Title: The New Friend Complication
Summary: During Season 7 the apartment complex gains a new attendant. Sheldon is the first to meet Hannah, much to Amy's dismay. This is their story. Sheldon/OC
Disclaimer: I own nothing related to The Big Bang Theory. I'm not making any money from this writing of this story. Rated M for possibilities in later chapters.
A/N: I had to re-boot this story. I decided I'd have more story to tell if it was based in Season 7 instead of Season 4. Sheldon and Amy are going strong... well, as strong as Sheldon and Amy are. He meets Hannah. This is their story. Please review!
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Sheldon walked down the many steps of the apartment complex carefully, reciting some of the closer stars and solar systems to himself as he went. It was 7am sharp on Saturday morning - laundry day. He used to do laundry Saturday nights but found the early bird gets the worm or in his case, the left wash machine that seemed to work better than the others. Leonard was still sleeping soundly along with everyone else in Pasadena it seemed.
Finally making it to the basement he froze at the door - surprised to see a young woman standing with her back to him; shaking her rear end as she sang and threw her garments - thankfully - in the right washing machine. She was a few inches shorter then himself and slim, wearing black shorts that showed off her tan legs and a faded blue shirt. Her honey blond hair fell down her back in soft waves as she moved.
Sheldon swallowed hard, pushing himself into the small laundry room. He sat his basket on the left washer and glanced at his company, noticing the ear buds hanging from her ears. After another chorus of the song she stopped - finally noticing him. She pulled the ear buds from her ears slowly and glanced at Sheldon, blue eyes sparkling as her cheeks flushed pink.
"I'm so sorry. I never would have imagined someone would be in here at this hour."
Sheldon smiled politely. "It's quite alright. I believe you and I are the only people awake this morning." The girl smiled back at him, "Saturday's always been laundry day." She assured, catching Sheldon off guard. Indeed it had.
"I don't think I've seen you before. Are you new to the building?"
"I am. Just moved in last week - apartment 5B. I'm Hannah."
"Oh, well - welcome. I'm Sheldon."
They shared a mutual smile before she went back to her laundry. She was wearing a faded blue Superman shirt over her to short shorts. "Are you a fan of DC Comics?" He asked, remembering idle chit chat was accustom when meeting someone new. Hannah looked down at her shirt then back to Sheldon. "Not really? I like Superman."
He nodded, opening his wash machine. "Oh, and The Flash." Hannah added quickly, holding up the red and yellow shirt that was identical to his own before putting it in the wash. Sheldon felt a tiny tug at his heart but wasn't sure if it was from the shirt or his company.
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Leonard looked up from his breakfast bowl as Sheldon opened the apartment door and stepped inside, carrying a basket of folded laundry. "Good morning, Leonard!"
How could he be so chipper at 9am? "Morning. You're in an awful good mood." Sheldon stopped in his tracks and looked at Leonard. Was meeting Hannah really the reason he was in such a pleasant mood? There was something about the girl he had just met that left him a bit bewildered. They had talked about their favorite superheroes and a few mutual movies they enjoyed. Her knowledge of Indiana Jones and The Avengers was impressive. "Sheldon?"
He returned his attention to Leonard quickly. "There was a girl in the laundry room. Her name is Hannah. She likes The Flash and Indiana Jones." He stated quickly before rushing into his bedroom to put away his clothes. Leonard stared at the spot that once held his roommate, idly wondering what had him in such a fuss before returning to his breakfast.
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"Hey guys! There's a new girl in the building and I've invited her over for dinner tonight. You should come too - tell Raj. Bernie, Amy and Howard are coming." Penny said sweetly, meeting Sheldon and Leonard in the hallway as they left for work Monday morning. "Her name is Hannah and she seems really sweet! She just moved to town and is kind of home sick so I wanted to do something nice for her."
Sheldon seemed to perk up at the mention of Hannah. "I've met her. Saturday morning in the laundry room. She likes The Flash." He assured with a smile, catching penny off guard. "You met Hannah?"
