It took a while for Amy's breathing to return to normal.
"Sheldon that was..." she wasn't sure how to finish that sentence. 'Good' or 'nice' where certainly not adequate descriptions, but she knew if she told Sheldon how she really felt right at this moment he would run screaming for the door.
"Amy, I think I need to go clean up." said Sheldon quietly his head still in her neck. "I need new pyjamas. These were my last clean pair. What should I do..."
Amy could hear the panic creeping into Sheldon's voice.
"Sheldon why don't you go shower and I will ring down to reception and see if they can offer any suggestions to us purchasing new night wear."
Sheldon nodded into Amy's neck then shot out of bed and scuttled to wards the bathroom.
"Wow!" said Amy quietly to herself. Sat up on the bed on her own she looked around the room. She couldn't believe that had just happened. Well Gerard was never going to feel the same now!
Hearing the water turn on in the shower Amy stood up and dragged the sheets off the bed. She didn't want Sheldon to freak now. She quickly moved to the sink and mixing some coffee from the cupboard with some water she threw it onto the sheets piled by the bed then grabbing the phone hit the number for reception. Explaining she had had an accident with some coffee she asked if they could provide fresh bed lined and if they knew of anywhere pyjamas could be purchase. The hotel assured her someone would be with her shortly.
Before the water had been turned off there was a knock on the door and new sheets, pillow cases and a Four Season logod pair of pyjamas were delivered. Handing over a tip Amy quickly went about making up the bed then moved to change out of her own nightwear. Once again she realised her clothes were in Sheldon case so she called through the door to tell Sheldon she was getting stuff out of his case.
A clean pair of pyjamas of her own, clean underwear, a shower and Amy returned. She found Sheldon staring at the bed.
"It's OK, I got fresh linens."
"Thank you Amy." Sheldon said quietly. He climbed on to the bed and turned onto his side.
Getting in beside him Amy turned off the lights.
For a few minutes they lay in silence. Amy knew Sheldon was awake so she whispered "I know we didn't exactly plan that, but I did enjoy it Sheldon. I have never felt like that before."
She felt him nod.
"Good night Sheldon "she said quietly, a little sad at his withdrawal.
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The alarm woke them both the next morning. At first Amy couldn't work out what the buzzing noise was she could hear, then she heard Sheldon groan and reach out an arm to turn his phone off. Amy knew it had taken Sheldon hours to fall asleep, she knew because she had been awake next to him. On waking to the alarm she was surprised to find his legs entwined with hers, she had guessed he would sleep on the bed edge all night.
"Morning Sheldon" she said quietly.
"Good morning Amy."
Amy shifted and moved to get up. Looking back she asked "Did you sleep OK in the end?"
"Yes thank you." Again quiet politeness, no eye contact.
Amy shrugged, she needed coffee before she could confront Sheldon this morning. Getting out of bed she moved through to the kitchen and turned the kettle on. Even instant coffee would do until they went down for breakfast. Her head felt foggy through lack of sleep. Quickly filling her mug with hot water she took a grateful sip and taking the mug with her moved to the a bathroom and turned the shower on. She stood drinking her coffee staring absently at the falling water. Shaking herself into motion she put down the mug retrieved the clothes Sheldon had laid out for her the day before and began to get ready.
She stood for a long while under the hot water. When she got out she dried herself quickly wrapping her hair in a towel and got dressed. She smiled when she saw the new blue underwear Sheldon had chosen. She knew he would be aware of what she was wearing and hoped it didn't freak him out too much.
Leaving the bedroom she found Sheldon still in bed. He had obvious just rolled over, curled up and gone back to sleep! He looked so young. Stroking his hair she said softly "Sheldon you need to get up, we have to go get breakfast then checkout."
Sheldon groaned. "Come on Sheldon get up! If you don't I will text Penny and tell her we are not meeting them as we are fooling around in bed!"
One eye opened and Sheldon glared "That's not funny Amy!"
"Who said I was joking" she raised an eyebrow at him.
"OK, I am getting up, but Amy please, can we keep the female gossiping at a minimum. I am not ready to have everyone know about this yet."
"Go get ready Sheldon you now have 10 minutes! "
Grumbling, Sheldon grabbed his clothes and went into the bathroom. He knew Amy would follow through on her threat if he didn't. His head hurt and he didn't want to fly. He put on clean clothes and folding his pyjamas took them back into the bedroom to place in Amy's case. Going back to pack away his wash kit Sheldon returned back to find Amy stood by the door.
