Title: Bliss 
Author: Dana Doggett 
Feedback: danadoggett@yahoo.com 
Date: August 12, 2006 
Rating: PG-13 
Category: Doggett POV, Doggett/Scully, drabble 
Word Count: 225
Disclaimer: In my hands these characters really aren't the characters that surfer created, 
they're better than that, they like to explore more extreme possibilities.

Beta: Alexa

Summary: Happiness is everything when you're in love.

-----

I feel like a criminal when I make love to Dana, a thief. She's assured me so many times 
that I am who she wants to be with, that Mulder's never coming back and even if she did, 
she's had enough with him. I believe her, but I feel guilty because I know Mulder would 
not approve of us. At least, not right away.

I've lost count of how many times she's fallen asleep beside me, her bare skin touching 
mine, her head comfortably resting on my chest. I feel her breath on my skin.

She's the love of my life. She told me I've brought her back to life. Well… she's done the 
same for me. Eight years ago I thought I'd never love again, and here I am basking in the 
bliss of Dana's love for me. Who would have known we'd find love with each other after 
all we've both been through? It surprised us both.

Her hand caresses my chest hair. She's awake. I look down at her. She smiles and 
readjusts her hand on my chest.

"What's keeping you up?" she whispers.

"You."

She smiles again. Though it's dark, I know she's blushing. She pulls herself up and kisses 
my cheek.

"I love you too, John."

She gives me an Eskimo kiss and lies back down.

I call this bliss.

END

----------------------------------------

If you enjoyed this story I would love to hear from you. Please send your feedback to the 
following e-mail address:

danadoggett@yahoo.com

(constructive criticism is also welcome)