TITLE: IT'S MY TURN AUTHOR: DONNILEE E-MAIL: Donnilee@snet.net WEBSITE: http://donnilee.tripod.com RATING: NC-17 CATEGORY: MSR SPOILERS: THREE, MILLENNIUM SUMMARY: Mulder reveals something about himself that causes Scully to take action on her feelings. DISCLAIMER: All characters used from the show, The X-Files are the property of Chris Carter, Ten Thirteen Productions, and Fox Broadcasting. No copyright infringement intended. No money made here. THANKS: Thanks to FatCat for her beta bombs. XXXXXXXXXX PART 1 (PG-13) HOOVER BUILDING BASEMENT OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. He was unbearable today; for the last week if I thought about it. He had been quiet and sullen and snappy when I tried to talk to him. I knew we'd been cooped up in the office for a couple of weeks now catching up on paperwork, but this was ridiculous. "Mulder?" I began. "What?" he snapped. I frowned and oddly felt like crying. I swallowed the feeling and stared at him. He looked chagrined, but didn't say anything. "What's wrong?" I asked quietly. He was silent for a couple of seconds and then he said, "I'm sorry I snapped." "Apology accepted." He turned back to his computer. "You didn't answer my question," I said tentatively. He looked up again and said, "I'm out of sorts, Scully. It's nothing." "It's obviously something, Mulder. You've been a bear for a week. I can't even talk to you. Have I done something wrong? Something that's pissed you off?" I inquired. He looked surprised by the question. "No, not at all, Scully." "Then what is going on? Why has your attitude been so ugly?" He sighed. "Just drop it, Scully. I'll try to be better." "Is it that we haven't been able to go out on a case for a while? Are you bored?" "Just drop it, Scully," he repeated. "I'm not dropping it. I'm your friend, Mulder. Maybe I can help." "Not this time, Scully." I was surprised at how hurt I was by that statement. He was shutting me out. I'd done it to him a million times but I was now realizing how much it hurt. Had I hurt him like this? "Maybe I can't help, but I can listen," I said softly. His face softened. "I know you want to help, Scully, but I have to work this one out on my own." I stared at my lap, feeling tears prick the back of my eyelids. I sniffed and he looked at me. I blinked rapidly to avoid letting the tears fall. He stood up and approached me, leaning down to brace himself with one hand on either arm of my chair. He lowered his face to mine and said, "I appreciate the concern, Scully, but I'm fine. Really, I just need to do something I've been putting off." This made no sense and made me even more worried. I hated it when Mulder got cryptic. He must have seen something in my face because he said, "Don't worry, it's just me." "Why won't you let me help you?" He laughed bitterly. "You can't. Trust me on this one." He stood up and retreated to his desk. He was about to sit down when I lost it. "Mulder, damn it! Why can't you talk to me?" I yelled. "Scully, just drop it!" he shouted back. "No! What the hell is the matter with you?" He rolled his eyes making me surge with anger. "Don't roll your eyes at me! What the hell is wrong?" He closed his eyes, clenching his teeth and shook his head as if to negate what he was about to do. Then he opened his eyes and shouted, "I'm fucking HORNY! Okay, Scully? You happy now? I'm fucking horny and I can't stand myself anymore!" I was shocked. He was horny? That was making him this surly? Didn't he have all those tapes he didn't own? Didn't he masturbate? I did. He'd probably be shocked to know that. The shock of his admission wore off after a couple of seconds and I heard him clucking his tongue in disgust. Whether at himself or me, I wasn't sure. When I recovered enough to speak I asked, "What do you usually do?" His head snapped up to look at me as he sank back into his chair. He was clearly surprised. We never talked about stuff like this. We never had in-depth conversations about our private lives, and we'd never really talked about sex. He made a crude motion of jerking off and turned to face his desk, thinking the conversation was over. "If it's that bad, why don't you knock off early and go home and take care of it. You've got all those videos you don't own," I suggested. The image of him jerking off suddenly flashed in my mind and I nearly drew blood biting my lip. I felt my nipples harden and admonished myself to get a grip. "I can't stand your attitude anymore," I said to hide my arousal. He slowly turned his chair to face me again, regarding me as if I'm some strange specimen. "You really want to know about this?" he asked, evidently sure I would say no. "Yes," I said stubbornly. He smirked at me and I cringed. I hated that smirk. It made me feel like a moron. "It won't work." "What? Masturbating? Why wouldn't it work?" He took a deep breath. I could tell he was deciding how much to share with me. "Tell me," I