A/N: Thank you so much for the reviews and followers I have received for this story. It really makes me feel special and want to write more.
Okay so here is the deal, I have lots of ideas for this story but I want our Shamy to get to Texas. I also have plans for them to see Amy's family. This chapter takes place the last weekend before the gang all goes away. Sheldon is a bit OOC because we all know how he feels about Christmas. Since he has embraced the change for Amy, I would think he would do the same for his friends. Let me know what you think. I can handle it if you don't like how he is.
So on with the story.
I don't own it. If I did this would be the story that was on tv.
Everyone was in a great mood knowing they had only a week left until a two week break. It was the first time the university had closed for the holiday in several years. The group thanked Sheldon for that. If it hadn't been for his suggestion boxes, then no one would have asked for the school to be closed down. It made sense since the only ones that were actually working were the researchers since classes were out on winter break.
As they were eating the conversation turned to plans for the time off.
"So Raj when do you leave for India?" Leonard had asked him.
"I fly out on Saturday and will be back in time for New Year's Eve. I am staying with my dad and will visit my mom while there. It is going to be very strange not seeing them together." This was going to be the first time he was going to see them since they split up. "So when do you and Penny leave?" He asked.
"We are also leaving on Saturday and will return on the 29th. Don't forget we are having a New Year's Eve party on the roof." Leonard answered him.
"Emily and I will be there." Raj informed him. "So Sheldon, are you going to Texas for Christmas again?" He asked.
"Amy and I will be going to Texas on the 26th for a long weekend. My sister is having my nephew's birthday party and invited us both." Sheldon answered.
"So what will you be doing for Christmas?" Howard asked.
"We have decided to have a nice quiet Christmas just the two of us." Amy answered.
"What about your family, Amy? Aren't you going to see them during the break?" Bernadette asked.
"I am going to see my mother next weekend on Sunday. She always travels to San Francisco on Christmas to see my great aunt. I went with her a couple of years ago, but decided to stay here last year and this year."
"You are going to your mom's?" Sheldon asked her. "How come I didn't know about that?"
"I didn't want to pressure you into coming with me again. I know how you feel about meeting my family. My mom has a get together the Sunday before Christmas every year with her sister and brother and their families. I was going to tell you later this week."
"Oh." He answered.
"What?" She asked.
"I thought we were going to have a nice week just the two of us." He said. "I didn't know you wouldn't be here next Sunday." He was disappointed.
"Sheldon I will be here every other day except Sunday. We will have plenty of time together. And I will be here Sunday night. I am not staying at my mom's house. It is just during the day."
"Wait, you two guys are staying together?" Howard asked.
"Yes, Howard. Since everyone else will be away, I decided Amy and I could stay together during our break. She will be staying from Friday until the end of break."
"So when you say staying together?" Bernadette asked.
"If you are asking if we will be sharing a bed, then the answer is yes." Amy interjected. She thought maybe if she answered the guys would not tease as much.
"Really?" Howard asked. He was a bit taken back by the answer. "So let me get this straight, the Homo Novus, Sheldon Cooper has decided to sleep with his girlfriend?"
"Howard, be nice." Bernadette warned.
"Why should I? He has always been above such things as girlfriends and sex and now we find out that he has invited his girlfriend over to stay with him. Why can't I have a little bit of fun with that fact?"
"Because when you make fun of Sheldon, you include Amy. She has done nothing to you." Bernadette answered him.
"I am not going to make fun of him. I just want to give him a bit of a hard time. I think it is about time he learned to appreciate Amy. She is a great girl."
"Why thank you Howard." Amy said to him. She really grew to like Howard after they had gone to the Neil Diamond concert a year ago. That was part of the reason she had invited them along during Valentine's over Penny and Leonard.
"So how long have you been sleeping together?" Raj asked. He thought it was great his friends were taking a big step in their relationship.
"Guys, I think you have to realize that they mean they are just sleeping together." Penny said to them. "No sex, right?"
Amy looked embarrassingly at Sheldon who hadn't said a word. He wasn't sure what was going to happen during the week they stayed together. He hadn't ruled anything out.
"Sheldon, Amy, are you listening?" Penny tried to get their attention.
"Um, yes, can we please change the subject?" Sheldon asked quickly. He saw the look in Amy's eyes and he didn't need her to get upset. She had the same look just before she ran off into his room during the Dungeons and Dragons game.
"Yeah sure, buddy." Leonard said, sensing the tension. "How about we exchange Christmas presents?" He asked.
"I think that is a great idea." Amy said looking relieved. She was feeling slightly guilty about the whole conversation that just took place.
The group all handed out presents. Everyone was surprised when Sheldon went back to his room and came out with cards for everyone.
"Wait, you got us gifts?" Penny asked. "I thought you hated gift giving."
"I do but every year you guys always buy something for me, even though I specifically say not to do that and then tell me I don't have to get you anything. This year, I didn't listen and got everyone something." He answered her.
"Sheldon, I signed both our names to the gifts I got for them." Amy said to him.
"Why would you do that?" He asked her. "I am perfectly capable of picking out my own gifts for people."
"Last year, most of the gifts I got I shared with you as they were gift cards to restaurants. I figured those gifts were more like a joint gift for us and we could then give a joint gift and you wouldn't feel obligated to buy anything for anyone." She answered him.
