A/N: This chapter is too long. And Next chapter, they are back to the U.S. Enjoy?
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Chapter 10: One Last Dance
Sheldon's
Sheldon felt better today thinking about Amy, it has been his daily routine to think about Amy few seconds after he woke up. He never noticed before but remembering and accounting for the earliest time he's been thinking about her, it had been every morning after he opens his eyes, exactly that time, every single day.
He had to see her again, but first things first; he needs to get ready for his talk again, the second of three talks he will be conducting in this seminar.
He didn't get his hopes up that Amy would be there to see him in person; she was after all, drunk. She wouldn't feel good right now and hardly could get up, he figures, but he can't deny, thinking Amy would be one of his audience gives him quiet the satisfaction.
Amy's
She definitely hates herself now… She went too far with drinking. She basically drowned herself, just how terrible where she feeling that 6 shots of Vodka were not enough and she had to get more…
She tried to compose herself as she prepares to get dressed; she wouldn't miss Sheldon's talk in person again. She knew, and she felt the guilt of that yesterday. After all, she has a lot of making up to do.
Maybe he wouldn't even notice I'm not present yesterday, and I'm here today. But I will know… I will feel terrible for some reason.
She said justifying why she's even bothering herself attending, even if she feels awful, so awful that she could puke anytime.
A voice echoed in her head saying – Everything changed when I met you… You are a vixen…
It shocked her to her bones because she doesn't know where that came from… She couldn't remember…
I'm not gonna drink that much again, I even hear voices now…
Sheldon's
Same routine, he was introduced, flattered, and he walked towards the stage where everyone is looking for him, his kind of cup of tea, all eyes on him. But a little part of him wanted only one set of eyes, Amy's eyes.
As he got to his spot in the stage, he begins to say…
"Pleasant morning to each and every one… I will be…" He stopped… He's heart is beating so fast, he saw Amy… Far back, but it's her. He is positive it's her…
He was happy, and overwhelmed. For a moment there, he forgot what he was going to say, he forgot where he was, and he was fixated on Amy's eyes on him.
"Dr. Cooper?" said the host of his talk.
"Pardon, I had too much tea last night, now let me continue…" He made no sense at all, but he doesn't care. He is too happy right now to bother, and with the thought in mind…she's here…
Amy's
Did he know I am here?
Is he staring at me?
Why is he staring at this direction?
No there's no way he could see, I'm too far from the stage.
But, he didn't even look at the other side…
Maybe he was looking for the door.
Did he want to finish and go already?
Why is he smiling? Oh my god, that smiles…
Wow, so cute and innocent, so refreshing… Wow… Don't stop smiling, what am I saying? No… Oh god, look away Amy! Look away!
She tried to look away but it was no good, instead, she saw him in a close up in the LCD screen…
Those eyes… That damn blue eyes… it's… it's… and those lips… Oh no… what is this feeling?
She got lost in his eyes, she spent the time absorb at Sheldon. She didn't even fully understand what he was talking about, not because she couldn't comprehend, but because she was distracted by the speaker himself.
"He's amazing." said the man besides her, distracting her; she didn't mind at least she gained control of herself, for now.
She assessed him by his attributes and it looks like this man is only around 25-30 years old; clearly, she's not the only one who's been amazed with Sheldon.
"Don't you agree?" he said in a follow up.
"Yes." She said, simple and short.
"Don't tell anyone, or the guards for that matter, but I'm gonna try to get close to him later and get his signature."
"For what?"
"I went all the way here and beg my superior just to be here. I sure hope I get to even have his signature or a photo with him. I tried yesterday, no luck, he was gone too early."
"Wow. You wanted to meet him that much?"
"Yes, who wouldn't? I'm so happy; I even sold my most priced collection to afford this trip. But, seeing him in person makes it all worthwhile."
Who wouldn't? Even Amy can't lie to herself that she's there to see Sheldon…
"I wish I know someone who know him in person… I wish… But you see I don't have friends to help me in times like this."
"Uhmmm…" she don't know if she could even have a chance to talk to Sheldon again, after all, he's the center of this seminar, he could be very busy. But, she wanted to help him… She really does want to help…
"You also want to meet him in person?" He said with a smile like he found someone like him.