was having a weird attack of 'I-want-to- know-itis, and suddenly it was vitally important to me to know what was going on. "I'm sick of it. I do that all the time. It works for a while, but then it's not enough. I'm sick of being lonely. Sometimes I need human contact, Scully. I'm not made of fucking stone." He looked down as if studying his desktop. I couldn't tell if he was embarrassed or just didn't want to talk about this with me. "So this isn't the first time you've felt this way?" I asked. He shook his head in the negative. "No, I've been here before." "What have you done in the past? Do you ride it out? Does it go away?" My curiosity was piqued. I felt the same way in the past and it would be interesting to find out how he handled it. I knew he masturbated and watched those videos that weren't his. However, I didn't know how often he did it or what other forms of relief he may have found. I'd often wondered if exercise was sometimes a substitute for working out his frustrations. "You don't want to know," he said, dismissing me with his tone again. "Yes, I do." "No, you don't," he said firmly. "Quit telling me what I want, Mulder. It pisses me off. I want to know. I'm your partner, yes. I'm a woman, yes. I'm also your best friend and I want you to talk to me when you're upset. I'm a big girl. I can talk about sex. We all have needs." He looked at me strangely now. "Do you have needs, Scully?" "Sure, I do. Stop avoiding the question. What have you done in the past?" He was silent so long I didn't think he was going to answer. Finally, he said very quietly, "About once a year I hire a prostitute." I gasped, in spite of my resolve to stay calm and unaffected by this conversation. He was looking at me calmly, almost amused. He was waiting for me to be shocked, which I was, but I wasn't going to give him the satisfaction of knowing how deeply his confession affected me. "That's dangerous," I choked out. He smirked again. "I'm not an idiot, Scully. I practice safe sex. The bottom line is, sometimes I need to feel skin that isn't my own. I don't know if you can understand that or not. I don't know what it's like for women, if your needs are like ours. I put it off for as long as I can, but sometimes," he said, breaking off. He swallowed harshly as though holding back emotion. Then he continued, "Sometimes I just get so lonely, I can't stand it anymore. I need to be with someone, even it's only to pretend for a few hours or one night." He'd probably be surprised at how much I understood his loneliness. While I got horny, I would never hire a prostitute. It was illegal and I would never risk my career for one night of pleasure. "Disgusted yet?" he asked, as if it were inevitable. "No, I understand the need, Mulder. What I'm wondering is, why you don't just date?" "A couple of reasons," he said with a shrug. "One, I don't date women for sex. If I don't care about them, I'm not going to lie to them and pretend I do just so I can get my rocks off. Two, with a prostitute, there's no emotional attachment, strictly a business deal. She doesn't expect anything but a few bucks and she walks away before morning." "How do you know you wouldn't come to care for someone if you dated them?" I asked, alternately fascinated and repelled by this glimpse into the private Mulder. He pulled the silent treatment on me again. I raised my eyebrow to prompt an answer. He cleared his throat. "I'm in love with the one woman I can't have," he said finally. I felt like I'd been sucker punched. Diana. It had to be Diana. She was gone now, but it had to be her. Could it be someone else? One of the secretaries here that had rebuffed him and I didn't know about it? Another agent? When did he have time? How would I not know? All these questions rushed through my head in a matter of seconds. I had to know. I croaked out, "You mean Diana?" He made another sound of disgust. "No! What the hell would make you think that?" he asked. "God, you don't get it." He turned away, powered down his computer and stood up. He slipped his suit jacket on. It had been hanging on the back of his chair. "Who is it?" I asked, wanting to know, and scared to find out at the same time. He just stared at me and shook his head like I was clueless. "I'm leaving for the day. I'm sorry if I've been a grump. I'll be better tomorrow." With that, he rounded his desk and left the office without even a backward glance. 