Sleeping with the… enemy?

An X-Files fanfic by MrsSpookyLiz

(This fic could be based in any of the seasons before season 7 - I am imagining it is round about the season 5 or season 6 era)

Disclaimer - As much as I would like to, I do not own The X-Files. Fox and Chris Carter do.

The thought of him kissing her made her turn over in her bed and punch the pillows down angrily.

She was restless, unable to sleep as the rain poured down on the windows of her apartment. She had only had a few hours sleep, with work early in the morning. Opening one eye she checked the time on her bedside clock with a scowl, her heart beating fast as the images of them kissing in the parking lot stayed imprinted on her brain.

2.03am.

Great.

With a frustrated sigh, Dana Scully pulled back the covers and stomped into the kitchen, blinding herself momentarily as she switched on the light. She walked over to the cupboard and took out a glass and poured herself some water.

Why was this bothering her so much? But then she scoffed at herself and told herself to stop being so stupid.

She knew why.

Because she loved Mulder, but she would never admit it…

Fox Mulder's Apartment - 6.05am

Her long soft arms came around his waist and he softened, relaxing to her touch.

She kissed him on the back of the neck and hugged him closer, enjoying the familiar feeling of her body pressed up against his. Mulder let out a schoolboy laugh, his cheeks flaring with slight embarrassment. He was not used to this, it had been a long time since he had had a girlfriend.

"Good morning." Mulder said with a smile.

"Do you have to leave so early? The bed is still warm." Sophie asked.

"Oh I would love to stay, but I have important work to do." He said, reaching up to his tie and adjusting it slightly. He was dressed and ready and Scully would be annoyed at him if he was late. He could tell by her icy reception of Sophie from the night before that she wouldn't be in the best of moods.

Why did she always feel so threatened by other women in his life?

"Chasing flying saucers?" Sophie asked with a grin, making Mulder turn to her in slight annoyance, but the sight of her pretty face made him soften and he placed his hands on her shoulders. He was amazed that she found him attractive, seeing as she was such a gorgeous woman. Her long brown hair had lightened slightly in the sunshine and she was awash with freckles. He envied her slightly, her job was based outdoors. She always got fresh air, no matter what time of year.

"Exactly. Very important." Mulder said, placing a fresh kiss on her forehead. "Now I really have to go."

"Hey, is your partner going to be working with you today? Scully?" She asked suddenly, which took Mulder by surprise.

"Of course. We work together every day. She's my FBI partner." He said with a small laugh, how could she think that Scully would not be working with him? And why was she even asking?

"Oh." She said, lowering her head slightly. "I got the impression that she didn't like me much last night. I was so excited to meet her, from what you have told me she sounds like such an amazing person."

"I know." Mulder said with sigh. "I'm sorry about that. I will speak to her about it today. There was no reason for her to react to you like that. She can sometimes be a bit protective I guess, she's my best friend."

"But I am not someone to be worried about!" Sophie exclaimed.

"I know. She just doesn't know you properly yet. Don't worry, she will warm up to you." Mulder said with a smile. "Now go get yourself dressed, you have to go to work today as well. Although I do like seeing you dressed in my shirt." He said playfully, taking in the sight of her.

Sophie smiled and pulled him into a long kiss. Finally, Mulder pulled away and made his way to the door. With one last look behind him, not believing his luck, he left his apartment and made his way to work.

FBI Headquarters – Washington D.C.

Dana Scully grabbed her coffee cup and made her way down to the basement, her heels clicking on the floor as she walked along the FBI corridors.

Making her way towards the office door, she caught sight of Mulder unlocking the door and fumbling with his keys. She checked her wristwatch and saw that he was later than usual. Raising one eyebrow in irrational annoyance she watched him as he pushed open the door, dropping his keys clumsily.

"Mulder." She snapped.

He turned to face her in surprise and realised immediately that she was in a foul mood. He bent down to pick up the keys and placed them in his pocket.

"Oh, hey Scully. I'm a little later than I hoped today I know, but I still made it before you." He said with a cheeky smile, which would usually get a small smile from her, but not today. Her eyebrow arched even higher and she glared at him with icy eyes. Mulder was taken aback by her body language.

"Woah. What side of the bed did you.." He started, but was stopped mid sentence as she pushed past him and entered the office, making her way towards the filing cabinet and opening it in silence. Mulder watched her in shock as she made her scene. "Scully please can you tell me why you are acting this way?" He asked, but she didn't reply. He sighed in frustration. "And why you were so rude to Sophie last night? I wanted you to meet her so that you could stop being so suspicious of her."

Scully paused for a moment, gathering her thoughts. She felt her heart pounding in her chest as she chose her words carefully. She wasn't trying to be a bitch, but she couldn't help it. She didn't like or trust Sophie, but she actually seemed like a genuine, nice woman.

But this made her even more determined to find faults in her.

"I wasn't rude to her Mulder." She snapped, slamming the filing cabinet loudly and finally turning to face him. "She was rude to me."

"She was not!" Mulder exclaimed, shutting the office door behind him as he thought that their voices might get a bit louder during this conversation.

"She was Mulder!" Scully cried out, knowing that this at least was true. "She said I was older than she imagined and a lot smaller. What does that mean?"

"I guess she thought you would be taller?" Mulder said with a shrug, then regretted it immediately as he saw her face turn red like thunder.

"I am not that short." Scully snapped furiously.

"Scully, for god's sake please just stop this." Mulder said, exasperated. He made his way towards her and reached his arms out to hold her. Scully jumped in surprise as he did this, the fury melting from her body immediately. Mulder gave her his usual smile and she felt her heart flutter like it always did. He placed his hands on her arms and looked into her eyes. "I know you're just looking out for me, and I get it. I know you are suspicious of her because this has all happened so fast, but there really is nothing to worry about." Mulder said gently. Scully felt her breathing stop as he spoke. He was so close to her now, she wanted to fall into his arms.

"I don't trust her Mulder. I'm sorry." She managed. "But I will try harder."

"Thank you." He said with a smile, then he pulled her closer and into an embrace. Scully gasped as his arms closed around her and she closed her eyes, trying to push all the negative thoughts away. Hot tears sprung in her eyes as she knew how happy he was. She know Mulder better than anyone in the world.

He was with Sophie.

She was just going to have to deal with it.

PLEASE REVIEW!

I hope you like it! I hate Sophie already.

I'm so happy to be writing again and this is a type of fic that I have never written before, it can be set in any series but I am imagining Mulder and Scully looking like they do in season 5/6. I am not going to go along with storylines from seasons like I usually do, so expect anything to happen!

More to come!

Thank you again for reading guys!