"It's okay; it shows from your facial expression." He said in a follow up. This boy must be a genius too. How could he have read Amy that easy?
"How did you know?" She said surprised and scared how he could have known…
"Really, like I said, who wouldn't want to meet him in person, especially people who are here right now? I'm Stephen by the way. Nice to meet a fellow fan..."
She let it slide, she doesn't want to explain and maybe it's better if he thinks it that way. But, she is nowhere near the word "fan" especially for Sheldon. She's a Neil Diamond's fan, but no, never Sheldon's.
"I'm Amy. Nice to meet you too…"
Stephen held out his hand and Amy's too.
"I bet those people who know him don't know how lucky they are."
"Really now?" She said sarcastically, oh boy you don't know him in person…
"Oh who am I kidding, I only want a picture or signature of him and it seems impossible!" He said excitedly but torn when he realized it was never going to happen.
"It's not impossible."
"It is. I tried everything. Well, if I find a way to at least get a picture with him or signature, I will surely let you know!"
"Really? You are willing to do that?"
"Yes, of course, we could share. I don't want him alone, I'm not that selfish, even if a picture of him and I'm just on the background would work for me."
Amy is fully convinced, she had to help him. She just had to… Maybe to her, Sheldon is an egoistic maniac, but to this poor boy, Sheldon is his hero…
"How about this, we join forces…"
"What? Really? Wow!"
"Yes… I'll do what I can too and I'll let you know if I came up with something. Give me your number"
She said, so she could contact him in case.
"Now save mine." She said to him, he couldn't believe that someone was willing to help him. Sure, Stephen wanted to help Amy too, but he never expected it would be returned. He didn't misjudge, Amy is an angel.
They talked for an hour, they got to know each other and both got comfortable, Sheldon's part was finished that's why they both even had a chance to talk or they'd be hypnotized by him, the program includes other significant scientist to talk but it didn't interest both of them, the only reason they aren't leaving is because after 90minutes, Sheldon will be back onstage to continue.
"You know, at some point, I can hear you talking like Dr. Cooper… Say, if Dr. Cooper is dating you, I'll definitely ship you both!"
"That's impossible, to Dr. Cooper, love is unnecessary…To put it simple, it's useless for him. But, for knowledgeable purposes, what does ship means?"
"Shipping or ship, initially derived from the word relationship, is the desire by fans for two people, either real-life celebrities or fictional characters, to be in a relationship, romantic or otherwise. It is considered a general term for fans' emotional involvement with the ongoing development of a relationship in a work of fiction. Shipping often takes the form of creative works, including fanfiction and fan art, most often published on the internet."
Amy thought this boy is definitely a genius, he is creepy though. But she likes him, not romantically or anything, but like as if she have a little brother.
"Okay, never gonna happen."
"I could dream. You are perfect for him."
You, Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler, are the meaning of perfection to me - a voiced echoed to her mind again, who could that be? Why? I'm not perfect, it's impossible someone could even classify me as perfect… No, am I still drunk? I lost too many brain cells from getting drunk last night.
"I'm not." She said, shutting down the idea of Sheldon and her being a couple even if it's made up.
Before Stephen could respond, the host excitedly announced Sheldon's return to the stage. Everyone then turned their attention to him, once more.
Sheldon's
This damn 90 minutes break, I want to get out of there and just stare at Amy. Maybe I could peak in here, oh but I can't see it. Something is blocking the view. I guess I should just wait for 90 minutes.
Sheldon hates waiting, 89 more minutes. It's killing him. The only reason he was having so much fun back at the stage was because he could focus and pretend that Amy is the only person in there. He didn't look anywhere else; he knew where he wanted to. He couldn't hold back his smiles, he just, he's too happy.
After that break, he is finally being called out again, he couldn't wait. He eagerly gets out of the stage.
She didn't move an inch… Good, she's as lovely as 90 minutes before.
Looking at Amy and talking came faster than that gruesome 90 minute break. He told his closing remarks and the host directed him off stage…
How do I approach her?
It is all he could think of, how he could be close to her. The moment he finished, if Sheldon would be completely honest, he would prefer going down the stage and straight to Amy's.
