An Alternate Universe: Shamy
Disclaims: You all know I don't my favorite show…if only…
Summary: AU Sheldon and Amy knew each other back then but what if they become something more than friends as they grow up?
A/N: Hey guys, I'm back with a new Sheldon/Amy story! ^0^ this story will be really different and this story going to about Sheldon and Amy being young when they both met. Sheldon will be two years older than Amy in this story -I don't really know how old they are in the show so sorry if I make a few mistakes. Other than that, I hope you guys like this. Enjoy.
All credit goes to Inwhatuniverse if it weren't for you, I'd be totally lost and this idea be still stuck in my head. Inwhatuniverse also added some words and helped me out with Mary and Mee-maw's part to this chapter that I made so all credit goes to Inwhatuniverse. Not to mention the cute ending to this chapter. Oops, a spoiler alert - Sorry.
Chapter One:
(Summer: Past Tense)
Sheldon was excited. He was excited because he wasn't going to spend all summer long in his room playing with his trains or reading comics this year, like he had in past years. Sheldon hated the last day of school. He wanted to continue learning in the summer. He was always sad when school would end each year. But Sheldon wasn't going to spend his summertime alone in his room anymore. Sheldon had participated in a science fair competition against all the other schools in his region. Out of all the schools, Sheldon won first place and obtained a scholarship to attend a Science camp. So he was off to summer camp this year. He couldn't be happier.
Sheldon's family had been glad for him. It was quite a deal because he was only eight. This, multi-year scholarship afforded him an opportunity to attend to the camp every summer until he was thirteen.
Sheldon couldn't wait to go on his adventure. Days went by and when school had finally finished, Sheldon packed everything just prior to the time he would be leaving to the Science camp. Sheldon sat down on the side of his bed, after he was completely packed. He took out a picture that he had of his Pop-pop. Sheldon missed his grandpa every day since he passed away. He often spoke to a picture of Pop-Pop, tonight being no different. "Guess what Pop-Pop? I'm pursuing Science and will be attending a camp all this summer. Isn't that great?" Sheldon sighed putting the picture away in his top drawer by his nightstand.
Mary Cooper entered Sheldon's bedroom without knocking saying "Shelly, supper is on the table."
Sheldon got off his bed replying, "Okay mother."
As Sheldon head to the kitchen, he saw that Mee-maw was sitting at the kitchen table. His grandmother would often visit but he was always happy to see her. "Mee-maw!" called out Sheldon happily to his grandmother, giving her a hug. Sheldon then asked, "I didn't think you'd be coming to visit me."
Mee-maw chuckled replying, "How could I not see my Moon-pie before he leaves? You'll be gone for the summer!" Mee-maw was so proud of her grandson. She knew he was brilliant, had a mind that could be given the chance to expand, and that he was destined for great things. But there was also a sadness she felt knowing he would be away all summer. Mee-maw had a special relationship with Sheldon. She loved all of her grandchildren, but there was something special between she and Sheldon that could not be explained. A bond or a special love, she didn't know what it was, but she could not help but know she would miss him terribly all summer.
Sheldon sat next to her saying, "Of course, I'll miss you very much Mee-maw." It finally hit Sheldon that he would not see his Mee-maw all summer. He was so used to helping her bake and cook in the summers; and she played intelligent games with him that his siblings refused to play. He realized just how much he was going to miss her. A sadness overtook him.
"I hope you won't forget all about your family, Shelly?" commented Mary as she placed Sheldon's plate on the table.
"Oh you know I won't forget any of you, mother." Sheldon began eating his dinner. He enjoyed just a special time with his Mee-maw and Mother taking in how much he would miss them. While he knew he was doing the right thing by attending camp, part of him not only felt melancholy because of those he would miss, but also the bit of fear started to overtake him. He had never been away from his family. Not ever!
Later when he began washing his plate, Missy and George Jr. entered the house with their father. He looked over at them. They were so different from him, even his twin that should be more like him. But she was about as polar opposite of him as one could get. He loved all of his family, but that didn't mean he always understood them.
Missy and George Jr. teased Sheldon, badgering him relentless, which always annoyed him. But somehow tonight as they teased him, he couldn't help but smile when they were giggling. He never thought he would admit this to himself, but he was actually going to miss them.
As Sheldon got ready for bed, he lay down with his mother sitting by his side.
She spoke to him when she noticed he looked a bit sad. "Is everything alright?" asked Mary.
Sheldon looked at her and replied, "Yeah, I guess everything's okay. I think I'll just be a bit homesick."
Mary nodded as she brushed Sheldon's hair from his forehead using her fingers and placed a kiss on his forehead. , "It's okay to feel that way, Shelly. I would feel bad if you didn't miss us at first. But the homesick feeling will go away as soon as you start opening your books and learning at camp. I know you and you will get so involved in doing some experiment that you won't give us a second thought. But, if you're having second thoughts about going, I'd be happy to cancel everything. You know I don't like knowing my baby is going to be so far away from me and for such a long time."
Sheldon shook his head and said "No! Don't cancel anything! I really want to go! This is what Pop-Pop would have wanted for me." He pleaded with her, fear now crossing his face that she would actually do such a thing.
Mary nodded as she patted Sheldon's hand and said, "The choice is yours Shelly-Bean. It appears the camp is still on. You will have a good time. I know you will. I just hope the summer goes fast so you can tell me all about your experience. Goodnight, sugar." With that she flicked off the light and turning smiled as she slowly closed his door. You could see in her eyes the sadness she felt knowing her son would be away from her the entire summer.
Mary gripped the wall outside and realized just how much she was going to miss her son. She had been so caught up in logistics and planning that she really didn't think about it until now. Hearing him talk about possibly being homesick made her have to face her own feelings for once. Her baby boy would be gone and for a whole three months. It just was so long and he would be so far away. He had never left the house before and now to be gone that long. Tears rolled down her eyes as she shook herself. "I won't go there, not now. Plenty of time for self-pity" Mary said to herself as she wiped the tears from her cheeks. She finally descended the stairs, now back to normal and joined the family, hiding her pain from all of them.
Sheldon didn't sleep that much. His mind was working overtime. He was far too excited about Science camp. He looked out at the stars from his bedroom window and thought of his future. He knew that one day he would win the Nobel Prize. It was his future! Somehow thinking about such a bright future managed to help Sheldon relax enough to fall asleep.
Sheldon arrived at the Science camp the next day. As Sheldon entered the camp with his parents, there were many other parents with their children checking in as well. Sheldon noticed there were some older kids that were reuniting with their friends. There were some that were his age or younger as well.
Mary and George began talking to one of the counselors. Sheldon at first listened to their conversation, but over time grew weary of it because it was very dull. All they wanted to do was ask questions that made him roll his eyes. He then asked his mother, 'Mother, may I go walk around?"
Mary nodded and gave her consent. Sheldon began walking around, looking at kids playing around by a lake. Sheldon walked to the lake edge, sitting down on a big rock, he began throwing small rocks. He wondered if he would ever make any friends. He wasn't good at making friends and so didn't have any expectations. As he watched rocks skip across the water, a skill his father had taught him, he was deep in thought.
A small little girl's voice called to him, "Hi, my name's Amy Farrah Fowler and you are?", startling Sheldon at first, making him nearly lose his balance on the rock.
All credit goes Inwhatuniverse who helped me out with this story. I hope you liked the story by the way, I'll be making new chapters in the weekends since school is getting the best of me.
Chapter Two under construction. :)