So a few days ago, I wanted to rent out some horror movies for fun. So I went to the store with "The Orphan" in mind, I asked the cashier person about it and she went out, then handed me the DVD and she said "It even has subtitles!" So I paid, (I'm the kind of person who just wants things to get over and done with) and left. When I got home to watch the movie, I realized that it was in French/Spanish/whatever language, so I checked the case and it said, "The Orphan-AGE."
It was pretty stupid, even my friends and family tease me about it.
This chapter has angst that will make you go "What is your problem there isn't even any shenny you suck!1111" or "why can't you just get them fucking together already!11111123456789" or the occasional "this is such a feminist story!111111111" I will, I will, you just gotta wait, I love the idea of Celebrity!Penny, and it mixing with Sheldon, I don't think he'll just go with the flow and I am a girl so don't expect me to suddenly make Penny a slave or something.
If you aren't aware, this is UN-BETAD, so don't go ranting about how there are so many errors and stuff, remember, I'm not a book reader NOR an actual writer, so don't get pissed about my writing. There's a difference between me and the other writers and it's this v
Other writers describing a tree: It was looming over us with a branch full of lush green leaves, swaying with the wind.
Me describing a tree: It was tall and green plus it was windy.
There is also a small time skip, if you'll see it AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAND
TWO CHARACTERS ARE INTRODUCED! HOLD ON TO YOUR SEATS.
Bernadette and Bailey walked through the large mansion trying to find where exactly the scene was being filmed.
"This house is huge!" Bernadette remarked, glancing at the undoubtedly expensive paintings that were hung on the walls of the long hallway. "I bet there are like over twenty bedrooms or something," they turned through the next corridor which led to a small patio, "How are the owners even capable of maintaining this house?"
Bailey grabbed her wrist, dragging her to a room where the production staff was. "I think there are more than twenty rooms here, there are doors everywhere and look," she pointed to the small plaque beside the door, "this is apparently library C, which means that there are two more libraries somewhere in this labyrinth."
They saw Penny getting her makeup re-touched in the corner of the room, smiling at them before her makeup artist scolded her for moving, causing her lipstick to run off to the side of her cheek.
Bailey stepped back as the cinematographer rushed passed her, pushing the camera to where the director told him to place it.
"It's really cool of the director to allow Penny to bring us along. It's really exciting to see a scene being filmed in front of you."
Bailey nodded, "Yes, especially if you're kicked out of the area because a certain someone yelled 'Penny! Penny! Look out Rebecca is behind you!" She turned to the short blonde, glaring at her.
"Well I'm sorry, I was just so absorbed in the scene. Based on Wikipedia, you'll never know when Rebecca will strike, she's practically the third person who arrives or is listening exactly when two characters are either doing or talking about something that is related to her," Bernadette explained, "It's getting pretty annoying."
Bailey leaned against the wall; she was starting to grow impatient. "Who exactly is Penny in this story?"
Bernadette took out her phone, scrolling through the show's Wikipedia page. "She's the rich guys long lost daughter that Rebecca's mom gave away, because she's the mistress' daughter. The story is really creative with the twists and turns of the story even at its seventh season. Penny's character, Gen has been mentioned since the start of the show."
"Bernie, that's the fifth time you've told me about the show's plot, I was just asking what her name is, and what the hell she's doing." Bailey grumbled. "I'm sorry, I just wanted to entice you about the show, I even watched the first six seasons so that I could catch up when this season premieres. It's really addicting."
Penny skipped over to them, a huge smile on her face, "Guys! Aren't you excited? This is the big reveal that I'm Lord Julian's long lost daughter!"
"Are you gonna use a British accent, cause almost half of the staff are British?" Bernadette asked.
"Nope, I'm gonna be the kid that was sent off and grew up in America," Penny answered as she clapped her hands, "it's gonna be pretty exciting!"
The old director walked towards them, "I'm happy that you girls found the library, as you can see the Conrard mansion is pretty much a maze." He turned to Penny then back to Bernadette and Bailey, "If it's okay with you girls, I need to borrow Penny to run lines before we shoot the scene."
Bernadette gently pushed Penny to the director, "Of course Mr. Flemming! It would be rude of us to not give Penny to you guys considering that it's her job, and this is a no visitors shoot."
Bailey scoffed, "You were already rude by shouting all the time causing them to keep on re-shooting the scenes." Bernadette glared at Bailey, "Oh you really can't forget about that huh?"
