Downtime: Someday... by Sheryl Martin sheryl_martin@daystorm.com (NC17) All Characters copyright of TenThirteen Productions and Chris Carter. No infringement intended on any part...I like being poor, really... right... ground rules here, folks... this does NOT take place directly after the Downtime series... or have anything to do with my present timeline of stories that I'm trying to keep alongside the show... this is in the future, the near future, far future, whenever... this is not tomorrow... although I wish it were... xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Dana Scully turned over, feeling the cool night air coming in through the open window. Pulling the blanket up, she covered herself and Fox Mulder, nuzzling into his chest. The warmth comforted her, the thick musky smell of him somehow intoxicating... After another night of watching videos and arguing over basketball, she had somehow ended up offering to let him stay over again -- like he needed encouragement. Lifting her right hand up, she ran her fingers down over his sleeping face, feeling him twitch at her touch. His free left hand had moved to rest on her hip, atop the mens pyjamas she always wore. A soft sigh escaped his lips as she caressed his mouth and chin, feeling the thin stubble under her fingertips. Propping her head up on her left hand, Dana stared at his face, a thin beam of moonlight illuminating his features. She chewed on her lip, hearing the steady breathing beside her. Leaning over, she brushed her lips against his, lightly running her tongue over his mouth. "Hmm?" His eyes shot open, meeting hers. They stared at each other in the night silence. A gentle smile came to his face. "Scully?" She kissed him again, more aggressively this time. His hand went to the back of her head as he rolled onto his back, pulling her atop him as he answered her eagerly. One hand rested on her back, holding her against him. Pulling his mouth away, he ran his tongue down her neck, then back up to her face, savouring her soft gasp of astonishment. "Scully..." Fox pulled back. "Ah... I'm only human." He bit his lip. "If you want me to stop, you're going to have to say so now..." Holding his breath, he watched her face. "Don't. Stop." She put one hand behind his head, entwining her fingers in his hair. "Someday, Mulder..." An astonished look crossed his face for a second, then he laughed. "Dana Scully, I think I love you." He kissed her fiercely, feeling her body press against him. Shifting his legs, he let her settle atop him. She felt her skin tremble under his touch; the feeling mirroring the circling of his tongue on her neck as he worked his way back up to her face. She ran her right hand down his side, reaching under his shirt to caress his chest. He gasped into her mouth as she ran her fingers over his nipples; running up and down between them. In response, his hand left her back, moving under to her breasts. Ticking her stomach with a chuckle, he ran a finger over each, feeling them tense at his touch. Pulling her mouth free with a sigh, she tugged at his shirt. Ripping it quickly over his head, he slowly began to unbutton her top, kissing her eyelids, her cheeks, her nose, the sides of her mouth... as the last button came free he pulled her against him with a groan, his hand slipping under her waistband to stroke her buttocks. She pressed against him, feeling him rise under her. "Ah... don't do that..." She chuckled, rubbing her hips against him; watching his jaw clench. "Don't do that..." "How about this?" Putting her face to his chest, her tongue darted over his skin, teasing. Her teeth lightly grazed his nipples, tugging at the delicate skin. "Right." Grabbing her, Fox swiftly rolled over, pinning her under him face down. "My turn." His hands pulled hers to the sides, the fingers entwining as he knelt above her. Dropping his mouth to the back of her neck, he softly kissed the soft red strands, feeling her tremble under him. His lips rested against her left ear as he slip down atop her. "I want you, Dana Katherine Scully..." He whispered, looking into her eyes. She shyly smiled, her fingers tight around his. Running his face over and through her hair, he released her right hand, reaching down to tug at his sweatpants. A second later, his hand pulled her loose top free; first the right arm, then the left. Tossing the shirt to the side, Fox nibbled at her neck, moving against her slowly. She sighed, feeling his weight against her, pressing and eager. An attempt to roll over was thwarted by his refusal to release her. "No, not yet." He whispered. "I'm not through playing..." Kissing her earlobe, he reached down to the slender curves of her bottom, sliding his hand under the fabric. One finger traced the line under her, gently tickling and teasing as it moved under her. She squirmed with a soft gasp, turning to look at him. His hazel eyes overwhelmed hers, the smile contagious. The hand retreated, only to pull down the pyjamas so that his feet could remove them from the bed. One hand went to her face, holding her cheek tenderly as he met her mouth. His fingers continued the gentle exploration of her body. Dana pulled her mouth free with a choked cry as a finger entered her, tentative and hesitant. Her eyes closed as his lips met her neck, his tongue duplicating the actions of his hand. A few minutes later he retreated, staring at her with a playful grin. Dana pushed herself up in another attempt to roll over. Laughing, he let her, dropping back down once she had finished. His mouth roamed down to her breasts; licking and nuzzling aggressively as she growled, gripping his hair in her hands. Pulling him back up, she kissed him hard; fighting for domination. His arms slipped back down between them, his hands skimming her skin as he tickled the tender skin at her thighs. Throwing her head back with a soft sigh, she returned the favour, reaching down to gently touch him, savouring his sudden intake of breath as she stroked him. His hands suddenly withdrew, grabbing her own as Fox pulled them up beside them. "Don't move..." He groaned at her; his lips meeting hers in a burst of fury. Her tongue duelled hotly with his for a minute; the only motion in their bodies. Dana backed off first, clenching her jaw as he moved against her slowly. Every nerve in her body seemed afire; every touch sending a wave of pleasure through her. She moved her legs apart; hearing his soft cry as he felt the heat beckoning him on. Fox suddenly froze, panting slightly. Gently cupping her chin in his palm, he kissed her tenderly. "Speak now..." He bit his tongue as a tremor ran though him, his thoughts racing. "Don't. Stop." Dana laughed, leaning forward to kiss him. "Listen to me for once..." With a grin and a gasp he slowly entered her, savouring the growl in her throat as she closed her eyes. Holding her tightly, he dropped kisses into her auburn hair, running his lips down along her face to meet her mouth again. Her tongue ran along his lips and teeth as her hands moved along his sides; her body moving with his in unison. Her fingers moved back up to his head, taking a firm hold in his hair. He bit his lip hard, feeling the pressure building within him as he desperately tried to pace himself. Dropping his mouth to her neck, he sucked and played at the delicate skin. Dana pulled him back up, her eyes soft and hazy. "I want to see you enjoy this." She whispered with a smile. "Don't hide now..." He lunged forward, approaching the edge quickly. His hands went to her back, lifting her up from the bed as he pressed himself into her. Fox groaned, his teeth closing on the skin as he felt the trembling betray her. Dana's hands wrapped around him, her fingers digging into his shoulders as she fought for control. He let loose with a whimper as the skin split under her nails, arousing him even more. She leaned forward, putting her mouth to his ear. "Fox..." He shuddered violently, feeling the release shake his body. A second later she sobbed into his neck, gasping for breath as the trembling subsided in her own body. He lay her back down on the mattress, kissing her eyelids tenderly. Gingerly he licked her shoulder where he had broken the skin; the small bite speckled with blood. "Sorry." He kissed it reverently, looking back up at her for disapproval. "Sorry yourself." Dana traced the gouges on his back. "Marked for life, hmm?" "Put your brand on me?" He laughed. "I belong to you now, I guess." "And me to you." She whispered back. "Should put something on those cuts..." He rolled to the side, taking her with him. "Later. I'm not ready to let you go just yet." Holding her close, he began to stroke her back; feeling her beginning to go slack in his arms. "Hmm..." She murmured, trying to stay awake. "Never going to get rid of you." She met his lips softly, falling asleep. "You belong to me." "No other way I'd have it." Fox smiled, closing his eyes. ********************************