"Thanks for taking me out." Amy thanked them as she left with Penny and Bernadette from apartment 4B.
"Since you're going to spend your birthday with Sheldon, why not celebrate sooner?" Penny asked closing the door.
"Where you want to go?" Bernadette was interested.
"Oh, I hear the Mexican restaurant on Green Street is really good!" replied Amy innocently.
"Of course! Of course! Or we can take you for a waxing!" Penny offered.
"Why would I want a waxing on my birthday?" Amy was confused.
"I don't know! It was just an idea." said Penny.
"I think I prefer Mexican food!" Amy answered again.
"Great! Then we can watch an erotic movie and if you have any questions about what happened and how, we can respond!" proposed Bernadette, coming down the stairs.
"Alright, what's going on?" Amy knew her friends and therefore knew they were hiding a secret
"Anything! We just want you to be prepared for whatever surprises might happen tomorrow!" In her response, Penny was unconvincing.
"What a surprise?" Amy insisted.
Bernadette hesitated, but after a little while decided to open the game: "We don't want to spoil anything, but you should know that Sheldon said he's ready to have sex!"
"Bernadette shut the fuck up!" Amy screamed, but she didn't want Bernadette to stop talking, she just didn't know how to deal with the fact that her greatest wish was about to happen. "Did you really hear him say that?"
If there was ever a day Amy thought she was going to pass out, this was it. She was so surprised she felt the strength leave her knees. To keep from falling, Amy backed up and sat on the steps, completely stunned.
"He wants to do something that shows how much you mean to him!" Penny added. Meanwhile, Amy kept trying to organize her thoughts in her head. The news hit her in the chest.
"I don't…I don't believe it!" Amy's heart was racing. "I do not even know what to say!"
Bernadette tried to help her with some kind words: "Look, we're so happy for you! We know how much..."
Bernadette was interrupted by Amy's jump. To the surprise of the two blondes, Amy screamed that she knew what she should do and then walked down the stairs of the building like a child who has just received a gift from Santa Claus.
Knowing that Sheldon was ready for intercourse was very important to Amy. When Bernadette told her that making love was the birthday gift Sheldon had in mind, Amy had no doubt that it would be the happiest day of her life. Ever since she was a little girl, she's wondered what it's like to lose your virginity. Her head floated with the illusion of being a princess and the man who would hold her in his arms Prince Charming. Inspired by medieval storybooks, Amy drew romantic scenarios in her head. She could make out the room in the light of candles and flower petals strewn across the floor. The white nightgown for the big day represents the purity of her body while the Prince will be waiting for her under covers as clean and chaste as the state of their passionate souls. Just thinking about that perfect night, Amy's lips always quiver slightly.
How long she waited and dreamed of this moment! Sheldon was the ideal person. There was no other man more perfect!
After meeting the unlikely love in Sheldon's person day and night, Amy patiently endured her boyfriend's inconvenient contracts, but kept wondering if they would ever have sex. The only time she came close to getting an answer was the day the group played roleplaying and Bernadette cast the love spell on them. Amy saw the perfect opportunity present itself before her eyes and took it, so she was happy when Sheldon told her he wasn't ruling out the possibility of sex...in the near future. In the bedroom, when the two of them were alone and Sheldon gently rolled the dice, Amy felt her skin heat up as if she were standing in front of a fireplace. Somehow she knew she was doing the right thing with the right person. Not trying to ignore her own desires because she wasn't ashamed of them, Amy imagined Sheldon and herself leaving the game's characters to devote themselves to something more real.
But now that Penny and Bernadette had told her about Sheldon's plans for her birthday, Amy didn't want to play imagine anymore. She wanted to feel Sheldon's true touch. She wanted to feel the same things her friends feel when they make love to their boyfriends. Amy never wanted to say how much she envied Penny and Bernadette in this regard. In a twenty-first century reality where she got her PhD, achieved a brilliant career and financial freedom, she still felt out of place being a virgin. It must be wonderful to be in ecstasy to the point of screaming with pleasure or even whispering muffled sounds! How nice it must be to hug a man's back and run the palm of your hand on the back of his head as he goes deep, sometimes slowly, sometimes not. And the sweat that springs from the temples makes the human body saltier when kissing or biting the shoulder. As the bodies slide into each other, legs, arms, breasts and mouths come together. An almost wild and poetic instinct at the same time.
Amy was excited to celebrate her 33rd birthday. And since she had prepared herself since adolescence, she knew everything or almost everything, because some things her imagination couldn't do for her. As her mother was ruthless and repressed in every way, Amy secretly read, watched forbidden shows and whenever she did research on intimate relationships she became more curious.
The truth is that in the nineties almost all information was false, not to mention the precarious and censored media. In college, Amy didn't exactly have what young people tend to have. Her experiences during her time at university were about being an outsider in a land of incredibly perfect people and getting good grades. She was a good student, on the other hand, she was terrible at socializing. Boys didn't want to date her and girls treated her badly. Sometimes Amy needed to touch her own body to learn more about herself, however, she knew that nothing compared to having "coitus" with someone for real. Aside from a vibrating brush or fingers brushing lightly around her genitals, no one has ever touched her. Like Sheldon, she knew the mechanics in theory, but they were both virgins as rosebuds.
Anxious, Amy spent the rest of the day thinking about the next day. As Bernadette and Penny enjoyed themselves at the beauty salon, Amy could only think of one thing: Sheldon. Imagining that her dream was one step away from coming true made her sweat in new places. She just couldn't stop smiling. As much as shaving her body always hurt, on that particular day she didn't feel the pain, because her mind practically disconnected from her body as she created fanfiction expectations about her first time with Sheldon. And there was nothing Penny or Mrs. Wolowitz could do or say to get her out of that pre-happiness state that had settled in after learning what gift Sheldon planned to give her.
