Carrying on from previous chapter
"Did you tell anybody about us going on a date? Asked Stefan
"Yes my friend Penny but her fiancée is Sheldon's roommate so he may have found out that way and he probably saw the facebook pictures from Maria's party as well, why?
"He said something about it in the email"
"What else did he say? There must be more to it than just that and you look annoyed?
"I will show you, its very long and detailed, he basically explains his life story and how you to came to meet and how it took him by surprise how comfortable he was with you and felt that you two had an instant bond"
"Well it's true but things change" replied Amy
"That's not all, he also explains how things were getting beyond control in his life and he much he regrets the things he said to you, that he will never stop waiting for you and that if you let him, he will show you he can treat you properly, Amy he must really love you to come here to try and get you back"
"He will be waiting a long time then" replied Amy stubbornly
"I think you should talk to him"
"What? Why?
"Also before anything too heavy happens with us, I think we should stop dating, I think you should give Sheldon another chance, he comes across as extremely sorry and I have a feeling that you didn't want tot end the relationship?
"Of course I didn't but things couldn't go on they way they were, it's partly why I came here to get some space"
"Amy I am letting you go, you and Sheldon obviously belong together, we can stay friends, you are here for another 18 months after all"
"Why does everybody believe that I am making the wrong decision" exclaimed Amy in frustration
"Maybe they can see what you are not seeing"
"Which is?
"The bigger picture, you don't want to take Sheldon back because you feel that you would just be giving in to him and also you have your pride"
Amy looked sharply at him at that comment but chose to ignore it
"Do you want tea?
"So that's it? Discussion over?
"Stefan I don't believe Sheldon can change just like that, I am happy and have moved on, he needs to as well"
"So you and I were not just a rebound thing then"
"No of course not and stop saying were, we can still date, nothing has changed my mind!
"Amy when I first met you and heard all about you , I realised how intelligent you were, use that intelligence wisely and don't let your pride get in the way, you know what to do" replied Stefan as he joined her in the kitchen
"But I really like you and think that we would get along well with dating, the last two dates have been fantastic"
"I think the same but you belong with Sheldon and that's not all Sheldon said in the email either"
"What else did he say?
"That if you and I are dating to make sure that I look after you and never hurt you the way he did"
"Oh good grief" said Amy as the emotions got to her and she burst into tears
Stefan looked stunned at her for a moment before gathering Amy into his arms and held her while she cried herself out, a few minutes later Amy face was wet with tear stains and so was Stefan's shirt
"Bet I look gorgeous now huh"
"You always will do to me, Amy just your reaction there shows that there might be something still there lingering for Sheldon"
"You are a good friend Stefan but I don't know what to do, I can't make a decision now, its something I need time to think about"
"Nobody is forcing you to do anything, just think about it and make sure you don't regret this"
"That's another thing people keep telling me about not regretting my decisions"
"It seems like you and Sheldon have a lot of people looking out for you and wanting you two to get back together, Amy you and I will always be friends even if you decide to go back to him"
"And if I don't?
"Then we can date, but you need to spend some time on your own without people pestering you over it, you have the information and now it's up to you to deal with"
"There has been a lot of pressure from everybody and just when I think I'm in the clear, he gets brought up again, you know everything you mentioned last night, is stuff that Sheldon likes and does?
"Really? Well you have good taste in men then" laughed Stefan as Amy gave him the tea and they went to the sofa and sat down
"I would have liked to have explored things with you though"
"Same here" replied Stefan giving her a look that made Amy shiver, he noticed and leaned over and gave her a brief kiss before opening the laptop and showing Amy the email
"Are you going to tell Maria about all of this? Asked Amy once she finished reading the email
"Not unless you want to, but I think this will be better between us for now, you have had enough pressure as you said, this is simply going to be your decision and your decision only but I encourage you to talk to Sheldon at the very least" replied Stefan
"Thank you, you are a good friend" replied Amy turning to Stefan and giving him a hug
"I have my uses" replied Stefan smiling at her
They finished up the tea and then Amy walked Stefan to the door where they lingered for a few minutes
"This feels like the end" commented Amy
"Its not the end, I told you that we can still be friends, if you need to talk you have my number and by the way I am still doing dinner for you next weekend, that hasn't changed, just that it will be two friends having dinner rather than a date"
"Thank you" said Amy clearing her throat nervously
"You want me to kiss you again don't you?
"Well I know you want to kiss me again, so I don't see why we shouldn't" replied Amy teasing him back
"I do like kissing you and just to make sure that my feelings on kissing you were not wrong, then I think we can have one last kiss" said Stefan as he pulled Amy into his arms and gave her a long and lingering kiss that made Amy quiver at the knees
"See you at work next week, Dr Holmberg" said Amy as the kiss ended and Stefan started to leave
"You bet you will" smiled Stefan giving her another kiss and leaving the apartment
"Men! Exclaimed Amy before going back to bed
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