Thanks for the reviews on the last two chapters, they were very interesting!
A/N I have a specific direction in the way the story is going, but some of the suggestions in the feedback I will try and take up as well
Anyway Enjoy!
On Sunday morning after date night with Stefan, Amy woke up feeling bright and alert and with a need to do something, there were no plans to go for dinner at either Maria's or Mathias house so after she got dressed and had breakfast, she text Stefan
"Morning Stefan, hope you slept well, are there any Zoos in Gothenburg?
Stefan's reply came less than a minute later
"Yes, I will pick you up in 15 minutes if that's ok?
"No need I will come to you, I am ready now!
"See you soon x"
Amy smiled at the little kiss Stefan had sent and organised herself, collected her phone, keys and purse and then left the apartment, she drove the short distance to Stefan's apartment and he buzzed her in
"Morning Amy, you look lovely as always" said Stefan greeting her
"Really? I'm only wearing a cardigan, t-shirt and skirt" replied Amy looking down at herself and critiquing her outfit, she had chosen her favourite pink cardigan and was glad of that choice now
"Don't put yourself down, first things first though" said Stefan coming closer to her
Stefan brought Amy into his arms and gave her a deep kiss that made Amy want to stay in the apartment and just kiss him all day long
"Hoo"
"What is hoo? Asked Stefan puzzled afterwards
"It means that I am extremely turned on" replied Amy blushing and looking anywhere but him
"Really well perhaps we can do that again and you can see how turned on I am then" said Stefan rather forwardly
Amy smiled at him and Stefan led her to the sofa where they sat down and continued the kissing, only this time with Amy letting Stefan guide her down so he was on top of her
"You ok with this? Asked Stefan just making sure
"Of course" smiled Amy
"Good" replied Stefan
Amy wrapped her arms around his back as Stefan moved against her body and they had a frantic kissing session, she was so turned on that she felt light-headed and in a brave move she moved her hands inside Stefan's trousers and caressed his butt, this movement made him grind into Amy's core and she shivered, both of them were making little moaning noises as they sucked on each others lips, this carried on for some time until Stefan broke away and just lay op top of her staring in to Amy's eyes
"What's wrong? Asked Amy wondering why he had stopped, she had felt how turned on he was and it had taken everything to not go to "that area"
"I don't want to take advantage and plus we are supposed to be going out" replied Stefan smiling at her
"I was giving you the advantage but I understand" Amy returned the smile and Stefan kissed her again and helped her up
"Maybe we can resume this later" suggested Stefan as he took Amy's hand and led her out of the apartment
"So where is the Zoo you are taking me? Asked Amy as they got into her car
"Its around 5 miles away, I will give you directions" replied Stefan
"Good"
They arrived at Slottskogen Zoo a few minutes later and Amy discovered that as it was in a public park it was a free entrance Zoo, they picked up a guidebook and decided where to go first, Stefan had taken Amy's hand and hadn't let go since leaving the car and Amy was enjoying the freedom of somebody who wasn't scared to touch her in public and in private
"I wanted to ask you something about date nights" said Amy
"Go ahead?
"I know we agreed that we would see each other every Saturday but what I propose is that when you have your night out with your friends, we move it to Friday night instead, I don't want to get in the way of what is already a regular thing" suggested Amy
"That's very thoughtful of you but I was hoping to include you in some of them as well"
"Really? Asked Amy dubiously
"Yes of course, I want to show you to my friends, I am sure they will like you just like I like you" replied Stefan smiling at her
"I would like that, thank you for thinking of me" said Amy returning the smile as Stefan leaned down to kiss her
"Lately I can't stop thinking about you" said Stefan suddenly
"You-you can't stop thinking about me? Replied Amy feeling confused
"Yes, you have this wonderful intelligence about you and I like that in a woman and plus you seem to like me as well despite the heartbreaker warnings from my sister, so that's a bonus" replied Stefan
"Have you explained to Maria about the simpering women? Asked Amy
"No but maybe it would be a good chance to do so but lets not talk about her, come here" replied Stefan
In the middle of a public park, with people all around them, Stefan kissed her again and then hugged her, they continued further on into the park, they picked up some drinks and snacks and found themselves in front of the monkey enclosure watching the monkeys jumping around playing
"Can I ask you a question? Asked Stefan
"Go ahead"
"I am not judging you, but how do you feel about the monkeys you are experimenting on, when there are monkeys here in the Zoo looking happy and playing together?
