gently rubbed it through the soft lace of her bra. Their kisses became more and more insistent. She moaned at the feel of his hand toying with her breast. She brought her hands around and began unbuttoning his shirt. He gently pulled her hands away. He lead her towards the bedroom, his eyes asking the final question. She smiled at him while nodding her head. Once they reached the side of the bed, their lips met again. She broke the kiss and reached down and slid her sweatshirt over her head. Mulder dropped his shirt and T-shirt to the floor. Scully kissed his chest, using her tongue to tease his hardened nipples. He moaned, leaning into her. His hands reached behind her, fumbling as he undid the clasp of her bra. She pulled away for a minute to let her bra drop to the floor. He drank in her form with hunger. She looked away a little shyly. Mulder took her face in his hands. "Don't look away from me. You're so beautiful... so so beautiful." They kissed again. Mulder dropped her down to the bed. His kisses dropped to her chest. He teased her nipple with his tongue, then moved over to the other. Scully gasped at the pleasure. Her hands slid down his chest and stomach until she found the button to his pants. She undid it, then slid her hands in and under his boxers. She cupped his erection and gently slid her hands up and down the shaft. He moaned again. She was driving him crazy. He reached his hands down to the waistband of her sweatpants. He slid his hands in and felt the lace trim of her panties. She thrust her hips towards his touch. He freed one hand and used it to tug her sweatpants and panities off. She lifted up to allow him to slip them all the way off. She felt his fingers slide over her sotmach towards the center of her pleasure. She held her breath, waiting for the touch. His fingers slid over her clitoris. She gasped and moaned loudly. Her hands pulled his pants down off his waist as far as she could reach. She pulled her foot up and hooked it in the waistband, tugging them down to the floor. Mulder raised his head and looked at her. "That was a neat little trick." She smiled, using her hands to completely envelope him. His fingers continued their exploration. Finally, she felt one finger enter her. He slid it out. She moaned louder. She felt two fingers enter her this time. "God, Mulder! I want you in me" she gasped out. She didn't even recognize her own voice. His hands moved behind her. The slowly reached up and removed the hairpins from her hair. It softly fell in a cascade on to the bed. He stopped a moment, to enjoy her beauty. He kissed her again, hard. He trailed his lips to her breasts once again. Teasing each one. She gasped and moaned. Her hands continued to play with his erection. She kneaded his balls with both hands, then slid her fingers along his shaft. His kisses continued down her body until he reached her center. He paused, raising his head to look at her. She nodded her confirmation, thrusting her hips towards him again. His tongue danced over her clitoris. She gasped and moaned. Mulder's tongue darted in and out of her wet hot center. She moaned again. She needed release. Mulder raised himself back up to her face. "Not yet angel" he whispered breathlessly. They kissed again. Scully could taste herself on him. She raised her left hip again, using all her strength, she suddenly flipping them over. She was on top now. Mulder's eyes were wide from surprise. She grinned devilishly at him. Two could play at that game. She sucked on his nipples. She placed feather light bites on them before moving down his body. Suddenly, she was gone. Mulder opened his eyes and began to raise his head. Suddenly she pounced, or her mouth did. She took his hard erection in her mouth. He moaned and gasped, unable to catch his breath. She teased and sucked, tasting him. "Dana, God" he gasped. She ran her teeth gently along the length of him. "Dana, I need, I got-" She stopped and pulled herself back up to him. She kissed him and slid herself along him. Readying her entrance at his erection, she suddenly stopped. "Oh damn, Mulder-" she breathed out. He raised his head up confused. His mind was fuzzy and he could barely see. She hopped off the bed and stumbled to the dresser. She reached in and pulled out a box of condoms. He dropped his head to the bed. That was close. She brought the box over to the bed. It was unopened, so she just ripped the top off and dumped the contents onto the sheets. She grabbed the little foil packet and tore it open. He reached for it but she stopped him. "No, let me." He nodded his head. She crawled back over to him throwing one leg over so she was straddling him She gently slid the condom on him. This aroused him even more, which he didn't think was possible. She brushed her middle against his erection. He moaned. She did it again. "D-d-ana please." She poised herself over him, and came down. Slowly, ever so slowly. She moaned at the feeling of him entering her. She felt herself stretching to accommodate him. They moaned simultaneously. The feeling of their connection almost overwhelmed them. They were still for a moment, just enjoying the sensation. Dana moved her hips gently. Her thrusts began slow, picking up their pace as Mulder began to thrust his hips against her. He brought his hands up taking her each of her breasts. He kneaded them with each thrust. Breathing was becoming harder and harder for both of them. He felt Dana beginning to shake. She cried out, tremors rocking her body. She fell down on top of him, her body covered in sweat. Mulder took the initiative and rolled them over, his thrusts became harder and harder as he tumbled over the edge into oblivion. He collapsed. He couldn't catch his breath for several minutes. Finally, he raised his head up and looked at her. Her eyes were still closed. She sensed him looking at her and opened them. She smiled that wonderful beautiful smile. He smiled back. He began to withdrawal from her but she stopped him. "No, let's stay this way for a little while." He nodded and kissed her cheek. They laid together for a few more moments until he finally pulled away. As