"Yes. Quite an enchanting young woman. A more natural blond then yourself. She likes The Flash."
"Enchanting." Penny repeated, glancing over at Leonard who seemed at a loss for words. "So, you'll both come then?"
"Yeah. Sounds great. I'll grab some Chinese after work." Leonard assured with a grin, kissing Penny before following Sheldon down the many steps to his car.
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Monday night Sheldon found himself sitting in Penny's cramped apartment with Amy, Leonard, Howard, Raj, Penny, Bernie and Hannah. He sat quietly on the edge of the couch as Leonard passed around the food stealing glances at Hannah who was busy chatting with Howard and Penny. He couldn't help but notice Raj staring at the new comer with wan-tan passion - the same way he looked at every female he encountered.
"So, Hannah. Penny says you're a nursing student at CCC? What year are you in?" Leonard asked as he found a comfortable spot beside Penny. "My third year. I really enjoy it but apparently advanced physics 103 is my arch nemeses. I might have to take a summer class to keep up."
She reach for her box of Chinese before opening a pack of chop sticks, causing Sheldon to sit up even straighter in his seat. A fellow chop stick user? Fascinating.
"Sheldon is a physicist." Penny stated matter of fact, smiling at everyone in the room as if she solved the unsolvable. "I took advanced physics when I was in the fifth grade. I could tutor you." Sheldon added with a genuine smile.
Amy, Bernie and Howard all turned their heads at the same time - staring at Sheldon as if he'd grown a second head. As long as they'd known him he never offered his expertise to anyone let along agreed to spend personal time with them for their benefit. Amy shifted uncomfortably on the couch.
"Oh. I couldn't impose on you Sheldon. Thank you but I'll wing it somehow." Hannah assured with a smile, trying to turn the attention to someone else in the room as Amy glared at her. "Nonsense. You cannot simply "wing it" when it comes to the vast knowledge of physics. When would you like to get together?"
Hannah picked at her food, placing the chopsticks to her mouth before answering. "Okay. Well, maybe we could meet at the cheese cake factory Thursday night?"
Sheldon smiled happily, agreeing. "Sounds lovely."
The gang simultaneously choked on their food as Sheldon and Hannah turned towards them. "Chopsticks, people. They give you the perfect quantity of food to keep from choking." He assured, turning his attention back to Hannah.
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A few hours passed before everyone said their goodbyes, happy to have met Hannah who seemed to be a fine new member of their group. She was smart enough to keep up with the guys and cute enough to be liked by the girls. Well, besides Amy.
"I'll see you Thursday, Sheldon. Thanks again for taking the time to help me. I really appreciate it." Hannah assured before disappearing up the stairs to her own apartment. Amy was the last to leave Penny's apartment, now standing alone with Sheldon in the hallway.
"See you later, Amy."
"Sheldon."
He turned to face his girlfriend, taken by surprise when she threw herself at him - placing her lips on his awkwardly. After a moment he pulled away, surprised and off guard. "Amy Farrah Fowler. What has gotten into you?" He demanded, pressing himself into his apartment door. "Sheldon, I..." She watched as he coiled away from her. "I just wanted to kiss my boyfriend! Is that so terrible?!"
"Amy, our relationship is of the mind." He stampeded, watching as pure rage seemed to wash over the usual calm girl. "I've been your girlfriend for four years Sheldon and never once have you looked at me the way you look at your new friend Hannah!" She shrieked, crossing her arms in front of herself. "You're being preposterous. I don't look at her." Sheldon assured, that bewildered sensation overcoming him again. Did he? Anyone could remember she was blond and tall with bright blue eyes and perfect white teeth. Teeth entrapped by soft pink lips.
Oh dear.
Sheldon swallowed hard, meeting Amy's eyes.
"I think we should add a chapter to the relationship agreement. Don't offer to tutor blond headed skanks!"
"You're being ridiculous. Hannah is having trouble in physics! Physics. Who better to help her than me?"