"Well the monkeys we use at the University and all animals we use are specifically bred for experimentation, we treat them very well despite the tests we have to do and if any get sick then we treat them accordingly" replied Amy defensively
"Have you ever used monkeys from Zoos or parks?
"Not at all and I even took one home once to live with me"
"You did? How did that occur?
"Ricky was part of the cigarette addiction study and I became attached to him and let him stay at home with me so he could have some freedom, it was very sad when he died of cancer" replied Amy as she started to tear up
Stefan gave her another hug and kissed her again before they went on to the next exhibit, they enjoyed viewing all the animals and the deer that were allowed to run free throughout the park and Stefan even took Amy into the children's zoo where they were able to interact with some of the animals, they left the Zoo around 4pm and decided to stop at Marias house on the way back
"Oh hi, come in" said Maria standing aside to welcome them
"Thank you, Amy and I have something we want to talk to you about" said Stefan as they went into the lounge
"Is this about you two dating?
"Kind of yes, we have been on two dates now and have just had a wonderful afternoon together and have decided that it will be a regular thing" replied Stefan
"You have my blessing but I suspect you won't need it" said Maria smiling at them both
"Thank you Maria, I know you think Stefan's a heartbreaker but I haven't seen any of that in him" replied Amy
"That's something I wanted to clear up with you about that as well" added Stefan
"Sure?
"I have women simpering over me because of my apparent handsomeness but they don't see the person underneath and that bores the hell out of me and that might be why you think I'm a heartbreaker because I cannot tolerate shallow women like that" replied Stefan
"Ok thank you for clearing that up, I am pleased for you both, I do have a request for you though Stefan and maybe Amy will join you on it"
"What's that?
"Next weekend is Roberto and mines 8th wedding anniversary and we are spending the night away from home, mum will take the children but not until the evening, would you be able to look after them in the afternoon? Asked Maria
"Of course, I would be delighted to and I can have them overnight if you like, where are they by the way? Asked Stefan noticing the quietness
"They are at Roberto's parents, they will be back soon and if you spend the night here with them that will be much appreciated" replied Maria
"It's a deal, Amy did you want to join me for some of the time?
"I would like that" replied Amy
"Thanks to the both of you then" said Maria beaming at them
They stayed at Marias for a couple more hours and then left, they arrived back at Amy's apartment at around 7pm and with Chinese food, Amy poured some juice for her and Stefan and them remembered she had to Skype Bernadette
"Would you like to meet my friend Bernadette? I usually Skype her around this time
"That would be nice" replied Stefan
"Lets go and sit on the sofa then, we can eat this afterwards" said Amy
Amy collected her laptop and as they sat down, Stefan put his arm around her and pulled her close as she dialled Bernadette's Skype
"Hi Bernadette" said Amy when Bernie answered
"Hi Amy" smiled Bernadette
"I wanted you to meet Stefan, Stefan this is my friend Bernadette"
"Hi, nice to meet you" said Stefan waving shyly at her
"Aw look at you two all cuddled up together, Howard come here and meet Stefan" called Bernadette
"Hello" said Howard appearing on the screen
"Howard this Stefan, Stefan this is Howard" said Amy
"Hi again" smiled Stefan
"So what have you been up to today? Asked Bernadette
"We went to the Zoo and then Stefan's sister's house and we are just about to have Chinese food, what about you?
"Well we have been summoned to Los Robles for a pre wedding meeting, I'm sure that will be fun" replied Bernadette looking far from happy about it
"I'm sure and I haven't made up my mind yet but I am debating about pulling out of being a bridesmaid but I will decide soon enough"
"Really, well I understand that, I know how upset you are with them for interfering so much"
Amy couldn't answer and just nodded, Stefan gave her a kiss on the cheek in response
"You two are very cute, can I take a picture? Asked Bernadette
"Of course, how we are now or what?