Actually, he imagined doing it, and he was delighted, thinking what Amy would do. But he knows better, there's a 99% chance that she would hate him. Especially after last night, and he knows Amy didn't remember what happened. Just like how Amy was drunk in the train and asked him to spill the beans because she had no memory of what happened.
"Dr. Cooper, would it be okay if you would meet some of the VIP guest?" said the Organizer that shyly spoke to him.
"No. I'm busy." He said.
"But sir, the president…" followed up by the organizer.
He didn't care. He opened the door of his dressing room only to find out that a lot of scientists were waiting for him to talk to them; he wants nothing of that, the only person he wants right now, is Amy, to talk to that is. Nothing more, he blushed at the thought of "more".
He imideately closed his doors and called the organizer.
"You, you need to do a favor for me."
"Anything sir."
"Come here."
Amy's
"Wow, look at his dressing room. It's too crowded." Said Stephen in a sad tone…
Why did I even agree to come here? But, I promised to help him…
"Don't worry. I don't think he would entertain them."
A loud voice shouted…
"He's coming out!" A man about Sheldon's height ran away as soon as the door opens and everyone run after him.
"That's not him." Amy said in a confident tone.
"What? Oh, wow, you are right. Excellent." A surprised Stephen said, he almost ran after that impostor too.
Moments later, the real Sheldon went out of the dressing room, disguised.
"Amy? I mean Dr. Fowler, what are you doing here?" He asked, he is wearing a cap and a big coat to hide his face and body.
"WHAAAAAAAAT? IS THAT DR COOPER? DR FOWLER YOU KNOW HIM?" A freaked out Stephen shouted before Amy knew it, she pulled Stephen and prevents him from speaking. She whispered,
"Don't blow his cover, and let's go."
"Who is he?" A confused Sheldon had to ask, he had no clue who is this boy that's tagging along and they seemed too close for Amy to do that.
"Let's just go." Even if Sheldon was full of questions, he still followed Amy.
Amy was still pulling Stephen which makes Sheldon feels insecure and uncomfortable… He had to know what is going on…
"I think this is far enough…"
Amy looked back, he's right, as always, it's far enough, and it's where no one really wanted to go, near the beach. If the person attending the seminar was normal or not a scientist, they would have flocked in the beach, but this people are scientist. They know better…
Amy lets go of Stephen and so, Stephen freaked out, he couldn't believe Sheldon, his hero, standing in front of him. IN FRONT OF HIM!
"Dr. Cooper, I'm a big fan…" He said, shakily. He always dreamed of this moment, but he never thought this would be harder than anything he did. He is as nervous as a person who drank 50 cups of coffee.
Amy saw the look on Sheldon's face; the confused Sheldon is never a treat so she knows she had to explain before he goes baloney with this poor boy.
"Dr. Cooper, this is Stephen, a very big fan of yours. We were seatmates at your talk. Now, I promised him I would help him at something. You better not scare him off; he is like a little brother to me for some reason."
When Sheldon heard the word "little brother" he calmed down…
"Dr. Fowler" said Stephen crying in joy. "I didn't know you knew Dr. Cooper, you truly are an angel."
"You didn't tell him?" Sheldon was shocked, usually girls who even saw him once claimed they are best of friends or at least close friends, but Amy, Amy who he yearns to see every minute didn't even mentioned any of that.
"Why would I do that?" She said challenging him.
"Because we were talking about how awesome…" Before Stephen could finish what he was saying, Amy pulled him again to shut his mouth.
Amy remembered why they even got along, because of Dr. Cooper. Damn, if Sheldon finds out, she could never face him again. How embarrassing…
"I believe he is saying something…" Sheldon pulled Stephen from Amy, and Amy pulled him back, as if they are fighting over him like a toy.
"No, he is not!"
"Yes he was. I have an eidetic memory."
Sheldon knows that it must be something embarrassing that she wouldn't want him to hear it. It must, he laughed at the thought of a cute embarrassed Amy…
Amy pulled Stephen all her might but she was no match for Sheldon's steamy biceps, the obvious winner was Sheldon.
"Now tell me… What were you going to say?" He said as if he already won the battle.
