A/N: Thanks for the awesome response to this story, so I rushed this chapter to you all.
Disclaimer: I don't own BBT, but like to take some of them out to play sometimes.
He couldn't let her see him like this. He was supposed to be a Homo novus. Besides, even though they had made progress in their intimate relations of late, including a recent and very enjoyable foray into French kissing and second base above clothes, he wasn't ready to show anything to demonstrate he was…..well, he was horny.
"I don't think that's a good idea"
As he continued to talk to his girlfriend, he pictured what he had to do so he could open the door and not be rude to his prom date. Suddenly, he pictured a conversation where he was stuck instructing freshman physic students. He did feel a little relief as he progressed.
"Sheldon, this is silly. I'm not missing another Prom. I'm going upstairs now. Goodbye"
Looking quickly, he wasn't totally recovered, but enough that she may not notice. Wanting to catch her before she took off, he opened the door.
"I really did think you looked pretty"
As he listened to her shock, he realized he needed to tell her that more. When Amy reassured him about not expecting coitus tonight, he felt his anxiety melt away almost to his normal level whenever he was with her.
It was then he sensed Amy wanted to tell him something, so he held back. As he listened to her meander around without ending on point, he realized what she was trying to tell him. Getting his courage up, he said what he had wanted to say for a very long time.
"I love you, too"
At her shock, he realized this was another thing he was neglecting and made it a point to tell her more often, but needed to be careful not to do it so often it loses its meaning. Wanting to ensure her that he wasn't just saying it for her sake, he explained how while he briefly considered a brain parasite, he realized all on his own that he was in love with her.
His relief was erased by panic as his Amy started to have a panic attack. Wanting to help her, he told her what SoccerMom09 told to do. Suddenly, he panicked as instead of going into Leonard's room or another room, she headed for his bed…the one that not long ago he was picturing himself with her in the throes of passion. He had to nip this in the bud now, but also needed to get her to an alternative place to relieve her symptoms.
"Whoa whoa whoa whoa, just because I love you doesn't mean girls are allowed in my room"
He snapped his fingers and got her out to his relief. He followed her to the living room and directed her to the couch where he directed her to lay down. Grabbing a couple of pillows, he used one to prop her legs up and the other on his spot for her head. When she was settled, he went to the kitchen and came back a short time later with two mugs of tea. He gave her a cup before he placed his on the coffee table before exchanging the leg pillow for his legs. He saw the wide eyed look on her face as he did this. Not sure what to say, he merely smiled his koala face, relaxing Amy after about two minutes.
Words didn't mean to be spoken as the two took several minutes to enjoy their tea. Sheldon finished his first and checked on his girlfriend. "Amy, are you ready to go up?"
Amy was enjoying her quiet time with her boyfriend, but realized she wanted to dance with him. "Only if you promise to dance with me, Sheldon Cooper"
He smiled as he leaned closer with his arm on her legs. "Of course, Doctor Fowler. You and I can cut a mean rug. We should show them who deserves to be prom king and queen"
They exchanged another smile before Amy moved her legs. Sheldon quickly moved to give her his hand and assist her in standing. They moved together and embraced with a kiss that quickly turned passionate as Sheldon held her close with his hands moving up and down her back. Amy moved her arms up his chest but stopped when she felt something in his chest pocket.
"Doctor Sheldon Cooper" Amy muttered in between kisses on her boyfriend's lips. "Are you going to be spiking the punch tonight?"
He gave her another chaste kiss before answering with his lips on hers as he couldn't bring himself to break the kiss. "Of course, Doctor Amelia Fowler. Per social customs, it's a must"
She was going to lecture him on using her full first name but was stopped by that heart stopping smile. "Pomegranate juice?"
"Of course. The antioxidants alone will get them high with energy to for later activities"
They smiled at each other before Sheldon broke the moment. "Excuse me one moment. I have to get my tuxedo jacket from my room"
Amy watched him go and felt an inner glow within her. 'He's attracted to me and he loves me! Sheldon Cooper loves me! Screw the broom! Screw after prom coitus! I'm going to prom with the man I love…and who loves me. I'll wait as long as it takes.'
