CHAPTER NINE

A week had passed and date night was coming up once again. The couple had not seen each other face to face during the week due to busy work schedules but continued with regular Skype sessions. Sheldon no longer felt embarrassed and the certain event had not been brought up.

It was a few hours before Amy agreed to pick up Sheldon from his apartment. She had persuaded him to eat out tonight at a nice restaurant but before she would do that, she needed some help.

Knocking on Penny's door, Amy checked constantly to see if anyone was behind her before the door was opened. She didn't want Sheldon to know she was there.

The blonde opened the door to see her friend. "Hey Amy. Whats up?"

Amy rushed past Penny without answering and sat on the couch. "Quickly close the door. I don't want Sheldon to know I'm here."

A puzzled Penny closed the door and joined her friend on the couch. "What is going on?"

"I need your help. Tonight is date night and I was wondering if you could give me a makeover?"

"Sweetie you know I would be happy to do that for you but why? Sheldon already thinks you're beautiful and you are." Penny placed her hand on Amy's arm giving her a smile.

Amy sighed. "Penny it's a long story and I know Sheldon likes me the way I am but I want to be more attractive tonight so he notices. If you know what I mean."

Penny's eyes shot wide open. "Amy are you attempting to seduce Sheldon tonight?"

Amy just smiled back at her friend.

Penny continued. "You realise how much of a long shot that is. We are talking about Sheldon Cooper right?"

"Oh Penny I wish I could tell you but I know Sheldon is going through changes. I think he just needs a little push because this stuff scares him and he won't push himself towards it."

"You really think so?"

"Look, I don't expect anything to happen tonight but I still want to test the waters. See his reaction. Anyway what is the harm in dressing up and looking beautiful for once."

"Amy you are beautiful but okay I will give you a makeover. It will be fun and also we will see if Sheldon has finally gone through puberty."

The two friends laughed before Penny got out her makeup kit and started applying it to Amy's face. She first put on a light foundation and blush to highlight the cheeks.

"Now how do you want your eyes? I don't know what looks good with glasses. " Penny asked.

"Oh I almost forgot. I bought some contacts." Amy grabbed her bag and rushed into the bathroom before coming out again and placing her glasses back in her bag. "Now do your magic."

Penny smiled and applied some eye liner and mascara to highlight Amy's eyes. "Wow Amy this is looking really good." Penny finished with some light coloured gloss on Amy's lips. "Take a look at yourself." Penny gestured to Amy to use to mirror.

Looking at herself Amy smiled. "Thank you Penny but... could we maybe do something with my hair."

"Come with me." Penny got up and dragged Amy into the bathroom. Half an hour later the two came out again, Amy now wearing a head full of curls. It was no longer flat and straight but instead had volume and shine.

"I look fantastic. I can't thank you enough Penny," Amy cheered.

"You really do," Penny smiled. "Now what are you wearing tonight?"

Amy lost her smile and panicked. "I never thought about that. I guess I will have to wear this. I have no time to go anywhere. I have to be at Sheldon's in twenty minutes."

"It's fine, you can wear something of mine." Penny got up and walked to her bedroom.

Amy followed. "Nothing would fit me, you have a smaller figure."

"I'm sure I have something your size. Sometimes if a dress is on sale and there is no other sizes, I buy it in case I get pregnant or fat or something."

Amy giggled. "That's ridiculous."

"Yea well I can't resist a bargain." Penny continued to search through her full closet. "Oh here is something." She pulled out a dress and sent Amy into the bathroom to try it on.

A few minutes later Amy emerged from the bathroom. "Oh my God you look fantastic," Penny cried. Amy was wearing a short blue dress that stopped above the knees. It had sleeves to the elbow and hugged the chest area nicely, showing a bit of cleavage as well. A black belt went around the waist and flowed more loosely around the legs. Penny also gave her some simple black heels.

Amy grinned. "Thankyou again Penny. You are the greatest."

The two embraced in a hug and soon it was time for Amy to pick up Sheldon. Standing outside Penny's door Amy started to get nervous. "Well wish me luck."

"You look amazing." Penny waved goodbye and shut the door leaving Amy alone in the hallway.

Taking a deep breath she walked across to the door of Sheldon's apartment and knocked. Waiting for Sheldon to answer felt like eternity and she grew more nervous. Finally he opened the door.

"Whoa." The tall man stood speechless as he stared at his girlfriend in front of him.

Amy smiled "Hello Sheldon."

"Hello Amy." Sheldon swallowed, still staring at his girlfriend.

"Is something the matter?"

"Ummm No... You look different"

"Is that bad?"

Sheldon replied shyly. "No you look beautiful."

Amy's cheeks went red. "Thank you Sheldon. Shall we get going?"

Sheldon nodded and closed the door of the apartment before descending down the stairs with Amy by his side. When they had gone down one flight of stairs Amy felt Sheldon's fingers link with hers bringing their hands together. Amy looked up at her boyfriend smiling and got butterflies in her stomach when he smiled back.