Hi! :) Here is, as promised, a sweet and fluffy piece for you from one of my all-time favorite moments/episodes from the show! Coincidentally, it also thematically fits to last Sunday's missing scene... ;)

Enjoy...

8x08: "I love you, too."

Amy never noticed that the ceiling of Sheldon and Leonard's living room had some delicate patterns. Small fissures and lines that crisscrossed through the white plastering, hardly even visible to the naked eye. But now that she was laying here, she noticed.

Sheldon would certainly complain to the landlord about this if she said anything. A soft gasp escaped her as she was thinking about him.

Sheldon loves me.

Amy's head rested upon the sanctuary that was Sheldon's spot, her hands folded upon her belly so she could monitor her breathing. The silky fabric of her turquoise dress felt soft against her palms. It reminded her of what he said to her: You look pretty.

Sheldon loves me.

Another gasp and a small jerk of her form as someone touched her knee. Still mesmerized by everything that had occurred only minutes earlier, Amy tilted her head to look at him. Sheldon was sitting on the middle cushion – her spot – right next to her elevated legs that were supported by his colorful striped pillow. And he had rested his left hand upon her knee, brows drawn together in concern.

"Amy?" he asked. "Are you okay? You're breathing has seemed to speed up again just now."

Amy tried to focus on responding while she was melting inside because of the gentle tone of his voice and the blue sparkle in his eyes. "I-I'm okay. Just a little shaky, that's all." She tried to sit up, but her head started spinning.

Just before she could unintentionally sink back down again, Sheldon's hand reached for hers and he helped pulling her up. "Easy." he whispered.

They weren't breaking eye contact.

Sheldon loves me.

Amy wasn't able to think about anything else anymore. Nothing else was important. Just this wonderful, long-awaited confession.

"Uh… do you… do you want some water maybe?" Sheldon stumbled shyly through his speech, blinking and looking at various immovable objects before settling back on her.

Amy slowly came back to reality, too. "Oh… yes, that would be nice."

Quickly, Sheldon stood up and went into the kitchen. Amy used this moment to lift her feet down to the ground again and stare after him. He was right. His posterior does look nice in those black pants. Amy shook her head. Dangerous territory. Thoughts like that would send her right into the next panic attack.

Sheldon returned with her beverage. "Here." he said, offering her the cold plastic bottle. She thanked him and took a few greedy sips while Sheldon sat back down next to her. He didn't make one comment about them switching spots. "Are you feeling better now?" he asked when Amy put the cap back on the bottle and put it on the coffee table.

She nodded thankfully. "Yes, much better."

"You know, if you want to rest some more and stay downstairs, I'd be okay with that." Sheldon offered readily.

She chuckled a bit. "You just don't want to go yourself." Sheldon grinned, looking into his lap as she caught on to his ruse. "No, you won't get out of this, mister. I said I'm not going to miss out on another prom and you're going to accompany me." Amy made a move to stand up, but Sheldon held her back by slightly touching her arm.

"Wait… then… let me ask you properly." Sheldon stood up himself, straightening his adorable bow tie and clearing his throat. Then he looked back down at Amy and offered her his hand. "Amy Farrah Fowler, will you go to this prom redo with me?"

Amy's mouth dropped open. As she put a hand to her chest she noticed that her tachycardia had returned full force. She watched her own hand reaching for his like it was a dream. "I'd love to." she heard herself say and, gently, Sheldon pulled her to her feet.

There she stood, but to Amy it didn't feel like she was touching the floor. She was floating.

Sheldon loves me.

Speechless she followed him as he was turning around with a smile, leading her out the door of 4A and up the stairs. His hand never let hers go. Amy felt so light and carefree, like a balloon on a string that was attached to Sheldon's wrist. She was going where he was going. No questions asked. No questions needed. Just him leading the way.

Sheldon loves me.

Amy had happily floated along until the top of the stairs. The door to the roof where the party took place was only a few steps away from them now and Amy could already hear cheerful music playing and their friends' joyful chatter and laughter.

Suddenly, the metaphorical balloon popped and Amy instantly sank back to the ground as she remembered something important. "Wait!" she exclaimed, staying rooted on the spot.

Sheldon was forced to stand still and turned around with a puzzled look on his face. "What's wrong?"

Amy looked up into the blue sparkle of his eyes again, struggling to find the words that had been lying on the tip of her tongue for quite a long time now. "I-I… I just realized…" Amy stuttered nervously, swallowing to wet her dry throat. "That I never got the chance to… say it to you." Sheepishly, she looked at him from below her lashes, waiting for him to catch on.

As he did, a smile grew on his face. "I've actually been waiting for the perfect moment to point that out to you." he said mischievously, causing Amy to blush brightly.

He continued to stand there, waiting. Not saying another word. Amy's heart palpitated and she was breathing audibly again. Fear grew in her eyes as she realized that she was close to losing it again. Oh, what would Sheldon think of her?

She was swaying on her feet, but someone still held onto her.

Sheldon.

He still held her hand tightly in his; the band that connected her to him wasn't broken. He was squeezing her fingers, smiling slightly, showing her that he wouldn't let go.

Amy's eyes snapped back from their clasped hands to his eyes and just like that the words tumbled out of her. "I love you."

Surprise in his eyes, as if he didn't expect her to say it for some reason. More blue sparkle. More love in his eyes.

"I didn't reckon on how it would feel to hear you say it." Sheldon said quietly. "It's understandable that your reaction was a panic attack."

For a second Amy held her breath, thinking that hearing this confession out loud from her frightened him. But then he stepped closer. His left hand, the one that wasn't already holding on to her, encircled her waist, pulling her in.

"I shouldn't have interrupted you earlier." Those words were whispered against her lips, just before the gap between them closed and they were kissing.

Amy's breath left her in a sigh as she wrapped her arms loosely around him. Sheldon's right hand wandered up her arm, cupping her cheek and tilting her head to gift her with the sweetest, most tender kiss one has ever given a loved one.

And Amy was a loved one. Sheldon loved her.

Maybe they would've spent forever kissing like that, but unfortunately, the rooftop door suddenly opened and the noise of the prom party swelled and startled them apart.

In the door stood a slack-jawed Penny who momentarily stumbled on her feet.

"Woah, holy crap!" she exclaimed befuddled. "I-I just wanted to go look if you guys were still coming to the party…" Penny paused as she obviously finally found her wit again and grinned from ear to ear. "But I see you already started the after-prom party."

She said this loud enough to turn most of their friends' heads behind her on the roof, causing them to curiously look at the spectacle by the door.

Amy's cheeks heated up and she saw how much Sheldon blushed, too. But he swallowed bravely, avoided eye contact with his blonde neighbor and grabbed Amy's hand again, pulling her along with him. "Mind your own business, Penny. I'm going to slow-dance with my prom queen now."

Amy grinned so wide it hurt her cheeks. So wide, only people in love would understand that she was not crazy.

Sheldon and Amy were in love.

I've been dying to write something for that scene ever since I first saw it! Now it finally happened and I hope it turned out good! :)

Please, let me know what you think and as always, thank you everyone for reviewing so far!