Sorry for the real long wait. Had that camping trip then I got writers block

Which is also why this chapter is so freaking short

But it's sweet

I've figured out my Lenny problem and you'll find out soon how I did :)

More Max in this chapter, too

Read on

Amy woke up the next morning before Sheldon, by only a few minutes, but it gave her some time to think. She had given in to Sheldon one too many times, the night before proved that. She figured it was her turn to say something.

She was sitting on the adjacent bed, staring at Sheldon as he woke up. He turned his head and saw her, the expression on his face was all confusion.

He rubbed at his eyes to get the sleep out of them, sitting up, putting his feet on the floor. "Is something wrong?" he asked, putting his arm down.

"Very," Amy said with a nod of her head. "I have some stipulations for you."

"Alright, we can go to only one of the stores," Sheldon said, thinking that was her problem. "I'm leaning towards Tom's Trains, but if you want to look at comic books, I'm ok with that, too."

"No, this is about our relationship," Amy said.

"But we're allowed to do what we want now," Sheldon said. "I thought you liked that?"

"Oh, I do," Amy said, nodding her head. "So... so much." She shook her head to focus once more. "It's just... not enough."

"I don't understand," Sheldon said.

He never did.

"I want us to share a bed," Amy said, deciding to go straight to the point. "We don't have to have sex, I'm fine with waiting, too. But, at the same time, I want some sort of intimacy."

Sheldon was quiet for a few seconds. "We're moving rather fast," he said.

That was always his excuse. "No, we're not, Sheldon," Amy said.

"Proposal," Sheldon said, raising a finger, which meant it was going to be something she didn't like. "We share a bed twice a week."

"Every night," Amy said.

Sheldon still tried. "Every other night," he said.

"Every night," Amy persisted. She wasn't giving in.

"Five times a week, final offer," Sheldon said.

"Every night, Sheldon."

Sheldon grew quiet once again, knowing he had no choice but to accept. "Alright," he said with a sigh, giving in. "Is that all?"

"No," Amy said, shaking her head.

"More?!" Sheldon asked in disbelief.

"I'm not asking for a lot," Amy said. "I just... I want to feel that you love me."

Sheldon's expression changed after that statement. "You don't feel it?" he asked.

"I know you love me," Amy said. "But that's it. I feel like I'm in a one-sided relationship."

"But you're not," Sheldon insisted.

"Then prove it," Amy challenged. "Prove to me that you want this to work. Be it with a touch, a kiss, a glance... Anything. Prove to me that you actually love me. And I know that's hard for you, but I know you can do it."

"I suppose I could try," Sheldon said.

Amy really believed him, too. "Thank you, Sheldon," she said. "That means the world to me coming from you." She stood up, stopping before she went to get dressed. "One more thing."

Sheldon looked up at her. "Will I like this one?" he asked worriedly.

Amy nodded her head. "I think so," she said. "Tom's Trains."

Sheldon grinned at her like a little kid during Christmas morning. "Oh, yay!" he exclaimed. He stood up and put his arms around her, hugging her tightly. He let go and then ran into the bathroom.

Amy smiled as she walked to the suitcase at the end of the bed, opening it to unpack for the week.

A few minutes later, Sheldon came back out and she looked at him. "I have a question," he said.

"We can alternate these two beds," Amy said, gesturing to the two in the room, knowing already what his question was going to be. "They'll both be used equally."

Sheldon appeared as if he thought he had stumped her. "Oh," he said. He shrugged, turning around and walking back to the bathroom. "Can't argue with logic."

"And she just walked out?" Howard asked with an involuntary smile and small laugh. He couldn't help it, it was the mere fact that Sheldon was right about a relationship.

"She never came home last night," Leonard said, ignoring Howard's insensitivity. It almost felt like he was talking to Sheldon. Which, in a way, made him feel better. "Not sure if I want her to."

"Don't say that," Howard warned, standing up and walking to the kitchen. "Penny is a once-in-a-lifetime girl. You need to hold onto her."

"I could easily find a new girlfriend," Leonard said, though he didn't really believe what he was saying. "In a few years, if I ever get over Penny. I found Priya."

"Yeah, cause she was related to a friend," Howard said, opening the fridge and grabbing a bottle of soda. "And then she cheated on you when she went back to India." He closed the fridge.

"You're right," Leonard said. "I should just go home and forget last night ever happened."

"You can't do that, either," Howard said.

"Oh, god, can't you make up your mind?" Leonard asked, annoyed.

"Make her work for it," Howard said, returning to the couch, sitting down. "Have her win you back. You deserve that much. If she doesn't try, then give her up. At that point she won't be worth it."

"But she can win me back with sex," Leonard said.

Howard shrugged. "Easy fix," he said. "Do what women do." He opened the bottle in his hand. "Withdraw sex."

