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For those asking if Shamy will get back together, all I can say is keep reading and you will soon find out (evil laugh)
The following week with Penny and Bernadette off to London to meet Amy, Leonard was doing his best to get Sheldon to come out of his room in the evenings, he had called Raj and Howard over and he was currently talking to Sheldon through the bedroom door
"Come on Sheldon we are going to have Vintage Video games and Chinese food, I got your regular meal and the girls are not here and we can have fun" said Leonard
"Where have the girls gone? Asked Sheldon opening the door
"Does it matter? They are not here, come on please come out and enjoy yourself, I am worried about you"
"Fine" replied Sheldon following him to the lounge
"Leonard I think you should tell him where Penny and Bernadette really are" said Howard trying to be helpful
"What are you hiding? Asked Sheldon looking at Leonard confused
"Fine, I will tell you but please stay here and play games, they have gone to London for the weekend with Amy to look at wedding and bridesmaid dresses, they wont be back until Monday" replied Leonard passing Sheldon his food
"I see"
"I don't want to be harsh with you but you have to snap out of it Sheldon, Amy has moved on and you need to as well"
"I cannot and will not forget about her that easily though Leonard"
"Nobody is asking you to forget about her, just try and move on with your life, you might even meet somebody else" replied Leonard
"Somebody else? That will never happen, Amy is my equal and she always will be and I will not give up on her" said Sheldon taking his fork and stabbing into the food violently
"So you are going to live here alone for the rest of your life? Or are you going to obsess over Amy and the man who had his arm around her? Asked Leonard
"For your information that man is Dr Stefan Holmberg, he works as the head of languages at the University" said Sheldon informing the group who looked at him curiously
"Sheldon please tell me you haven't been stalking him over the internet?
"I had to do a check on him, I would prefer that he was nowhere near Amy of course but that's out of my control"
"Soooo, what will you do with my room when I leave? Asked Leonard desperate to change the subject
"Maybe I will get a new roommate after you go" pondered Sheldon as they settled down to eat and got on with playing games
"I also heard from Stuart that the Comic Book Store will be reopening tomorrow, we can go if you like, you know you love that place" said Leonard trying to coax some happiness into Sheldon
"Perhaps" replied Sheldon simply
Meanwhile Amy had just landed in London, she had timed her flight to land within a few minutes of Penny and Bernadette's flight, she waited in arrivals for them and they greeted each other with hugs and squeals before they took the tube to the hotel they were staying at, as it was early evening, they booked a table in the hotel restaurant and once they had unpacked they met in the hotel bar to wait for their table and Penny questioned Amy on the pictures they had seen
"Amy that guy Stefan is hot, how do you stay away from him? Asked Penny
"He is hot and I didn't tell either of you this before, but we went on a date last weekend" replied Amy
"Really? How did that go? Asked Bernadette
"It was great, I had been told he had a bad dating reputation but he was the perfect gentleman and he even made sure I arrived back at my apartment safely before leaving" replied Amy
"You look like you are hiding something though? Said Penny
"Well he did kiss me at the end of the date and I did respond" replied Amy
"Amy you little vixen, so is he your new boyfriend?
"No don't be silly, that was just one date, I am taking him out next weekend and we will see what happens, I just want to have fun and not get into anything serious, I think I deserve that at least" said Amy defending herself
"Sheldon is not coping well, especially after he saw your pictures, he set about finding out about Stefan" said Penny
"Oh for heavens sake" moaned Amy
"What's wrong?
