A/N: Thank you so much to the many reviewers who left me feedback for the last two chapters. I was especially nervous about chapter 13. I wasn't sure how you guys would feel about it. The feedback was wonderful. So our story has ended in Aspen but we will see more of them in the next chapter. We are at the end of our tale, this is the second to last chapter. Thank you all for following this story. It has been a pleasure to write.
This chapter will deal with the aftermath of Emily's inebriation and some fun Shamy fluff.
I don't own it.
Emily awoke the next morning with a splitting headache. She rolled over on the bed and found a large glass of water and two pills. Raj was so good to her. She slowly sat up and took the pills. She regretted the wine she drank the night before. She was fuzzy about things that had happened as well. The last thing she could remember for sure was starting a game of Truth or Dare with Sheldon and Amy. Sheldon wasn't really a fan but played all the same. She got out of bed and made her way into Raj's living room.
"Good morning." Raj said to her in greeting. "How do you feel?" He asked.
"Like I've been run over by a bus. Thank you for the pills." She said to him.
"Anything for you, my darling. Do you remember what happened last night?" He asked.
"Not really. I remember starting Truth or Dare but not much after that. Care to fill me in on the details?"
"I am not sure you want to know what happened." He said seriously.
"Oh God, what did I do?" She asked.
"Well for starters, you kissed Amy."
"Was I dared?" She asked seriously.
"No, Sheldon dared you to kiss me and you told him it was not a dare because you do it all the time. So you kissed Amy instead."
"Was she upset?" She asked.
"Actually, no. She found it quite funny. Of course she had a bit too much to drink as well." Raj answered.
"Was Sheldon angry?"
"No he wasn't upset either. Which is strange for him. He didn't seem to mind Amy kissing other females, but if it had been me, he would have been angry."
"As would I have been."
"You said that"
"Good to know. What else happened?"
"Well you kind of called Amy out on a lie." He said.
"What do you mean?" She asked.
"Well, when I asked her how many men she had kissed in the past, she said 3, named them all and you then called her a liar."
"Oh no what did I do?" She was worried. She had promised Amy she wouldn't spill the beans about Stuart and she had a bad feeling she told on her.
"You insinuated that she had kissed Stuart." He answered her.
"Oh no. Please tell me you're joking." She said.
"I wish I was." He replied. "We thought at first you had her mistaken her with Penny. We all know what happened with her and Stuart, but then Amy confessed."
"What happened?" She asked almost afraid to hear the answer.
"Well, Sheldon was not happy. He ran into his room and slammed the door. I then dragged you out of the apartment and brought you home."
"I need to call Amy." She said.
"I think you might want to wait. She was none too pleased with you when we left." He said.
"I have to make things right." She said and picked up her phone. She dialed the number and it went straight to voicemail. "Damn, voicemail." She said.
"Let me try Sheldon." Raj said and dialed his number. It also went straight to voicemail. "Maybe they are sleeping in today. We were there pretty late last night and I know they had a lot to talk about after we left." He said.
"Okay but let's try them a little later. Maybe I can treat them to lunch as a way of apologizing." She said.
"Okay I will call Sheldon back and leave a message stating just that." Raj said. "I don't know if they will be too receptive though."
"I have to try." She said.
Raj made the call and left the message.
Amy was having the best dream. She had woken up to Sheldon waiting for her. He had apologized for his behavior the night before and for always running away. He told her he was going to try and be a better boyfriend. They were going to talk about their problems not run from them. He told her he wanted to be with her for as long as she would have him and then he kissed her and it became quite clear his intentions. She never wanted the dream to end. She slowly opened her eyes to come back to reality. Sheldon was standing over her with a tray full of food that smelled wonderful. She then took in her appearance and realized that she had not been dreaming. She was completely naked.
"Good morning." Sheldon said to her.
"So that wasn't a dream?" She asked him.
"I sure hope not." He said to her. "How are you feeling?"
"I feel wonderful. How long have you been awake?" She asked.
"About 45 minutes. I decided I would make you breakfast." He said.
"It smells wonderful." She said taking a bite of the bacon on the plate.
"Good eat up. I have plans for us today." He said.
"What are those plans?" She smiled at him.
"Not that." He said playfully.
"So was it a one time deal?" She asked.
"I didn't say that." He said. "We will just not let it rule our lives."
"I never said it would." She explained. "I just wanted to make sure you enjoyed it as much as I did."
"Believe me I enjoyed it." He said. "Now eat your breakfast so we can get ready."
"Did you eat?" She asked.
"No I have my plate out in the kitchen." He said.
"Why don't I get something on and come out and join you." She said.
"Okay."
She grabbed her pajamas and quickly got dressed. She joined him a few minutes later and they enjoyed a nice breakfast together.
"So what are the plans?" She asked.
"I was thinking we could go to the zoo. But I just checked my messages and Raj called. Apparently Emily wants to take us out to lunch as way of apologizing for spilling the beans about you and Stuart. What do you think?"
"I would be okay with that. Maybe we can invite them to go to the zoo with us."
"How about we go to the zoo first without them and then we can meet them for a late lunch or early dinner? I don't want to spend the whole day with them."
"I am okay with that." Amy said to him.