"Just in time. Come on I need more coffee." she grabbed his hand and pulled him out of the door. Once in the lift Amy turned to Sheldon kissed him.
Backing up until his back hit the wall he squeaked "Amy what are you doing!"
"Kissing you somewhere where you cant run away! You have been avoiding me Sheldon. We lay side by side and you managed to avoid me! Was last night so bad?"
"No Amy it wasn't bad. I am just not sure what happens now."
"Now we go get breakfast; then go home. Next week we go to the cheesecake factory on Tuesday, and on Thursday you can cook for me again! Other than that we will play it by ear."
"OK. Will you sit with me on the plane? I prefer you there than Leonard."
"OK, can I kiss you to distract you?" Amy grinned.
Frowning Sheldon said "maybe I will sit with Leonard!"
Amy laughed. "Its OK Sheldon, I'm teasing. Lets go get breakfast!" Chuckling she led him to where all their friends were sitting.
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It was a long long day! By the time they arrived back in Pasadena Amy was ready to scream. Her head hurt, she was tired and she just needed her own space.
"Why are you going home?" Sheldon whined. "I thought you would come back so we could do laundry."
"Sheldon if you are that desperate to do laundry I will leave my case with you. Right now though I am tired and just want to go home to my own bed."
"Oh. Very well. I will get Penny to return you clean clothes tomorrow."
Not able to face Sheldon sulking a minute longer Amy gave her address to the driver and sat back.
"You OK?" Penny asked "you've been really quiet."
"Yes I'm fine, I am just really really tired. I just want to go home to my own bed."
"OK Ames, but ring me if you want to talk." Penny nodded towards Sheldon who was talking to the driver about the most efficient route home.
"I will see you tomorrow I think" Amy replied. "Sheldon is going to ask you to return my clothing as he wants to do his laundry tonight."
"Whackadoodle!" muttered Penny. "Its been good though hasn't it? Getting away. Nice to not have to just eat pizza and play halo. They are almost normal, those boys of ours, when you take them out into the wide world."
Amy grinned. "Yes its been good. But I wont lie, I am looking forward to going home."
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Carrying Amy's case down to the basement Sheldon balanced his basket, detergents and folder on top. He had allowed himself extra time as he had to do Amy's laundry too. Relishing in the comfort of the familiar sight of the laundry room Sheldon set the case on the table. Opening it he saw Amy had put his clothes one side and her own on the other. Checking the colours and whites hadn't got muddled Sheldon begun filling machines? He knew Penny wouldn't be joining him tonight so he had brought some work with him, notes on the developments he had made before this whole Boston saga had happened. Very soon, the machines humming in the background, Sheldon was engrossed. The break had helped clear his mind, although he would not admit that to the others! Reviewing his work he was able to see much more clearly what he needed to do now. He almost wished he could go retrieve his whiteboards but he had a feeling Leonard would not want to drive him to the university now.
The pinging of the machines broke his thoughts and he moved to start unloading and folding. Doing his own first, checking the softness met his requirements, he began folding and loading his basket. Moving to Amy's Sheldon slowed down. Each item seemed to taunt him. When he came to the night dress she had worn the night before Sheldon groaned. He folded it quickly and turned to retrieve all the underwear he had placed on delicate wash.
The yellow panties were there.
Maybe this hadn't been such a good idea after all he thought feeling his pants tighten.
Giving himself a mental shake Sheldon placed the final items on top of his own and climbed the stairs back to 4A. Back in his room Sheldon repacked Amy's case with her clean clothes and placed the case by the door. He retrieved his phone and sent Penny a text.
"I have laundered Amy's clothes. Please could you deliver them too her tomorrow?"
"why don't you give them to her? Is everything OK? x"
"Yes Penny things are fine. I have work to return too and Amy expressed a desire to spend some time on her own in her apartment."
"OK Sweetie I will collect the case tomorrow x"
Texting Amy he told her Penny would be returning her belongings tomorrow. He didn't get a reply so assumed she was asleep. Tired himself he got ready for bed.
Smiling when he saw his room, his comics and his bed Sheldon pulled back the covers settled himself down and closed his eyes.
An hour later he was still awake. Tossing and turning he realised he missed Amy! He missed her next to him. He missed the sound of her breathing and the smell of her shampoo.
"Oh dear lord what has she done to me!"
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