'What did he mean he would be better tomorrow?' I thought. "NO!" I hissed as the answer came to me. Oh my God. He was leaving here right now to go hire a prostitute. The thought made me sick to my stomach, but not for the reasons he would probably think. I didn't agree with prostitution because it was illegal, but I understood it and the need for it on another level. Sex was a compelling drive for most men and if they weren't satisfied it, often came out sideways in their personalities. I was sick to my stomach at the thought of him with ANY other woman. Oh God, could I stand it now? Knowing what he was doing? Quickly, I decided that I couldn't. I had to stop him. He didn't know how I felt about him, but somehow, I had to stop him. I didn't know if I was ready to reveal myself yet, but I had to stop him. I couldn't stand the thought of it. I raced out of the office, quickly locking it behind me and took the elevator to the parking garage. I walked out just in time to see him backing out of his parking space. I trotted toward him, waving my arm. He didn't see me as he peeled out of the garage. I ran to my car, juggling my briefcase and pocketbook and opened the door. I slid in and squealed my tires backing out. I raced after him. I came out onto the street in time to see him three cars ahead at the traffic light. I stayed back, tailing him as he wound through the streets of D.C. It was dusk, not yet full-on dark. In no time, we were on the outskirts of southeast D.C. Not a good section of town, to say the least. I was right, that was exactly what he was doing. The confirmation made my stomach turn over again. What should I do? He would be so mad at me if he knew I was following him. How else could I stop him? Tail him to wherever he took the girl? Jesus, this was stupid. Just then he pulled over to the curb. I pulled up too; a couple of cars were parked between him and me. I watched as his window rolled down and looked to the side of the building. Three girls stood there; one was a blonde, a second one was a tall brunette with a good-sized chest, and the third a small redhead. I figured he would choose the brunette. I gasped when he shook his head as she started for him. She backed up and a small redhead approached the car. She didn't look like me, but her haircut was similar. She was a bit taller than me, but short and slender. She was wearing a black leather mini-skirt and a pink tube top that showed off breasts that were ample for her size but not overly large. Not like the breasts I'd come to think of as being attractive to Mulder. Something seized me. I leaped out of the car without thinking and practically ran up the sidewalk. I heard her say, "You're a handsome one. You lookin' for a date, honey?" He smiled and opened his mouth just as I reached the rear door of his car. "No, he isn't," I barked. Both heads whipped around to look at me. I put my hands on my hips, trapping my jacket behind my hips and showing my weapon. The hooker held up her hands and backed away. "Hey, lady, no trouble here," she said rapidly. "What the fuck are you doing?" Mulder yelled at me. I put on my stubborn face. "Come to my place," I heard myself say. He stared at me, his lips pressing together in a tight line. He was clearly pissed off. What had made me say that? What was I going to do now? "Why? You going to help me out?" he asked sarcastically. His voice was dripping venom. I braced myself against the anger in his tone of voice. If I didn't know better, I could almost believe he hated me in that moment. It pissed me off. "You never know," I said, giving him my most enigmatic look. His eyes went wide as saucers. I spun on my heel and went back down the block and slid behind the wheel of my car. I slammed the door and hit the automatic door lock with a shaking hand. I let out a breath I didn't realize I was holding and put the car in gear. I'd never turned it off. Stupid. I pulled out and drove to the end of the block. I waited there at the stop sign, looking in my rear view until I saw him pull up behind me. XXXXXXXXXX PART 2 (NC-17) DANA SCULLY'S APARTMENT GEORGETOWN, D.C. 'What in the name of all that is holy just happened?' I asked myself. I pulled out behind her, too embarrassed to do anything else. Not that I cared what the hookers thought. Even though I'd told Scully what I did, getting caught at it by Scully was somehow ten times more humiliating than the admission. I'd yelled at her again, but instead of yelling back as usual, she'd given me a cryptic answer. 'You never know,' she'd said. What did that mean? Was she thinking of taking care of my needs? Just the thought of it made my groin rise to the occasion. Jesus, and I'd been about to hire a redhead, like I always did, like I'd done once a year for the past five fucking years. She didn't look like Scully, but if I turned her face down, I could pretend. Was she doing this because she was concerned for my safety? Or was there more to it? Did she have feelings for me? I knew she cared for me, maybe even loved me as a friend. Other than that, she'd never given me any indication that she would be open to my advances. I'd been in love with her for years and in lust with her since we'd been partnered. Other than one mishap with that Vampire chick, my only other sex had been with prostitutes. I didn't do it often, but once in a while I couldn't stand the loneliness of my own hand anymore. If I got there and she