By: Sara B.
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Rating - Okay for everyone
Category: Pure unadulterated MSR
Spoilers: None
Keywords: MSR
Feedback:  I've had a rough day make it better - pweeze!
Summary:  Mulder learns the art of looking at a woman.
Archive: I would be honored, just let me know.
Disclaimer:  The recognized characters are used Without Prejudice and
are the property of C. Carter, Fox and the wonderful actors who breathed
life into written words, most notably G. Anderson and D. Duchovny who
were able to make us believe in the improbable.  No Infringements of
these copyrights are intended, and are used here without permission.
The story and before unknown characters belongs to me.
Denny is dedicated to all the young men in entry level positions who
have crushes on some unattainable woman they worked with.
Gratitude: To Kim Knight, you are the best, thank you.  To my Dennis,
enough said!  To CC and Company, who created the X-Files.  Lastly to the
readers, I hope you enjoy this.
Author's Notes:  I saw a picture of Gillian Anderson that someone posted
at Haven and I was inspired to write this.
 
Bee Stung Lips
Sara B. July 05
 
Scully excused herself to take a phone call from Jennings, leaving
Mulder alone with the ninety-seven year old Howard Strand.  Mr. Strand
watched Scully's retreating backside and his face belied his favorable
opinion of her.  Mulder was clearly amused.  Suddenly the elderly
gentleman slapped Mulder's arm. "What is wrong with you boy?"
Mulder moved back out of the man's reach. "What?"
"In my day we would have said she was a tomato I think now you young
ones say 'she's all that and a bag of chips.'  So I repeat, what is
wrong with you boy?"
Mulder stammered but nothing came out.  The two men watched Scully as
she turned toward them.  She was startled to find them looking at her
and actually turned to see who or what was behind her that was so
interesting.  This tickled the flirtatious Howard Stand and when she
looked at them questioningly he blew her a kiss which earned him a
generous smile.  Mulder heard the old man sigh.  "Bee stung lips," he
sighed again, "always was a sucker for bee stung lips and hers are as
pretty as I have ever seen."  He cocked his head to the side.
"Beautiful face, brilliant mind and so many curves a man would never
tire of them.  What more could anyone want?  Hell, I bet she cooks too,
she looks like the type.  That woman is what dreams are made of.  I only
met one other like her and I married her as fast as she'd let me.
Didn't want anyone jumping my claim."
Scully came back and she told them that Jennings needed them back at the
command post so they made their goodbyes.  "Ms. Scully, let me just say
that meeting you has been a joy.  You have brought a little warmth in
this old man's heart."  He then pulled her hand so she moved closer and
said in a stage whisper, "and if this one doesn't do something soon, I
have a great grand son who needs a good woman."
Scully returned with, "I might just have to take you up on that.  I'm
not getting any younger."  She gave him a gentle kiss on his lips and
Mulder's jaw dropped.
 
They were driving back to the control center when Mulder finally had to
ask.  "What was that back there Scully?  The 'taking him up on his
offer' and kissing him, what was that all about?"
"He was sweet and it was nice to have his open admiration.  I'll bet I
reminded him of someone.  I don't know, I guess I just felt like it.  He
made me feel special."
Mulder wasn't sure what to make of her comment.  "He made you feel
special?  He was ogling you."
"No, he didn't ogle, Frohike ogles.  Ogling is creepy, Howard . . ."
"Howard?"
"Yes, Howard, he made me feel admired.  It reminded me of how Ahab
looked at my mom.  Admiration tinged with a little naughtiness but
respectful."  Scully was speaking wistfully, "I wish younger men learned
how to do that."
They arrived at the control center and work curtailed any further
conversation on the subject.
 
That night, Mulder drove them back to their hotel.  They had their usual
adjoining rooms and the connecting door was left ajar.  Mulder entered
her room without knocking and watched her for a minute without her
knowing.
Scully turned and caught Mulder watching her. She walked over to him
reached up and pulled his head down, caressed his cheek and whispered,
"just like that.  Maybe I don't need to take Howard up on his offer."
She moved back a little and gave him a gentle kiss on his lips.
Scully pulled back but Mulder quickly encircled her waist not letting
her go, "always was a sucker for bee stung lips."  He leaned in and
kissed her again.
 
End
Sara B.