A/N: Okay this is a short chapter. I am splitting chapter 8 and 9 into Shamy and I will get back to the murder mystery in chapter 10. I had to split it because I have a lot planned for this day and so many of you need a bit of Shamy goodness. Now quick warning before you read this, it has spoilers for the episode that will air tomorrow night, January 29. So if you don't know or don't want to know don't read until after you see the episode.Okay so here is the goodness.

I wish I could say I own these characters but sadly I don't.

"Sheldon, I am so proud of you." Amy said to him as they pulled out of the parking lot at the DMV. Sheldon was holding his newly acquired license in his hand. "I knew you could do it."

"I was nervous but the officer was extremely nice. He talked calmly with me and made me feel like I really could do it. Things like that don't usually work on me. This time it actually worked."

"Well that is great. Now where are we going?" She asked since they still had several hours until their dinner.

"Well now that I have my license, I want to be able to use it." He said to her.

"So let me guess you want to get a car?" She asked.

"Well actually I already bought one." He said.

"Really? Why would you do that?" She asked intrigued.

"Because I was confident I would get my license and I wanted to be prepared. I am always prepared."

"Why does that not surprise me? So what did you get?" She asked

"Well I bought a Land Rover." He answered her. "I needed something larger for my height."

"So where is it?" She asked.

"Well that is where I need your help. I purchased it the other day but as I did not have my license I could not drive it home. I would like to go pick it up and sign the final papers. Do you mind?" He asked.

"Absolutely not. This is great. Now you can drive tonight." She said.

"Of course I can." He replied. "I figured since it is a special occasion you may want to indulge in a drink. I can be the sober driver. Who knows what Emily and Raj will drink."

"That's brilliant."

"It's what I do." He said smirking.

"So after we get the car, what are we going to do?" She asked.

"Well I have a couple of errands I need to run. I can do that now and then we can meet back at my apartment in an hour."

"What do you have to do?" She asked.

"I have to pick something up." He answered suspiciously.

"What?"

"It's a surprise." He said.

"Oh." She replied. She didn't want to press him. It was Valentine's Day. Maybe he was picking up a present for her, but she was not getting her hopes up. "Well I have to go back to my apartment anyway. I forgot something."

"What did you forget?" He asked. "I thought you brought everything last night."

"Well you did say it was a one night sleepover with possible follow up. Are we going to follow up?" She asked.

"Well of course, I thought you knew that already." He answered her.

"I kind of did but you didn't say anything, and I sure don't want to assume anything."

"Amy, listen to me. I enjoyed last night and I want you to stay again tonight and tomorrow night." He said.

"Well then I need some more clothes. So I will go to my apartment and pick up the clothing, you will go to do whatever it is you have to do and then we meet back at your apartment. Let's go get your new car." She said and drove toward the dealership.

Once they were at the car dealership, Sheldon took a test drive of the car he had picked out. He liked the car and finished his paperwork. He and Amy drove off about 45 minutes later and agreed to meet back at the apartment at 2pm. Amy went back to her apartment. She had lied a little bit to Sheldon about what she needed to get there. She needed more clothes but she also realized she had left his gift at her place as well. She got back to her place and picked up her things. She looked at the time and knew she really didn't need a full hour but didn't want to tell Sheldon. She wished she had a key to his place but he had yet to give her one so she would have to wait the time out. She decided to make a quick trip to the mall to see if she could find a new dress for their date that night. She had something she could wear but she wanted something new. She headed to the mall and figured she had about 45 minutes until she was due back at Sheldon's.

Sheldon had to pick up his gift for Amy. He had ordered it earlier in the week and knew it would be ready for their date. He had picked out a locket much like the one Leonard had gotten for Penny before he left on his journey in the North Sea. He had the picture from the prom made to fit in the locket. He had it engraved with their initials and the date they met. While he was out he made a decision. He was going to ask Amy to stay with him on the nights Leonard stayed with Penny. They were now up to 3 nights a week and he was getting used to being in his apartment alone. He was telling her the truth when he said he enjoyed her company the night before. He wanted her there more. He planned on asking her before they went out to dinner. He wanted to give her the gift to wear at dinner. He made his way to the mall and picked up what he needed and then made his way home. He had a little time to kill before Amy was back and he had a bit of cleaning to do if there were going to be guests over. He also wanted to make brownies. He knew they were Amy's favorite and he definitely enjoyed a good brownie. He got the dishes from breakfast cleaned up and started on the brownies. He decided to put some music on while baking the brownies. Recently he had taken a liking to Taylor Swift and had downloaded several of her songs onto his iPod.

Amy was rounding the last set of stairs to get to 4A when she heard the unmistakable sound of music. She knew Penny wasn't home so the music had to be coming from Sheldon's apartment. That couldn't be right however because he never listened to music, ever. He refused to allow her to put it on in the car because he didn't want people to mistake him for a gang member. She definitely heard music and she heard singing.

"But I keep cruising
Can't stop, won't stop moving
It's like I got this music
In my mind, saying it's gonna be alright
Cause the players gonna play, play, play
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
Shake it off"

There was no way that was Sheldon singing. He didn't sing. And was that Taylor Swift? Where the hell was she? She wasn't sure if she had stepped into a parallel universe and found a new Sheldon. She walked into the apartment quietly.

"Heartbreakers gonna break, break, break
And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
Shake it off, Shake it off"

He was also dancing around. She couldn't believe it. It was him singing and dancing to Taylor Swift.

"Sheldon?" She called out. He had his back turned and didn't hear her.

"Sheldon!" She screamed.

He turned around and yelled. "Amy! How long have you been here?" He asked embarrassed.

"Oh long enough to hear you singing Taylor Swift. What happened to you hating music?"

"I thought I told you I took a liking to her when I was trying to use music to make me anxious."

"No you did not. But that doesn't explain what you are doing."

"I was cleaning and making brownies." He said to her.

"Oh I love brownies." She said.

"I know."

"Did you get all your errands done?" She asked him.

"Yes. Did you get everything you needed? It looks like you went to the store."

"Well I had time to kill since I don't have a key to get into this place. So I went to the mall and bought a new dress for tonight." She said. She didn't want to be angry but she gave him a key a few years back when she was sick. It was easier when he came over to check on her if she was sleeping he could just get in. And it was easier than him breaking into her apartment. He hadn't reciprocated the offer of a key. She knew Penny had one and she was a bit jealous of that but then again not only was she their neighbor but she was Leonard's fiancée. She thought maybe Sheldon would give her one eventually.

"Oh well I think we need to rectify that situation." He said.

"What do you mean?" She asked

"I mean I think you should have a key. Which is why part of what I had to do today." He pulled out a small box and handed it to her.

"What is this?"

"Open it" He replied.

She slowly opened the box. Inside was a key.

"Is this what I think it is?" She couldn't believe it.

"Amy, Leonard has begun his move across the hall. He is now staying at Penny's 3 nights a week."

"I am aware. I am also aware of how late you have let me stay here on those nights. You don't kick me out at your normal bedtime."

"That is because I like the company. There were many nights I almost asked you to stay."

"I know."

"What do you mean you know?" He asked curiously.

"I mean, I had a feeling you wanted me to stay but never asked."

"I'm sorry."

"For what?" She asked. She wasn't trying to make him feel guilty.

"For making you wait." He answered.

"I told you at prom, I understand. And I do. I am in no rush. I am just as new to this as you are. It is okay."

"Well now I am ready. Will you stay with me on the nights Leonard is across the hall?" He asked her.

"Absolutely."

"Good." He said. He leaned down and kissed her. It was easier than he thought it would be to ask. He knew she would say yes and he was very glad he asked.

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