-What happened last night?- Amy put both hands on her hip while waiting for Sheldon's answer.
-No..Nothing- he answered looking at the floor.
-Sheldon, we both know you're not good at lying. Tell me what happened- he continued looking at the floor- Do we ... kiss?
-Why do you think that happened?- Sheldon asked, hoping she was remembering about last night.
-No- she admitted. -But that was what happened the first time I drank and...-she shrugged.-Was that what happened?
-Actually we ...- Sheldon was about to tell him what had happened between them when the apartment door opened and both saw Penny enter.
-Hello guys-salute she oblivious to what was happening among her neighbors. She left a box on the kitchen island and look at her friend. Why are you still in pajamas?
-What's wrong with it?
-It's almost noon.
-Oh ... well, I woke up a while ago.
-Are you sick?
-Just a little tired.
-Will you still help me, right?-Amy looked at her confused. -You told me you would help me prepare the food for the game.
-Game? What game? -Asked Sheldon, who had sat down again is his spot, grateful that the blonde had interrupted them.-I want to play.
-The baseball game with my coworkers- Penny replied.
-I thought it would be something more interesting- he said while grabbing the control to turn on the television.-Don't count on me for that.
-The game is for the people of my work and our couples, but you can help us prepare the food.
-Here I am very well, thanks- began to change the channels to see if he found something interesting so he didn't see when his friend roll her eyes.
-Well, stay watching TV, but I warn you that we will leave in two hours.
-I don't plan to go- Sheldon grimaced at the thought of going out, sunning and sweating.
-Do you plan to miss seeing Leonard and Howard playing terribly?
-What are you talking about?- Sheldon asked, looking with slight interest.
-They are also going to play and you know how terrible they are ... I'm sure you'll find it fun.
-Maybe, but it's very hot and ...
-I'll buy you a hot dog and a cold drink- Amy said.
-I don't know…
-And we will all see the movie you want without complaining.
-Really?- she look at Amy and then at Penny who nodded, not very convinced. She was already regretting to have told him to go with them-Very good. I will go with you.
-Great- Amy smiled at him and Sheldon couldn't help thinking she looked lovely. Which made him wonder if it had been a good idea not to tell her what they almost did last night ... Sheldon shook his head. It was obviously the best for both.
-Why did you say him about the movie?- Penny whispered when she noticed that Sheldon was no longer paying attention to them.
-To convince him to go with us.
-You could have told him anything else.
-Like what?
-Whatever. Sheldon always does what you say- Amy left the bread on a plate and looked at Penny- Well ... almost everything.
-It's just a movie. It will not be so bad.
-I hope so.-Penny walked to the refrigerator. -What is that?-she pointed out the empty bottle of wine that was in the trash.
-You know perfectly what it is-Penny rolled her eyes.
-Why did you drink a bottle by yourself? -Amy continued to put mayonnaise on the bread to ignore her friend- What happened?
-I can't tell you here- she replied, looking where Sheldon was sitting.
-Did something happen between you two?- Seeing that Amy didn't answer, she grabbed her arm and dragged her into her room while Sheldon looked at them confused. -Will you tell me?-she asks once they were in Amy's room.
-I ... Yesterday I told Sheldon that I wanted to go back with him- Penny let out an excited shout and started clapping- Keep silent- Amy took her friend's hands so she wouldn't continue clapping.
-Why are we not celebrating?
-Sheldon told me that ... it was better that we continue as friends- saw the smile disappear from Penny's face.
-I'm going to talk to him- said Penny, opening the door of the room.
-No! - Amy pulled her arm tightly and in doing so they almost fell to the ground- I ... I'm fine. I agreed that it was the best for us.
-Yeah right. And that's why there's an empty wine bottle in the trash-Penny said sarcastically.
-Do you want me to tell you the true? Do you want to know that it hurt even more than when I broke up with him? Do you want to know that I was crying and I had to go for alcohol to forget at least for a while?- Penny approached her and hugged her tightly-was that what you wanted to know?
-Sorry Amy ... I shouldn't have...
-It's okay- she separated from her and wiped a tear with her hand- Everything is fine-she smiled slightly -Now we better finish preparing those sandwiches-Penny looked at her for a few seconds wanting to say something but at the end she just nodded.
When they arrived at the place where the game would be Howard, Bernadette and Raj were already there.
-What did it take you so long?- Bernadette asked almost screaming.
-It was Sheldon's fault- Leonard replied.
-I thought you regretted it and you wouldn't come- Howard mocked.
-I'm not the one who can't throw a ball- Leonard reminded him.
-Yes, well you can't ...
-That's enough, little girls- Bernadette said, looking annoyed at both of them. -The game is about to begin and we must take our places.
-What do you bring there? -Raj looked at the backpack that Sheldon had on his shoulder as they walked to their seats.
-Everything I need to survive this place.- Sheldon looked around with a grimace.
