PROMPT:Green traffic light
Let's Play a Game
"This is the longest, fucking light I have ever encountered," grumbled Penny.
"Cursing won't improve the chances of the light changing," he said in a calm, unruffled voice.
"Shut it Moon Pie."
Once again, it had to be she who had to take Sheldon to work. Leonard was with Leslie and since Leslie was Sheldon's nemesis that wouldn't have worked out. Raj and Howard had already tried but their patience limit had been reached. So naturally, she was the lucky one.
If the damn light didn't change, she was going to be late for work. Again.
"Damn it."
"How about we play a game."
She groaned in annoyance.
"It's called Name That Element."
"Sheldon," she whined.
"Let's see. Argon."
"Ugh. Neon."
"Nickel."
"Lead."
"Dysprosium."
"What the hell is that?"
"It's part of the rare-earth group and is highly-"
"Whatever. My Turn. Manganese."
"Erbium."
"Magnesium."
"Very good," he said approvingly.
(Being trapped in a car with Sheldon for several hours helped Penny advance very far in this game. She might have studied a few periodic tables as well. She wasn't a very graceful loser).
"Mercury," he said, triumph in his eyes.
Damn it. She knew there was an element beginning with 'y'. What the hell was it?
"Well?"
"I give up."
"You understand what this means don't you?"
"That you are freakishly smart?"
He rolled his eyes. "I was already aware of that fact."
"You get to watch Star Trek: The Next Generation with me later on today."
"Oh boy."
Loser was subjected to a show of the winners choosing for that day. Penny didn't win very often but when she did, she made sure to pick something that guaranteed cutting remarks from him. Unfortunately for him (and sometimes her as well) complaining wasn't allowed. It was hilarious though, to watch the constant twitching on his face.
"Might I suggest-?"
"Moon Pie, unless you have a way for me not to be late for work, I suggest you keep silent," she nearly growled, irritated that she lost and with the fact that she'd be late again.
He ignored her warning and said, "I was merely going to inform you that the light is green and several cars have already passed, giving you a decidedly unfriendly look."
She jammed her foot on the gas pedal, smirking when she saw Sheldon frantically grab onto something as she continued to accelerate.
He regained control of himself, he glowered at her and began to admonish her.
She groaned when she saw another bright red light.
"How about Name That Scientist?" he asked.
She pinched the bridge of her nose.
Oblivious, he began. "Marie Curie…"