'Alright Ames what's the problem with Sheldon?' Penny asked, sitting down on Amy's couch.

'I'm not sure whether or not I should continue my relationship with Sheldon.' Amy sighed and Penny suddenly became far more interested in the conversation. She knew she shouldn't be feeling like this but there was a sliver of hope in her that Amy did split with Sheldon. Penny had started to really warm to Sheldon and she had become aware that there was far more to him that meets the eye. The more she thought about, the further back she realised the attraction had started. There had always been something between them; it just had taken 6 years for it to flourish properly. Yes, he probably needed a bit of training and yes it was selfish of her but Penny wanted Sheldon for herself. She wanted to experience what it would be like; he in itself was an adventure. However, her friendship with Amy was of equal importance, so for now she would have to play her part as "bestie".

'Why, what's happened?' Penny asked, sitting up straight.

'Well, obviously he stayed over and…'

'Did anything happen?' Penny enquired, crossing her fingers with hope and squashing the jealousy rising in her stomach.

'That's the thing. Nothing ever does happen! He wouldn't even kiss me. I just go back to when he was trying to prove a point and he kissed me on that train... he made me feel like he truly wanted and loved me. He admitted he enjoyed it but for him to say that he only kissed me to prove a point just brought to light what his views on our relationship are. When he slept beside me, he was as ridged as a board and he stayed away from me, even whilst asleep. Then to add insult to injury, we had a conversation which resulted in my discovery of Sheldon's plans for the future and his feelings on me.'

'And?' Penny was almost scared to ask. Amy sighed and blinked back tears.

'Sheldon has made it clear to me that… he has no plans for marriage or to have children with me within the next 10 years and that our relationship is one of the mind and that, although he cares deeply for me, he does not love me.'

'Wow, that must have hurt,' Penny bit her lip, 'Are you ok?'

'I'm alright, I just wish it were different, I wish I had a more caring boyfriend. He didn't even realise the impact his words had on me, which makes it 10 times worse. I thought I could handle Sheldon's personality but I can't, I really can't. I don't know how you keep him in check Penny, you should write a book.'

'Look, I know Sheldon can be difficult but you just have to hold out and believe me you've done an excellent job at handling his personality so far.'

'I'm not sure I can hold out another 10 years Penny, I want children, I want to get married. It's ok for you, you're only 25 but I am 29 this year and I don't want to be one of those old mothers. Not that there is anything wrong with them, but I am so ready to be a mom but alas, I'm still a virgin and I feel like I'm missing out.'

'Honey, sex isn't as great as it's made out to be, especially on your first time so don't make everything revolve around it. Sheldon will come round and I don't think it'll take 10 years for that. You've been going out for three years already and look how you've improved him. The Sheldon I met 6 years ago would never have even contemplated kissing a woman, or hugging. In fact you wouldn't have known him Amy. You've been a good influence on him and you've made him better.' Penny said softly. As much as she liked Sheldon, it was clear that Amy still had feelings for him and she knew that her friends' happiness was that above her own.

'I know that… but there's also the fact that in a moment of weakness last night, after Sheldon told me that he didn't love me, I texted Burt.'

'The guy who asked you out the other week to that geography show?'

'Geology actually, its so cute when you try,' Amy chuckled sadly, 'Anyway, I asked him if he wanted to go for lunch sometime. He responded this morning saying he'd love too and it would be his treat to me.' Amy ran her fingers through her hair and sighed. 'I don't know if I should text back and say no but I'd feel so bad.'

'Well just cause you two are going out for lunch doesn't mean it's a date… have you texted him back yet?'

'No not yet, I didn't know what to say.'

'Well if you don't want it to be a date just tell him and say that he can pay for your coffee.'

'But I don't know if I don't want it to be a date.'

'Sweetie, either it's a date or not, you have to make that decision.'

'I can't cheat on Sheldon, I really care for him but he cannot give me what I want. He seems to be more into you that I.' Amy put her head in her hands and Penny cocked her head to the side in interest.

'Really? What makes you say that?' she asked and Amy sighed.

'It's just a vibe I get. He's always far more concerned about you than he is with me, he was asking about how you were last night and I could tell he preferred sleeping next to you as opposed to me. He didn't want to cuddle at all but he will gladly hug you.'

'Amy…'

'You're beautiful Penny and Sheldon is a male so of course he'll be attracted to you.'

Penny put a hand on Amy's arm. 'Sheldon is also from a different planet sweetie. He doesn't care for looks; you and I both know that. He's with you because he cares about you and I don't know what he would do if you left his life. Hopefully it won't be a repeat of last time because having 20 cats and naming the after dead people is not healthy.'

'Terminating our relationship wouldn't remove me from his life; I suspect we would go back to being friends since there isn't much intimacy there now.'

'That's true, but what you have at the moment Sheldon considers extremely intimate so it may take time before you were fully functional friends again. If you are to dump Sheldon, you have to do it gently so he won't go all psyco. What I suggest is go on a date with Burt, see what he's like and how he compares to Sheldon. You going out on a lunch date with him doesn't count as cheating, so long as you don't kiss him or do any romantic interatictions. If you find that you enjoy his company and conversation better than Sheldon's then you have your answer or if that isn't to your liking, you could go for plan B.'

'What's plan B?'

'Couples therapy… but you may be there for a LONG time trying to figure out where to even start with Sheldon's brain.'

'Well option A it is then. Thankyou Penny, I really don't know what I'd do without you.' Amy smiled and they hugged one another, 'I will definitely be naming my first baby girl after you and hopefully she will grow up to be as beautiful as you.'

'Awww thank you Amy, that's so sweet.'

The two young women then spent the rest of the morning and early afternoon having girly chats, watching movies and painting their nails.