On the way out of the salon, as they passed a lingerie store, Penny took advantage of the idea and pulled Amy by the hand so she could buy her panties and a bra for the couple's night. Amy agreed with the idea with every bit of herself, just as Bernadette found it amusing. The three women had a party when they found several options for panties of all colors. Penny's favorite panties were black lace. Bernadette preferred dark pink with straps down the sides. For Amy, the perfect lingerie was white with simple lace detailing on the front. She was comfortable with her purchase, the panties matched her personality and the special moment.
As the clock struck midnight, Amy's cell phone vibrated on the bedside table. She finally fell asleep after exhaustively reading her favorite writer Geoffrey Chaucer, where she barely paid attention. The call continued. The light from the cell phone screen was strong enough to illuminate the interior of the room. The sound accompanying the vibration was Sheldon's. Amy chose The Beach Boys after he said the song Darlin reminded him of her. The call persisted for a little longer until Amy woke up. First she put on her glasses and then she found out who was on the other end of the line. It was Sheldon! A passionate smile played on her lips and remained as she said "hello" and listened to Sheldon in a huskier voice than usual. He was also asleep and probably sleepy like she was, but Sheldon had something important to tell Amy that he couldn't wait for the sun.
In striped pajamas and sitting on his bed, Sheldon smiled too. Amy's voice sounded as pleasant as Professor Proton's opening program. He loved listening to her anytime, but that wasn't the only reason he called so late. Sheldon wanted to be the first to wish him a happy birthday, so he waited until midnight.
Even dying of sleep, he insisted on making this surprise for her. And Amy loved it! This was just a small taste of what Sheldon had planned for her on her birthday. Public statements and displays of affection were also on the list; anything to make her happy and prove he didn't want to risk losing her anymore. The weeks they were apart were the worst of Sheldon's life. Like when Paige humiliated him at chess or when he caught his father with another woman in bed. The scale was wide and there would probably be more bad things, but he didn't want to think about it now or else he would have to finish it and that would be an unromantic problem. The important thing now was Amy, her lovely Amy!
"Amy, listen: I know you were asleep. I'm sorry. But it was for a good reason! I really want you to know how much I care about you and how much I appreciate being your boyfriend. So I took the liberty of waking her up in the middle of the night to say "I love you!"
"Sheldon! I love you too." Amy's green eyes glistened with tears of emotion.
"It's true when you say we need to spend more time together. I think so too. But I don't always agree with you because I'm afraid of letting you down!"
"Afraid of letting me down? Why?"
"Yes. You want to spend more time with me, that suggests I make you happy, and I know how domineering I can be. I'm not an easy person. I know. You know. Everyone knows!"
"I love you anyway, Sheldon!"
"See? You're sweet! You always smooth my life. How can I not love you?"
Amy sighed. Sheldon may have all his faults, but he always says wonderful things. These are words Amy has never heard from another man in her social circle.
"So that's it…that's all I want you to know." Sheldon said, biting his lower lip after the sentence.
"Are you sure? Don't you want to say anything else?" Amy started to gasp. The chest rose and fell. Narrowed eyebrows. She was interested in him talking about his birthday preparations and the surprise for her. Thinking about it dissipated her sleep and made her alert.
"Oh, of course!" Sheldon shifted position on the bed. Amy too. Both with rapid heartbeats. "Amy?"
"Yes, Sheldon." She felt her entire body shudder as if she had been shocked.
"Happy Birthday!" Sheldon said with his characteristic that bordered on naivete. Suddenly, Amy's cheeks stopped glowing. Amy realized that Sheldon wasn't exactly the kind of person to make love to over the phone a reality. Unfortunately! She mourned.
"Oh thanks." She thanked without strength. And when Sheldon ended the call, Amy laid her head on the pillow, waiting for time to fly.
The day passed lazily, it seemed that he didn't feel sorry for her, because Amy couldn't wait for the night to arrive. Amy avoided looking at her watch so she wouldn't be more anxious. The "foolproof" tactic didn't always work. As a neuroscientist she knew. That morning was the longest of her life, but at least at lunch she would find Sheldon. That thought helped her wait... a little! At around 11:30 am, with some research in hand, Amy took off her lab coat and left the lab. She walked from the Biology building to the Physics center. Five minutes later, his hand was knocking on Dr. Sheldon Cooper.
When she looked up her boyfriend at Caltech, she was told he left early. Amy was surprised and even a little disappointed. She would very much like to speak to Sheldon first. It would be nice to chat casually. As I was already there, I didn't want to miss the opportunity to have lunch. Amy thanked Alex for the information and then headed to the college cafeteria. In the cafeteria, the boys said the same thing as she brought her tray and sat down with them.
"We thought Sheldon would leave work early if he went to see the Star Wars premiere, but now that we know he won't, we think he's making arrangements for your birthday, Amy!" Said Raj. His pair of brown eyes gleaming with the idea of producing a party.
"Yes, it's true, Rajesh." Amy nodded with a smile. She was a little shy, truth be told, and it embarrassed her to wonder if the boys knew what was going to happen between Sheldon and her.
"And are you happy? It's Sheldon who is preparing your birthday!" Howard wanted to know. Behind your question is a hint of sarcasm.
"Why wouldn't I be? Sheldon loves me and I love him too! I'm sure I'll have a perfect birthday. Unforgettable!"
"I adore your faith!" Howard was once again sarcastic.
"Don't mind him, Amy. Howard is just kidding. The important thing is that you're happy!"
"Thanks Leonard! I know and I don't care!"
Leonard was right and nothing was going to spoil Amy's happiness. She wouldn't allow it! She trusts in love!
Continua..