Here it is! The sequel to "Just Let Me Go." It's highly suggested that you read that story first if you haven't already. Otherwise, about half of this story will not make sense. My apologies for taking so long for uploading, it's been a crazy few weeks. So, without further ado, I bring you "All This Time." Enjoy!
Several months had passed since Howard and Bernadette's wedding had passed. Penny and Leonard were back together, Amy and Sheldon were still learning what being in a relationship actually entailed, Howard and Bernadette were adjusting to life as a married couple, and Raj had even managed to snag himself a new lady. Life was good for the group.
Sheldon and Amy were sitting in her apartment watching a movie when Sheldon had a sudden thought. He and Amy never got an official first date. The late time, Leonard and Penny were with them. It was also the night that they got into a the worst argument that they ever had and the night of the accident.
"Amy," he said nervously.
"Yes, Sheldon?" Amy said as she turned to face him.
"I've been thinking. Perhaps we should try going on our official first date again…" Sheldon said, unable to look Amy in the eye. He didn't know why, but the matter made him extremely nervous.
"I'd really like that," She said with a huge grin on her face.
With that, they went back to watching their movie and at the end of it, Sheldon went home to plan the date. He wanted to make it extraordinary for Amy. He felt horrible about how the last one ended. He had made an ass out of himself and he knew it.
While Sheldon was busy on his laptop, Leonard came in from his night out with Penny. Sheldon was so busy, he didn't even notice Leonard come in.
"Hey, how was the movie with Amy?" Leonard asked.
"Fine, I suppose," Sheldon said, finally looking up from his laptop. "How was your evening with Penny?"
"Pretty great. It's good to be back together with her," Leonard said with a smile on his face.
"I would imagine so, otherwise being in a relationship with her would be a little pointless," Sheldon retorted.
"What's with you?" Leonard asked.
"I asked Amy on another first date. I don't have the slightest clue on how to plan this," Sheldon answered.
"Why are you guys going on a second first date?" Leonard asked, confused.
"Because, Leonard, our last one didn't exactly go as planned," Sheldon replied.
"So, you're trying to make up for it?" Leonard asked, catching on to what Sheldon was up to.
"I thought I made that clear already," Sheldon said.
"Well, why don't you take her somewhere that is significant to the both of you?" Leonard suggested.
"Like where?" Sheldon asked.
"What about the café that you two went to when you first met?" Leonard said.
"I suppose that is a viable option," Sheldon said.
Just then, Howard and Raj came in for their weekly night of video games. They had been arguing about something silly prior to coming into the apartment, as usual. When they walked in, they sensed that they had just interrupted something important.
"What's up guys?" Howard asked.
"Sheldon is trying to plan a second first date for Amy," Leonard answered.
"Oh, you should take her to that new exhibit opening up at the art gallery," Raj chimed in.
"Amy does have a love for art. I suppose it is something that she would enjoy," Sheldon said.
"I'll talk to Kelly, she maybe able to get you tickets to opening night," Raj said.
"Really? You're willing to pull strings with your girlfriend for Sheldon but not for me?" Howard said, clearly offended.
"Dude, you're married. Sheldon's the one that made an ass of himself," Raj retorted.
Sheldon turned the brightest shade of red with Raj's comment. There was a sharp pain in his chest. It was like the words stabbed him in the heart. He wasn't proud of the way he had acted that night. In a fit of jealousy, he had become the worst possible version of himself and it almost cost him Amy.
"Guys, seriously? Do you have to bring up that night?" Leonard said after noticing Sheldon's reaction.
"Sorry," Howard and Raj said in unison.
"Raj, I appreciate the offer," Sheldon said as he walked over to his spot.
The boys enjoyed their night of video games and shenanigans while the thought of the his date with Amy was heavy on Sheldon's mind. He really did not want to mess this one up. He owed this one to her and he was determined to make it an amazing night.
This night of Amy and Sheldon's second first date had arrived and Sheldon had pulled out all of the stops. Raj had asked his girlfriend for tickets to the opening night of the new art exhibit and Sheldon had rented a town car for the evening so that they did not have to depend on anyone for a ride. This time, they were going to be alone for the evening. The two had dinner and began to make their way towards to art museum for the exhibit.
"This is turning out to be quite a lovely evening, Sheldon. Thank you," Amy said as she kissed him on the cheek.
"I'm glad you are enjoying yourself, Amy. It was certainly my intention to make this a memorable evening," Sheldon said.
"Rest assured, Sheldon, you have succeeded," Amy said as she gave him a smile.
This was probably one of the greatest nights of Amy's life. She could not have dreamed of a more perfect second first date. Where they were didn't matter to Amy. The only thing that really mattered to her was that she was with Sheldon and that he had put so much thought and effort into making this a good night.
Reviews are always lovely. Raj's girlfriend will be explained a little more in detail in the next chapter. Her back story didn't really fit in with this chapter.