Amy stared at him for a long moment before throwing her hands in the air. "You're right, Sheldon. Enjoy." She stated with a grunt, moving down the steps as quickly as possible. Sheldon stared at the now empty space that once held Amy's form. She had kissed him and was obviously jealous of Hannah. What did she have to be jealous of? She was a brilliant scientist and Hannah... Hannah had perfect white teeth and a tempting pink mouth.
"Oh dear."
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On Thursday Hannah sat at one of the back tables in The Cheesecake Factory with a slice of blueberry on one side and two physics books in front of her. "Hello, Hannah." Sheldon was suddenly standing before her with a smile on his handsome face.
"Sheldon! It's great to see you, please have a seat."
To her surprise he took the seat beside her in the booth, leaning in to look at the closest physic book. "Quantum physics. How exciting." He assured, his eyes sparkling with said excitement. Hannah turned her head to look at him, noticing they were awful close to one another in the small booth. He smelled like baby powder. She met his eyes and smiled; deciding she liked the close space between them. "You might be the only person who's ever spoke those words together."
"Oh malarkey! Max Born, Albert Einstein, the great Steven Hawking's! They all have a deep passion for physics."
"Sheldon?"
Penny stood at their table looking rather surprised that Sheldon Cooper was sitting so close... to a girl, that wasn't Amy.
"Hey." She beamed with a knowing smile, "Would you like to order some food Sheldon?" He seemed a little lost but quickly decided he would also enjoy a slice of cheesecake. Penny assured Hannah she would bring a refill on her diet coke and scurried off with a grin, catching Bernadette in the back.
"I swear I just caught Sheldon making a move on Hannah! They are sitting -thisclose- on the same side of the booth!"
Penny and Bernie squealed together. "Oh my god! Poor Amy! Maybe Sheldon isn't asexual at all - maybe he's just never met someone who makes his liver quiver!" Bernie added with a giggle.
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"So, learned all you can from this one?" Penny asked, nodding towards Sheldon who was busy reading through one of her physics books. Hannah looked up at Penny and smiled, shutting her book. "I think we are all done here. I hope we didn't keep you from any potential tips." Sheldon assured, standing from the table. Penny just smiled as Hannah dipped into her purse. "This is for both the treats and the drinks. Keep the change."
Sheldon looked between the two women. "You don't have to pay for my cheesecake. I'm a Texan." He stated, reaching for his wallet. "Sheldon, I insist. Because of you I'll probably get an A on tomorrow's test. It's the least I can do."
"Probably get an A? Oh, Hannah you insult me."
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The next evening Leonard and Sheldon made their way up the stairs after work, talking about their day and how the study session went the night before. Sheldon was all talk of advanced quantum physics and how well Hannah grasped the material. On the second floor they were stopped with footsteps coming down the stairs quickly; Penny appeared in front of them all chipper and full of life.
"Hey guys! How was work?"
"Good." The both assured, "Going for a run?" Leonard added.
"Yeah. Hannah had to grab a water."
As if on cue Hannah bounced down the steps behind Penny, looking like her blond twin. Her hair was pulled back in a tight pony tail, cascading down her back. Sheldon idly wondered what it might feel like to touch a strand of her hair but quickly pushed the thought away as she noticed him standing beside Leonard.
Before any of them could warn her she pushed past Penny and wrapped her arms around the tall physicist; hugging him tightly.
"Oh," Penny warned - her jaw dropping to the floor as Sheldon loosened up and placed his arms around Hannah's waist, returning the hug and avoiding his friends bug eyed stares.
"Thanks to you I got an A plus on my test today!" Hannah squealed, finally removing herself from Sheldon's embrace. After a moment he regained his composure and assured her it was nothing. "Oh, I got you something..."
Hannah reach into her pocket and pulled out a small charm, handing it to Sheldon as he opened his palm. "I stopped at the comic book store after school. A token of my appreciation." She dropped a small keychain flash light into his palm and smiled. It was shaped like The Green Lantern and when you press the button the symbol on its chest lit up bright green. "They didn't have The Flash." She added.
