snowedin3

Title: Snowed In (3/3)
Author: DM
E-Mail: [email protected]
Distribution: I would be honored. (I would love to know so I can come and visit it!)
Spoiler Warning: You should have a general knowledge of the show and it's characters.
Rating: PG
Classification: S R
Key Words: Mulder/Scully Romance
Disclaimer: Nope, not mine. They belong to CC, 1013 Productions and 20th Century FOX� I just borrowed 'em
Summary: Mulder and Scully are stuck in the car, in a snow storm�
Notes: This is part 3 of 3. I don't think that there will be a sequel, unless you guys really want one. If you need any of the previous parts, just e-mail me and I'll be happy to send you a copy.

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**She closed her eyes, happy and content, and murmured, "Thank you, Mulder."
"No," he replied and rested his head atop of hers. "Thank you."**

Mulder and Scully's car
Vermont Countryside
11:21pm

After sitting upright for a while, the chill began to become too much for the agents stranded in their car. Mulder suggested they return to their earlier positions in an attempt to get warmer. It turned out that cuddling close together did make the cold bearable, at least for a while longer.
"Mulder?"
"Hmmm?"
"You warmer now?"
"A little, you?"
"Yeah," Scully sighed. "Mulder?"
"Yes?"
"What do you think we were afraid of?"
"You mean�"
"Yes," she said before he could finish.
"I don't know, Scully. You're my best friend; you'd think it would be easier for us of all people.
"Exactly what I was thinking, but I think I know why," Scully said with a hint of humor threatening to overcome her voice. She stifled a smile.
"And why is that, Miss Scully?" Mulder mused, catching onto her tone.
"Well, after extensive thought, I have concluded that," she paused. "It's your fault," she finished plainly.
"Excuse me?" Mulder said amused.
"Yes. Your fault."
"What makes it my fault, if I may ask?"
"That�s not the point." Scully tried hard not to let her voice betray her.
"Then what is the point?" Mulder asked trying hard to control his laughter, and wondering where she was going with this.
"The point is� well� the point is that it's not MY fault."
"Oh, I see. Well that makes sense. And it was so obvious too." Mulder liked the playful bantering that was occurring between them. It felt comfortable, but most importantly it felt right. He just smiled as he thought about how happy all of this had made him. Who would have thought that being stuck in the snow could bring about such revelations? He looked down at Scully's head lying against his chest. He couldn't resist the urge.
"Hey, Scully," he said wrapping his arms tighter around her, holding her as closely as possible. "You know I love you, don't you?"
Scully relaxed into Mulder's tight embrace and had a contented smile on her face when she heard him utter his last words. When they registered in her brain, her first reaction was shock. Of course she had known that he loved her, but to hear him say it was somewhat surprising. It was something that they both knew, but never verbalized. But, as the words sunk in, she realized she could get used to hearing it, especially from Mulder.
Scully smiled and decided to play around a little bit more. "Oh, is that all, Agent Mulder? You just 'love me'?"
Mulder could tell by Scully's voice that she was only teasing, so he decided to go along with her little game. "I really love you?" He asked tentatively wondering if that was good enough.
"Really love me, huh?" She said, her smile widening more than one thought humanly possible.
"Okay, fine! I'll admit it! I am head over hills, crazy, truly, madly, deeply in love with you. Is that better?"
"A little, but I won't believe you unless you prove it."
Hmmm, Mulder thought. A side of Scully that he had never met. This could be fun. Mulder sat there thinking for a while. Idea after idea running through his head of exactly how he might prove his love for her.
He hadn�t realized that he never responded when she turned her head to look into his eyes. Her face was serious as she said, "Mulder, I was only kidding." She put her hand up to his cheek and softly said, "I love you too."
Mulder's reaction was slightly different than Scully's had been. He smiled broadly and lowered his mouth to Scully's and kissed her once again.
Somehow the first kiss they had shared leaned more toward the friendly side. Well, not exactly friendly, but when one compared that kiss with the one they shared now, the difference was breathtaking.
After an eternity, both decided it was time to come up for air; little did they realize that they had an audience. They were so caught up in looking at each other and communicating silently that they were never aware of the police officer standing outside the car until he gently knocked on the window.
Scully was the first to break the gaze. She cleared her voice and gave Mulder a slight nudge to wake him from the glazed expression he had plastered on his face.
When Mulder finally looked up, he immediately understood why Scully's face had turned a deep shade of pink.
He sat up and scooted closer to the door so he could get out of the car and speak to the officer.
When Mulder stepped outside he noticed that the snow had stopped falling. He wondered how that fact had gone unnoticed. Then, he remembered why, and had to control a smile from spreading across his face.
The officer chose that moment to clear his throat and remind Mulder exactly where he was again. "I hope I haven't interrupted anything, but�"
"Oh, no," Mulder interrupted. "We were trying to stay warm. We've been stuck for several hours now."
"I see," the officer said trying unsuccessfully not to smile. "Anyway, after a storm like the one we just had lets up, I like to check the roads for people who might end up stuck such as you folks. And, when I noticed the government plates�"
"Oh, yes. Ummm, Thank you. I'm Special Agent Fox Mulder and this is my partner Agent Scully, we're Federal Agents." Mulder said as he produced his badge from his pocket.
