Author's note: prompted by the wildly entertaining discussion going on at FanForum right now… you ladies (and gentlemen?) are brilliant. Thanks for the inspiration.
*pop pop pop*
"One, two, three, four, five—"
The hacky sack bounced off the side of Sheldon's shoe and hit the door.
"Rats." He leaned over and picked it up again, placing the little sack carefully on his left foot.
Need to finish that equation.
He kicked the hacky sack in the air to begin another round.
Need to finish that equation before Monday. I might need an additional laundry day. Leonard looks foolish spying on Penny.
*pop pop pop*
Leonard is insecure about Penny leaving him.
He lobbed the sack over his head.
She will.
He watched it sail back over and he caught it on his right knee.
No matter how hard Leonard tries.
He bounced the little sack to his left knee.
She simply wants what he is not and cannot be.
He felt the sack bounce off of his shoelaces a few times.
Leonard is wasting his time.
It was bouncing higher now, almost up to his sternum.
Leonard is stupid.
The sack was nose height.
Just like you.
Suddenly his face twisted and he kicked the little beanbag into the door of the storage closet. A loud crack reverberated around the room, causing him to jump. He looked around wildly, expecting to hear Raj and Howard scurrying away. But the only thing he heard was his heartbeat pounding in his ears and his rather rapid breathing.
He swallowed and picked up the little sack, inspecting it for signs of damage. It seemed intact.
He took a deep breath and straightened his shoulders, ready to drop the little bag again.
Where was I?