TRUE BELIEVER

     take a deep breath ? who does this guy think he is ? chloe hardly cares that he’s a federal agent , for this is HER case . she’s had many like this . so why are he and his partner only just now joining in on the ‘ fun ’ ?     “ then what changed ? why are they suddenly on your radar ? ”     arms cross over her chest , the woman leaning her weight onto one foot as eyes half narrow at him .

     “ and what elements are those ? ”     her response is a bit harsh , noticeably skeptical and irritated .     “ i’ve had to take care of cases like this before and not ONCE did the f.b.i. show up , so what’s so different here ? ”     chloe is being a bit rude , but no one is beside her to tell her to hold back and step down .

     her movements pause the second mulder reacts in such a way , and for the briefest of seconds she worries she’s done something wrong . in a way she has , but the redhead can’t help what comes out of her mouth next .     “ you’re an fbi agent with that low of a pain tolerance ? ”     scully counters , pleased with herself . the words are spoken warmly , though , for his pain is not one she necessarily wants to mock . she continues to clean his wound otherwise , though , dreading that she’ll have to stitch him up ; all because he’s too stubborn to go to the actual hospital .     “ what were you thinking , mulder ? you didn’t even call me until AFTER you approached our suspect . ”     she isn’t mad , she’s just DISAPPOINTED .

        melissa chuckles and she shakes her head. there’s something rather adorable about his eagerness to please her sister. she hopes dana can appreciate it PROPERLY, that she sees how hard he’s trying. ❝ relax fox. sorry…mulder. ❞ it still feels strange to call him by his last name. he’s practically family at this point. ❝ she hasn’t said anything to me. but i’ve known dana her whole life. I’M HER BIG SISTER. she’s happier than she ever has been. more at peace with herself. i know part of that is just her getting older, but it’s nice to see her able to open up to someone. you’re GOOD FOR HER, that’s what i’m saying. ❞

     the joking makes it all the more them , for it’s part of what makes mulder , well , mulder . it’s who she knows and it’s who she adores .     “ ha ! cheesy as ever . ”     scully teases him gently , eager to get lost in yet another kiss shared with the man above her . she doesn’t mind how slow they’re moving , for it isn’t even slow to her . this is a big step for them , for it means that they’re both willing and prepared for what comes along with mutual love making ; all of the feelings and emotions that will undoubtedly return .     “ i’ve missed this … i’ve missed you . ”

OH, BUT SHE DOES LOVE A CHALLENGE.    Pivoting around on the heel of her boots, a devious grin tugging at the corners of her plump lips , Scully finds herself slowly walking , no! it’s almost like a strut ,  towards the door.   She’ll show him EXACTLY how she manages with these little legs.    ❝  Coming?  ❞  She calls over her shoulder, a gleam in her eye, and her tongue darting out to moisten her lips.    

     he’s as stubborn as she is at times , but just as he’s learned over the last few years scully will decide to simply humor him .     “ keep in mind we’ll have to move if asked . it’s not exactly acceptable to lounge around on the public steps of a federal building . ”     but mulder will do what he does , and scully will allow it … and follow along for now .     “ why are we going to just sit , though ? you don’t want to walk anywhere ? ”

shape? glass cage

you feel disconnected from the world around you. you can see everything, everyone can see you, but you're not really there. no one can really communicate with you, can they? you're isolated, even when you're around people you're alone.

you want desperately to be close to someone, but you're afraid of what will happen if you shatter your glass prison. you don't want to let someone in, you don't want to leave, and it's a constant battle of your own will.

it's easier to be alone, where no one can hurt you... isn't it?

     “ forgive me , but what business does the f.b.i. have in this case ? “