Sheldon hadn't eaten nor drunk since he had left Amy's apartment this morning as he had been too busy trying to finish this piece of music for Penny. He didn't know why he felt this urge to finish a draft of a melody so quickly but for some reason he did. It was now 4.27pm and he looked at the notes on the manuscript paper, realising that he was looking a finished piece of work. He could tweak it later but right now it was time for him to play it from start to finish. He stretched his back and placed his long fingers on the keys of the piano, unaware that Penny had walked through the front door, calling out his name.

'Sheldon? Are you home?' Penny called, holding a Starbucks coffee in her hand. When she heard the tune of a piano start, she could have sworn she was hearing things but upon inspection, she found herself at Sheldon Cooper's bedroom door, listening to a beautiful melody. She opened it slightly and stuck her head in to watch him play. Sure enough, there he was in front of his piano, deep in concentration as he played the music. She watched his fingers dance across the keys before looking at his profile, his eyes seemed so focused, his brow was furrowed in concentration and as he played she relaxed into the wall. However, Penny had relaxed a little too much because she soon found her face in contact with the floor and her ears listening to a shrieking Sheldon.

'Penny! What are you doing in my bedroom! How many times have I told you? You can't be in my bedroom.'

'Your front door was unlocked so I came in to see if you were in and I heard you playing this amazing melody and I was just listening. I didn't know you played the piano so well, I've only seen you play drunk...Did you compose this yourself?'

'Um… yes and I was only drunk bcause you drugged my virgin Cubre Libre with Rum.' Sheldon said nervously and totally out of character. Penny was a little surprised he wasn't freaking out more or telling her off. To hear Sheldon Cooper nervous was a new one for her.

'What's it called?' she asked.

'Well um, it's actually a song for you so I guess it's called "Penny's Song".'

Penny was shocked and she sat on his bed and looked at him in astonishment as Sheldon blushed, 'For me? You really wrote a song for me?' she whispered and she looked at him properly. There was something different about him, almost more human. He was different somehow when playing his music and she liked it.

'Yes, I saw this picture of us when we were all single, happy and friends with each other and the memory of you in the playing in water inspired me to write this song.'

'Oh Sheldon, I think that is the most unintentional romantic thing anyone has ever done for me.' Penny put a hand on her heart and smiled before getting up and hugging him. To her utter shock, he returned her hug. It was a very cautious hug but it was a hug none the less.

'You didn't get to hear all of it though, would you like me to play it for you?'

'Oh please do.' Penny smiled and she whipped out her iPhone so she could record the sound and make Sheldon's ringtone that melody. Sheldon took his seat at the piano and placed his fingers on the keys.

'It's only the first final draft. I will still make some modifications; I've been working on it all day.' Sheldon said before proceeding to play the melody to Penny. Penny sat there, listening to the song. There were so many different elements to it; at first it would appear to be a sad song but as she listened to it more, it revealed itself to be along the lines of a longing melody which had a happy ending. Was Amy right, could Sheldon really care about her more than she had anticipated? 'So was it satisfactory?'

'Sheldon… it was beautiful. I don't think you should make any changes to it at all, I love it just the way it is. I never took you for a sensitive person.'

'I can be sensitive when I want. I just choose not to be, it's a very simple fact. I'm glad it was to your liking. I only used the best notes.' Sheldon explained and Penny blushed. Sheldon managed to say such sweet things without meaning to.

'Thank you Sheldon, it means a lot to me.' Penny got up and walked over to him before bending down and kissing his cheek. Sheldon tensed slightly before realising that once again, he had enjoyed it. When kissing Amy's cheek earlier, it had been awkward with both him giving and her receiving it but with Penny… everything just fell into place. 'Right, well I guess I'd best be off, I'll see you later Sheldon.'

'Penny?' he said, standing up from the piano stool.

'Yes Sheldon?'

'WouldyouliketogoandeatChinesefoodwithme?'

Penny blinked, 'In English please, oh and a little slower.'

'Would you like to accompany me to a Chinese restaurant to consume their cuisine?'

'Are you asking me out to dinner?'

'Well it doesn't have to be dinner. It could be supper or lunch or…'

'Yes. I'd love to come with you.' Penny smiled.

'Should I invite Wolowitz, Bernadette, Amy and Raj?' Sheldon asked and Penny decided that for once she would be selfish and have Sheldon to herself.

'No, you and I don't hang out often enough on our own, let's just make it us.'

'Would that qualify as a date? Any unfaithfulness nullifies the relationship agreement I have with Amy and I couldn't have that.'

'No, you couldn't,' Penny whispered softly, looking into his eyes. Somehow during their conversation, they're bodies had moved so that they were far closer in proximity to each other. Penny felt her breath catch in her throat as she looked up at him, truly taking in just how tall he was. It made such a difference to be next to a tall man like Sheldon as opposed to a small man like Leonard. 'Just be ready to go by 7 Sheldon,' she smiled and he looked down at Penny, taking in her green apple scent and her beautiful golden locks, and returning her smile.

'OK, just make sure that you are ready on time, else I shall go without you.' He said seriously and Penny chuckled.

'Alright, see you later handsome,' Penny winked before leaving the apartment. When she returned to her own, she let out the breath she had been holding. She actually had a date with Sheldon, OK he didn't think it was a date but she was taking it as one and she couldn't wait!

Starting to turn up the heat with Shenny, I know he's probably a bit out of character at the end bit but it'll do for now ^^ tune in for the next chapter soon and make me smile by letting me know your thoughts :] Its been made known to me that the links I've provided in the body of text cant be replicated, so I have moved them to my profile where they can be easily copied and pasted. Hope it helps, so thanks to LewStonewar for pointing that to me xx