"Penny do we have to talk about Sheldon? Replied Amy exasperated
"No but I thought you might care about his feelings that's all"
"Please do me a favour and do not talk about Sheldon at all this weekend, if you do need to then speak with Bernie, I have no interest" replied Amy taking a sip of her wine
"Fine, I should let you know then that tomorrow we have an appointment in a bridal shop nearby at 12pm" replied Penny
"Good, I have also booked us into afternoon tea at The Ritz on Sunday afternoon, it will be a good way to relax and end a good weekend before we have to go home" said Amy
"Home? You make it sound like Sweden is your home now" said Bernadette
"Well it is for the next two years and maybe beyond"
"You are still enjoying it yes? Asked Bernie
"Totally" replied Amy smiling at her
By the time they had finished dinner and drinks it was after 11pm and already past Amy's new bedtime, she was struggling to stay awake so left Penny and Bernadette in the bar who thanks to the LA time difference were very alert
Penny and Leonard had agreed to Skype each other early on Saturday morning, knowing the time difference between London and LA it was at 6am that Penny found herself awake and looking back bleary eyed at Leonard
"Hi Leonard"
"Morning Penny, how's London"
"Its great, listen I need to tell you something but go to my apartment, Sheldon cannot hear this conversation"
"Sure hang on" replied Leonard going off to Penny's apartment and shutting the door, he didn't realise that Sheldon had heard every word and was listening outside Penny's door to the conversation
"Right well it seems that Amy has been on a date with that guy from the pictures"
"Stefan?
"Yes, she said they had fun and that they are going out again next weekend, Sheldon is going to do his nut"
"Well he said tonight that he is not giving up with her, I wish that they could talk and see things properly" sighed Leonard
"Yes same here, Amy is refusing all talk of Sheldon this weekend as well"
"I don't think there is anything we can do but hope that Amy will see sense in time" replied Leonard
"Yes, anyway Leonard I will call you again tonight, I need to get back to sleep as we are going out at 11"
"Ok love you"
"Love you as well and sleep well" replied Penny blowing a kiss at him and ending the call
The girls arrived at a bridal store in West London for 12pm and confirmed with the receptionist their appointment and were told to wait until they could be seen, they didn't have to wait long
"Hi my name is Sarah the owner, which of you is getting married?
"That would be me, I am Penny" said Penny shaking her hand
"Ok and have you set a date yet?
"It will be in July next year, I actually live in LA but we just wanted ideas for wedding dresses and bridal gowns really" replied Penny
"Ok, let me get my assistant to measure you all up, I am presuming all three of you are involved in the wedding?
"Yes that's correct"
Sarah and her assistant spent a few minutes measuring the girls up before taking them through a selection of wedding dresses, some of which Penny liked, but when she tried on, didn't suit her
"Have you an idea for colour for the bridesmaid dresses? Asked Sarah
"I would like to think of a dark colour, not too dark though"
"I see, well how about violet? Asked Sarah showing Penny two below the knee spaghetti strap dresses
"Oh I like those, do you two want to try them on? Asked Penny to Amy and Bernadette
"Sure" replied the girls together, the assistants took them off to the dressing rooms to change
"If by chance we find something here, how easy would it be for you to ship them to LA?
"Well there would be a significant cost of course, but then you can always take them home with you yourself and arranged for them to stored in LA until the wedding" suggested Sarah
"I will think about it" replied Penny
A few minutes later Bernadette and Amy appeared in the dresses, Penny thought they looked gorgeous and decided to buy the dresses
"Now do you need accessories? Asked Sarah
"I think we need matching shoes" said Bernadette
"And I can lend you my tiara for the ceremony" suggested Amy
"You would do that for me?
"Yes it can be your something borrowed" replied Amy smiling at her
They managed to get matching shoes for the dresses, which Penny wasn't paying for thanks to her Dad who had insisted on paying for all the bridal dresses
"Sorry we couldn't find your dress here though" said Sarah
"That's ok, I will just have to keep looking" replied Penny as they left the shop with the dresses that Penny had decided to just take home with her as Bernadette said she would store them at her apartment
The three of them spent the time remaining in the afternoon exploring the tourist areas before returning back to the hotel, Penny and Bernadette Skyped their partners then they met for dinner in the hotel
The next day they got dressed up for afternoon tea at The Ritz, Amy was wearing her new Jade dress which brought wolf whistles from Penny
"Wow Amy, I know I saw that dress in the pictures but it's gorgeous on you, where did you get it?
