Sheldon was lying on his bed, staring at the ceiling. He's been in this position for several hours, without being able to sleep. It was 1am now, and he was really tired. But his mind kept drifting from one topic to another. Most of them concerned Amy of course. He was thinking about when he surprised Amy in her apartment, dancing and singing. He recalled the lyrics "All about that bass, no treble!" picturing her body moving in rhythm with the music. He sat up straight, and reached for his iPad on his nightstand. He googled the lyrics and found a video clip of "All about that bass" by a certain Meghan Trainor.
This must be it, he thought. He watched the clip, listened carefully to the lyrics and checked her other songs. He was curious, he wanted to know why Amy was so found of this woman and her music. One in particular caught his attention. It was "No good for you", he listened carefully and his insecurities stroke him like a slap on the face. "That boy is not good for you, you're way too good for him" She's right, Amy deserves better. I hurt her, frustrated her, kept her hanging. I was so selfish, I never thought about what she might be feeling. I never considered her wishes, always put mines first. Suddenly a little voice, strangely sounding like his mother's, rose into his mind. You'll be a better man, for her. He cleared his throat and put away his iPad. He shifted under the covers again and tried to shut his brain for a few hours of sleep. He struggled a while but finally succeeded.
The next day was pretty normal for Sheldon and Amy. Saturday night was laundry night, so Sheldon kept himself busy doing his chores. They didn't talk much, except for the two daily texts she had to send him. They both knew the next day would be crucial for their relationship. They were both mentally getting ready for what they would say to the other, but either of them knew that.
It was 8am in Glendale, and a young neurobiologist woke up from a peaceful and well deserved night of sleep. Today was the big day, she was going to open up to Sheldon, she was determined to fix their relationship. She stretched in her king sized bed and went straight into the shower. She was getting used to music lately, she listened to it on the car, on the shower, while cooking. She finished her musical shower quickly and went to grab her clothes in her dresser.
Lately she was being tired of wearing the same clothes, and the same hair. She decided to change her look, but just a little, not too much or Sheldon might run away again. She was thinking of a hair cut, but she might wait a little. He is still a flight risk, she thought. Since they were going to the zoo, she decided to dress casually. She pulled a pair of jeans under her big pile of skirts, and decided on an oversized t-shirt from UCLA. She felt silly. So she decided to bring her hair up on a loose ponytail, and put on some lip gloss. That's better Fowler. She put on her only pair of sneakers : converse. They were old, she had them from her years in college, but she wanted to be comfortable as they were about to walk around the entire zoo. She grabbed her purse and a leather jacket she purchased with Penny, but she had never wore it before.
She checked herself one last time in the mirror. It was unusual, she felt like a teenager but she liked it. Her jeans were a bit tight, but her figure was well highlighted. She stepped out of the apartment and sent a text to Sheldon to warn him that she was on her way. They planned to meet outside his building at 10am, it was already 9.39am.
Sheldon was nervously pacing around his apartment. He was already dressed. He felt his phone buzzing in his pocket. It was a text from Amy, she was on her way. He sighed, and resumed his nervous pacing again. At that moment, Leonard joined him in the living room, he couldn't help but notice his friend's unusual behaviour.
"Are you okay buddy? Why are you pacing around like a cat?"
"Funny Leonard. Yes, I am fine, I think."
"Do you want to talk? Is it about Amy?" He knew that Sheldon was closed up about the subject but he tried anyway.
"Yes, she will be here in less than twenty minutes and I feel like going on a first date again. I don't want to screw things up. We've been together for 5 years, why do I act like a teenage girl?" Sheldon looked at his best friend, with pleading eyes. He seemed so lost.
"Oh don't worry Sheldon, it's completely normal. I still get butterflies in my stomach whenever I am around Penny." Leonard said dreamily.
"That's just because you are a hippie Leonard."
"My point is, don't be afraid. You love her, she loves you. Stop overthinking Sheldon, we know you are a genius but some things don't need equations and calculus. Follow you heart, I know you have a real one under your armor of steel." Leonard said with a smirk.
"Are you saying that I am a robot?"
"Yay, you begin to understand sarcasm!" Leonard cheered jokingly.
"FYI, I have feelings, like any other man. Unlike you, I don't shout them from the rooftops and propose once a month. I may have taken things at a very slow pace with Amy, but it doesn't mean I don't have feelings for her, or don't see a future with her. I thought I made my point clear the other day?" Sheldon was referring to the night when he announced his friends he was going to propose.