Penny giggled, "Alright guys break it up, I want to get this in one take," she hugged them before walking with the director towards the middle of the library where the other actors were.
Penny spoke to the director for a bit before, getting her "what's happening" look on. The actor who played Lord Julian, who was extremely well dressed, burst in from the back entrance, quickly grabbing Penny's shoulders.
"Megan, I've been looking for you all my life!" he panted, his green eyes mirroring Penny's. The requirements for the actress to play Megan were strict; they wanted someone with natural green eyes that could bring some angst to the story. Which was why the director had took a long time before calling Penny, as the creator, he wanted everything in the Megan-Lord Julian storyline to be flawless, as it was one of the main storylines of Lies and a Truth.
Penny backed away, a surprised look on her face, "Mr. Hayes what are you talking about- I am much too young for you, and you have a wife!" He shook his head, "No, it's nothing like that, Megan. I am your father"
"CUT!"
The man who played Julian stepped back smiling at Penny before talking to the director. Suddenly, a tall, attractive man with grey eyes entered the room, "Lord Julian, you are mistaken!" He yelled in a light British accent before realizing that they had stopped shooting, "My bad."
"It's okay, James, we were just adjusting some lines in the script," the director said. James blinked, "Oh, well then, carry on." He tilted his head before facing Penny, a bright charming smile on his handsome face, "Did you think that my entrance was okay?"
Bailey furrowed her eyebrows, keenly staring at the two. "Bernadette… who's that guy?"
"That's James Watson, he's a really famous British actor. He plays Geoffrey, Julian's son-in-law who becomes interested in Penny's character, Megan."
The dark haired woman narrowed her eyes while crossing her arms, "Bernadette, I don't like this."
Three months later…
Leonard pushed the door open, carrying a box of takeout.
"Oh good, Leonard, you're back, did you ge-"
Leonard placed the box on the coffee table, sighing, "Yes, Sheldon, before you even ask, I did. Everything's there, and if they aren't, I asked for extra, so that you can spare me on a lecture." He plopped down on his arm chair, earning a chuckle from Raj and Howard who were seated beside Sheldon.
"Well thanks Leonard, now I have an extra supply of sauce that I do not require." Sheldon hissed as he took a paper container from the box, "You should really remember what I require."
"So what were you guys talking about?" Leonard asked, taking a bit of his mi krop.
Howard grabbed a container, handing it to Raj then getting one for himself. "I was trying to convince Sheldon into meeting a girl from the internet, and Raj was fawning over how 'Lord Julian' was finally going to meet his daughter."
Sheldon turned to Howard, pointing his chopsticks at him, "As I already told you, I reject your offer as this will lead to another chaotic drama episode in a day of the life of Raj." Raj stopped eating, thinking about what Sheldon said, then returned to enjoying his food.
"Howard, why are you forcing Sheldon to meet another one of your internet girls?"
"Well, I met her on a dating website a few months back, before Penny introduced me to Bernadette, and asked her to meet up. Unfortunately, she was in Saudi Arabia to visit the home of her pseudo-fiancé that funds her lab. She had recently got back, and is planning on meeting up with me, and I told her I set her up with a friend." Howard explained.
Raj added, "I thought she was pretty cute, but she isn't my type. She's really smart, Sheldon."
"Ridiculous. I do not need another Chloe riot in my already bothersome life that includes all of you, I dislike change."
Leonard placed his container on the table, "but aren't you friends with Chloe? We just went to Disneyland with her the other day-"
"That is another story. Leonard. Quit being a nosey rosy and grab us some drinks." The tall physicist ordered. Leonard took another sigh, heading towards the fridge, "But still, don't you think that it will be nice to get another lady friend in your life?"
"No, Leonard, I do not, as you say, need a girlfriend in my life." Leonard handed Sheldon a bottle of water earning a silent 'thank you' from him. He placed Howard's and Raj's drinks on the table, returning to his food, "Oh you're just saying that cause you're in love with Penny."
Sheldon's eye twitched, trying to focus his attention on his food, "I am not."
"Sheldon, we can see your eye twitching, we know you're lying!" Howard teased.
Raj checked the wall clock, frowning, "Guys turn the TV on, we might miss Lies and A Truth!"
Howard grabbed the remote, switching the TV on, "Raj, it's still TMZ, see?"