In the bedroom, Sheldon grabbed his jacket from the chair it was laying on. He took his wallet out to check its contents again. He found the condom that he told no one he was carrying and took it out for a moment.
'Amy is ready. I love her. She loves me. I should be ready, shouldn't I?'
He walked to his nightstand drawer and opened it, revealing an opened box of Trojans that he bought right after he got back from his train trip. He moved to put it back, but stopped at the last minute.
"Sheldon, are you having another panic attack?"
Making an on the spot decision, he put the condom back in his wallet. "No, just checking my wallet. I'm coming"
He walked into the living room and observed his girlfriend for a moment standing by the kitchen not knowing of his presence. His Amy was always stunning, but tonight she was breathtaking. He just realized that his normal anxiety level in her presence had decreased dramatically in the last thirty minutes. His thoughts were broken by Amy.
"Sheldon? How long have you been there?"
He smiled. "Not long" He walked up to his girlfriend and offered his hand. "Ready to go, Vixen?"
Amy took his hand and smiled. "Ready as ever, Handsome"
He blushed for a minute before leading her to the door, but stopped suddenly. "Oh, in my panic earlier, I forgot to give you this."
He ran to his refrigerator, opened the door, and took something out. Amy's eyes got wide as she recognized what was in her boyfriend's hand. When he was in front of her, she couldn't stop looking at it. "Sheldon, it's so beautiful"
"Well, I didn't want to get you something that would mark up your dress, so I got you something for the wrist"
Sheldon took the corsage out of its container and placed it on her, making Amy's pulse rate increase exponentially with this simple touch. It was a blue orchid with a white gladiola.
"I had it designed a couple of days ago. I had to call three flower shops until I got one who could do this to my specifications"
"Sheldon, how did you know the colors to get? I never told you about my dress"
"Bernadette said to get you blue. I had her come with me to make sure I got it right" Seeing the next question in her eyes, Sheldon continued. "I asked her not to tell anyone and this is a part of the prom experience"
He cleared his throat. "As I was saying, I did careful research on flowers, and I chose the orchid and gladiola for—"
"Beauty and strength of character" Amy felt tears in her eyes thinking about the length Sheldon went to for her to enjoy this prom experience, all the while complaining to anyone about it or plotting to be an alien attendee.
"Yes" Sheldon said in a whisper.
Amy took his hand. "I have something for you, too"
He let her lead him to the door where he grabbed his keys and secured it before he noted where they were going. "Why are we going to Penny's?"
"You'll see Doctor Cooper" Amy said before opening the door and leading him in before turning on the light.
Sheldon watched as she walked to Penny's refrigerator and pulled out a similar item to the one he gave her a few minutes earlier before she came back to him. He saw the flower he used and felt hippy dippy inside. "Blue lilac"
Amy smiled before putting it on his tux. After making sure it was secure, she took Sheldon's hands in hers. "I picked out blue because it matches your eyes and I used the lilac—"
"First love" Sheldon finished for her and felt a momentarily stinging in his eyes before he inhaled deeply to recover himself.
"Yes Sheldon. I could never get the words out to tell you because I was afraid of your reaction, so I got this to show you how I feel about you. I was going to give this to you when you and Leonard picked us up, but you had your panic attack before I could."
For a moment, they could only look at each other, telling with their eyes what words could not. After a moment, Sheldon could only get out "Sorry" It was not unlike the one he gave her all those years ago in her lab after he made an ass of himself.
Amy remembered that moment in the lab and couldn't help herself. "You're forgiven. Now, if you want to attend this prom with me, it's time to get up there. It's already started without us"
Sheldon responded by taking her hand and walking out of Penny's apartment. After waiting for Amy to lock the door and taking the key for her, the power couple of Pasadena headed up to their prom.