"Oh well, I guess that makes sense but it doesn't matter now, as I got everyone something." He said. He handed the three envelopes to the women. They each opened it and were extremely surprised.
"Sheldon this is amazing." Penny said to him and Leonard looked at the gift.
"Wow Sheldon she is right, this is truly amazing." He said.
"What did he get you?" Bernadette asked looking in amazement at the gift card to her and Howard's favorite restaurant. It was a very exclusive place.
"A weekend at a spa in San Francisco." Penny answered her. "How did you know we wanted to go there?" She asked him.
"As you know, I have an eidetic memory. I remember vividly how disappointed you were last spring when your weekend getaway had to be cancelled because of a fire in the hotel."
"Well thank you Sheldon. This is great." Leonard said.
"You are very welcome."
"Yes thank you Sheldon. We absolutely love this restaurant." Bernadette said.
"Again, you're welcome."
"Raj what did he get you?" Howard asked.
"He also got us a restaurant gift card." Raj answered. "How did you know this was Emily's favorite place to eat?"
"I credit Amy for that. She told me where you took Emily on your first date. She recalled Emily telling her about the place when they first met. I figured you guys could go there again."
"Well thank you." Emily said to him. "That is very kind."
"Can anyone top Sheldon's gifts this year?" Howard asked. Everyone looked around and shook their head. They all exchanged their gifts which were mostly gift cards to various stores and restaurants. Everyone had gotten Amy gift cards to the restaurants she and Sheldon always ate.
"Hey Sheldon, I notice you didn't give Amy anything." Penny pointed out.
"Oh he doesn't have to give me anything tonight. He already told me about the one thing remember?" Amy said to her.
"What one thing?" Raj asked.
"Oh yeah that is right." Penny said. "When we were discussing Sheldon and Amy staying together we forgot to mention that Sheldon bought a new bed for the occasion."
"What?" Bernadette screamed at the same time both Howard and Raj spit out the water they had just taken a sip from.
"Yeah he really went the extra mile for this sleepover." Penny said.
"It sounds to me more like Sheldon is planning for the future." Howard said after he recovered from the shock.
"Well I needed a new bed." Sheldon said. "The one I had was old and…"
"Too small for two people." Leonard finished his sentence for him.
"Thank you Leonard for pointing out the obvious."
"Well I think it is great he is stepping out of his comfort zone for Amy." Penny said. She was sorry she had mentioned it. She thought for a minute the guys would make fun of Sheldon.
"Thank you Penny." Amy said smiling at her.
"I agree. Sheldon, it was good thinking on your part to get a better bed suited for two people rather than just yourself. Way to think of others for a change." Raj said to him. Howard shook his head in agreement.
"Thank you gentlemen." Sheldon said to them.
The night ended with the group playing games and listening to Christmas music. A good time was had by all including Sheldon who finally was beginning to see how much fun one could have at Christmas. Everyone parted for their homes and Leonard went to stay at Penny's. Sheldon and Amy were the only ones left.
"Would you like some tea?" Sheldon asked her.
"No I really should get going." She said to him.
"Are you really going to your mom's house next Sunday?" He asked.
"Yes. She has this party every year. I can't not go." She answered.
"Would you mind terribly if I went with you?" He asked.
"You don't have to go you know. I know how you feel about meeting my family." She said.
"Amy, if I didn't want to go, I would not have asked. I think it is about time I finally go and meet them in person. I have avoided it for too long." He said.
"Well when you put it that way, I would love for you to come with me. Thank you." She said.
"You're welcome. Now are you sure I can't make you tea?" He asked again.
"I guess one cup won't hurt." She said.
"You know you could always stay here tonight." He said to her.
"I don't have any clothes here." She said to him.
"You can wear one of my shirts to bed." He said.
"One of your shirts, are you sure?" She asked him.
"Of course I am sure. I think it would be long enough. I can always give you a pair of my pajama pants too. Or wait," He ran back into his room and came out with a box that was wrapped in Christmas paper.
"What's this?" She asked him.
"Open it." He told her.
She opened the present to reveal a pair of pajamas that were pink with monkeys on them. There was also a larger pair of green ones with the same pattern.
"You bought us matching pajamas?" She asked him.
"I heard that is something you do when you are dating." He said to her.
"I love them." She said. "I have something to show you too. I will be right back." She left the apartment and went down to her car. She was glad she hadn't had the energy to carry all her bags into her apartment after shopping. She came back with a bag from the kiosk she had shopped at earlier in the day.
"What is this?" He asked.
"Open the bag." She said.
He opened it to reveal the koala pajamas she had purchased earlier.
"You got us pajamas too?" He was surprised.
"I took one look at them and knew they were the perfect pair for us." She said.
"I don't know what to say." He said. "These are adorable."
"How about which ones should we wear tonight?" She asked.
"I guess that means you are staying?" He asked.
"Absolutely." She said.
"Good." He said and he pulled her close and kissed her.
A/N: Okay I hope you liked it. Next up will be the party at Amy's mom's house and then on to Texas. Oh and we may get to see them share a bed. I mean I did have Sheldon buy one for that reason, right?
Did you think the gang's reaction was okay...let me know. I can handle constructive criticism. Oh I can handle bad reviews too.
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