This is kind of just a fillibuster of a chapter...
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7
About a month had gone by since Sheldon and Maria had started their relationship. In that time, many dates had occurred and many pictures had been taken. Maria took her camera with her everywhere. She wanted tons of pictures with Sheldon, in case there is ever a time where she is without him, she wants to remember it all; though she hopes a day like that will never come.
One night in particular, she had been in Sheldon's apartment and Penny had been shooting numerous pictures of everyone. In one particular, Maria and Sheldon were holding hands and she was laughing at something one of them had said, and Penny caught it just at the right time. Her head was thrown back and Sheldon was looking at her in complete awe. It was a special picture to her: for the first time she saw Sheldon looking at her the way he looks at equations, with wonderment and adoration.
Knock knock knock, "Penny."
Knock knock knock, "Penny."
Knock knock knock, "Penny."
"I have a problem," Sheldon said as soon as the door opened.
"What's wrong?" Penny looked Sheldon over, he was shaking.
"I'm having thoughts… Thoughts I'm not used to having."
Penny sat for a moment, "Sweetie, I'm going to need more information than that."
"Impure thoughts! About Maria."
Penny stifled her laughter. "That is completely normal. She is your girlfriend."
"So you don't think it's a problem?"
"No, but if you think it's a problem, maybe you should fix it." She had to be delicate with subjects like this, but she hoped to be pushing him in a certain direction.
"I don't understand…"
Penny sighed and placed her hand on Sheldon's shoulder. "Well, first tell me what kind of impure thoughts you are having."
"I can't tell you that! Besides, this is your entire fault. You bought me that book and now it's got me thinking."
"Well then I'm sorry I can't help you. This is your 'problem'."
"Oh dear. I've worried about this."
"Can I ask you something?" Penny asked Maria later that day.
"Of course."
"Have you ever thought about being intimate with Sheldon?"
Maria laughed, "When haven't I thought about it?"
Penny's eyes widened, "Seriously?"
"Yes! I mean, think about it: have you ever noticed how much concentration he puts into his equations, or his desperate need to master every subject?"
"Okay that is way more information than I was asking for."
"Sorry," Maria apologized and giggled. "I don't expect it to happen anytime soon though. I mean the most we've done is kiss."
I wouldn't be so sure. Penny thought to herself.
"I'm very upset," Sheldon stated while he and Leonard climbed the stairs to their apartment.
"I know Sheldon, you've mentioned it several times today, but I'm sorry to inform you, you have to go."
"These events are tedious. I will not be pranced around like a prized animal just for the University to gain some money. It's not even going to my department, it's all for the geology department" he cringed.
"No, but if you don't go, it will only make you look bad. Nowadays careers are all about status quo, and it would be good for your job for you to go."
"I guess you're right."
"I have a suggestion, take Maria as a date. Maybe she can talk you up to some of the important guys. I'm bringing Penny."
"You're using your girlfriend to flirt and gain higher status with your employers? I consider that to be quite low of you Leonard."
"Well that, plus she looks great in her dress. Besides, it was her idea."
Maria sprinted from her bedroom when she heard Sheldon's nine knocks at her door. "Hello," she greeted him and lightly kissed him.
"Hello. I was hoping you would accompany me to my Universities tedious yearly events in order to gain money."
"That's quite an introduction. Is it formal?"
"Yes. Leonard pointed out that I could have you talk me up to some of the important people."
"You're using me to increase your stature at work?" she asked, crossing her arms.
"Well, that's what I was hoping. Plus, you would look stunning in a dress," he said, using Leonard's choice of words.
Maria looked up in to his pleading eyes, oh how could she say no to those? "Alright, when is it?"
"This Saturday, please be ready by 5:30." He kissed her forehead and left. Damn him and his quirky charms.
