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The Proposal.

Chapter 1-

Leonard and Penny had been dating for 1 year, 11 months and 15 days.

They were in love with eachother there was no denying that, but Leonard wanted more, Leonard wanted Penny to be his wife.

When they had been going out 4 years ago, when Leonard came back from the North Pole, he had been holding back and the first time he confessed his feelings for Penny that scared her away. But this time it was different, every night they would be together in either of the apartments and Penny could say 'I love you' freely.

Leonard decided he was going to do it... He was going to propose on their 2 year anniversary!

He already had a ring from the first time the were going out, his plan was to propose on Christmas day, but then they broke up.

As their 2 year anniversary approached Leonard was scared; petrified actually. What if she said no? What would he do? He couldn't be without her again, it killed him not being with Penny.

He has booked a table at their favorite restaurant called Queens, it was a lovely little place about 8 minutes away from their apartments.

On the 27th July (their 2 year anniversary) Leonard walked over to Penny's apartment and stopped. He stood there for a few seconds before knocking, thinking about what he was about to do. What if she said yes?! He would be the happiest man in the whole world.

Leonard knocked. It was a few seconds before his beautiful Penny opened the door, a smile automatically came over his face. Just seeing her made his heart skip a beat. 'God, she is so perfect' he thought to himself.

"Hey you!" Penny exclaimed as she saw her beautiful boyfriend standing on the otherside of the door. She kissed him.

"Hi! Are you ready to go?"

"Yeah." Penny told Leonard whilst walking out of the door.

As they were walking down the stairs Penny grabbed Leonard's hand and locked their fingers. He smiled at her. She smiled back.

They walked into the restaurant holding hands. As they were waiting to be seated Leonard thought it best if he went and used the bathroom now so nothing would interupt his plan.

Just as Leonard left a man walked up to Penny and looked at her.

"Hey sexy." He said to her.

"Go away." Penny defended.

"Whats wrong? Come on we'll get out of here." As he replied he tried to touch Penny's hips but she pushed his hands away.

"NO!" She shouted.

"Alright love, how about we go to dinner then?" The stranger asked.

At that point, out of the corner of her eye, Penny saw Leonard leave the bathroom. "Sure, we can go to dinner." Leonard had returned, she put her arm around him. "I'd love to in fact, is it ok if my boyfriend comes too?" Penny asked the man sarcastically.

He walked away looking surprised. "What was that about?" Leonard asked.

"Just some creep hitting on me." Penny replied, with her arm still around him she pulled him into a kiss.

The waiters voice interrupted their kissing. "Hofstadter for 2, here are your seats." He pointed to a table in the corner by the window.

When they got to the table Leonard pulled out Pennys chair for her to sit down. Leonard took his seat and started looking at the menu. He had decided they would eat their food and afterwards get a coffee and this is when he would propose.

As they ate their food Leonard became increasing nervous, Penny saw this and asked him what was wrong. Leonard replied with "Nothing, im fine." Penny knew he was lying but let it go anyway.

At 9:30pm they ordered their coffee, Leonard placed his hand on Penny's. "I need to ask you something.." He told her.

"What is it sweetie?" She asked locking their fingers together.

"Penny, these 2 years have been the best of my life because of you. I love you more than anything and I- OWWWWWWWWW!" Leonard shouted.

The waiter had dropped Leonard's coffee all over him.

"Oh my God, Leonard are you ok?" Penny asked jumping up.

"I am so sorry sir, your bill will be on the house, I really didn't mean to!" The waiter said as he dabbed napkins on Leonard's thighs.

"I'm fine, I'm fine."

As the waiter walked away, Leonard was wincing in pain, the water burning this legs.

'Well that's ruined everything' Leonard thought to himself.

When they left the restaurant Leonard was struggling to walk so Penny drove home. They went into Leonard's apartment and Penny helped him take off his pants.

There wasn't any sevier burns but it was very red, Penny went to get some ice from freezer. Leonard quickly took the ring out of his blazer pocket and put it in his top draw to his left.

Penny returned and placed the ice on his thigh, at the same time saying "Thankyou for a lovely evening Leonard." Then leaning down to kiss him.

Leonard winced because she was leaning on his leg.

"Sorry, sorry." Penny apologised. "Lets get you into bed, Penny changed Leonard's boxers and t-shirt and put him into bed.

She started leaving the room, Leonard asked "Wait, where are you going?"

"Home" Penny replied, "You need your rest Leonard."

"Please stay with me? I'm in alot of pain and having you with me will make me feel much better."

She thought about it for a second... "Of course I'll stay with you." Penny told him.

She took all off her clothes except from her bra and knickers. Penny got one Leonards shirts out of his draw, put it on and climbed into bed.

He wrapped his arms around Penny pulling her closer into his body. She had her hand up his tee tickling his belly.

Eventually, they both drifted off, but not before Leonard thinking about how he was going to propose.

He ended up deciding he would take her for a long walk in the park tomorrow and do it there.

Obviously, he was gutted he hadn't done it on their anniversary but it just wasn't to be... This time...

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