wanted to 'talk', I didn't know what I'd do. Most likely I'd say something hurtful that I'd regret later. Once I'd reached the point of no return and made up my mind to do it, it was hard to turn it off. To tell the truth, it disgusted me a little too, so I wouldn't blame her for being mortified. I'd tried to keep it from her. However, she'd been her usual self. Once Scully wanted to know something, she would interrogate until she got her answers. I hadn't wanted to tell her, but like the skilled pro she is, she had backed me into a corner. I'd hoped to shock her into silence. I should have known better. Damn it. What was going on here? Was she going to offer me sex? Would it be to just prevent me from hiring a prostitute, an activity that could, in theory, get me fired if I were caught? She was always looking out for my career, as if she could save it. I knew it had been flushed down the toilet years ago, but she still acted as if there was something left of it to save. It wouldn't be the first time she'd tried to save me from myself. I couldn't just be Scully's fuck-buddy. Then again, would I be able to resist if she offered? This time though, I didn't want to be saved, unless it was to replace my fantasies with the real thing. God, I couldn't decide whether to be afraid or pissed off. By the time I reached her building, I chose pissed off. She'd beaten me here, driving like a maniac. I saw the back of her as she walked through the door into the lobby of her building. She was so arrogant; she hadn't even looked to see if I was following her. She'd just assumed I would, like a faithful, little puppy, just like always. I was tempted to drive away, just for spite. I realized immediately how juvenile that thought was, although it still had some appeal. I hoped she wasn't going to lecture me on the dangers of my actions. I wouldn't be able to take it. Well, I could always hire someone later if this went badly. What if she offered sex and nothing more? Could I do it? Could I risk it? Could I be Scully's 'fuck buddy'? I didn't think I could. There was no way I could be detached with her. I'd loved her too well for too long. How could she think I loved Diana? Scully was the most exasperating woman I'd ever known. I sighed and climbed out of the car. I wondered if she was worried that I hadn't scurried in right behind her and I hoped so. It would serve her right for doing this to me. Shit, time to face the music. I walked slowly down the hall and stood outside her door. I had a sudden urge to run. I could go now and she would never know where I went. There were other places to go. I'd just chosen the closest one. I couldn't do it. I couldn't ditch her again. I'd promised. Not that this was the same kind of situation, but the same principle applied. I'd be running off, away from her, without her. I was tired of running away. She wanted to know about my pathetic personal life; she was going to find out, in spades. 'Hope you're ready, Scully,' I thought. I knocked on the door. It swung open. She looked stern but resolved and waved me in. I decided a full frontal attack would serve me best and allow me to maintain my composure and what few shreds of dignity I had left. "What the fuck, Scully? I told you because you pushed it. I told you because I THOUGHT I could trust you with it. Instead, you fucking follow me? You interfere? It was none of your business in the first place!" I shouted. "I told you to leave it alone!" She looked momentarily shocked by my assault and backed up a step or two as I advanced on her. I saw a flash of fear in her eyes but it was gone quickly and replaced by anger. She hated it when I yelled at her. "Mulder," she started. "No! If you don't want anything to do with my personal life, which you've made abundantly clear, then stay the fuck out of it! What? I'm supposed to be celibate for the rest of my life? Just because you can do it, doesn't mean I can. I'm not that good, Scully. I've been trying to tell you that for years. Should I go with the prostitute? Or use innocent women to get my rocks off? Which way should I go, Scully?" I said angrily, working up a good head of steam. "Somehow, I don't think either one wins me points on your righteous scale, does it?" "SHUT UP!" she screamed, her face crumpling into a grimace of pain. I sucked in a shaky breath, and stared at her waiting. I was breathing hard and she was on the verge of tears. Gee, how many times had we been here? 