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ummmmmmmm i dont really have an explanation for this other than im SOFT and i WANT A BABY so since im a Childless Lesbian the next best thing is to talk about mulder and scully’s im chillin tho
In their new routine, sleeping past 6 a.m. is a luxury.
Gone are the days when they could lounge around in bed until 9 or 10 on a Saturday, wrapping themselves in layers of blankets in the winter and only each other in the summer. For the last six months, they’ve given up on trying to spend the first few hours of daybreak alone, hiding from the world with him between her legs or nestled inside her body. Morning sex doesn’t have quite the same appeal with a baby squalling down the hall.
Which, Scully notes, said baby seems to be doing right on time this morning, as she pries open her eyes and notes with short-lived optimism that at least today she managed to make it to 6:15. She rolls over, away from the alarm clock that seems to mock her from its place on her nightstand, only to see Mulder awake as well. He meets her eyes with a look of resignation so pronounced she wonders if he could somehow sense this morning’s intrusion before it happened. She sighs in defeat, and the corner of his mouth quirks into a smile.
“Our daughter doesn’t quite grasp the concept of rest and relaxation,” he jokes, rubbing a hand over his face. She groans and shakes her head, slipping her eyes shut.
“Nope. No child of mine would ever balk at the thought of sleep. She is your daughter.”
“She’s my daughter when she wakes us up, she’s my daughter when she won’t stop eating, when exactly is our kid yours?”
“When she wins a Nobel prize in a few years,” she deadpans. He snorts, then throws the comforter back in a move to get out of bed. She cracks an eye open and lifts her head from the pillow, regarding him with palpable gratitude.
“You sure?” she mumbles, relief already evident in the question. He groans as he swings his legs over the side of the bed and stumbles to the door.
“Yeah. I got her. Sleep a little longer.”
She doesn’t need to be told twice. As he slips out of the room, she lets her eyes fall shut once more, burrowing as deep as she can into the mattress and wrapping her side of the comforter more tightly around her body. She hears the baby’s cries wane and eventually stop altogether, her brain having decided that she’s going to hover in that half-awake limbo before falling back to sleep, and imagines Mulder ambling back to her. Her assumption is confirmed moments later when she feels the bed dip and his body slide next to her once more.
Suddenly, she jumps when a small, wet hand falls with a splat on her cheek, then taps incessantly on her mouth, her nose, her chin, begging for a reaction. She shakes with laughter and obliges, letting her eyes pop open. She’s greeted with the sight of her daughter, standing inches from her face, giggling and drooling and flashing a smile that’s all gums and way too brilliant for this early in the morning. Behind her, Mulder holds a hand to her back for support with his left hand, the right propping up his head on his pillow.
“Someone just really wanted to see you,” he supplies, watching with an awestruck look on his face as she takes the baby’s hand in her own and kisses it before letting her grab onto her fingers. The baby, satisfied at her mother’s reaction, plops down next to her, shifting onto her side once Scully has lowered her flat against the bed. He wonders, for a moment, if this is a dream he just hasn’t woken up from yet. “I think we have a little time before she gets hungry.”
Sensing that she’s the current topic of conversation, the baby squeals and rolls onto her back, kicking her legs and flailing her tiny fists. She’s still laughing, though, seeming to be content with being the center of attention, and the sound squeezes Mulder and Scully’s hearts so intensely they’re sure every nerve ending in their bodies must be constricting. It hasn’t gotten old.
Attempting to lull her back to sleep, Scully reaches a hand over and places it gently on the baby’s stomach, alternating between softly patting and slowly rubbing from sternum to bellybutton and back. This settles the baby a bit, but her wide, blue eyes still look expectantly up at her mother and father, as if wondering why the fun had to stop. Mulder gives in first, as he usually does (because when you give your daughter a name that means “father’s joy,” what else can you expect?), and starts tickling up and down the baby’s side. The giggling starts again, and her little body squirms and shakes under his touch. Unable to resist, and finally letting go of any hope she had of keeping the baby calm enough to get some more sleep, Scully joins in, her fingertips following a similar pattern to Mulder’s on the opposite side of the baby’s torso.
As she writhes on the bed between them, the baby’s laughs bubble up and become contagious, and before long the family is huddled together in a pile of pure, carefree glee. Eventually, Mulder and Scully slow their attack on their daughter’s body and move to her limbs, making feather light strokes against the bottoms of her feet. They look impossibly small against her parents’ hands, and it once again strikes Mulder how incredible it is that Scully grew this whole person inside of her. When their daughter came into the world six months ago, he sat in the hospital sure he’d never love anything or anybody as much as he loved the solid bundle resting against Scully’s chest. It’s still true – he just didn’t anticipate how quickly that love would grow.
Craning her neck forward for better access, Scully starts peppering the baby’s face with kisses, barely touching her silky skin. She kisses her daughter’s forehead, above each eyebrow, her nose, each cheek, and finally ends on her chin. By the time she’s reached the last spot, the baby’s eyes are struggling to stay open.
