First I want to thank everyone who has read and reviewed this story so far. I'm very glad you are enjoying it as much as I enjoy writing it. It's not even close to over yet so don't worry. =) I'm glad many of you like my take on the Shenny relationship. So thank you all, now here's your chapter =)

Amy Farrah Fowler walks into Penny's apartment with a look of annoyance. She frowns at us and seats herself onto the spot if have declared my own at Penny's apartment.

"Amy… that's my spot." I frown.

"I thought the left side of the couch across the hall was your spot."

I nod "Well yes, but this is my spot at Penny's."

She sighs, "Why do you insist on pretending there is a relationship between the two of you?"

I sigh as well "Why do you insist on refusing to believe there is? I cannot lie, a fact you are aware of, so why do you believe that I am?"

"I do not believe you as a result of your opinion of relationships! You yourself have called them ridiculous and a waste of time. Why would you suddenly wish to have one, and with Penny for that matter?"

"What's wrong with me?" Penny frowns.

"Nothing Penny." I turn to Amy Farrah Fowler "I did once find relationships to be utterly idiotic. I did also believe that they were useless. But, that was before I wanted one. My attraction to Penny still baffles me everyday." I turn back to Penny "Not that you aren't beautiful and amazing, but it confuses me how I've lived my entire life not concerned at all about having a girlfriend and suddenly I'm very interested in you."

Amy Farrah Fowler frowns "That is convincing, but I still demand to see the two of you kiss, without Sheldon running to brush his teeth."

I blush "Very well."

"Honestly, you're blushing, a sign that you are not comfortable with this!"

"No, it's not that at all. I just do not like having an audience."

"Pretend I am not here then!" she sighs, unconvinced.

I nod and look down into Penny's beautiful emerald eyes. A smile tugs at the corners of my mouth. She smiles back, wrapping her arms around my neck. I lean closer and softly press my lips against hers. She kisses back, on tiptoe. My arms snake around her waist as my eyes flutter shut. She deepens the kiss, pulling my bottom lip between her lips. I hold her tighter and lightly drag my tongue across her bottom lip. She opens her mouth so I can slide my tongue inside. Her hands move up to my hair, gripping tightly. I force myself to pull away and kiss her cheek, blushing furiously.

Amy's eyes are widened in shock "Oh. Wow."

I bite my lip and find it very hard not to return to Penny's lips. Penny looks like she may be fighting the same battle.

Don't think about her lips. Remember, Amy Farrah Fowler is hardly five feet away!

She'd be thoroughly convinced.

Oh Lord! Stop it Sheldon: just stop!

That's the problem, I don't want to!

"Well… I'm convinced. That was quite a kiss… It does not explain why you have been ignoring me though!" she frowns.

I look at my feet "Not ignoring just… not responding."

Penny frowns "Sheldon I never said you couldn't text her! I was just jealous!"

Amy snorts "You jealous of me? In what universe would you be jealous of me?"

"You're smarter than me. I was just afraid that Sheldon would rather be with you."

I grab her hand "Penny I told you. Amy is my friend. And I only love you. Other than my family and other friends, there is only you." I look over at Amy "I apologize for ignoring you. I will text you again, I really am sorry I did not think it would matter much to you."

She shrugs "You're my friend as well Sheldon. It does matter. I do not have many friends."

Penny smiles at Amy "You have me too!"

Amy nods "Well I have to go home. I am sorry I doubted your relationship. Have a good night." She leaves.

I look back down at Penny and can no longer avoid her lips. I give her a soft kiss and her lips catch mine. My knees begin to wobble as our tongues meet. She pulls away and helps me keep my balance.

"You ok Sheldon?"

I nod "Y-yeah. Just loosing my balance."

"Here, sit down."

I do and pull her onto my lap and reunite our lips. She lets out a small giggle and continues the kiss. Our tongues dance between our lips. I realize how far down my hands have slipped and I quickly move them.

"S-Sorry I-I-"

She ends my sentence with her lips. Her hands again grip my hair and I my hands have moved to her hips. She slowly pulls away. Then she gives me a mischievous grin. Before I have time to question it, I feel her lips onto the side of my neck. I gasp as she licks, sucks and kisses my throat. A moan escapes my lips and I feel a certain part of my pants fitting tighter. I blush and wish for her to stop, but at the same time wish for her to continue. She kisses her way up to my jaw line and meets my lips again. I kiss back almost hungrily. My hands slip down again, testing the waters. She reacts with kissing so I decide to leave them this time. I suddenly have the urge to remove our clothing. I pull away.

"P-Penny w-w-we should st-stop for a minute!"

She pulls away "Sorry Sheldon I just lost control I-"

I nod "Me too. I-I need to control myself better."

She smiles "It's ok honey."

I just nod, completely humiliated, and frustrated with myself for stopping.

"I'm sorry."

I look over at her "Penny. Don't be. I wanted to do that just as much as you did, maybe more." I bite my lip, "I wanted to do more! I-I still do but I'm terrified!"

She nods "I understand sweetie."

