This story is inspired by a Shamyconfesion in Tumbrl. It is an AU, and I'm not sure where to place the start but should be sometime towards the end of the third season. Howard and Bernadette are together but not yet committed, Raj has, at least initially, a casual relationship, Penny and Leonard never came out, he somehow continues with Dr. Stephanie Barnett and Sheldon remains Sheldon.
Prologue
New Year.
I was not sure how it got to this point. Maybe it was all those twists and turns including all discussions, advice, social exchanges (as he called them) to sing 'Soft Kitty' to each other. He was always there in their time of need, even more than Leonard, and without expecting anything in return. This man-child, without filters or social skills somehow had sneaked into his life, and apparently also in his heart.
He looked around, he was surrounded by his friends, Stephanie Leonard, Howard and Bernadette, Raj and that cute girl hi was dating. Midnight came almost a year was ending and another came. A new opportunity to start, to continue and walk forward. The New Year bells started ringing, one after another, those attending the small gathering at the comic book store excited the countdown began ... nine, eight, seven ... made a quick decision, turned to be compared to face with the tall and lanky physical ... six, five, four ... I look at him, getting him to turn around to see it and fix his gaze on hers ... three, two ... could see a small gesture of surprise crossing his face ... one ... she got up on her tiptoes and kissed him.
'Penny' said surprised.
"Happy New Year, Sheldon"
That was it. The new year had arrived and with it, the opportunity of starting something new.
This is my first attempt at fanfic in English, which is not my mother language so I apologize for the errors and will gladly accept your comments and suggestions. If anyone out there is willing to be my beta and helping me with the translation of this story, I appreciate it.
