Author's Note: Hey guys! Sorry about how long this one took. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for all the awesome reviews and everything! Also, just wanted to say, I sometimes read on my iPod and on the mobile version TBBT fics just broke the top 100 in TV section! YAY US! *virtual cookies all around!* Anyways, I'm throwing you a curveball in this chapter...
Sheldon strode purposefully through the halls of Caltech. He had to talk to Amy. He had to get rid of these powers.
He couldn't lose Penny.
"Hello, Sheldon." Amy said as he entered her office.
"Hello, Amy Farrah Fowler." He replied, "I need to speak to you." Amy stopped what she was doing and turned to Sheldon.
Alright, what do you need? She thought.
"How long until you can undo the effects of your previous experiment?" Sheldon asked. Amy thought for a moment.
It may take a few days to develop a way to remove your new cognitive capabilities. Does this mean your finished with your anthropological experiment?
"Yes," Sheldon replied, "Upon further research, I've come to realize that although I can read their minds, I still will never understand women." Amy nodded.
I see. Well then give me a few days. I will see what I can come up with to help.
"Thank you Amy." Sheldon said, turning to leave. He stopped. "Also, Amy, I feel you should know, Penny and I have entered into a…romantic relationship together." Amy looked over at him.
That's understandable. She's attracted to you. You can tell by how her pupils dilate when she sees you. Are you finding it a satisfying relationship?
"Yes." He replied. Amy smiled.
Good. I'll call you when I have something.
Sheldon nodded and left the office.
Sheldon stayed late at Caltech, making up for the work he missed while working on his Penny problem.
He texted Penny tos ee if she would pick him up.
Sure, came her reply a few minutes later. Sheldon gathered his things, slinging his bag over his shoulder.
He locked his office door and then went to wait for Penny outside. In just a few minutes Penny drove up. Sehldon got in her inadequately maintenanced car and they drove off.
"How was your day, Penny?" Sheldon asked as he pulled his seatbelt across his chest. He asked, not because it was the social protocol, but because he now honestly wanted to know.
"Fine." Penny answered. Sheldon frowned.
I'm a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world, it's fantastic, I'm made of plastic…
Why was Penny singing a song in her head? She seemed upset.
"Did you do anything interesting?" Sheldon probed.
"Nope." The song continued.
They drove the rest of the way back to the apartment in silence. Well, Penny was in silence. Sheldon listened to Penny singing one pointless song after another.
Finally, they pulled parked and Penny practically jumped out of the car.
"Penny?" Sheldon asked, a little worried. He got out of the car and followed her.
"Penny?" He asked again as they entered the building and started climbing the stairs. He called her name at every floor, but she just kept storming up the stairs.
"Penny?" He finally called as they reached the fourth floor. Penny turned on him.
"Sheldon?" She cried, matching his tone. They stood staring at each other for a moment.
"What is wrong?" He finally asked, truly concerned now. Penny looked furious and her thoughts were giving him no clues.
"What?" She said sarcastically, "You can't read my mind?" She turned then and slammed her door behind her.
Sheldon frowned. How did she know? The only other person who knew was…Amy. Amy must have been by earlier and said something. He hurried to her door.
Knock knock knock. "Penny?"
Knock knock knock. "Penny?"
Knock knock knock. "Penny?"
Penny pulled open the door.
"What?" She cried.
"Penny, I think we should talk about this." He replied calmly. She stared up at him with her beautiful green eyes, now laced with tears.
I don't want to talk right now Sheldon.
Sheldon nodded.
"I understand," He replied, "When your ready, I'll be here." Penny's eyes got wide.
So it's true, you can read my thoughts. Sheldon nodded.
Sheldon…I…Penny shook her head and looked away.
"I don't know what to say, Sheldon." She murmured. "Why didn't you tell me?"
Sheldon shook his head.
"And say what? Hi Penny, I can read your mind?" Penny looked up at him.
"You could have said something! Is our whole relationship a lie? Have you just been telling me what I want to hear? God, I'm so embarrassed Sheldon! Their my thoughts! My private thoughts! And you didn't think that was worth mentioning!" Sheldon stepped forward.
"No, Penny, you don't underst—" But before he could explain, she had slammed the door in his face.
Sheldon looked at the door and debated on whether or not to knock. He decided to give her some space.
He turned and found himself standing face to face with Leonard.
"Relationship?" Leonard said, "Sheldon, you wanna catch me up?"
So that's it. I'm gonna throw a big ole wrench in this story. What ever will Sheldon do? Review to find out! :D