soon as he did she rolled to her side and laid against him. She kissed his cheek. "I love you Fox Mulder." He smiled at her. "I love you too, with all my heart." He reached under the sheet and withdrew the used condom. "One down." He said jokingly. "And a whole box to go" she finished. They laughed together. A few moments later, they drifted off to sleep. ********** She awoke the next morning to the feeling of a hand teasing her bare breast. She started to panic, until she remembered the night before. She sighed and leaned back. During the night she had turned and had her back to Mulder's stomach. They were spooned together. His hand continued to play with her breast. He leaned down and whispered in her ear. "Good morning beautiful." She grinned. "If the day continues this way it will be a good morning." His exploration of her breasts continued. He kissed the back of her head, dropping his lips to the back of her ear, then to her neck. She sighed and leaned back more. She could feel his erection pressing into her backside. He felt so good. She reached behind her under the sheets, finding his erection. She stroked slowly, teasing him as he was her. That game continued for a while, each one gasping and moaning at the sensation. He reached over and pulled her top leg over his, opening her to him. She spread her other leg over farther, to allow him enough room. She heard the little sound of foil tearing. She pushed her hips back to him, urging him on. A moment later, she felt the slight pleasurable pain as he entered her from behind. He thrust gently, not wanting to hurt her. She pushed back hard, making his thrusts more urgent. What had begun slowly continued to escalate. Their thrusts were faster and harder each time. They both fell over the edge at the same time. Darkness rushing in as their bodies released. He regained his senses first pulling himself out of her. She rolled over on top of him. They laid still, in each others arms until his stomach growled loudly. "Jeez Mulder, I thought you had enough to eat last night." She got a wicked smile on her face. He laughed. "We should order room service. Checkout is at noon. Then it is back to Washington." "And then what?" She asked. He thought for a minute. "We can go back to our lives, forget this ever happened." She shook her head. "That isn't an option." He smiled. "For me either. We are trained to keep secrets. If we are careful, the bureau doesn't have to find out." She nodded. "I can't imagine not being with you now." "I know. Now, we won't have to worry about it. We'll be together no matter what comes our way. I promise." She smiled and rolled over to get the room service menu from the bedside stand. Once breakfast was served, they shared a shower together. A little shower turned into a 45 minute affair. But they enjoyed themselves immensely. Mulder threw his clothes on that he had the night before. Scully was still in the bathroom. He walked to the door. "Are you sneaking out on me Mulder?" Scully's voice innocently asked from behind him. He spun around. "Don't call me Mulder anymore, not when we aren't working." She looked a little confused. He continued. "Back on the Tooms case, I was afraid to let you get too close to me. That was why I told you not to call me Fox. I felt as if I had to distance you" She walked to him and put her arms around him. Her hair was still wet and he could smell the sweetness. "I love you Fox." He kissed her. Her hands began their gently exploration again. He reached back for the doorknob. "We have to check out in 15 minutes. I have to get my stuff together." She got a pouty look on her face, but then smiled. "Okay, I have to finish getting dressed. We'll meet down in the lobby?" He nodded and got out of the room before they lost all control once again. ********** Dana walked into the lobby with her suitcase in hand. Mulder was waiting for her. They checked out and walked towards the door. "Mulder, you won't believe what you did last night." He looked at her slyly. "Which time?" She shoved his arm. "I was drying my hair and saw that I have a hickey on the back of my neck!" He lost it. He giggled uncontrollably. She tried to look mad but couldn't help but smile at the situation. "Mulder, it's not funny! What if someone sees it?" He stopped laughing and looked at her. "Who is going to be looking on the back of your neck?" "My mother will. Ever since I was a teenager and me and Melissa started dating, she always was on hickey patrol." Mulder laughed at the thought of Margaret Scully searching her daughters for love bites. Suddenly, something occurred to him. Dana had mentioned Melissa and she didn't have that pained expression in her eyes. He knew the pain was still there. He liked the idea that maybe somehow he had made it bearable. They walked outside and gave the valet the ticket to their car. As they stood waiting, they were stunned to see AD Skinner come walking out of the hotel with his wife. "Good morning Agent Mulder, Agent Scully." "Uh, hi sir. What brings you to New York?" Mulder asked nervously. Sharon answered for them. "We just thought we would come and see some of the sights." Scully smiled at her. Their car arrived. "We'll see you tomorrow at work sir." Skinner nodded his head. The younger agents turned and began walking towards their car. A gust of wind came up and blowed Scully's hair around. "Uh, Agent Scully?" She and Mulder both froze. 'Oh God, he saw it' Scully thought. They both turned to look at Skinner. He had a really pissed off look on his face. Sharon caught his expression and put her hand on his arm. Skinner continued. "Agent Scully, you should be more careful with those curling irons. They can be dangerous." Scully and Mulder's mouths dropped open. Sharon stifled a giggle. Scully nodded her head and jumped into the car. Her and Mulder got the hell out of the parking lot as fast as they could. The last thing they saw in the rearview mirrors was Sharon and Walter Skinner walking down the sidewalk towards their car with grins on their faces. **************************The End************************** Send all Comments to DGramL6525@aol.com