To his surprised Stephen collapse. He just couldn't take it; he was too excited, eager and happy.
Amy attended to him and made sure he was alright. After that… Amy let out a small chuckle as if he was mocking Sheldon and saying, "You didn't win after all."
"Amy, I'm glad you came."
"Well, I shouldn't miss it. I've missed 10 years, so I figured I should catch up to what's happening now."
A lie, she's lying. The only reason she's there is because of Sheldon…
"Yes you should do that." Sheldon was happy no matter what the reason she came.
"I am. I'm sorry, but can I ask for a favor?"
"Hmmm?" Sheldon said, but in reality he wanted to say "anything… as long as I get to see you…"
"Stephen wanted a picture and signature with you."
"Alright, where's his phone?" He moved as fast as he could and took a picture with him, even if he's unconscious. After that, he signed the program Stephen had in his hand.
"You are quick Dr. Cooper."
"I excel at many of things, Dr. Fowler."
"You really do."
"So tell me Amy, are you still mad?"
Amy couldn't hide her surprised as Sheldon used her name… It sounded sweet… very sweet, indeed…
"No, I'm not. To be honest, I want to apologize."
"I believe I may have caused a misunderstanding…" He said, knowing why Amy hates him, as she told him while she was drunk.
"No, not at all, I've acted rather rashly."
"How about we compromise?" Sheldon couldn't believe himself, he was willing to compromise. What else would Amy make him do?
"What do you propose Dr. Cooper?"
"I propose that we move past that, and admit that both are at fault."
"I will only agree if you stipulate that 80% of our difficulties were caused by me."
"I'll go as high as 40."
"65."
"Done. You understand that moving forward; we deal with the fact that we will continue our dinner plans no matter what happens later. Whoever interrupts us?"
"I do. I really am sorry Dr. Cooper."
Sheldon's
Moving 8 hours from the last scene, we see Sheldon and Amy sitting in the restaurant at the same spot.
Amy was wearing a new dress, this time its dark green and her hair is tidied up rather nicely. Sheldon on the other hand is wearing his favorite tie and suit, the kind of look he would wear in a seminar like earlier.
Amy giggled…
"I'm sorry, it's Stephen, and he sent me a text. He was so happy with the signature and picture." She said to him.
Sheldon thought, I'll be happy to do that 100 times more if you smile like that…
"I never got your contact info…" He said a bit bitter that Stephen already has her contacts and he didn't.
"True. Not that you would need it…" She said biting her lips…
"You don't know that, what if I got a trauma at brain scans and I could never look at my brain scans which would pose a high risk and equivalent consequences, I could only trust few people to do it."
Amy's
Amy knows that Sheldon is either making it up to get her number or meant it. Either way, it was a nice gesture of him to trust her with his brain scans. If that case ever do arise.
"And you picked me?"
"Yes."
"Alright, here's my number. I am rather intrigued to see your brain scans to be honest."
"I am too."
They enjoyed each other's company so much to the extent that they even invented a game.
"In a world where rhinoceroses are domesticated pets, who wins the Second World War?" Amy said to Sheldon.
"Uganda."
"Defend."
"Kenya rises to power on the export of rhinoceroses. A central African power block is formed, colonizing North Africa and Europe. When war breaks out, no one can afford the luxury of a rhino. Kenya withers, Uganda triumphs."
"Correct. My turn."
"In a world where a piano is a weapon, not a musical instrument, on what does Scott Joplin play the "Maple Leaf Rag"?"
"Tuned bayonets."
"Defend."
"Isn't it obvious?"
"You're right. My apologies."
They are both happy at the moment, they truly enjoys each other's company so much so that they secretly didn't want it to end, until a text came and Sheldon needed to tend on it.
"If you excuse me, I need to pay back something."
"What is it?"
"Remember how someone else ran out of my dressing room?"
"Yes, that's a favor from whom?"
"From the organizers, and earlier today I refused to meet their VIP guest, so I have to at least call them now, that's the payment from my favor."
"Why did you refused?"
"There's much more things important I needed to attend to, now if you excuse me. I will be back in 15-20 minutes."
