-Excuse me, but ... Who are you? -Asked Vanessa.
-Oh, how rude I am. I had to introduce myself first- the stranger extended a hand- I'm Dave Gibbs. Amy's boyfriend.
-Vanessa Bennet- replied the blonde with a smile, of the way Sheldon talked about Amy, she thought that Sheldon was in love with her and that maybe there was something between them, but now that she knew Amy had a boyfriend, she felt calm- I think Amy is in her room.
-Are you friends with her?
-I'm...I'm on a date...with her roommate- Vanessa explained but she wasn't sure if Dave knew that his girlfriend lived with another man.
-Are you dating Dr. Cooper?- Dave's smile grew even bigger.
-Something like that.
-And he's here?
-Yes… he's in the bathroom.
-Oh my god-Dave looked excitedly down the hall as he ran his hands through his hair- What does my hair look like?
-Looks well- Vanessa looked at him somewhat uncomfortably without knowing how to interpret the attitude of that man- Do you want me to look for Amy?
-What? Oh, Amy. Yeah right.
-Ok-she turned back waiting for Amy to magically appear but there was no sign of her and Sheldon didn't seem to be leaving the bathroom soon- Sit down while I'm going to look for her- she signaled towards the sofa and that man let out a shriek of emotion.
-Thanks-he walks to the sofa- Where would Dr. Cooper sit?- Dave ask excitedly but Vanessa ignored him.
-How strange he is- she whispered as she walked to Amy's room. She knock on Amy's door.
-Yes?- Amy said somewhat confused to see that it was Vanessa who had knocked. The blonde looked her up and down. Amy was wearing a tank top and a short.
- Is that your pajamas? -Asked Vanessa.
-Yes, why? - Amy crossed her arms somewhat annoying. Vanessa had come to her room to complain about her pajamas?
-I'm sorry- the blonde shook her head slightly- What I meant is that your boyfriend is in the living room and I was surprised to see that you are about to sleep.
-Boyfriend?
-Yes, he told me his name is Dave, isn't he your boyfriend?
-Well ... -Amy sigh- I'm going to change. Could you tell him I am going in a few minutes?- Vanessa nodded and Amy thanked her.
When Amy appeared in the living room she could see that Vanessa was sitting on the white sofa, Sheldon was in his spot and Dave on the other side of the sofa.
-And then, I don't know if you remember, but you said my question was stupid and obvious...
-It was the nicest thing I said to anyone there- Sheldon interrupted and Dave smiled.
-I can't believe you remember me.
-I have eidetic memory. I remember everything.
-Wow, that is ... wow-Dave looked at Sheldon with adoration and Amy cleared her throat to notice her presence- Oh, hello Amy. I hadn't seen that you were there.
-What are you doing here? -she ask trying not to let them notice the discomfort in her voice.
-Well, you know I wanted to see Dr... -Dave noticed that Amy frowned- wanted to see you.
-Of course- she turned to Sheldon who clearly didn't understand what was happening and to Vanessa who looked somewhat uncomfortable and then look at Dave- We have to talk.
-Yes, I'm just going to say goodbye to Dr...
-Now-she opened the door of the apartment and went out. Dave looked briefly at Sheldon and then followed Amy.
-What was all that? -Asked Vanessa once they were alone.
-I have no idea- Sheldon replied.
-So, Amy's boyfriend is a big fan of you.
-I didn't know, I did not know him. It's the first time that I see him.
-Amy and he have been dating for a short time?- Sheldon nodded. And Vanessa was thoughtful for a few seconds until she realized that Sheldon was speaking-Sorry, what did you say?
-It's your turn to move-he said, pointing toward the chess game.
It hadn't been nor half an hour when Amy re-entered the apartment.
-That was a quick date- Sheldon said when he saw her.
- It wasn't a date -she said walking towards her room.
- She looked sad. Do you think they argued?-Asked Vanessa, looking at Sheldon who was seeing where Amy had gone.
-Yes, she looked sad- he stood up- I'll go to talk to her.
-And are you going to leave me here alone?! - she exclaim something annoying.
-That wouldn't be right, isn't? - Vanessa shook her head.
-That's what I thought- he took Vanessa's bag and give it to her- I'll accompany you to the door.
-Are you telling me to leave?
-I thought it was obvious.
-You are amazing!
-Thanks- Sheldon said without noticing the sarcasm in Vanessa's voice- It was a pleasant evening. We must repeat it soon - then Sheldon closed the door in her face.
Amy was lying on her bed facing the ceiling when she heard that Sheldon was outside her door. She ran her left hand over her face while with her right she grabbed her glasses and put her on.
-What happened? -she ask him when she opened the door.
-Were you crying? -Sheldon entered her room and looked at her.
-Sure, you can come in- she said surprised, since Sheldon always waited she would tell him what could enter to the room.
-Were you crying?- Sheldon repeated looking at her as if he were evaluating her.
-No. Why do you think that?
-You went out with Dave and you came back soon and you looked sad. Vanessa thinks maybe he and you argued.
-I...I broke up with Dave.