"Yes I know buddy, I just tried to light up the mood with a joke. So, are you going to propose today?" Leonard felt bad, he obviously upset him.
"If I do it today, she may think I want to fix things and get away from the break easily."
Leonard was surprised to see Sheldon so... grown up and wise.
"I think you are right, anyway you will know when it will be the right moment. Once again, don't overthink Sheldon! Be smooth."
"Thanks for your advices Leonard. But I still think you are a hippie." Sheldon said before heading to the door, ready to leave.
"Always here for you buddy." Leonard said with a sincere smile.
Sheldon turned to shot him one last thankful smile and stepped outside the apartment before closing the door. He sighed as he felt his anxiousness fade thanks to his best friend.
He checked his phone, 9:56. He rushed down the stairs and stepped outside the building. No sign of Amy. He checked his phone again, 10:02. Amy was never late, most of the time she was early. Sheldon anxiousness was slowly coming back, as he feared that maybe she had changed her mind.
A few minutes later he saw her car pull in front of his building, and he let out a small sigh of relief. He opened the door and climbed in. He was buckling his belt but suddenly he froze.
"Good morning Sheldon." She greeted him with a small smile.
"G..Good morning." He replied, gulping. He felt his heart racing in his chest. He was chocked and his jaw was about to drop in front of her…unusual beauty. She was still Amy, but something was different. She was..sexy. The kind of sexy without even trying to be.
"Sorry I am a little late, I couldn't find my old pair of converse." She said, lightening the mood as she saw his reaction. He just nodded. Geez Amy what's wrong with you? You should've worn a skirt and a cardigan like always! Are you trying to get him back or to make him run away?
"You..you look very pretty." He said finally, after a few minutes of awkward silence.
She looked at him in awe, blushing a little. She was surprised. She was about to pat his thigh gently but she was stopped by the honk from the car behind them. She resumed driving, not without throwing a few looks at Sheldon on the way to the zoo.
He, on the other hand, stared at her all the way. He analyzed every inch of her body, as she drove silently. He noticed the small lock of hair escaping from her ponytail, laying on her pale neck. He fought the urge to run his fingers all along, and to remove the lock behing her ear. He wanted to lean and sink his head on her neck to inhale her scent, but he fought it once again. He noticed that she was wearing jeans, the first time in 5 years that he would see her in pants. Sheldon didn't like change, but he wouldn't mind this one. They arrived at the zoo as Amy my parked in the already full parking lot.
"I hope it's not crowded, I don't like it when there are tons of children screaming in front of the monkeys." Amy said, worried that Sheldon won't be comfortable around so many people.
"It's a sunny day, and it's already hot. Can I leave my jacket in your car?"
"Of course." Amy replied.
They got out of the car and Amy joined Sheldon.
"Do you want me to put in the trunk?" She asked him.
"Yes please." He handed her the jacket after putting his wallet, phone and keys in the pockets of his pants.
"I might get rid of mine too, it's going to be a hot day." She said, removing her jacket too. He watched her walk to the trunk. Oh boy, those tight jeans, he gulped at the sight. He had always find his girlfriend attractive, but today was one of those days when he couldn't keep his eyes away from her body. Like when he surprised her dancing in her underwear. She had noticed how he looked at her, and seeing him blush as she caught him staring, she thanked herself secretly for her wardrobe choices.
He was determined to let everyone know she was his girlfriend, so he grabbed her hand as she walked next to him, and entered the zoo proudly. Amy was suprised by Sheldon's sudden affection, but she didn't removed her hand. She even squeezed his so he can look at her. She shot him her brightest smile. He smiled back and they joined the line for the tickets. It was a long queue but for once Sheldon didn't complained. He leaned in and inhaled deeply in her neck as he whispered in her ear. His breath on her neck made her spine shiver and she felt like her knees were giving up on her.
"This is going to be a good day." he whispered, before pulling away slowly, but still looking at her and holding her hand. She was looking right back at him, slightly blushed and was about to reply something when he cut her off by kissing her nose. She giggled like a teenager and blamed herself for being so childish.
They were interrupted by an old woman who was looking at them with meloncholic eyes. She gently pat Amy's shoulder and turned to Sheldon.
"You two make such a cute couple, I hope your love will last forever." she said quietly, a small smile stretching her wrinkled lips.
"Thank you ma'am, I am planning on it." He replied, with a wink towards Amy who was just grinning from ear to ear. Can this day get any better?
What will they talk about? Will they fix things? Found out in the next chapter :)
