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This is another reason I love Kimchie and why it feels so representative of my experiences where the attraction always starts in friendship, or basically grows because of friendship. He clearly does love her from first sight technically of course but not in some dramatic romantic way, in this very different and much more interesting way where he just recognises a kindred spirit.

And then we see them hang out watching tv, baking together, doing so many paired up missions just enjoying each other's company. The only time he ever annoys her or frustrates her is when he excludes her because of his shame. Otherwise, sure they get frustrated trying to save each other from stuff (mainly doing hits of different kinds!) but we never see them irritate each other, or actually try to control each other.

They are just so happy to be around each other and eventually let themselves act on something more. It's so, so much more believable and rewarding and sweet 😊

I really like fictional couples that actually enjoy spending time with each other. It seems like such a simple, mundane thing. But, often, I see fictional couples who are completely enamored and dramatic and willing to die for each other, which is fine. But like… do they enjoy hanging out? Do they have private jokes and would they be friends even if they weren’t in love? It feels like such a basic thing, but it’s something that I actually don’t see that often. And it feels so refreshing and honest compared to these over-dramatic romeo and juliet-esque romances. Just two people who become good friends and because they enjoy each other’s presence so much it grows into a strong attraction. It feels more real and tangible than two attractive people meeting and “falling in love at first sight” - like, of course, you fell in love at first sight! You’re both supermodels! Sorry, can’t relate.

My friend said I should try and write an essay (or at least a post I guess) on whether I grew up besotted with Mulder and Scully because of my whole slow burn friendship-love thing, or if I have a whole slow burn friendship-love thing because of Mulder and Scully 😄

The way I continually gravitate towards uniquely-bonded friends who finally kiss after like ten years is just an absolute pattern at this point 😆

question for academic discussion: when did mulder realize he was in love with scully? and when did scully realize she was in love with mulder?