'Good show, Mulder, make her cry again,' I thought. Finally, she whispered, "I'm sorry." "You're sorry?" I spat, my voice full of derision. "I couldn't let you do it." "Why? You were disgusted? Protecting me from myself again, Scully?" I asked sarcastically. "Why do you care anyway?" "I couldn't stand the thought of you with another woman. It made me sick to my stomach," she confessed in a whisper. It was my turn to gasp. I stared at her as I stepped into her personal space and then watched her retreat from me again. "Scully?" I asked hopefully. Despite my best efforts to remain calm, I could feel excitement flow through me. I don't know what I expected, but it hadn't been that. Finally I choked out, "What does that mean, Scully?" Never let it be said that Scully can no longer surprise me. She stared at me for a moment, as if she were unable to trust her voice. She stepped into my personal space, grabbed my lapels, yanked my face down to hers and laid her mouth over mine. I was frozen with shock for a moment but then moaned into her mouth, banding my arms around her waist and hauling her up against me. Jesus, she was voracious. Her kiss was hot and hungry, as she chewed on my lower lip and played tonsil hockey with her tongue. Reality slipped away as I sunk into the bliss of kissing Scully, really kissing her for the first time. New Year's Eve and our chaste little kiss didn't even count in my book. I mean, it counted, but she hadn't returned the gesture, so that had been the end of that. It was sweet, but it was over, and she'd never mentioned it again. I felt dizzy and maneuvered us to the couch. I fell backwards and she landed in my lap, still devouring my mouth. I needed to take some control here. I cupped her face and pulled her away. She tried to lip lock us again, but I held her fast. "Scully," I croaked. My voice sounded low and tortured even to my own ears. She stared at me with a glazed expression I was sure I'd never seen on her face before. She was flushed and magnificent. Her pupils were dilated and I was ready to throw her down on the rug and fuck her senseless. First, I had to know what this was. "Are you just doing this to keep me off the street?" I asked slowly. She shook her head. "No. Yes, but not just that." "Are you just doing this to save me from myself?" I asked. "No." "Are you just being my fuck buddy because it's safer for me?" I asked. She blinked rapidly but didn't hesitate. "No." "Why?" I asked point-blank. She knew what I was asking. "It's my turn," she said. I scrunched my brows in question. "What's that supposed to mean?" "All the women of your past; they've always had what I wanted. They were strong enough, brave enough to play ball with Fox Mulder," she said. "You lost me, Scully," I said. She smiled. "It's my turn to step up to the plate," she said, as she threw out another sports metaphor. "Scully, talk straight. I need to know why you're doing this!" I remembered my resolve to give her what she was unwittingly asking for. "I love you, Scully. I can't be a fuck buddy. I don't work that way. This is too important to me." She looked surprised for about two seconds but then smiled again. "I'm doing this because I love you, Mulder," she said softly. "I'm taking what I want this time. No more waiting." "You love me? You want me?" She growled, yes growled in the back of her throat and attacked my neck, sucking on my pulse and making my cock throb. I felt warmth, hope, and joy bloom in my chest. "God, Scully!" I hissed. She leaned back and looked at the bruise on my neck. She nodded in satisfaction. She was obviously proud of marking me as her own. She cupped my face and leaned in again. Her kiss wasn't frantic now. She was gentle, caring, slow, and erotic. She broke off and said, "I've wanted you for a long time, but I didn't think I was your type." "You're kidding me," I said, leaning my head against her forehead. "No, I thought the innuendo was just a way to pass the time, just your sense of humor. I always thought you went for tall brunettes. Then," she cut off. "Then what?" "I followed you because I couldn't let you do it, it just made me sick. I got there and waited for you to call to the brunette but you didn't," she said, her voice slightly astonished. I smiled slightly. "I saw you call over that redhead, and I knew you didn't know I was there at that moment, so it wasn't for my benefit, or to fool me, or to freak me out." "No, it wasn't," I admitted. "I always pick a redhead." She smiled widely then. "Never again, Mulder." "Never?" "No, it's my turn, and I don't share well with others. I'm your only redhead from now on. The only one, period." I laughed then, unable to contain my excitement and relief and joy a moment longer. She laughed with me and stood up, tugging on my hand, and led me into the bedroom. It was finally going to happen. I couldn't believe it. If I'd known jealousy over a hooker would be what brought her to me, I would have told her of the practice long ago! I yanked my brain back to the present as she began to undress. I stopped her, pulling her hands down to her sides. "Let me," I said roughly. XXXXXXXXXX NC-17 PORTION XXXXXXXXXX Nude, she was completely nude. It was a scene I'd pictured in my mind a thousand times but nothing had prepared me for the reality of it. My hands ran up and down her sides. "So soft," I whispered. "Come here," she whispered, holding