“Looks like we might get a little more shut-eye after all,” Mulder observes, as the baby turns into Scully’s chest and grips her shirt. He brings his hand to the back of her head, chasing away any tension from her over-stimulated mind. With the baby soothed, their own contentment soon follows, and the three of them simply exist in bliss together. Mulder and Scully watch the rise and fall of their daughter’s teeny body, and wait until it’s clear she’s asleep once more before meeting each other’s eyes. The smile hasn’t left Scully’s face.
“Good morning, huh?” she offers, wrapping an arm around the sleeping form next to her and pulling the child closer. Mulder scoots closer still to her on the bed, careful not to disturb the cherub-like entity between them, and sets his hand on her hip, drawing circles with his thumb.
“Good morning indeed. We make beautiful babies, you know that?” Scully’s tight-lipped smile stretches wider across her face – the answer to his question he didn’t really need but doesn’t mind getting in return.
They share soft smiles and unspoken words of love before returning their gazes back to their daughter, satisfied with staying in this moment as long as the peace will allow them.
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Just one number? What if you answered them all? It will take a while, but time is just an illusion.
LMAO luv a challenge thank u 💐 read more bc it got long obviously
1: Let’s start with a tricky one; what is the real reason you are confused right now?
ahh okay well i think about who i am as a person and whether im good or bad and recently in my reflections i realized that i have control issues?? and how to work with that is confusing to me but
2: Do you ever get “good morning” texts from anyone?
no lol
3: If your significant other smoked pot, would you care?
no unless it was interfering with our relationship somehow?
4: Do you find it easy to trust others?
yes and no?? i dont really trust a lot of people but im very optimistic and idealistic and so i never assume the worst of people. like if someone lied to me i prob wouldnt assume so unless it was glaringly obvious
5: What were you doing at 11PM last night?
sleeping lmao
6: You’re drunk and lost walking down the road; who is with you?
this would never happen in my life oh my god i plan too much to not have a dd and a charged phone w access to a gps
7: What would you do if you found out you had been cheated on?
break up w the person and prob not talk to them again
8: Are you close with your dad?
no i dont talk to him
9: I bet you kissed someone last night, right?
i havent kissed anyone since 8th grade
10: What are you listening to?
currently im watching ink master in the background but in terms of music ive been playing big thief’s masterpiece and diiv’s is the is are
11: You can only drink ONE liquid for the rest of your life - what is it?
water lmao
12: Do you like hickeys?
ive never had one so idk for sure but the idea of it isnt super appealing to me
13: What time do you go to bed?
anywhere between like 11 pm to????? 3 am but usually closer to 11 bc i cant sleep in
14: Is there someone who continuously lets you down?
every man in my life
15: Can you text as quickly with one hand as you do both?
no not at all im so bad at 1 handed texting
16: Do you always answer your texts?
no LMAO unless its my mom or abby
17: Do you hate the person you fell the hardest for?
i dont know that ive ever fallen before
18: When was the last time you talked to one of your best friends?
an hour ago
19: Is there someone that makes you happy every time you see them?
abby and angel and my bunny
20: What was your last thought before you went to bed last night?
i dont remember i think i was thinking about tattoos
21: Is anyone else in the room with you?
my brother
22: Do you believe what goes around comes around?
no there are plenty of shitty people who are doing just fine
23: Were you happier four months ago than you are now?
noooooo way
24: Is there someone you wish you could fix things with?
no im kinda fine with the people i choose not to speak to
25: In the past week, have you cried?
no
26: What colour is the shirt you are wearing?
black
27: Do people ever call you by your last name?
my last name is 9 letters long absolutely not
28: Is anyone ignoring you right now?
no
29: Do you have a best friend?
ya abby lmao love that bitch
30: Would it be hard seeing someone else kiss the last person you kissed?
no. see #9
31: Who was your last call/text message from?
angel
32: Are you mad at anyone?
always
33: Have you ever kissed someone older than you?
see #30
34: How old will the last person you kissed be on his/her next birthday?
see #33. probably 19 or 20 idk
35: How many more days until your birthday?
345
36: Do you have any summer plans yet?
yes!!! im going to maine with my mom and her gf and abby soon and me and abby are gonna tear it up the rest of the summer.