Sheldon sent a quick text to Raj saying they would meet them at the Cheesecake Factory at 4pm for an early dinner. He got a response saying they would see them then.
"I am curious as to what Emily will say." Sheldon said. "She was a bit drunk last night."
"I don't think she meant to tell you." Amy said. "I am actually grateful she told you."
"You are?" He asked. "I am surprised you are not angry."
"I was last night but I would say things worked out for the better." She smiled at him.
He smiled back. She was right. Although he had planned on furthering the intimacy with Amy that weekend, he had not been certain that they would have had sex. The talk the two had that morning brought them closer together and he would be forever thankful for that. It never would have happened had it not been for the slip up from Emily so Amy was right.
"I suppose you are right." He said to her.
"Of course I am." She smiled. "So let's get ready for the zoo. You can use the shower first."
"Actually, I was thinking that maybe we could shower together." He said.
"Hoo." Amy said.
"I take it you agree?" He said.
"Yes. I agree." She said smiling. She never thought she would see the day when her boyfriend would be breaking his own rules about shower capacity. She practically ran to the bedroom to get her clothes for the day.
He laughed as he followed her back to the room. He grabbed his clothes and went into the bathroom. He started the shower and got in. She came in a short time later and got undressed. She didn't know why but she wasn't sure what to do next.
"Are you getting in or not?" He asked her peeking out from behind the curtain.
"Yes." She answered and climbed in with him.
Sheldon kissed her almost immediately as she got in and pinned her up against the shower wall. She wasn't sure where to put her hands so she wrapped them around his neck. The two soon were lost in the passion of it all. The adhesive ducks got quite the show that morning in the shower. When they completed, they washed each other very gently and then finished getting ready for the day.
They went to the zoo and were pleased it was not too crowded for a Sunday afternoon. They walked hand in hand and even stole the occasional kiss from each other while walking. It was the perfect end to an almost perfect weekend. Sheldon knew right then and there he had to ask her. He stopped her before they left and asked her to sit down.
"What's wrong?" Amy asked. "We need to get going if we are going to meet Raj and Emily on time."
"I've already sent them a text saying we are running late." He answered.
"Okay so what is it?" She asked again. She was starting to get worried.
"I've had the best time this weekend. Well except for our argument." He said.
"Me too. Is this what you stopped me for?" She was confused. He could have told her all this in the car.
"No. I just wanted to tell you here." He said.
"Tell me what?"
"I've made a decision."
"About what?"
"I want you to live with me." He announced.
"You already asked me that. I will stay on the nights Leonard is staying with Penny." She answered him.
"No, that's not what I mean. I want you to live with me full time. Leonard has been waiting for the day I tell him he can live with Penny full time. Besides they should be getting ready to set a date for the wedding. I think they were waiting for me to grow up."
"Do you mean it?" She asked.
"I mean everything I say." He answered her. "So what do you think?"
"I think I would love to live with you." She answered.
"Good. Now let's go eat." He said and took her hand to lead her to the car.
When they arrived at the restaurant, Emily and Raj were not there.
"I only said we would be a few minutes late." Sheldon said.
Amy just smiled at him. "They will be here." She said. "Just relax." She didn't even care how late they were, she was so happy. She never thought that one weekend could change everything about her relationship. She wanted to shout from the rooftop.
"Oh here they are now." Sheldon said.
"Hey guys. Thanks for meeting us." Raj said.
"Amy, I am really sorry. I don't even remember much of last night. I should never have said anything to Sheldon about Stuart." Emily started.
"Don't worry about it. I was upset at first, but I should never have put you in the situation where you had to keep a secret like that. Sheldon and I talked. I should have been the one to tell him. I am not ashamed of what I did with Stuart and Sheldon knows that. I will not apologize for kissing him. We weren't a couple then but we agreed that we won't keep secrets from each other. Sheldon has also agreed not to run away when confronted with something he doesn't like."
"You are talking about this Sheldon?" Raj asked pointing to Sheldon who was standing right next to her.
"Of course." Amy said. "Do you know any other person named Sheldon?"
"And he agreed to talk to you?" Raj asked.
"Why is this so hard to believe?" Sheldon finally spoke up. "Emily spilling the beans about Stuart was probably the best thing that has ever happened in our relationship."
"Really the best?" Amy said.
"Well besides that." Sheldon blushed. Raj knew immediately what they were talking about and opened his mouth to say something.
"Raj not now." Emily said also taking note of Sheldon's blush.
"Yes the best. If it hadn't been for Emily we probably wouldn't be where we are right now. So I guess instead of being angry we should thank you." Sheldon said.
"Okay, what is going on here?" Raj said. "I feel like I just stepped into an episode of the Twilight Zone."
"Nothing is going on, Raj. Amy and I just had a real grown up relationship talk. I know now that I need to appreciate her more. I have taken advantage of her for way too long and that stops now. She has even agreed to move in with me."
"You guys are moving in together?" Raj asked shocked.
"Yes as a matter of fact I asked her right before we came here. That is why we were running late." Sheldon answered him.
"Well that is terrific. I am really happy for you guys." Raj said.
"Thank you. Now let's have dinner, I am starving." Sheldon said.
Okay that is all for that. Now everyone will come together sort of for the last chapter. It will be posted before Saturday.
Reviews are welcome and thank you in advance.