"Partner, hmmm?" He bent down to look at Scully who still sat in the car. "Nice to meet you, Agents. My name is Patrick Owens. What happened here?"
"Well, we were cold and�"
Scully cut him off before he could say any more. "Umm, Mulder? I think he means how we got stuck here."
"Oh," Mulder said sheepishly.
Scully got out of the car and proceeded to tell Officer Owens the details of their accident. The officer smiled as she relayed the events and before they knew it they were on their way to the nearest hotel.
"Well, here you are. I'll come back by in the morning and take you to the station so you can contact your government office, and then we'll get you another car. I'm sure you have business you need to take care of."
"Thank you, Officer," Mulder said and shook his hand. "We'll see you in the morning."
Mulder and Scully made their way through the lobby with their bags.
"Mulder, this place is actually somewhat decent. And, goodness! It might actually cost more than pocket change to stay here. Skinner is going to blow a fuse."
Mulder snorted at her comment. "We have a good excuse, though. And, an official police report as an alibi."
At that comment Scully stopped mid stride with an uneasy expression on her face. Mulder did not notice until he was a few steps ahead. Concerned, he turned around and went back to her.
"All you alright, Scully? What's wrong?"
Half-expecting an 'I'm fine, Mulder,' he was surprised when she answered him with a grin.
"Mulder, are you sure you want Officer Owens' FULL police report shown to Skinner? Not that we have a choice, mind you."
Mulder was confused at first; then realization hit his eyes.
"Oh," he said smiling. "I see your point."
"Umm, Mulder. As much as I wouldn't change a thing, this could pose a problem."
"Well, we'll just have to be extra nice to Officer Owens and ask him for a favor, now won't we?"
"Yes, Mulder. Use that charm of yours. Just don't waste it all on him." She couldn't help but smile.
"Don't worry, I won't," he said setting his bag on the floor. He put his right hand behind her head and brought her forehead to rest against his. "I love you," he whispered. As she was about to answer, he closed the distance between their lips and kissed her. It was a kiss of promise, a kiss that promised forever.
When they broke away, Mulder took her hand and held it all the way to the front desk.
"May I help you?" The clerk asked.
"Uhhh, yeah," Mulder said, breaking his gaze from Scully. "We need two rooms please."
The clerk checked his computer and with a frown looked up at the couple. "I'm sorry, but due to the storm all we have left is one room, but it is a double."
"We'll take it," Mulder said.
They grabbed the key and headed to the elevator. Once inside, Scully began to laugh.
"What?" Mulder asked smiling.
"Owens' police report should go very nicely with our expense report."
"Ahh, well we had no choice, Scully."
"I know, and it's not that I mind, really. It's just if Skinner�"
"I'll take care of it, Scully. I have, after all, broken more rules than any 50 agents put together. And I'm still here. Although I'd have to say," he said raising an eyebrow, "that this is one rule I thoroughly enjoy breaking."
"I think, Agent Mulder, I agree fully with you on that."
By that time they had already made their way to their designated hotel room.
"Here we are, honey," Mulder said in an overly gooey voice. He opened the door, then turned to look at Scully. "Our suite awaits, Madame."
"It sure does, and I'm dying for a hot shower. I'm still completely frozen."
"Are you implying that I am an inadequate heat giver?"
"That is exactly what I am implying," she said smiling broadly.
"Owe, Scully, you wound me."
"Would you like me to kiss it and make it better?"
"Yes please." He said as he pulled her by the waist and lifted her until their lips met.
"I take it back," Scully said after they finished. "You can get a girl plenty heated."
"Are you saying that I managed to melt the 'Ice Queen'?" He said it affectionately, with no contempt in his voice.
"You melted her a little over six years ago." She smiled sincerely at him. "Now, I need to take my shower."
Mulder kissed her quickly on the lips and let her go.
Scully took a relatively quick shower, dressed, and entered the main room to find Mulder lying on the bed, changed and watching TV.
Mulder looked up and smiled. "I don't know if you've noticed, but there is only one bed in here. Looks like someone is sleeping on the floor." Mulder said this with a mischievous gleam in his eyes. He then proceeded to fluff up his pillow and make himself more comfortable implying subtly that he had no intention of moving.
"In your dreams, Mulder." She said smiling, not wanting to laugh.
"Okay, fine! I'll share."
"That's right, you'll share." She smiled at him as she got under the covers and laid down next to him. "I thought this room was supposed to be a double?"
"Computer glitch?" He sighed, "It's okay, Scully, I'll sleep on the floor."
"No you wont," she said indignantly. "We�re both adults here, not to mention friends. I think we can control ourselves," she paused. "At least I know * I * can," she said jokingly.
"Are you implying that * I * can't?"
"Well, I wouldn't know that now, would I?"
"Fine, I'll prove it to you." With that Mulder turned away from Scully, scooted as much to the edge of the bed as possible, turned off the TV and closed his eyes.
Scully knew he was playing, but still didn't like it. After being held and kept warm by him for so long earlier that night, she couldn't get enough. After a couple of minutes of playing Mulder's game, she got tired and gave up. She rolled over and grabbed his shoulder, pulling him flat on his back. He just looked at her with a pleased smile on his face. She laid her head on his shoulder, rested her hand on his chest and whispered, "Good night, Mulder."
"Good night, Scully," he replied planting a kiss on the top of her auburn head. Then he put his arm around her and pulled her tighter while closing his own eyes.
Soon after, safe and warm in each other's arms, they drifted into a peaceful sleep.

~ The end

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