tick tock.

megsandroses:

i got really inspired after finding out we’re getting more x files. i’m sick so i’m sure this little fic doesn’t make much sense but i hope you like it just a little bit anyway.

It’s
amazing, you think. You feel excited and happy, although you’re also kind of
scared. But it’s a good fear, a feeling you get only when you think of this
show. It’s the whole path that makes you so emotional. You can’t wait to be
back with those people. And with her.

Over the
years, there’s been a shift in your relationship, you’ve been seeing each other
more often, you spend vacations together, you visit each other, you talk every
day. Even if she’s an ocean away, it feels like she’s always next to you and it’s
the nicest feeling. Thanks to that you wake up with a big smile on your face
and you fall asleep without any worries. You know she’s yours and nothing will
ever change that.

You call
her once it’s official. You talk for hours what it’s gonna be like. You can
feel she’s excited, too. She can’t wait to spend those months with you. It will
be hard, you’ll both be tired but it’s what you both want. A summer together.

The
promotion starts sooner than you would think. You have to do a lot of
interviews, which you’re not really happy about but there’s that – she’s
coming. She’ll be staying with you for another few days while you do the
interviews together. Together. That’s what you always loved the most about this
show – everything was about you and her together.

You both
decide it’s time for you to go public with your relationship. You remember the
night when she was laying in your arms and suddenly started crying. You didn’t
know what’s wrong but you feared the worst. You always do because you’re so
afraid you’ll lose her one day.

“I don’t
wanna hide anymore” she whispers against your chest and you nod. You know
exactly what she’s talking about and you agree with her. You want everyone to
know you’re with her. You want t shout from the rooftops that she’s taken and
no one can ever steal her from you.

You plan
everything perfectly. You’re nervous and scared but you couldn’t be more
excited.

You’re
about to step on a stage of another show, you’re waiting for your names being
called. Just seconds before that, she comes closer and kisses you on a cheek.
She senses you’re nervous. She gives you a small nod – it’s time.

You take
her hand, intertwine your fingers and smile at her. It’s really your time.

You hear
your names and step into the light, without letting go of her hand. You know
people will start screaming even louder once they notice but this is what you
want. You sigh deeply and sit down on a couch, still holding her hand so tight
like you’re afraid she will backtrack. What if she doesn’t want that anymore?
What if she changed her mind?

She
squeezes your hand and smiles at you. You’re sure now. There’s no stepping back
for you as well.

The
interviewer asks you some questions but you’re not able to pay any attention.
You only focus on her, her beautiful face, smiling eyes, perfect lips. And her
hand holding yours.

You hear
the questions about Mulder and Scully. Which one of them gets coffee for the
other? Who is a better character? Whether Mulder still struggles with
flashbacks of his abductions. You hear so many questions but you’ve got only
one on your mind. You look at Gillian and she’s all in smiles.

“Alright
guys” the interviewer says and makes you look at him. “Now I want both of you
to ask the questions. Do you have any questions for each other? There’s one
rule – you can only answer yes or no.”

You both
laugh and look at each other, neither knowing how to start. She mumbles
something but her mouth doesn’t create a full question. You know exactly what
you want to ask but you’re not sure she’s ready for this. You decide to go easy
at first.

“Do you
think Mulder is good in bed?” Everyone laughs and you break the ice. She looks
at you and laughs too.

“Well,
Scully got pregnant after having sex with Mulder” she says, still laughing. “He
has to be good.”

“Yes or no?”

“Yes.
Definitely yes.”

Gillian
seems to be creating a question in her head so you give her time while getting
ready for the next one.

“Do you
think we would ever meet without the x files?” she asks and you don’t even have
to think about it.

“Yes. I
told you, that was pure kismet.”

Tick tock. Tick tock.

The
questions are being asked and you’re starting sweating. You stopped controlling
your body when she took your hand.

She asks
you a silly question and you right away say “no”, your voice trembling. Now it’s
your time, your only chance. You take a deep breath and let go of her hand. She
frowns and looks at you more seriously.

“Will you
marry me?” you finally say the words and you feel lighter right away.

“What?!”

Everyone
freezes and Gillian is looking into your eyes, looking for the answer of her
own question that wasn’t asked.

“Will you
marry me?” You repeat a question and start counting the seconds, praying for a
miracle.

Tick tock. Tick tock. Tick tock.

You look at
her.

Tick tock. Tick tock. Tick tock.

She smiles
and takes your hand again.

Tick tock. Tick tock. Tick tock.

“Yes.”