I pull her into a hug "I love you."

"I love you too."

I kiss her cheek and hug her tighter "What if I'm never ready? Or what if I think I'm ready and then I get terrified and-"

"Sheldon, sweetie calm down. I'm in no hurry! It's going to be fine."

I just nod; half wishing I hadn't pulled away.

I go over to the apartment to shower before bed. Penny has agreed to stay here tonight, but she is getting ready at her apartment. After I finish I put on my pajamas. I walk into the living room and find a very disgruntled Rajesh Koothrappali. I raise an eyebrow and pour myself a glass of 2% milk.

"They are trying to set me up on another date! I can't be near a girl without drinking! I don't want to get married drunk!"

"Say that you already have a date." Leonard shrugs.

I sigh and roll my eyes.

Will they never learn?

"Yes Sheldon, what is your possibly unhelpful and unwanted opinion?" Leonard sighs.

"If you lie and say that Raj has a date, they'll set a different day. Raj, if you tell them that you have a girlfriend, they'll want to meet her."

He nods "Point taken, but what should I do?"

I shrug "Go on the date sober. The girl will get annoyed with the lack of conversation on your end and leave. End of problems." I shrug.

"Sheldon, that's stupid!"

"Actually, Leonard it could work! But I'd have to talk to her to set up the date!"

"Do it through a text message." I shrug "She may not even want to see you after that."

He nods "Good idea dude! I'm going to you for advice more often!"

I nod.

"I do like a girl though." He smiles.

I shake my head "I think I know where this is going…"

Penny walks in before Raj can reply. He looks down.

She sighs, "Raj, one day you'll be able to talk to me, I hope."

He nods squeaks "Sorry."

She pulls him into a hug "It's ok sweetie! So why are we all congregated in the living room?"

"We are discussing Raj's parents interfering in his love life again."

She nods "Another date?"

Raj nods.

"Yes and we're resolving it at the moment." I pull her into a hug "Would you mind waiting in my room for a few minutes, sugar?"

My eyes widen.

Sugar? Darlin? What's next?

This is also Penny's fault. Cursing and pet names!

She giggles and nods "Yeah, Can I read one of your comics?"

I raise an eyebrow "Ah, sure. Just please be sure to-"

"Wear the gloves, I know." She grins.

She kisses my cheek says goodbye to Leonard and Raj. My eyes don't leave her until the bedroom door is shut. I smile and imagine her, ear pressed against the door.

"Sheldon?"

I blink "Yes?"

"You're not paying attention dude."

I nod "Sorry I was ah…"

"Daydreaming about Penny?" Leonard grins.

"Anyways as we were saying… I believe I know who it is you like."

Raj grins, "You do."

Leonard looks between us "Well I don't! Tell me!"

"Missy." We say at the same time.

He sighs, "I like her too but she's off limits!"

He grins more "You didn't-"

"It hasn't come up… I hadn't thought about it much." I answer before he can finish.

"No. There's no way he gets permission and I don't!" Leonard glares at me.

"No. I'm not giving anyone permission or legislating her relationships in any way! The last time I got kicked in… well you know where…" I wince, remembering the pain "And, you have Stephanie!"

He nods "Still."

I sigh, "Anyways, this is irrelevant. Raj, do you have her number?"

He nods "Yes."

"You need to have Howard text her for you."

He gives me an odd look "Howard?"

I nod "He is clearly the best at repelling females with simply a first impression.

They nod and I hear Penny's giggle through the door. I smile at the fact that I was correct about her eavesdropping.

Raj frowns "Remember how I told you Missy is coming for a week or so?"

I sigh, "Yes."

"Well… she'll be here Sunday."

I nod "I still have no idea where to put her, and again no she will not be sleeping in your apartment. Mother would murder me!"

"You think you're sister's a virgin don't you?" Leonard grins.

I sigh, "This isn't a subject I'd like to dwell on Leonard. But trust me I know whether or not she is."

"Is she?" he grins.

I shake my head "I'd rather not talk about my sister's sexual activities, if you don't mind."

Raj begins to blush "I know the answer to that question."

"Tell me!" Leonard grins.

"Why do you know?" I glare at him.

He raises his hands "She asked me if I had and I told her and then she said she had too I just can't tell your mom!"

I nod, glare still intact "Very well."

"Can I come out now?" Penny yells through the door.

Raj nods.

"Yes Penny." I answer her. "Raj, I know my sister talks, a lot, but I think she'd want you to talk as well. You cannot just text message her all of the time."

He nods.

"So, maybe you could practice talking to Penny? She's a girl, yes. But she's your friend."

He looks over at Penny and frowns.

"I'm not saying tonight…but you should think about it." I yawn "I'm going to bed now…"

Penny smiles at Raj "I'll listen any time you need! But I'm with Sheldon, bedtime."

We walk into my room and lay down. She pulls me into a hug, which I return. I kiss her cheek and keep my arms around her. I kiss her lips and soon our tongues meet again. Not I have a dilemma, I'm not tired at all.