her arms up in invitation. I slid between her legs and I hummed, feeling the softness of her inner thighs slide across my hips. I kissed her breast, latching onto a nipple and sucking it into my mouth. She moaned and pushed it further into my mouth. "Oh God," she whimpered. I reached down and slid my hand between us. Her lips were slick, swollen, and wet. I separated her nether lips and pressed my now aching hard on against her mound, rubbing against her exposed clit. She hissed. "Inside, now," she barked. I couldn't keep her or myself waiting anymore. I guided myself to her entrance and took a deep breath to regain my composure. This was really going to happen. I was going to make love to Scully. I pressed into her slowly and my head spun with pleasure. I continued, an inch at a time, stretching her, filling her full. Her heels pressed into my back, urging me deeper and I groaned. "Feels so good, Scully." "Mmm, so full. Jesus, it's been a long time, Mulder." "Yeah, you're tight. I won't hurt you," I whispered. "I know. It feels great. That's not standard equipment you're wielding there," she said with a straight face. I laughed out loud. I couldn't help it. "It's average," I said. "You're just small," I countered. "If you think this is average, Mulder, you watch way too much porn." I laughed again. She kept surprising me. Her eyes were glowing as I began to pump slowly in and out of her, gaining a little more ground each time. When I was fully embedded, I held still, afraid I would spill the beans right there. "Move," she whispered. I gritted my teeth and retreated slowly. I moaned but found I was able to make slow, long, deep strokes, grinding into her at the end of each. "God, I ached for you," I whispered into the shell of her ear. Stroke. "Mulder!" "You make me burn," I told her. I was unable to keep any of this stuff back anymore. Stroke. "Oh God, faster!" "Do you know how many nights I imagined this?" Stroke. "Please!" "My fantasies don't even come close. This is heaven, Scully." Stroke. "Harder!" I began to thrust deeply. She arched her back in wanton pleasure and her hands slid down my back to cup the sides of my ass. Something about the feel of those tiny, hot hands branding the skin of my ass made me lose control. I began to pound her, hard and fast. Her hips rose to meet my powerful thrusts. I was sweating and panting when I felt her mouth land on my nipple and suck hard. I howled with mind-bending pleasure and prayed to hold on a bit longer. Finally, I felt her spasm around my shaft. "Jesus, Mulder! Yes, oh God, I'm coming! I'm coming! Oh, God! Muullddeerr!" Hearing her cry out my name was the last straw. I felt myself swell and harden, nearly to the point of pain. Then I was pouring into her, a nearly endless stream of cum. My fluids felt hot as they backwashed around my shaft. I held myself pressed deep inside and felt my hips shudder against her pelvis with the force of my ejaculations. XXXXXXXXXX END NC-17 PORTION XXXXXXXXXX I was dizzy and sated when it finally stopped and I collapsed into the cradle of her thighs. Her arms wrapped around my middle and held me tight. I couldn't remember the last time I felt so content and satisfied. I figured I must be crushing her and shifted to remove myself from her hot, petite body, but her legs tightened around me, her ankles locking together over my low back to prevent my retreat. "Stay, feels good," she muttered. "I'm not crushing you?" "No, I like your weight on me. I love the feel of your skin against mine too." I let myself relax and buried my nose in her hair near her neck. "I love you, Scully." "I love you too, Mulder," she replied. She'd said it again, after I'd made love to her. She hadn't just said it to get me into bed, or keep me off the streets. I was still a bit nervous about her motives, but it was too late now to examine them too closely. I'd tasted paradise now and there was no going back. I hoped she knew what she had done. I was never going to let her go. I wouldn't be able to. "You've created a monster, Scully." No sound came out but I felt her belly vibrate against mine with laughter. "You have this problem again, you come to me, all right?" she said softly. I smiled against the skin of her neck and then kissed her there, delighting in the little shiver I caused. "Can I come to you more than once a year?" I deadpanned. She shifted so we could look at each other faces. She was smiling. "Geez, I hope so," she said. Then she kissed me. This one was tender, sated, and full of promise. She broke the kiss and said, "I meant what I said." "Which time?" I asked. "I don't share my toys very well," she reiterated. "Toys? Is that what I am?" I teased. She smiled wider and leaned in until her nose was touching the tip of mine. She said, "MINE!" I laughed, unable to contain my joy any longer and wrapped her in a big bear hug. "Yours, Scully. Been yours for a long time." THE END.