"With Penny?" Leonard asked. He shook his head. "I can't do that. Sex with Penny is amazing."

"It's for the greater good," Howard said.

"It'd be easier if she just bought me something," Leonard said, standing up. "I guess I'll give it a try."

"For the record," Howard started. "I really hope it works out between you two. She's good for you. You're happier with her."

"Thanks, Howard," Leonard said with a smile. "I like the new, married you. You can actually give relationship advice that works."

"Yeah, and I can't wait until Sheldon and Amy get married," Howard said. "It'll take some of the pressure off."

"No, I'll still come to you," Leonard said.

"Wise choice," Howard added.

Amy kept a close eye on Sheldon like a mother on a toddler when they walked into the train store, hand in hand. It wasn't as big as the one he liked to go to in Pasadena, but it was still nice. Sheldon wore a smile that could brighten the darkest caves.

Sheldon pulled her towards the train set that was in the window, pointing at it. "This has been here for over thirty years," he said. "Isn't it magnificent?"

"Yeah, it is," Amy said. She didn't share his love for trains, but she did enjoy seeing the way he just glowed when he spoke of them, especially in a store such as this one. It made her happy to see him happy.

Sheldon bounced slightly as he looked at her. "We should get matching shirts!" he said unexpectedly. "Tom has these specialty shirts. It's just a picture of one big locomotive on your chest!"

Amy smiled. Sheldon actually wanted to match her. That was rare and she would take advantage of it. "That sounds like a great idea," she said.

Sheldon pulled Amy once again, towards the middle of the store. "Tom, two specialty shirts!" he said. "One for me and one for my special little lady here."

Amy couldn't help but smile brightly. She loved it when Sheldon got excited over something they would be doing together as a couple. It meant that she meant so much to him.

She looked up at her boyfriend, deciding to steer away from trains, at least for right now. "When do I get ot meet your family?" she asked.

Sheldon continued to smile, even after her question. He turned his head to look at her, his smile disappearing quickly. "Why are you in such a rush?" he asked.

"It's rude to answer a question with a question, Sheldon," Amy said.

"It's also rude to not answer a question at all," Sheldon said in return.

"Sheldon."

Sheldon sighed. "Fine," he said. He walked around Amy, picking up a small model train. "I'm a little... nervous." He turned around to look at Amy, putting the train down. "About you meeting my family."

"But you're not nervous about marrying me?" Amy asked.

"Oh, I am," Sheldon said with a nod of his head. "But it has to be done, regardless of how I feel."

Amy crossed her arms, giving him a stern look. "Has to be done?" she questioned. "Regardless?"

Sheldon Cooper had once again said the wrong thing, and he knew it. "Well, marrying you is only logical," he said, only trying to save his ass.

"Logical?!" Amy echoed, lowering her arms. She was furious at this point. "Sheldon, you said you wanted to marry me!"

Sheldon lifted his hands in an attempt to either calm her down or protect himself, both were equally plausible. "And I do," he said, but it only sounded like he was saying it because he knew that's what she wanted to hear.

Amy put her hands on her hips, still not happy with him. "That doesn't help, Sheldon," she said.

Sheldon nodded his head, lowering his arms to his sides. "Fair enough," he said. He looked around, seeing that a few people had begun staring, which made him feel uncomfortable. He looked back at Amy. "What do you want me to say?"

Amy shook her head. "No," she said. "I want you to figure it out."

Sheldon let out a groan that made him sound like a teenager that was just told to clean the dishes. "But that's hard work!" he complained.

"No shirts then," Amy threatened.

Sheldon stared at her in shock. "No shirts?!" he asked. "Now, that's just not fair. You know how I feel about public nudity."

He was unbelievable. He thought she meant shirts in general. "The train shirts, Sheldon," Amy clarified.

Sheldon was silent. "Oh," he said.

Amy shook her head and turned around, leaving the store.

Sheldon quickly followed behind her, having learnt the hard way to do just that. He reached out and took her hand in his, stopping her and turning her around.

"What?" Amy demanded.

"I love you," Sheldon said.

Amy didn't fight the urge to smile after he said that. It was as rare as rare could be, which made it that much more special. "I love you, too, Sheldon," she said.

Sheldon reached into his pocket, grabbing something, but Amy couldn't see what the object was. "I was going to wait until tonight to do this," he said as he was doing so. "But something keeps telling me to do it now."

"Sheldon?" Amy asked.

Sheldon made her silent, no breathless, when he suddenly got down on one knee. One knee on the dirty sidewalk. Willingly. "Amy Farrah Fowler," he started.

"Yes," Amy blurted out, not waiting for him to ask.

"I haven't even said it yet," Sheldon said.