Sheldon looked up, turning his focus on the TV screen. It was that gossip show that Raj and Penny liked that exploited people's life for a living. Sheldon hated and it, and even if he didn't care about other strangers, he still felt that they did not deserve that kind of exploitation.
"So Harvey," the man with the long hair started, "James Watson was seen with his co-star."
Raj turned to the others, "James Watson is this British guy who stars in Lies and A Truth that every girl dreams of taking home!" he turned back to the TV, "he's so dreamy!"
Howard shook his head in disgust, turning the volume higher.
The man showed a picture of two people, "That's James Watson, and his co star, Penny. I think they're dating, I mean James Watson doesn't just go out with anyone."
"And she's pretty, I'll tell you that." Harvey added.
Leonard blinked, slowly turning his head to Sheldon who was staring blankly at the TV. Howard placed the remote down, as silence enveloped the room. Then the opening credits for Lies and A Truth were shown, showing a flashback of the previous episode.
"Dude, are you okay?" Raj asked in concern. He knew that Sheldon was shocked at what he saw, he didn't like it, but maybe it would knock something in Sheldon's head to finally go and grab Penny. Even if Penny did like him back, she wouldn't wait around forever.
"Megan, I've been looking for you all my life!"
"Mr. Hayes what are you talking about- I am much too young for you, and you have a wife!"
"No, it's nothing like that, Megan. It's, I'm,"
"You're what Mr. Hayes?"
"I'm your father!"
"Lord Julian, you are mistaken! Do not listen to her!"
Sheldon leaned forward, eyeing the man who burst into the room where the old man and Penny were, he was the guy in the show a few minutes ago. He leaned back, turning to Howard.
"I accept."
Sheldon furiously flipped through his menu, irritated at the previous events, "Howard, why must we always have out appointments here in the Cheesecake Factory?"
Leonard wiped his glasses with a tiny piece of cloth, "Are you afraid that Penny might see you here?" Sheldon placed his menu on the table, narrowing his eyes at Leonard, "No, I am not. Besides she already quit, there is no reason for her to-"
"Hey! What are you guys doing here?" Penny cheerfully said, a tray held to her hip.
Raj mentally chuckled as Sheldon's already pale face turned even whiter.
Howard turned around, resting his elbow on Sheldon's chair, "Oh hey Penny, we're just meeting up with someone here. Why are you here? Didn't you already quit?"
Penny nodded, "I did, but this is my last day. Now that I'm a recurring character, I'll be able to support myself without wearing this hideous yellow uniform," she looked down at her uniform, "But I will miss this uniform, it's practically been with me from the start."
"Well congratulations on your part, Penny," Leonard smiled sincerely, "We're really happy for you." Raj raised his glass of water to Penny, smiling.
"Aww thanks guys, it means a lot. Maybe one of these days I can bring you to the set." She moved next to Sheldon, bringing out her notepad, "So what are you guys having? Sheldon, I'm sure it's your regular Tuesday burger, am I right?" She playfully nudged Sheldon's arm, causing him to frown.
"Penny, I'd appreciate it if you avoid hitting me," he grabbed the menu handing it to her, "and yes, I will have my regular burger."
"Wow, what's your problem?" She moved to behind Raj and Leonard, "and you guys?"
Leonard politely handed their menus, "I'll have my usual burger as well, Raj will have some steak, and Howard will have some pasta."
"That's really specific guys, thanks," she said sarcastically, "oh and Sheldon, I have a surprise for you later!"
Raj sighed as Penny walked into the kitchen, "I didn't even get to order some alcohol…"
"Deal with it." Sheldon snapped, taking his phone out to play a game of chess.
Howard stood up, waving frantically towards the door. Leonard and Raj turned to see a brunette, who was wearing an outfit similar to what elderly wore and a pair of glasses, slowly approaching their table.
"She seems like a nice girl." Leonard said.
Howard walked around the table, immediately shaking the girl's hand. "Amy Farrah Fowler, it's great to finally meet you in person." The girl, Amy, stepped back, staring at her hand before curtly nodding. "Howard Wolowitz, the feeling is mutual."
Howard guided her back to the table, pulling a chair from the neighboring table for Amy to sit on. "Guys, this is Amy Fowler, she's a neurobiologist, and she's the person we're meeting." Leonard stood up, reaching his hand out to Amy, "I'm Leonard, that's Rajesh, and that's Sheldon."
