AN - i wasn't too pleased with how this chapter turned out but i think that it is ok. gets the emotion lovely-dovey stuff out of the way so that they can continue in onto the fun in the next few chapters. I'm trying my best to make the characters canon as much as possible but i need to work on my Sheldon. I don't know anything about his work so i am using the excuse that Sheldon talks more simply around Penny because he knows that she doesn't know much either.

here you go i hope that you like it x

Chapter 5 – finally catching their breathes

''Penny? '' Sheldon asks between kisses.

''Yes…Sheldon'' penny answers between the next few pecks. Reluctantly pushing herself away from his lips so that she can look in him the eye and give him her full attention (Not that he didn't already have it).

They were both breathing deeply and trying to recover to breathe naturally. They were still holding one another whilst she was waiting for Sheldon to speak.

''Why did you kiss me?'' he looked nervous and yet he blurted the question out with speed. His eyes darting all around the room but never landing no hers whilst he played with the back of penny's teal green v-neck t-shirt.

She took a deep breath to compose her thoughts. ''Honey, I have wanted to do that to you since our banter wars begun. Where you would be all smug and arrogant when you won and I would feel giddy when I made your face tick like crazy. With every outcome I would have to bite my tongue and clench my fists to stop myself from kissing you. I know what you are like and I knew that you would have freaked out. I thought that you would have pushed me away rather that pulled me closer so I never risked it.'' she looked up and he was staring intensely at her, she blinked and answered honestly. ''When I saw you hyperventilating I decide to take advantage and risk it all. On one hand I thought that you would recover and give me a strike. On the other hand, I just wanted to use it as an excuse to kiss you and I risked it all. I probably wouldn't have had the guts if I wasn't so excited.'' She finished looking at his flash logo insignia on his chest. She was feeling a bit shy and couldn't face his reaction.

Sheldon was taken back for a moment, composing what he had just heard. Taking it in before he tells her how he felt. He wasn't good with feelings he never had to express them. But this felt different, like he needed to. He hasn't felt such a strong connection with anyone before. He never understood why he always put so much energy into their 'banter wars'; as she called it, but he always felt a pull towards her. They were both so confident and stubborn. He liked it that way. She never backed down which made him respect her more. No one ever did that to him and he likes how special he feels when she aims her attention at him. Now he knows how she feels about their relationship, he feels that reciprocity in order.

''Sheldon?'' penny breaks his thought process. He was dazed out for a few seconds there.

''Penny, I always thought that you could have done better. I always pushed you to try harder because I believe that you are capable to reach the directions that I push you in. When you did reach those highs I would find it unsettling to have the need to kiss you. You are right. My mysophobia would take control and prevent myself from indulging in those feelings. Although as you said you wouldn't have kissed me if you weren't so excited, in the same way from my lack of courage to take the risk. Furthermore, the lack of the ability to push past my phobias would have made it difficult for you to be with me in a physical relationship. That took me to believe that you should be with someone who could kiss you…'' he trailed of as he looked up into her eyes. Her teal t-shirt and the slight glimmer of unshed tears made them glow an even brighter green than he had seen before. ''…until you kissed me…It was as if my body just gave into you and said, what lesser minds would say 'what the heck', and just indulged in what it needed. I say I am very pleased with your 'big ol five' attitude and opened my eyes up to see how right this feels.'' He finished as he pulled her in tighter to express the feeling of them together. Penny looked in to his anxious eyes and thought how adorable he was in this moment.

She had never seen this side to him. She was very pleased that she was the only one to witness it. It made her feel special. To know that she was always in the back of his mind made it much more special. Knowing that he feels the same way. She didn't expect him to say his feelings about her; then again this has been a very surprising day.

''Penny, would you mind taking me to Caltech to catch Dr Gablehauser before he heads home? I would prefer to get this out of the way as soon as possible so that I have the weekend free.'' He said releasing penny from his embrace and composing himself after noticing how the loss of her warmth is displeasing to him.

''Sure, sweetie'' trying to sound happy but not being able to hide the hide the hint of disappointment as she heads to the door.

''Oh and penny?'' Sheldon calls to her as he rushes to gather all of his things. He is grabbing notebooks and his laptop, putting it all into his messenger bag.

''Mmm?'' penny turns to face him and waits for him at the door. Their eyes locking as he looks up to her with hopeful eyes.

''After we have finish with this errand, would you mind accompanying me to have a celebratory dinner?'' Sheldon asks as he makes his way over to her at the door. Messenger bag strapped securely round himself with his hands clutching it tightly. Anticipation floods through him as he holds his breath waiting for her answer.

A wide smile spreads her face, ''I would love to honey'' she was struggling to not get too excited. This is Sheldon cooper she is talking to. He wouldn't be asking her on a date would he?

''Very well'' he sighs with relief and visibly relaxes. ''it's a date then'' as he holds the door for her and smiles. She leans up for a quick peck and taking it as a good sign when he then follows her out and locking the door to 4A securely.

Wow. That answered her question. This day just keeps springing surprises at her. Not that she is complaining.

He offers her his arm which she accepts, hooking her hand in the crook of his arm. He smiles down at her with admiration. ''Shall we?''

She smiles up at him as she nods and he escorts her down the stairwell.

Well that was definitely not what she expected his reaction would be when she arrived almost 30 minutes ago; walking in on a hyperventilating physicist who had just solved string theory.

Her beautiful minded genius.

Her Wack-a-doodle.

Can this day get any better?

yay! all is good and wonderful in the world of Penny and Sheldon now they can test out their new feelings whilst going on a date! i have already written abpout 4 more chapters and will type them up on to my laptop in the next few days. i will try to keep updating daily but i may slip a few times. i cant wait to show you all the next few chapters. some awesome things are comeing up for this couple.