37: Do you have any good friends of the opposite sex?
i have no male friends currently
38: Are you keeping anything from your best friend(s) now?
never
39: Do you have a secret that you’ve never told anyone?
i dont think so
40: Have you ever regretted kissing someone?
yes lmao see #34
41: Do you think age matters in relationships?
absolutely especially when either of the people is below 20 or so
42: Are you available?
emotionally, romantically, and sexually yes
43: How many people have you had real, strong feelings for since high school ended?
i feel like i feel strongly for most people i meet im not really a casual person
44: If you had to get a piercing (not ears), what would you get?
i kind of want to get my other nostril pierced??? other than that i think medusa piercings are really pretty
45: Do you believe exes can be friends?
if both of the people are emotionally mature enough definitely
46: Do you regret anything?
most things
47: Honestly, what’s on your mind right now?
um ive been thinking abt my chronic illness lol bc i dont think im actively bleeding internally anymore but wondering how much blood ive lost bc ive been really exhausted and i think it might be anemia
48: Did you ever lose a best friend?
every one except the ones i currently have
49: Was your last kiss a mistake?
yes like see #40
50: Why aren’t you pursuing the person you like?
i dont like anyone currently i wish i did
51: Has the last person you kissed ever seen you cry?
no
52: Do you still talk with the person you LAST kissed?
no oh my god see #49
53: What was the last thing you ate?
i just had some pasta
54: Did you get any compliments today?
i think someone said they liked my shoes
55: Where are you going on your next vacation?
maine!!!
56: Do you own anything from other countries?
probably but i couldnt tell u for sure my dude
57: Are most of your friend guys or girls?
girls
58: Where have you lived most of your life?
rhode island
59: When was the last time you took a long drive?
sunday
60: Have you ever played Spin the Bottle?
no has anybody
61: Have you ever TPd someone’s house?
no has anybody
62: Who do you text the most?
abby i guess?? i dont really text that much
63: What was the last movie you saw?
i watched young frankenstein but ive seen that before
64: What’s preventing your current boyfriend/girlfriend from going back to their ex?
dont have a gf
65: How many boyfriends/girlfriends did you have in 2011?
none lmao i was in like 7th grade
66: Is the last person you kissed younger than you?
idfk see #52
67: Do you curse around your parents?
yeah
68: Are you happy with where you live?
not really i wish i was on my own in like europe or some shit
69: Picture of yourself?
check out my insta boiii
70: Are you a monogamous person or do you believe in open-ended relationships?
i think it depends on the other person?? i could be open to either i think
71: Have you ever been dumped?
no
72: What do you most like about making out?
passion
73: Have you ever casually made out with someone who you weren’t seriously involved with?
lets play a game called how many ways can i say im a virgin
74: When you kiss someone for the first time, is it usually you who initiates it or the other?
i feel like this set of questions has something against me
75: What part of a person’s body do you find most attractive?
i like!! tummies and legs
76: Who was the last person you talked to last night before you went to bed?
my mom probably
77: Had sex with someone you knew less than an hour?
gOD
78: Had sex with someone you didn’t know their name?
aoidsfkfkl
79: What makes your heart flutter and brings a big cheesy smile to your face?
ummmmmmmm honest compliments and affection
80: Would you get involved with someone if they had a child already?
probably not right now bc im not ready or interested in kids but maybe someday
81: Has someone who had a crush on you ever confessed to you?
a couple people
82: Do you tell a lot of people when you have a crush?
not usually but i havent had a crush in a long time
83: Do you miss your last sweetie?
what the fuck
84: Last time you slow danced with someone?
prom last year
85: Have you ever ‘dated’ someone you’ve never met?
olive is my boo
86: How can I win your heart?
ugghgh idk openness and honesty, passion, similar interests, buying me flowers
87: What is your astrological sign?
gemini!!
88: What were you doing last night at 12 AM?
sleeping
89: Do you cook?
yes i love cooking!!
90: Have you ever gotten back in touch with an old flame after a time of more than 3 months of no communication?
no
91: If you’re single right now, do you wish you were in a relationship?
yes im such a fucking romantic
92: Do you prefer to date various people or do you pretty much fall into monogamous relationships quickly?
i think im a monogamous person but im?? also really flexible depending on the other person
93: What physical traits do you look for in a potential interest?
idk im not picky ugh just
cute
94: Name four things that you wish you had!
a new laptop and purse, money, cute gf
95: Are you a player?
no im a pussy and also i love women
96: Have you ever kissed 2 people in one day?
no god
97: Are you a tease?
no
98: Ever meet anyone you met on Tumblr?
yes
99: Have you ever been deeply in love with someone?
no
100: Anybody on Tumblr that you’d go on a date with?
yes omg definitely
101: Hugs or Kisses?
kisses!!!!
102: Are you too shy to ask someone out?
absolutely
103: The first thing you notice about the opposite sex?
gross
104: Is it cute when a boy/girl calls you babe?
only if im interested in them tbh
105: If a sexy person was pursuing you, but you knew he/she was in relationship, would you go for it?
no this hypothetical person sounds like a dick
106: Do you flirt a lot?
no
107: Your last kiss?
see #66
108: Have you kissed more than 5 people since the start of 2012?
no its like every question is about kissing
109: Have you kissed anyone in the past month?
asdfghj
110: If you could kiss anyone who would it be?
barbie ferreira :((((((((((
111: Do you know who you’ll kiss next?
no that would be too convenient
112: Does someone like you currently?
not that i know of
113: Do you currently have feelings for anyone?
nope
114: Do you like to be in serious relationships or just flings?
serious relationships
115: Ever made out with just a friend?
no
116: Are you happier single or in a relationship?
who could say!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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