"Doesn't matter," Amy said, holding her hand out, a huge smile on her face. "Put it on me! Put it on me!" She wasn't sure when he had found the time to get the ring from his mother, but she really didn't care.

That was when Sheldon opened his hand, revealing the beautiful diamond ring he held. She wasn't expecting it to be so beautiful. The second thing today to take her breath away. She squealed when he slide it on her finger.

Amy didn't wait for him to stand up, getting on her knees in front of him and kissing him as hard as she could. He welcomed the kiss, putting his arms around her as she did the same.

This was the happiest day of her life.

Raj stared at Max from the kitchen, being forced to watch him for the second time now. The eight year old was busy playing Halo, but who knew how long that would last.

The door opened and Howard walked in. At last, the Cavalry had arrived. "What up, ass-tro physicist?" he said, making an inappropriate pun as he clsoed the door. That was when he noticed Max. "I mean, astro physicist."

"I know what ass is," Max said, pausing the game.

Howard looked at Raj, who was walking over to them. "What have you been telling this kid?" he asked.

"I need you to watch him," Raj said.

"Why?" Howard asked, clearly not wanting the responsibility.

"Alli called me," Raj said.

Howard smiled at him. "Koothrappali got himself a friend with benefits," he said. "I'm impressed."

"She wants to go see a movie," Raj said. "A date that doesn't end with..." He looked at Max then back at Howard. "S-e-x."

"I know what sex is, too," Max said, looking up at Raj. "And I'm eight. I can spell."

"Ok, it's not ending in sex," Howard said. "Then why do you want to go out with her?"

"Because I like her," Raj siad. "She likes the same movies as me. The same games. The same comic books. She's even inspired by Sandra Bullock just as I am."

"A match made in Heaven," Howard said. "But that's not why I'm here."

"That's why you're staying," Raj said.

"I have great news," Howard said with a smile.

"Am I allowed to guess?" Raj asked, smiling as well.

"No," Howard said with a shake of his head. "Bernie's pregnant!"

"Dude, that's amazing!" Raj exclaimed, feeling his friends excitement. "When did she find out?"

"I don't know," Howard said. "She hasn't told me yet. I found the test in the garbage."

"You go through your garbage?" Max asked, disgusted.

Howard looked down at him. "Play your game," he said. He was surprised when the kid listened and continued to play. He shrugged, looking at Raj. "Maybe this won't be so bad."

"Just don't let Sheldon know," Raj said. "I asked him and he said no. But I'm doing it anyways."

Howard sighed, sitting on the arm of the couch. "Fine, go have your night of fun on a pointless date," he said, gesturing towards the door.

Raj grinned at Howard. "Thanks, buddy!" he said before running out the door, almost too quick to even open it. How he managed to get through without hurting himself, the world may never know.

Howard looked at Max, who was now staring at him. "Hi," he said.

"What do you do?" Max asked.

Howard moved from the arm to sit next to Max. "I'm an engineer," he said.

"Quaint," Max said, returning to his game.

Howard was immediately offended. "I've been to space," he said.

"Sure you have," Max said as if he were speaking to someone with an imaginary life they believed was real.

"I have a Ph. d.," Howard said, getting upset now.

Max looked at Howard with a comforting smile. "Sure you do," he said, returning to his game.

"I don't like you," Howard said. "You really are a mini Sheldon."

"And proud," Max said.

Leonard entered the house after returning from Howard's place. He closed the door, putting the keys down in the bowl that Sheldon had got them after Penny had lost her key. He took his jacket off, looking at the kitchen door when it opened.

Penny walked through, looking as if she had been waiting on him. She smiled. "Good, you're here," she said, walking to the couch.

No sex, Hofstadter, Leonard had to remind himself as he sat down next to his girlfriend. "About last night," he started.

"I know," Penny said. She grabbed a small box from the coffee table and held it out to him. "I got you something."

"Really?" Leonard asked, taking the box. "You think buying me something shiny will magically fix everything?" Sure, he had considered it, but it was different now that it was happening.

"It's not shiny," Penny said. "Open it."

Leonard looked down at the box, half-expecting a coupon or something. Inside was a business card. He picked it up. "Dr. Rochelle Michaels, Ph. d.," he read. He lowered it, looking at Penny to finish it. "Couples therapy." He put the card and the box down on the coffee table. "Therapy?"

Penny nodded her head. "I don't want you to give up on me," she said. "I want to be married to you one day. And this could help us get to that point. What do you think?"

Leonard smiled at her. "I think we should give Dr. Michaels a call," he said.

Penny smiled back at him, wrapping her arms around him. "Thank you, Leonard," she said.

Leonard hugged her back. This was a million times better than no sex.

Aw, see what I mean by sweet?

I just now noticed Bernie wasn't in this chapter, shame on me!

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