"One of the boutique shops in Gothenburg, it's a great place to get stuff" replied Amy as they took a taxi to The Ritz
"Good afternoon ladies, do you have a reservation for this afternoon? Asked the receptionist in a posh voice
"Yes, it's in the name of Fowler" said Amy passing him the reservation
"Very good, I shall get somebody to take you through now"
They were shown through to a large room, that had a pianist playing and the room was full of mainly old people which made Penny confused
"This seems weird, it's like an old peoples convention" whispered Penny as they sat down
Amy and Bernadette laughed at her as the waiter brought over the menus, they made their choices and soon they had a table full of tiny sandwiches and a cake stand full of cakes and a selection of teas, the girls enjoyed themselves immensely
"I think we should do this back home one day" said Penny
"Maybe do it for your hen night" suggested Bernadette
"Oh that sounds like fun"
"I thought you said earlier it was like an old people's convention"? Asked Amy
"I may have changed my mind" laughed Penny
"I have missed our girl's time" said Bernadette
"So have I, its good to catch up" replied Amy smiling at her friends as they got up to leave the hotel
They went back to the hotel to pack and then had a few drinks in the hotel bar, Bernadette and Penny's flight back to LA was an early one the next morning so they went to bed early, Amy's flight wasn't until the afternoon so had more time to prepare
On Tuesday when Amy returned to work, she checked in on the alcohol addicted monkey study and then returned to her office and had just started dissecting some rat brains she had received, she was so engrossed in her work that she didn't hear Stefan come in until he was cuddling her from behind and nibbling her neck
"Stefan! You surprised me" said Amy turning her head to look at him
"Well that was the plan" replied Stefan smiling at her and still cuddling her
Amy felt a shiver run through her body again and just as she was debating her feelings, Stefan kissed her, Amy put her arm around his neck to bring him deeper into the kiss and after what felt like a long time but was probably only a minute or two, they broke away from the kiss, Amy could see in his dilated eyes that he was aroused for her and he wasn't the only one that was aroused
"That was nice" was all Amy could get out
"Good, that was my intention, after all who wants a rubbish kiss! Laughed Stefan
"I quite agree" replied Amy unable to keep the smile off her face
"So how was your weekend?
"It was so much fun, it was good to catch up with my girlfriends properly" replied Amy
"Good, have you any thoughts about where you are taking me for our date?
"Yes, I would very much like to cook for you at my apartment if that's ok?
"I would like that, you should know that I hate lamb though"
"Ok" Amy suddenly remembered somebody else that hated lamb and tried to get him out of her thoughts
"When you do come over I can find out more about you, so far it's been all about me" suggested Amy
"Of course, I had better run, I have a lecture at 11am"
"I didn't think you gave lectures?
"I don't usually but Dr Mattison is sick and there is nobody else available to take over" replied Stefan
"Ok good luck then" said Amy
"Maybe I will see you at lunchtime?
"Possibly, I have to do these dissections and prepare for my own lecture at 2pm so it will be a very quick lunch"
"I can bring you something, I know what you like" suggested Stefan
"Ok, look forward to it then" replied Amy
Stefan took a long look at her before leaning down to kiss Amy again, this time it was a brief kiss and he left Amy to her work, instead of working Amy started to day dream and was still staring into space when Maria came in a few minutes later
"Hello Amy? Anybody there? Asked Maria waving a hand in front of Amy's face
"Oh sorry, I was thinking"
"I called you twice, everything ok?
"Yes, how are you?
"Good, weekend ok?
"It was fantastic and it's good to be back at work now" replied Amy as she grinned goofily to herself
"I bet it is" replied Maria giving her a knowing look
"What does that mean?
"I know you enjoy your job but you have an admirer in Stefan now and I am pretty sure the feeling is mutual?