"Well, this is very kind of you Hannah. Thank you." Sheldon assured, pressing the button again. It was a neat little gadget. Hannah just smiled, waving goodbye to them as she and Penny continued down the stairs to start their run. Leonard was still frozen in surprise from the hug she and Sheldon had shared. "They didn't have The Flash." Sheldon repeated, glaring at Leonard before continuing up the stairs.
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"Doesn't this sort of defeat the purpose?" Hannah asked with a mouthful of bear claw pastry. Penny just shrugged as she finished hers. "So," She started - ignoring the bear claw statement. "What do you think about Sheldon?"
Hannah swallowed her bite, suddenly thinking of her new friend Sheldon. What did she think about him? He was pretty cute for a nerdy kinda of guy. He liked superheroes. That was cool. He made her laugh when she could understand his simpler jokes. He smelled nice and was kind and polite. A grin spread across her face as she met Penny's eyes.
"Isn't he in a relationship with Amy?"
Penny lost her smile at the thought of Amy. Amy was her friend and she was a sweet girl but it had always been painfully obvious there was no spark between her and Sheldon.
"I've known Sheldon for a while and he has NEVER let anyone touch him or invade his personal space - except for you. Amy's might be his "girlfriend"," She quoted the air, "but I have never seen him look at anyone the way he looks at you."
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Sheldon jogged down the apartment steps quickly - forgetting the stars and consolations as there was something far more important to address downstairs. He just couldn't remember exactly what it was. Rounding the corner to the basement he stepped into the laundry room - meeting Hannah's matching blue hues as she sat cross legged on the left wash machine wearing her red Flash shirt and nothing else; her hair pulled back in a messy bun on her head and dark glasses falling down her nose as she returned her attention to the theoretical physics book open in her lap. Her foot bounced in front of them causing The Flash shirt to ride further up her bare leg.
"Oh dear." He whispered, watching as she closed the book and placed it on the right wash machine - uncrossing her legs slowly. "Oh... dear." Sheldon repeated, swallowing hard. He smoothed the fabric of his shirt with his palms, frozen in place - a prisoner in his anxiety as Hannah hopped of the machine and closed the space between them - pressing her body against his before sliding her hands up his chest and to his neck, bringing him down just enough so their mouths met. She kissed him passionately as he mimicked her moves and slid his hands down her body, clutching her waist before moving on and cupping her ass as she walked backwards to the machines.
A soft moan escaped her as her back hit the right machine and Sheldon lifted her to sit on top of it again, pulling her to him as they continued their kiss. They were the same height now and he found himself between her legs - pouring a week of secretly craving her into his kiss. This light haired vixen had him enchanted - he couldn't think of his research or concentrate on his after work games. She was his every waking moment since he had met her in this very laundry room.
"Hannah," He whispered with a groan - pulling back just enough to look into her sparkling eyes. Her cheeks were flushed and that perfect pink mouth was open and waiting for him. "It's time to wake up."
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Leonard knocked on Sheldon's door again, "It's time to wake up. Your alarms been going off for ten minutes."
He opened his eyes with a start, glancing around the familiar room. His room. He turned to the clock and smashed the alarm off - sitting up quickly. Today was paint ball Saturday.
"I'm up." His voice came out harsh and labored. "I'm awake..." He tried again, clearing his throat. "Alright. Just making sure - we're going to be late." Leonard muttered as he walked away from his roommate's door.
"Late? I've never been late." He grumbled, pushing himself up from the bed quickly. He gathered the clothes he'd picked out the night before and emerged from his room - making his way down the hall to the shared bathroom.
The dream didn't resurface until he was standing under the hot stream of water from the shower. Hannah on top of the wash machine; her red shirt riding up her thighs as he pushed his body between them and kissed her passionately. He could almost taste her in his mouth, a groan escaping him as he leaned against the shower wall. Hannah Reynolds would be the death of him.
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