TITLE: Valentine Hearts AUTHOR: Erin M. Blair E-MAIL: eblair@sonic.net / erinmblair@gmail.com FEEDBACK: Yes, please. DISTRIBUTION: VS 13 exclusive for two weeks from posting; OK to Gossamer, Ephemeral, and MSR Fanfic Cheerleaders. RATING: PG CATEGORIES: SRA -- Story, Romance, Angst. KEYWORDS: Mulder/Scully Romance. SPOILERS: Up to Je Souhaite; VS12 episode: Displacement. DISCLAIMER: Mulder and Scully belong to Chris Carter. SUMMARY: When Scully got to work that morning, she noticed a trail of candy conversation hearts from the elevator in the basement leading towards the office. NOTES: This was written for the Virtual Season's Valentine's Special. I would like to thank Lisa for beta reading this story. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + When Scully got to work that morning, she noticed a trail of candy conversation hearts from the elevator in the basement leading towards the office. She inwardly smiled, appreciating this romantic gesture from Mulder. She knew it was his doing. Having been his partner for several years, she loved every aspect about him, especially his tendency for surprise romantic gestures like this. And she loved everything about his romantic side. It coupled perfectly alongside with his renewed zest for life. She was right - the trail did lead to the basement office. He was sitting behind his desk, wearing an Oxford blue dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up and navy blue pants. His tie was loosened and he wore the brightest smile, one that she hadn't seen in weeks. His hazel eyes were sparkling with joy and love etched on his beautiful face. "I had a feeling it was you." "Aww, Scully, I was hoping that I would surprise you. Who else would it be...unless I have other rivals for your affection...I don't, do I?" Alarm flickered for a second and dulled his eyes. She smiled at him in reassurance, shaking her head appreciating the fact that he loved her immensely. "No real surprise. I know what exactly you're saying..." She paused, kissing him. He returned the kiss, murmuring underneath his breath while gazing into her clear, blue eyes. "You know?" She nodded and embraced him close to her body. "I love you, too." ~~ The End