A/N: The bolded part later in the story is suppose to be what is occurring on the stage. Hopefully that makes sense when reading through :)

Penny knocked on Amy's door. She bit her bottom lip in nervousness at the conversation she was going to have.

Amy opened the door with a surprised smile, "I get to meet my boyfriend later for a university lecture and I received an unexpected visit from my bestie? This day keeps getting better and better!"

Penny tried her best to sound excited, "Hey Ames! Sorry to just pop-in on you."

Amy stepped aside to let her friend in, "Penny, mi casa es su casa."

Penny forced a smile, "Right. Well the reason why I came over, I wanted to talk with you about Sheldon."

Amy continued to smile, "to talk about my sweet babboo, whats up?"

Penny started to pace back and forth, "Look Ames, maybe you should sit down for this."

Amy's smile slowly faded from her face and she obediently took a seat on her sofa trying to prepare herself for what was to come.

"Amy, were besties, right? So you know everything I'm about to say is honest and for your well being."

Amy listened intently and nodded in agreement.

"There have been many girls nights where you have made it very clear you would like a physical relationship with Sheldon."

Penny continued to pace and plowed the conversation forward, "The thing is, I have known Sheldon for 7 years and he's not going to change. Not only are you setting yourself up to be hurt and be rejected your also forcing him into a position. Does that make sense?"

Amy tried her best to object, "I hardly think I'm forcing Sheldon into anything, you know how stubborn he is-"

Penny stopped pacing and took a seat next to Amy.

"Exactly Amy, he's stubborn and he's not going to change. You have to ask yourself, how many times are you going to be rejected before its finally too much?"

Amy was starting to feel defensive, "But Sheldon and I have a connection. We are intellectually compatible and we laugh at each others jokes…."

Penny put her hand on top of Amy's; this was the hardest conversation she's ever had to have.

"Raj and Howard are super close and they laugh at each others jokes too and you know what, their just friends. Their best friends and nothing more."

Amy fought back her tears and quivered a response, "So you're saying that even though Sheldon and I label ourselves as boyfriend and girlfriend…. Were really not?"

Feeling bad for her friend, Penny bit her lip before continuing, "Amy, I just don't want you to hold yourself back. If you and Sheldon were just friends, nothing would change and you know what, you would still have that possibility of having that physical connection with someone else. You would have the best of both worlds."

Amy fell silent unable to fight the feeling of hurt by Penny's words.

Penny continued to press on, "Remember how we had to drag him to that play, we all wanted to go and he whined like a baby. He played his Gameboy the entire time! Don't you want someone that's on the same maturity level and can enjoy the same things as you and not have to be coerced?"

Amy stuttered a response, "I…I suppose that would be nice."

[Flashback]

Leonard, Penny, Sheldon and Amy took their seats in the audience. Sheldon let loose a loud sigh and Leonard shot him a look.

Leonard turned to Sheldon and said in a stern voice, "If your going to act like a baby you should have just stayed home."

Sheldon retorted back, "Its Amy's choice for date night and need I point out that Penny's the one who brainwashed her in choosing to watch a silly play."

Leonard pinched the bridge of his nose in frustration, "What's your point Sheldon?"

Sheldon leaned slightly across Penny's lap towards Leonard so he would clearly hear his words, "My point? My point is for you to get your woman in line!"

Rolling her eyes Penny chimed in, "Relax Sheldon, maybe you'll be surprised and end up liking it."

"Doubtful, I'm a man of science not a hippy and don't try to trick me like last time. I'm more than aware that this is one of those estrogen filled romantic plays."

Amy patted Sheldon reassuringly on the arm; "It will be okay Sheldon, besides I brought a little surprise along in my purse."

Sheldon's curiosity was peaked; he peered down towards Amy's purse. She slowly opened it to reveal the Gameboy tucked away inside.

Sheldon grinned from ear to ear and looked back at his girlfriend with pure admiration. Amy interpreted the look on his face as a silent thank you.

Sheldon leaned forward to retrieve the Gameboy from her Amy's purse when she quickly shut it closed.

"Not so fast Dr. Cooper. One condition, after the play we share a cup of tea and I have your undivided attention while discussing stimulating topics."

Sheldon without hesitation agreed, "Done!"

He mentally patted himself on the back in victory. Jokes on her, they did that nearly every night anyways.

On most nights, if neither had to work late, Amy would come over and they would converse about each other's day over tea. Many weekends they would find themselves simply 'hanging out'. A lot of times it would be in silence reading books or watching a documentary, but for the most part simply enjoying each other's company.

As the play continued on, Amy, Penny and Leonard had tears streaming down their faces. The play was known for being a tearjerker. Every once in a while Amy would steal a glance at her boyfriend who continued to play his game.

Penny clutched onto Leonard and leaned her head onto his shoulder.

Amy looked for comfort and found the courage to link her arm under Sheldon's. To her relief he was completely focused on his game and did not pull away.

Amy's attention was consumed by the scene taking place on the stage.

Female actress: "I found you and I'm not letting you go without a fight!"

[Female actress runs to catch up with the male actor]

Female actress: "You love me, I know you do! Tell me please, just please tell me!"

[Male actor turns towards female, he grips her shoulders unsure if he's going to pull her in or push her away. He pulls her into a deep kiss]

Male actor: "From the day I first laid eyes on you, you've known…

Male actor: "…I love you."

Amy felt her heart skip a beat. She glanced up at Sheldon the same way she has done many times throughout the play. But this time, he was looking right back at her.

Amy stared back frozen like a deer in headlights. She felt like she should say something but her brain could not formulate any words.

Sheldon leaned over and whispered into Amy's ear, "Me too…."

[End Flashback]

A few minutes passed in silence while Amy processed the truths of Penny's words. Finally managing to speak, "The last thing I want to do is push Sheldon further than he wants to go."

Penny nodded her head in understanding, "Exactly Amy and that's why its probably better for you two to just be friends."