"How you are now" replied Bernadette taking the picture
"You can upload it to Facebook and tag me if you like" said Amy
"Sure I will do that, well enjoy the rest of your evening, we are due in half hour to talk about weddings"
"Ok, will Skype you again next week" replied Amy
"Sure" said Bernadette and Howard together as Amy ended the call
"Your friend Bernadette is nice" commented Stefan
"Yes she is, wait does that mean you fancy her? Asked Amy feeling a bit of jealousy
"No, just that she is nice in that she is looking out for you, there's only one lady I currently fancy and that's you" replied Stefan as he turned Amy's head and gave her another deep kiss that made Amy breathless
"Hoo"
"Quite" laughed Stefan as they went and collected the food to eat
Meanwhile Bernadette and Howard had just arrived at 4a, Leonard and Penny were on the sofa and Sheldon was working on his laptop, since Amy's Skype call the previous week, he had retreated into himself and only spoke to people when it was necessary
"Thank you for coming, we just wanted to let you know we have set a date and where the wedding is" said Penny
"Well you might wanna think about getting a standby bridesmaid" replied Bernadette
"Why? Are you pulling out? Asked Penny
"It's not me you need to worry about pulling out" replied Bernadette
"Amy? But I need her as my bridesmaid, maybe I should call her" said Penny taking her phone out
"Do you really think that's a good idea after last week? She clearly doesn't want to talk to any of you and pestering her will just make her not want to talk to you even more, just give her the space she needs" replied Bernadette
"How would you know any of this anyway? Asked Penny confused
"We Skype every Sunday and she just told us"
"We also met Stefan" added Howard
Sheldon who had ignored the conversation up to now, became instantly alert at the mention of Stefan
"They are very cute together, they were cuddled up on the sofa together" added Bernadette
"Bernie took a picture and uploaded it to Facebook"
"Well Amy has blocked us all from Facebook so we can't see" replied Penny looking put out
"I will show you and it's nice that she has somebody that is not afraid to touch her" started Bernadette
"Bernie don't" said Penny
"Bernie don't nothing, Sheldon made her sign a ridiculous agreement with scheduled kissing, I am surprised Amy stuck around for so long with that kind of limitation, if Howie tried that he would be long gone" replied Bernadette fiercely
"You don't know how difficult it is for me" said Sheldon quietly
"Oh be quiet you big baby, you had four years to get used to Amy, she is perfectly clean and you blew your chance with her, now she has somebody that likes to kiss and cuddle her at any time" replied Bernadette
"Bernie, go easy on him" started Penny
"No it's about time he realised just what he was like, look here's the picture" said Bernadette showing Penny and Leonard, Sheldon refused to look when Bernadette brought the phone over
"They do look cute together and also happy" commented Leonard
Sheldon at this point had enough of the comments and stormed off to his room and slammed the door, a minute later anguished crying could be heard along with a loud bang
"Now look what you have done" said Penny
"He needed to hear it, Amy made her mind up from the minute she dumped him that she was never going to take him back, Sheldon should of realised and accepted it from that moment on" replied Bernadette
"Fine, whatever are we going to talk about the wedding now? Asked Penny
"Go ahead"
"We are getting married on July 11th 2015 and it will be at The Four Seasons" replied Penny
"We have also decided to go to The Bahamas for our honeymoon and want all of you involved in the Wedding, even if Amy decides to pull out, we want her there" added Leonard
"Well just give Amy time, she said she would make a decision soon" replied Bernadette
"I could always ask my sister but she's a bit wild" mused Penny
"The one that shot her husband? Yeah I'd say so" commented Bernadette sarcastically
Over the next couple of months for Amy and Stefan they increased the amount of time they spent together, they had lunch together most days in her office which brought gossip amongst their fellow colleagues and spent as many evenings together as possible, they were still at the kissing stage but they had advanced to fondling each other as well, something that Amy enjoyed very much, she was starting to feel that she wanted to do more and was building herself up to it
Amy had also made a decision about Christmas and at the beginning of October she approached Stefan with an idea, they were currently hanging out at her apartment having just had a wonderful meal cooked by Amy
"I wanted to talk to you about a few things, you know we are closed for two weeks at Christmas, well I am going back to LA but for one week only"
"Oh I didn't realise that"
"Its just that I miss my family and it will be good to spend some time with them, this might be a bit forward but would you like to come with me?
"You want me to come with you? Asked Stefan surprised
"Yes, I would like to show you off, like you do me with your friends" replied Amy
"What dates are you going? Will you be there for Christmas Day?
"Well we close on the 18th so I will be gone that day and will return on the 27th, my apartment is being subletted so I will either stay with my mother or book into a hotel"
"I think I would like to join you" replied Stefan
"Thank you, the University is paying for my flights, so I will pay for your flights as I invited you" said Amy
"Its ok, I can pay for myself but thank you" replied Stefan
"Thank you, there's also something else I wanted to ask of you" added Amy as she started to feel nervous about the question
"What is it? Asked Stefan noticing the nervousness
Amy braced herself and then asked him "Would you like to stay the night?
Next chapter up soon!