Chapter 4

Sheldon was practically stumbling down the hallway. His head was still reeling from what just happened a few moments ago. He descended down the stairs and realized Amy was his ride home! He had been so caught up in what happened that it slipped his mind. He couldn't go back to Amy's right now, not in the state he was in. He was tired and had no bus pants, those options were out. He phoned Leonard, asking him to come pick him up.

He sat at the bottom of the stairs in the lobby of Amy's apartment building, waiting on Leonard. His eidetic memory replayed every moment of both kisses in vivid detail. He didn't hate it, to his surprise he enjoyed himself. The touch of her silky hair that smelled of lavender, her peppermint flavored lips, it was almost as if Amy were there, with him, now. He did not think of the germs. Rather, he thought of the anticipation of their next encounter. He wanted to hold her and feel her soft cardigan under his palms.

"SHELDON!" Leonard's voice boomed. "What are you doing? Are you okay? I've called your name three times."

"Yes, Leonard I'm fine. Let's go. Shotgun!"

"Sheldon, you are the only other person in the car." Leonard corrected, but it was useless, Sheldon was already running out the door.

The car ride home was plagued with awkward silence. Sheldon stared out the window, his memory was still reeling.

"So, did something happen with Amy? You are unusually quiet, not that I am complaining. And I am driving you home, not Amy."

"Leonard, must you always state the obvious. If you must know, everything is just fine. Amy had a headache and I did not want to inconvenience her." His eyes were twitching with the lie.

Leonard knew better than to push the conversation further and he was enjoying the silence.

The next day Amy had already emailed Dr. Evans who was disappointed by her pulling out of the experiment. Now, she had an entire day off all to herself. All she could think about was the previous night. The possibility of consummating her relationship with Sheldon was more real than ever. She needed to get out of the house or she would obsess over this thought all day. Penny was off today, she drafted a quick text asking Penny to hang out. Penny replied that they would meet at her apartment for lunch. Amy was thrilled to spill all the details of the exciting events last night and went to get ready.

Sheldon was at work, staring at his whiteboard, as he had been for hours. He couldn't think of anything but what had transpired last night. How did two kisses derail his whole routine? The only solution was to dive in and get it over with so he could stop obsessing over these thoughts and feelings. And with that, he made quick to-do list and then was back to drawing his equations. Amy would be pleasantly surprised for what is in store tonight.

Penny and Amy had just sat down for lunch in Penny's apartment. Amy had just gushed over what occurred last night and Penny was still speechless. She hadn't said anything, still the same wide-eyed expression as when Amy told her.

"Penny, say something!" Amy was desperate for some kind of response.

Penny finally cracked a smile. "I'm sorry, Ames. I am just shocked…truly shocked. I didn't think ol' Moonpie had it in him."

"I thought he was going to run for the hills when I told him what I wanted. I was just as shocked as you." It was true Amy felt as though last night was still a dream. But, sitting there with Penny made it even more real, it actually happened.

"You were so excited for the experiment though. What if Sheldon gets scared and backs out of your agreement?" Penny said.

"After last night, I would be very surprised if he backed out. But, I can always get back on the experiment, it is post-poned for now anyway."

"Well, what's next? You going to rip his pants off and play rodeo?" Penny smiled watching Amy turn a crimson red.

"Penny, please! Let's not get ahead of ourselves. We only kissed and we are taking it slow. We have a year. I would prefer a 'slow-stroll' into making love. You have to remember, I am inexperienced also. Not everyone can run the mile in minute, if you know what I mean." Amy smiled sipping her iced tea.

"Hey! Cut me some slack! I've been with Leonard for a while now. I think my trampy days are long gone." Penny was defensive but couldn't be mad at her bestie. Amy was right, she was just as inexperienced as Sheldon.

"Come on Sheldon, it's after five, can we please go home?"

"Aww, five more minutes!" Sheldon pleaded in a child-like tone.

"Sheldon!" Leonard had dinner plans with Penny tonight and he was going to be late.

"Fine! I'll remember this moment when I am writing my memoirs."

"Oh, I'm devastated. Let's go." Sheldon didn't pick up the sarcasm in Leonard's voice.

"I need to stop by the drug store on the way home, it will just take a few minutes." Sheldon said without question.

"Why do you need to go to the drug store? You only go to the drug store every other Monday." Leonard didn't know why he was questioning this but something was going on.

"Are you writing a book Leonard? Honestly, you must know every detail of my life."

"I am too tired to care anymore. We will stop but make it quick." And on that note, Leonard was out the door.

Sheldon looked around the drug store, paranoid, as if he were about to commit a crime. He walked slowly down the aisle which contained the item he needed. He was immediately overwhelmed by all the choices. He couldn't make a decision. He picked out for different brands and practically sprinted to the register. He paid for his items, requested a brown paper bag and met Leonard back out in the car.

"Dear Lord, Penny has corrupted you. How can you listen to this…Rhianna?" Sheldon chastised Leonard as he looked down at the iPod. "Please cease this catter-walling immediately."

Leonard was not in the mood to argue. He noticed Sheldon's brown paper bag. He was getting more suspicious that something was going on.

"Are you sure there isn't anything you would like to talk about, buddy? I am your best friend. You can talk to me about anything, you know?"

Sheldon rolled his eyes and shook his head dismissively. Leonard gave up and started backing out of his parking spot to go home. Surely, if something was going on with Sheldon and Amy, Penny would know.

Amy sat down on the couch at Sheldon's apartment. Leonard was just leaving for dinner out with Penny and Sheldon was in his room getting his notary stamp ready.

"Alright, little lady. Let's go over some changes."

Amy was beaming and her heart was dancing the rumba in her chest.

"Page 32, Section 4: Kissing" Sheldon was all business and Amy couldn't take her eyes off him. She was so attracted to him when he was all business. She remembered the rodeo comment Penny made earlier, maybe a mile a minute wasn't so bad.

"Kissing will be allowed no more than 4 times per week and scheduled at least 10 minutes in advance. The duration should be less than 2 minutes, unless otherwise agreed upon by both parties or the kiss takes place during coitus."

Amy forgot to breathe. That word…coitus. He was serious. This was going to happen. She couldn't take her eyes off of that word, coitus. Finally, she took a breath. She was dizzy with excitement. "Breathe Fowler, breathe. You don't want him to think you're scared". She silently pleaded with herself. Sheldon continued on.

"Page 33, Section 1: Coitus" Sheldon didn't even stumble over the word.

There was that word again. Amy was sure she was having some sort of heart attack. She was sweating through her cardigan, her heart was knocking around in her chest, and she felt like she was on the teacup ride at Disneyland.

"Coitus shall be scheduled at least 2 hours in advance and will be allowed once per week. If one or both parties cannot come to an agreement on a time, it will be forfeited for the week."

Sheldon continued reading and handed a pen over to Amy without looking up. When he didn't feel the pen leave his hand, he looked up. Amy had fainted and was lying back on the arm of the couch.

A/N: A little cliffhanger... don't worry too much! :) Reviews are appreciated as this is my first story.