Amy stared at his hand before shaking it, "Nice to meet you Leonard, you too Sheldon and…?" She turned to Raj, an eyebrow raised. Raj rudely grabbed Sheldon's phone, typing in his name then showing it to Amy.
"Is he mute?" She asked.
"No, he just has what he thinks is 'selective mutism' but is really being plain weird." Howard commented, "Sit."
Amy took her seat in front of Sheldon, who was tapping his finger on the table. "Is there a problem?"
He noticed her from the corner of his eye, snapping his attention to her, "Oh, no. It's just that, I'm currently troubled in what to get for a gift giving."
"Would you like me to help you out? I am known to give the best presents," she offered.
"Are there any witnesses to that?"
Amy thought for a while, "Yes, my mother and my grandmother."
Sheldon grinned, "That's perfect! I think we will get along well, Amy Farrah Fowler."
Penny returned, a hand leveled to balance multiple trays. She raised an eyebrow as she neared the table. "Hey guys… who's she?" She placed a tray on the edge of the table, placing their respective meals in front of them.
Sheldon turned to her, "This is Amy Farrah Fowler, she's a neurobiologist."
"Hi Amy!" Penny greeted.
Amy gasped, placing a hand over her heart, "You're Penny! The girl who plays Megan Westschire in Lies And A Truth!" Penny smirked smugly, "Yep, that's me."
"Why are you a waitress? Did your character get killed off early? It that's the reason, I'm sad to see you go, you were starting to be my favorite character-"
"No, no, it's nothing like that," Penny interrupted, "I worked here before I landed the role, this is my last day here."
Amy turned to Sheldon, clapping giddily, "Aren't I lucky to be in the presence of one of Hollywood's most promising stars?"
Sheldon scoffed, "Lucky? I highly doubt that, imagine living with her… it's like the pre-apocalypse."
Penny reached down grabbing a fry from his plate and shoving it in her mouth, "Apocalypse my ass."
"Hey! That's mine! Leonard, call the manager and get her fired!" Sheldon shrieked, pulling the plate away from the blonde's reach. "Nice try Whackadoodle, but I already quit. I can do anything I want."
Amy grabbed Sheldon's wrist, pulling him over the table, "YOU LIVE WITH HER?"
Sheldon blinked, "Apparently so." Amy released him, nuzzling her face into her palms and releasing a slightly silent scream. Penny leaned over to Howard, "is she okay?"
"She's a big fan of yours."
"Oh."
Amy lifted her head up, a giant grin on her face, "I can't believe I know people who are friends with Penny! I need to update my blog- this is like a dream!"
Raj grabbed his grasshopper, downing it then turning to Amy, "my name is Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali, but you can call me Raj."
Penny whispered to Howard, "So who is she? Is she a big time professor from the university or something?"
"No, she's the date I set up for Sheldon."
"WHAT?" Penny asked loudly, causing the customers to jump, "Sorry."
"Penny are you okay? Howard what perverted thing did you ask her?" Leonard questioned.
"Nothing I just told her that-" Penny clapped a hand over Howard's mouth, "It's a secret, you know, about Bernadette and all. Just a little shocked, so I'm gonna borrow Howard here," she linked her arm with his, pulling him up, "and just gonna talk to him okay? Okay!"
"But I haven't even starte-"
"No we're gonna talk."
Sheldon lifted his head, trying to pinpoint where the sound came from. He was too busy inspecting each fry on whether or not penny had contaminated any of it. "What was that?"
"Penny just brutally grabbed Howard to talk about a girl, it seems interesting." Amy told him, taking a sip of water.
"Oh, that is uninteresting. Now Amy, we shall depart for the shopping mall of your choice after this meal," he grabbed a menu from a passing waiter, "I believe you have not ordered yet."
"Sheldon's date? WHAT?"
"That sounds like déjà vu, don't you think?" Howard asked, fixing the hem of his sleeve.
"But why would you even do such a thing- don't you remember Chloe?"
"Of course, I know Chloe, we ARE all friends with her, even Raj." Howard crossed his arms, "Penny, what exactly is your problem with me setting Sheldon up with another friend of mine?"
"Well, one, they might be crazy obsessive stalkers again, and two they will turn me into enemy number one."
"Is that your only problem with me setting Sheldon up with Amy?" he asked curiously, "you just have to tell me."
"Yes. You know how Chloe acted whenever I was around, I don't want that to happen again." Penny frowned, she was trying to convince herself that that was the reason why she was concerned, and nothing else.