"Alright"
Amy thought back, if the timeline is correct, he was with her. So… she gulped, being with her is more important? Before she could process that, Dave seated in front of her…
"Excuse me Dr. Fowler, may I have this dance?"
Amy didn't even notice it's the time of the night where they play a song so that the people inside of the restaurant would be dancing and enjoying the music…
"I'd rather not. I'm not a good dancer."
"It doesn't matter. I'll help you."
"No thanks."
"Please, I had two days of doing errands all over the place, I missed 95% of the seminar, and to be frank… I just want to have some fun…"
An honest Dave convinced her, she was sorry for him so he agreed to his request. After all, Sheldon wouldn't be back for another 15-20 minutes.
"Oh, what the heck!" She got up and Dave's smiles went up to his ears…
Sheldon's
"Yes, Mr. President Sir, I am very pleased to hear from you too."
"No sir. I was busy earlier."
"Yes sir."
He was trying to rush his conversation with the President of this country. He wanted to go back to Amy's, where he could see her emerald eyes, and her alluring and lovely smile… He wants this to finish as soon as possible, so it did. It only took Sheldon 12 minutes and 31 seconds.
I truly excel at everything…
He patted himself in the back and excitedly went back to the restaurant… As he was walking towards their seats, he saw Amy… Amy's dancing with Dave… At first, he was a little bit angry but then his feelings got the better of him…
Sheldon enjoyed the view of Amy dancing like a princess, softly, smoothly, and beautifully… He froze on the spot, he is only seeing her, he didn't even bother about Dave…
Suddenly, Sheldon realized, as ridiculous as it may be, it's like Amy is sparkling… As he stares at her more, he saw her as if he was looking at the universe, PERFECTION… The moment he realized that, he stepped forward and whispered to Dave…
"Dave, I have outlined what you will do tonight and tomorrow, and the next month. Please don't waste any time and attend to those things. Or you might lose your job. You do know, I have a lot of people who would do anything to get your job." Dave was startled, and sprinted out of the restaurant.
"Give him a break Sheldon…" Amy said in a pissed tone…
But Sheldon heard his name from Amy's lips as if it was the sweetest thing he has heard in his life…
"I did, he danced with you for a total of 10 minutes and 39 seconds."
"You finished early?"
"Yes. See? I've been considerate, and I told you, that whoever interrupts us, we will be continuing our dinner plans."
"Yes, Of course I know that. Let's go to our seats?"
"Why? You danced with him and don't want to with me?"
"No, it's not what I meant; you may not want to dance at all."
"I had a forced training when I was young, and so I can dance pretty well."
"Okay. Let's see what you got."
With that, I knew I loved you by Savage Garden played in the background…
"Dr. Fowler, may I have the honor, even if the song is tedious and simply poppycock?"
"Sure. Why not?"
Amy wrapped her hands around Sheldon's neck, Sheldon felt weak in his knees because of the sensation of Amy's hands touching his neck. He doesn't like being touched, but with Amy, he didn't care. He even enjoyed it.
Sheldon placed his hands to Amy's waist and he could feel her figure, oh so nice…
Amy's heart was beating so fast, she didn't feel this way when she was dancing with Dave. But with Sheldon, it's a whole new different sensation, she almost collapse when Sheldon placed his hands over her waist. She felt like there was an electric charged that grounded her. It's making her nervous but she's wishing for more…
Sheldon didn't want the song to end even if it was a baseless song, how could you love someone you don't even know? But he set aside his urge to correct the song and say anything about it. Instead, he focused on Amy. Amy's body is so close to him, it's making him nervous, for some reason, he wanted Amy to get closer and closer.
The song ended quickly and both of them didn't know how to respond, it's like they were both transported into a dream and never wanting it to end, unfortunately, it ended. The song ended. No one initiated to break free from their position. Amy surely didn't want to do it… Not yet…Let me stay like this a little longer… She said as if she was begging some miracle to happen…
Sheldon, on the other hand, was thinking of millions of excuses to stay like this, luckily, there's another song that played. Which gave both of them an excuse to continue dancing, or if you put it more boldly, to continue being close together…
Amy's
What is this feeling?
Why do I feel weird, am I going to puke?