-Oh...So you're sad because you wanted to be with him and now you won't see it? -Sheldon asked.
-I'm...I don't know...I don't know how I feel. And to answer you, I didn't want it. Not yet. I liked it and thought things could work between us.
-But not anymore? -Amy shook her head -Can I ask why?
-I ... I'd rather not answer that.
-Why?- Amy looked away. -Does it have something to do with me?
-Yes- Amy was silent for a few seconds and then added- Maybe you noticed that he is very fan of your work in physics.
- Does that bother you?
- At first I thought it was strange that my boyfriend was a fan of my ex ... but I was thinking and decided that I would continue my relationship with him, today after several days without speaking, he sent me a message and the thing he ask was if I had thought about introducing him to you...He appeared here without me knowing and when I went to the living room he didn't even notice my presence and that reminded me-he took a few steps back and hit the door- ... that reminded me when you and I used to be a couple and you ignored me while we were on a date for be working or thinking about your video games.
-Amy ...
-And I don't want to feel that again. It's not nice to see that the person you're dating is interested in something much more than you-admitted Amy about to cry.
-I'm sorry I was such a terrible boyfriend-Sheldon said after a few seconds of silence.
-You weren't so terrible- Amy noticed that Sheldon seemed truly sorry.
-But you just said...
-I know what I said. And while there were situations in our relationship that were not good, there were many others that were good.
-I feel the need to give you a hug. Is it okay for you?- Amy nodded as Sheldon walked over to her and put her arms around her.
-Where is Vanessa?- Amy asked, separating from him after a couple of minutes of being hugging each other.
-She went home.
- So early? - she raised her eyebrow.
-Yes. You seemed sad and I wanted to come talk to you, but she didn't want to be alone in the living room so...- he shrugged.
-Did you tell her to leave?
-Yes.
-Sheldon, that was rude.
-Why?
-She's your ... date. You can't leave her alone or tell her to leave in the middle of a date.
-She would think she is not important to me-he said and Amy nodded.-I see. -Sheldon walked to the door and then turned to look at Amy- You are the most wonderful woman I have ever met and any man would be lucky to be with you ... Dave and I are fools for not valuing you as you deserve.
-Sheldon, I need to tell you ... -Amy bit her lip- I ... - Sheldon's cell phone started ringing - Are you going to answer?
-No. Probably is Vanessa who is wondering if I'm going to participate in the Dungeons and Dragons contest next week- he said without stop looking at her- What did you want to say to me?
-I ... I hope things work between you and Vanessa.
-Oh ... thanks-Sheldon kissed her on the cheek and then ran to his room.
-Thanks for coming-Sheldon said when he stepped aside for Vanessa to enter the apartment.
-You said you wanted to apologize for something-Sheldon indicated her to sit down.
-Yes. Amy helped me to figure out that yesterday I behaved rudely with you and I want to apologize to you.
-I accept your apologies-Sheldon smiled- But I must admit that it bothered me a little that you told me to leave so you could talk to your roommate.
-Well, Amy is very important to me and she needs... said Sheldon.
- How important? - asked Vanessa. Shedidn't know if Sheldon would tell her the truth or lie.
-She is one of the most important women for me, along with my mother, my sister and my Meemaw- Sheldon answered with all sincerity and Vanessa frowned- Did I say something wrong?
-Sheldon, tell me the truth. There is or there was something bewteen...
-Hi Vanessa-greeting Amy appearing in the living room.
-Hello-said something annoyed by the interruption and Amy noticed.
-Do not worry about me. I'm going out.
- Will you go on a date with your boyfriend?
-Oh no. I broke up with Dave- she answered naturally- I will go out with Penny. Our friend and neighbor.
-Have fun-she said with a fake smile. She liked Sheldon quite a lot and didn't like the idea that Amy was single. What if something happened between them? she asked herself.
-It's still early, but what do you think if we order something for dinner?-Sheldon asked. And Vanessa didn't know if he did it to change the subject, but she decided that she would leave it for the moment.
-Why don't we go to a restaurant for dinner?
-Very well-Sheldon said after a few seconds-But there are some things you should know before we choose which restaurant we will go to.-He began to explain everything he liked and didn't like about a restaurant. It had been around 15 minutes and it didn't seem like he was going to end soon.
-I changed my mind. We better order something for dinner and stay here.
-Excellent.
-I would like to eat a hamburger- she commented.
-That's not possible. Today is Chinese food.
-What? - she spend the next few minutes listening to what food Sheldon ate every day- And your friends accept that you always decide what to eat? - Asked surprised.
-At the beginning it was difficult that they accepted but now they are used to it-Sheldon smiled.
- And your ex girlfriends also accepted it?
-I've only had one girlfriend.
- Really? - Vanessa was even more surprised. Sheldon was 35 years old according to his profile in the test. And he was intelligent and quite attractive, something peculiar but still...
-Yes, only Amy.
-Amy? -Sheldon nodded- Your roommate?
-Yes. She is the only Amy we both know-he answered as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.
-That means ... do you live with your ex girlfriend?