"Penny, I know you're jealous, but you have no right to be jealous." Howard scowled, "I mean aren't you dating that James guy?"
"James? You mean James Watson?" Penny shrieked, "No! He's just my friend- he's my co-star and we're gonna be doing some really steamy scenes, but no, I am not dating him! What would make you think that?"
"It was on TMZ, Penny," he shook his head, "the point is, Sheldon isn't your boyfriend- or your anything so you can't act that way. I may be the disgusting perverted friend but I saw how Sheldon crashed and burn, and I may hate him most of the time, but I don't want to see that again."
"What, what are you even talking about Howard?"
"The night after the party, Penny! Do you remember that? When you stumbled into the apartment with a man that you were practically ready to sexually assault, or well, you already were," Penny chewed on her bottom lip, remembering everything that happened that night. "Even if Sheldon already forgave you, it doesn't mean that we've forgotten about it. Setting Sheldon up with Amy was Leonard, Raj and my idea, we thought that it would be good for him."
"How is it even good for him?" Penny placed a hand on her forehead, rubbing the top of her head.
"Well, it will distract him from you." Howard snarled, "from me? Howard what the hell are you talking about?"
The short man sighed, "Penny, you won't understand. Just stay out of Sheldon's business, and he'll stay out of yours." He turned around, walking out of the kitchen and back to his friends.
Raj looked up at him, taking a bite of an olive from his martini, "Hey dude, I got your pasta in a doggy bag! See?" He held up the paper bag with a bright smile on his face. He's drunk, Howard thought, returning to his seat, "Where's Amy and Sheldon?"
Leonard gingerly wiped his mouth with his table napkin, "Oh they went to the mall, something about a gift."
"Oh," Howard placed the paper bag on his side, "okay then, let's get back to the apartment!"
James rushed to the other side of his car, opening the door for Penny.
"Why thank you James, that's really sweet of you," Penny giggled as she got out of the car. "Well, that's what a gentleman does, right?" He walked towards the front doors, opening it for her.
"Oh James, it's okay, thanks, you should get home now."
"But I wanna see your apartment," James pouted, he looked like a semi-kicked puppy, and she wasn't falling for that.
"It's a real mess, I'd be ashamed to show it." She moved in front of him, blocking the door, "you should go home."
"But come on Pen, I wanna see it, I think it's cool."
"I'm sorry, James, my roommate is really crazy, I don't think you'd like to meet 'em." She explained, holding her hands out to cover both the doors. "Why don't you just move out? I mean your roommate sounds horrib-"
"I can't leave my roommate, h-she needs me." She sighed, dropping her arms to the side, "I just can't James, it would crush h..her."
James nodded, a small smile tugging on his lips, "Alright then, I'll give up for now," he backed up, "but I better meet that roommate of yours one day, okay?"
"Sure, sure. Now you go home now, okay?" She pointed a finger at him, giggling.
"Yes mommy!" He chuckled before driving off.
Penny took a deep breath, then walked inside the lobby heading towards the mailboxes. "That was close."
Sheldon leaned his head against the wall of the second floor landing, clutching the tiny paper bag to his chest. With a shake of his head, he went up the stairs, finally reaching the fourth floor. He walked inside the apartment, ignoring Leonard, Howard and Raj's questions, roughly opening his desk drawer and dumping the bag inside before grabbing his phone.
Amy: Hey Sheldon, how did the 1st roommate-versary go?
Sheldon: It didn't happen. – Dr. Sheldon Cooper
Also, if you have an idea in your head, go run to that PC/laptop/phone/tablet and write it down instead of saying "I'll remember it later" cause it NEVER WORKS. Trust me, I've been through it, I had this perfect outline for the next chapters, and my other fics, then I forgot about it.
Sorry for the angst, I decided to give Howard, Leonard and Raj each a role to push Shenny together, and since Leonard was done, it was Howard's turn :D And we met Amy, and James Watson the brooding British co-star of Penny's! I'm currently writing the next chapter which features all of them (again) at the set of Penny's show, which continues the thing about James wanting to meet Penny's roommate.
Hopefully I'll get it up soon, but with me trying to finish both The Avenger Friendship Hypothesis and The Baser Urge Manifestation, plus me staying here on a mountain and just using one of those internet cafes AND us moving houses once we go back to the city, I doubt that it will be anytime soon, so hold on to your hats lol.