No, it's not like getting drunk… This one feels nice…
But… I don't understand at all…
Amy wanted to know what's happening to her, but she didn't want to say anything. If she would have a choice, she would stay like this as long as possible.
After 10 songs, and the DJ saying goodnight, they are forced to stop dancing and return to the real world again… Sheldon was pissed with the DJ, not realizing what time it is. Amy was the first to break free… It was one of the hardest thing to do…
"That was fun…" She said blushing; she didn't know what to say…
"Good…" he said shyly.
"Oh wow, it's 1am. I better get back to my room."
Amy said changing the subject. It's so awkward now. It's funny how close they were just a minute ago and now, it feels like they are miles apart because of this awkwardness.
"I'll walk you there." He said, he really did mean it, he didn't want to part from Amy. He is buying himself some time…
"Oh… you … didn't... Have to…" She stutters while saying this, clearly she didn't want to. But she had to say it; she can't even remember why she has to say that. If she's being honest, she wants to walk with him.
"I insist."
Sheldon's
Amy spoke, "Thank you for the time… I had a great time… I'm sorry for the trouble…"
"No trouble at all."
Sheldon is resisting himself, but his eyes rested on Amy's beautiful, delicious-looking lips… He wonders if it tastes good too.
Oh boy, what am I thinking?
For someone who had never experienced something like this before, he looked like he knows what to do. Well, even Star wars and Star trek have kissing scenes… He couldn't help but picture himself as Han Solo and Amy as Princess Lea…
I can't let the night end like this… I want to kiss her, like in the movies… Like mommies and daddies do…
But, what if I mess this up? I badly want to do it, but I don't have a right to do it. I don't have a safety agreement with her consent…
What if she hates me if I did something too forward?
What is happening to me?
Why are my baser urges going out of control?
More importantly, this seminar is ending soon… How do I see her again? How?
"I guess, you won …" He said, pertaining to their very first game, he definitely wants to see Amy again… But how? He figures, if he loses their very first game, he would see her again since they have an agreement with consensus that if he loses, he would get to see her lab. Sheldon didn't debate much, the argument was admitting you lose or never see Amy. Clearly, admitting he lost was easier.
"Excuse me… what?" The smitten Amy now turned to a confused Amy.
"You won our game." He repeated himself…
"No. No one won."
"But, you did. You knew my identity first. You were just cut off by Dave when he called your name."
"No, we both said it at the exact time."
"But…"
"What's the point Dr. Cooper? Why are you succumbing to a cheap defeat? I thought you know better than this! I am disappointed." She said yelling at him…
Sheldon knew she would see right thru him, after all, she was his kryptonite. He panicked and didn't know what to say.
"I'm tired, if you're not going to say anything. I'll be going in. Good night, I did mean that I had a great time." She said opening her hotel room door, and closing it until Sheldon stopped her.
"No, Amy… You see, string theory has long been touted as the best hope for a unified "theory of everything," bringing together the physics of the vanishingly small and the mind-bendingly large. But it has also been criticized and even ridiculed for failing to make any predictions that could be checked experimentally." He looked lost… Why did I even talk about my study? All Sheldon know, he couldn't let Amy go just yet. Not until he gets assured he would see her again…
"It's very impressive, for notional work." Amy said
NOTIONAL WORK? I proved it! What? Isn't she listening? Clearly, 10 years of missing the world and this happened. Sheldon thought…
"Do I detect a hint of condescension?" Sheldon said as calm as he could possibly do.
"I'm sorry, was I being too subtle? I meant compared to the real-world applications of neurobiology, theoretical physics is, what's the word I'm looking for? Hmm, cute."
Oh no she didn't! Wait, she's just angry. Control yourself…
"Are you suggesting the work of a neurobiologist like Babinski could ever rise to the significance of a physicist like Clarke-Maxwell or Dirac?" He's voice is slightly going up.
"I'm stating it outright. Babinski eats Dirac for breakfast and defecates Clarke-Maxwell."
"You take that back."
"Absolutely not. My colleagues and I are mapping the neurological substrates that subserve global information processing, which is required for all cognitive reasoning, including scientific inquiry, making my research ipso facto prior in the ordo cognoscendi. That means it's better than his research, and by extension, of course, yours."
