Penny did her best to avoid the group for the next week, which wasn't that hard. She worked a lot of double shifts at the Cheesecake Factory. Other then that, she stayed at home. It was now Saturday night, and she was in dire need of clean clothes. Over time, Penny had become accustomed to joining Sheldon for laundry night. Having missed last week because of work, there was no way she could skip it this week, too. The thought made her sigh.

As busy as she'd been, her whack-a-doodle has only crossed her mind whe she was a little relaxed. Which then caused a certain kind of stress.

At the moment, she stood in front of her door, staring at her apartment. It wasn't as messy as it once was, but it was far from Sheldon approved. Sighing, Penny walked into her room, grabbing her laundry basket. She was currently dressed in her favorite pink sweats, a white camisole top and flip flops. There was no need to dress up for laundry, and Sheldon didn't seem to mind it when she looked like hell.

Once she had collected all her dirty laundry, Penny made her way down to the laundry room. It was 7:55, so she had ten minutes before she ran into Sheldon. The trek down the four floors was more silent then she could ever remember it being.

Much to her surprise, he was waiting for her. Stopping in her tracks, she was glad his back was turned. "Hello, Sheldon." She said calmly, making her way to the washers. "You're here early."

"Penny, it has occurred to me that you have been avoiding not only myself, but everyone. Even Amy, your 'bestie'." He began, turning to her. "Now, Howard seems to think that you're sexually attracted to me. I assured him that there was another cause for you disrupting our routines by avoiding us." It really was him questioning her, but even him bringing it up made her blush. "Now, I will also add that Leonard rushed to your defense. Which is nothing new. The man cannot get the idea through his head that you do not want to be in a sexual relationship with him." Even she had to smirk at that as she poured her detergent into the washer. Sheldon was right. Leonard had indeed asked if they could be 'friends with benefits'. She said no. "I would like some explanation as to your behavior, Penny. I don't know which version I heard that is more logical. As I am currently in a relationship with Amy, and do not engage in any of the usual socially acceptable actions of what you call a boyfriend." He pointed out.

Turning to him, she hopped up on the washer, crossing her legs. He watched her, finally giving her a chance to speak. "Well, listen to Leonard. He's right." She shrugged, earning a scoff fom Sheldon. "I've been under a lot of stress, with work and not sleeping well." Her cheeks were tinted a light pink. The look on his face worried her. "…What?"

He crossed his arms over his chest, shaking his head. "Penny, it amazes me that you would lie to me." Sheldon said, a look of annoyance crossing his face. "Oh, I'm not saying that you haven't been stressed, or your sleep isn't up to par. With that mess I see why… But, that's another discussion." He continued, stepping closer to her. "I've noticed you breathing change when I sit next to you, or the fact that your cheeks become flushed when I'm near you. It's obvious that you are sexually attracted to me. Even as illogical as it is. I do find you attractive, and admire all you've done over the years in terms to our group- from joining us on Halo nights, joining me on laudry night, taking care of me when even my best friend didn't want to, or even putting Howard in his place. Many times. You must remember that I am in a relationship, with your bestie. I do value your presence, as it would cause too much work to no longer have you around. I hope that you can refrain yourself around me, and join us again. It's been hell with you gone. I must listen to Howard bring up things I'd rather not hear about, Leonard and Raj silently fight over the extra food. It would be beneficial if you come back." It was the closest she had ever seen him come to human emotion. Well, except when it had to do with Spock.

Smiling, Penny hopped off the washer and stood in front of him. "Sweetie, you mention this to anyone, I will vandalize your room like you wouldn't believe." The look on his face was priceless. "Yes, sweetie, I…have feelings for you. No, I don't intend to act on them. Of course I'll come back. I've been working doubles all week." She told him, patting his arm.

"There is more then enough food upstairs for you to join us, if you'd like." He didn't bother to lecture her on touching him, she would do it anyway.