"Yes, I like him and its fun, just what I need right now" replied Amy
"Good you deserve some fun, see you later Amy" said Maria leaving Amy to her work
On Saturday Amy made a quick trip to the shopping mall across the Gothia River and picked up a cream dress that was similar in style to the jade one that she had bought, she also picked up all the ingredients for the meal she had planned to cook, she took some time to pamper herself with her favourite bath oils and put on some light make up and started on the cooking, she had asked Stefan to arrive at 6pm and had just opened a bottle of wine when the buzzer rang, she buzzed Stefan in and he arrived with chocolates and another bottle of wine for her
"Oh Stefan thank you but there is plenty of wine here for tonight" said Amy taking them to the kitchen
"I know but you deserve a treat as well" replied Stefan
"Shall we open it now or later?
"Later I think, put it on the balcony to cool down" suggested Stefan
Amy did that and then returned to the kitchen to pour Stefan a glass of wine and then joined him on the sofa
"Here's to a good evening" said Amy clinking glasses with him
"With a beautiful lady and a well dressed sexy one at that" added Stefan
"Stefan you surely don't think that"
"You are beautiful, you have a beautiful mind as well" replied Stefan
Amy could only stare at him in delight, Stefan took the glass of her and placed it on the coffee table and pulled Amy into his arms and kissed her, Amy responded and felt the familiar shiver run through her body, Stefan by now as well as kissing her was running his hands through her hair, Amy felt very turned on and started to caress his tummy, then the over buzzer went off
"Darn it" exclaimed Amy
"Its ok, we have time for more kissing later" said Stefan smiling at her
"That I can't wait for" replied Amy going to the kitchen to serve up the dinner, she had prepared roast beef, potatoes and vegetables, she had also made a chocolate and honey cheesecake for dessert
It was while they were eating that Stefan told Amy a bit more about himself and his hobbies
"Well I like football and go and see Gothenburg play as often as possible, my friends and I like to meet up alternate weekends and place the venue we are going to in a hat and just choose that way, kind of like an anything can happen scenario" said Stefan
"I see, sounds like fun" replied Amy as a tall brown haired man came into her mind at the mention of anything can happen
"Oh it is and we have video nights, where we play video games and sometimes watch Sci Fi Movies"
Amy started to feel like she was in Deja Vue land with all the familiar comments but didn't say anything to Stefan
"I should cook for you next time" suggested Stefan once they had finished the meal
"I would like that, did you like the food?
"Oh yes it was delicious, now I will cook a traditional Swedish meal and one that I know Maria hasn't cooked for you as well" suggested Stefan
"Sounds intriguing, are you ready for dessert?
"What did you get?
"I made cheesecake and I also got some ice cream, we can have both"
"I would like both I think" replied Stefan as he helped Amy clear up the dishes
It was while they were in the kitchen area that Amy felt Stefan brush up behind her, she turned around and he pressed up against her and swooped down to kiss her again and this time Amy could feel rather than see that he was turned on, she settled for groping his butt and returning the kiss before they broke away again
"I should get the dessert ready, you go and sit down" said Amy feeling flustered
"I like a girl that can blush, it's very sexy" said Stefan giving her a look and returning to the sofa
They spent the rest of the evening drinking and chatting in between kissing and arranged a date for next weekend, Stefan didn't leave until after 1am and Amy went to bed feeling tipsy and happy
Amy was woken the next morning by the door buzzer ringing, checking her clock she saw that it was only 930 and wondering who would come by that early, she threw on her dressing gown and went to answer the door
"Its Stefan, I need to talk to you"
"Ok, come up" said Amy wondering what was going on
Stefan arrived a minute later with his laptop in his arms and looking decidedly grim
"What's wrong?
"I just had an email from Sheldon"
"Oh good grief" exclaimed Amy in despair and wondering what the email contained
Next chapter up soon