"Excuse me, but a grand unified theory, insofar as it explains everything, will ipso facto explain neurobiology."
Stop! Stop mouth! Stop! Don't insult her more… Stop it! You… You're ruining everything.
"Yes, but if I'm successful, I will be able to map and reproduce your thought processes in deriving a grand unified theory, and therefore, subsume your conclusions under my paradigm."
"That's the rankest psychologism, and was conclusively revealed as hogwash by Gottlob Frege in the 1890s!"
"We appear to have reached an impasse."
"I agree. I move our relationship terminate immediately."
"Seconded"
What did I do? I messed things up; she would never want to see me again. How the hell did this happen? From assuring I have to see her to never seeing her again?
Amy's
Amy spoke, "Thank you for the time… I had a great time… I'm sorry for the trouble…"
"No trouble at all."
He's so tall… What if he tries to kiss me? Oh… What am I thinking… why he would even do that, I'm getting way ahead of myself…
This seminar is ending soon… How do I see him again?
"I guess, you won …" He said.
"Excuse me… what?" The smitten Amy now turned to a confused Amy.
"You won our game."
She then realized what it was, so they are still in the parameters of gaming? What the hell? Did he just toy with her feelings?
And it's impossible a person like Sheldon would ever succumb to defeat.
"No. No one won."
"But, you did. You knew my identity first. You were just cut off by Dave when he called your name."
Amy was confused as to why would he bring this up, so she was resisting herself to fight him back, but she couldn't help it.
"No, we both said it at the exact time."
"But…"
"What's the point Dr. Cooper? Why are you succumbing to a cheap defeat? I thought you know better than this! I am disappointed."
She said yelling at him… Sheldon didn't respond back…
On Amy's perspective, it looked like he was not saying anything and doesn't want to explain, but in reality, he couldn't find his words.
"I'm tired, if you're not going to say anything. I'll be going in. Good night, I did mean that I had a great time." She said opening her hotel room door, and closing it until Sheldon stopped her.
"No, Amy… You see, string theory has long been touted as the best hope for a unified "theory of everything," bringing together the physics of the vanishingly small and the mind-bendingly large. But it has also been criticized and even ridiculed for failing to make any predictions that could be checked experimentally." He looked lost…
"It's very impressive, for notional work." Amy said, she knows she's being bitchy but she can't help it. Sheldon is making no sense. Is he trying to make her feel small because he won two Nobel?
"Do I detect a hint of condescension?" Sheldon said as calm as he could possibly do.
"I'm sorry, was I being too subtle? I meant compared to the real-world applications of neurobiology, theoretical physics is, what's the word I'm looking for? Hmm, cute."
Oh no I didn't! Oh god…
"Are you suggesting the work of a neurobiologist like Babinski could ever rise to the significance of a physicist like Clarke-Maxwell or Dirac?" He's voice is slightly going up.
"I'm stating it outright. Babinski eats Dirac for breakfast and defecates Clarke-Maxwell."
Stop Amy, Amy said to herself…
"You take that back."
"Absolutely not. My colleagues and I are mapping the neurological substrates that subserve global information processing, which is required for all cognitive reasoning, including scientific inquiry, making my research ipso facto prior in the ordo cognoscendi. That means it's better than his research, and by extension, of course, yours."
"Excuse me, but a grand unified theory, insofar as it explains everything, will ipso facto explain neurobiology."
"Yes, but if I'm successful, I will be able to map and reproduce your thought processes in deriving a grand unified theory, and therefore, subsume your conclusions under my paradigm."
"That's the rankest psychologism, and was conclusively revealed as hogwash by Gottlob Frege in the 1890s!"
"We appear to have reached an impasse."
"I agree. I move our relationship terminate immediately."
"Seconded"
Amy slammed the door. As soon as she did that, she felt down to the floor. She knows that she shouldn't have done that, Sheldon was definitely distracted and out of his mind, but she… couldn't stop… She gets too defensive when her field gets ridiculed, but she knows better…
Maybe this was for the best? At least, we wouldn't have an awkward goodbye… I'm never going to see him again anyway…
A/N: Thoughts? Complaints?