AN: Oh, good Lord. I am SO sorry I haven't update in such a long time, everyone. I was away on vacation for a while, and then school started, and I have literally had NO TIME to write this story. Chapter eight is FINALLY up though! Prepare for some mushy-gushy, ooey-gooey-ness. Thank you so much for sticking with me, guys. You're the best! :) Enjoy!
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One more month.
Just one more month.
Penny sat on her couch, staring at the television, but not seeing any of the images upon it.
One more month until my boys come home.
In exactly thirty days, she would finally, finally see her boys again.
One more month until he comes home.
Finally, finally see him again.
Ever since her epiphany two weeks prior, Penny had been thinking of Sheldon non-stop. She missed him terribly, and had caught herself holding back tears on many occasions. She just needed to see him, touch him, feel him, just know that he was there, with her. She knew there was almost no chance that he was capable of returning her feelings, but she couldn't bring herself to even attempt to diminish her feelings for him.
Penny had dated a lot of guys throughout her life. All built, ripped meatheads, with big muscles and tiny IQs. All disappointments. She knew now that she wanted Sheldon or nothing at all. Enough of the men who thought with their little head instead of the one on their neck. Penny wanted the big, beautiful brain of Sheldon Cooper, PhD.
She glanced at her watch. 10:22. Please let him still be awake.
Grabbing her laptop, she quickly typed her password into Skype, waiting until she heard the beeping sound that notified she had successfully logged in. Sheldon's status was set to away.
Please.
Penny typed and sent a quick message.
PennyBlossoms4 says:
Sheldon? You there, sweetie?
She sat waiting, holding her breath. She needed to talk to him. Needed to see him. Needed to...
SheldonCPhD says:
Hello, Penny. Yes, I am here.
She smiled, sighing contently. Thank god.
PennyBlossoms4 says:
Good :) How's the Arctic, moonpie?
Penny smirked.
SheldonCPhD says:
Don't call me moonpie.
She laughed.
SheldonCPhD says:
We are beginning to wrap up our experiments. Only thirty days remain until our return home.
PennyBlossoms4 says:
I know. I can't WAIT to see you guys! :D
SheldonCPhD says:
I am looking forward to returning home.
Penny smiled wistfully. I'm looking forward to it, too.
SheldonCPhD says:
Unfortunately, I must take my leave shortly, therefore using a webcam for such a short period of time would be nonsensical.
Penny's face fell.
PennyBlossoms4 says:
You're leaving? Why so soon? :(
SheldonCPhD says:
I am utterly exhausted, and believe I may be becoming ill.
PennyBlossoms4 says:
Aww, you're getting sick? :(
SheldonCPhD says:
Yes.
Penny bit her lip.
PennyBlossoms4 says:
I wish I was there to sing you Soft Kitty.
SheldonCPhD says:
I find myself wishing the same.
Penny's breathing stopped. I find myself wishing the same. He wanted her there, with him.
It's funny how one little sentence can take your breath away.
SheldonCPhD says:
Perhaps you could utilize the webcam as a substitute?
Penny's heart melted. Did he even realize how adorable he was?
PennyBlossoms4 says:
Of course, sweetie :)
She clicked the call button. He answered before the first ring had finished.
Even through the webcam, she could see that Sheldon was definitely coming down with a cold. His skin was flushed, his eyes downcast.
"Oh, Sheldon."
Sheldon just looked at her dejectedly.
It nearly broke her heart.
"Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur, happy kitty, sleepy kitty, purr, purr, purr..."
A tiny smile appeared on Sheldon's face. "Thank you, Penny."
Penny smiled. "You're welcome, sweetie."
"I apologize, but I must retire now. Please understand." Sheldon said quietly.
"Of course." Penny nodded. "Get that beautiful brain of yours back in the game."
"Pleasant dreams, Penny."
"Goodnight, sweetie. Feel better soon."
Penny closed her lid. Sighing, she mustered up the strength to pick herself up off the couch, switch the tv off, and carry herself to bed.