-It's not the first baseball game you come to-he said confused.
-It's true, but I didn't know in what kind of place the game would be and I should be prepared.
-What do you bring there?
-Just the normal stuff. Hand sanitizer, sunscreen, a sweater ...
-It's very hot, Sheldon.
-It may change the temperature, I will not take a risk, so I also bringed an umbrella and I'm glad I brought this-He take out a baseball glove and both Amy and Raj looked at him curiously.
-Do you plan to play or what?- Amy asked amused at the thought of seeing Sheldon playing.
-Of course not-replied him- This field doesn't have any kind of protection. What if they throw a ball where we are and it hits me?
-That won't happen, Sheldon-Raj commented, laughing slightly.
-You can't know if it will happen or not and I won't risk taking a hit.
-Well, I think it's a good idea- said Amy.
-And I think you're crazy.
-Very well, in that case when I see that a ball is about to hit you I will do nothing to stop it- Raj just rolled his eyes.
The boys had been playing for several minutes and until that moment Howard had fallen to the ground twice, which Sheldon found very funny.
-Penny was right, it's good that I came-he whisper to Amy that turned to see him.
-Watch out!-someone shouted so Amy turned to look forward to see that the ball was coming directly towards her immediately put her hands to her face to cover herself with a blow that never came.
-Are you all right?- Sheldon asked beside her. She opened her eyes and saw Sheldon lowering the hand on which he was wearing the glove while holding the ball with his other hand.
-You ... saved me- she said, surprised by Sheldon's quick reflexes.
-That was great- Rajesh slapped Sheldon on the shoulder.
-Are you all right, miss? -Asked one of the players approaching where they were sitting.
-That ball almost hits her!- Sheldon exclaimed, looking annoyed at the man. -You could have hurt her!-
-I'm sorry. It really wasn't ...
-It's okay. Nothing happened to me- Amy put her hand on Sheldon's to calm him and smiled at the man.
-Fortunately your boyfriend was able to stop the ball.
-Sheldon is not my boyfriend-commented Amy. She realized that he was still taking Sheldon's hand so he released her.
-Oh ... in that case...
-Ben! - Bernadette shout- Bring your ass here and try not to hurt my friend this time.
-I think the boss is angry because we're losing- Ben smiled at Amy and then started running.
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-This game was stupid- Bernadette complained when she went to where her friends were sitting after the game ended.
-I'm just glad it's done- Howard sat in the first chair he found and began massaging his ankle, which had been hurt when he fell.
-I'm not going to stay another second here- Bernadette looked angry at where Penny and the rest of her team was celebrating- I'm leaving.
-Can't we wait a few minutes? I have trouble walking.
-No- Bernadette replied without looking at her husband.
-But ... -Howard was going to protest but she left him there alone. He turn to the back row where Raj, Sheldon and Amy were sitting - Can someone help me?
-I'll take you- Raj said goodbye to Sheldon and Amy and helped Howard to his feet.
-Can we go?- Sheldon asked as he watched Howard and Raj walk away.
-We have to congratulate Leonard and Penny for winning.
-We can do it when they return to the building- Sheldon protested, frowning slightly. -I'm sweaty and I need a shower urgently.
-They come to us-commented Amy and saw how Sheldon crossed his arms- It will only be a couple of minutes and then we will leave.
-Well- accept Sheldon still with his arms crossed.
-Congratulations on winning- said Amy, giving her friend a hug.
-Thank you- she smiled and turned to see Sheldon. -Won't you give me a hug too?- She extended her arms and began to approach Sheldon who backed away.
-Don't you dare- he warned her while still backing away.
-Don't torture him, Penny-Leonard said with amusement.
-I'll leave him alone ... after giving him a hug- Penny continued walking towards Sheldon who kept backing up until he crashed into something. He turned to realize that he had not crashed into something, if not someone.
- Sorry- he told Ben.
-Don't worry- he smiled at him and then looked at Amy- Sorry about that a while ago.
-Oh, it was nothing.
-Nothing?- Sheldon exclaimed. -He could have hurt you.
-But he didn't.
-Your ... friend is right. I feel guilty. Please accept that I invite you a drink or whatever you want.
-Right now? -Ben nodded -Well ... -She look at Sheldon sidelong- I promised Sheldon that I would take him home.
-We'll take him- said Penny, pushing Amy lightly to where Ben was. -Go have a drink and have fun.
-Excellent- Ben smiled again and offered his arm to Amy. She hesitated for a couple of seconds but finally took Ben's arm.
-Why did you make Amy leave with that man?- Sheldon asked completely annoyed.
-Ben is a good man and it seems that she likes Amy-she also looks annoying at Sheldon- Maybe he does know how to value her.
-She... told you, isn't it?
-Yes and she asked me not to tell you anything, but ... to be someone so intelligent ... sometimes you're a fool-Sheldon looked at the floor- And now let's go, unless you prefer to return home in a bus.