A/n: I've changed Penny being a virgin to not being one. I fixed it in chapter 3. Its not in Penny's character anywhere for her to be one so I've changed it. Onto chapter 5

Penny opened her eyes and felt oddly at peace. Last night was burned into her memory. How could she have been thoughtless and try and kill herself. Her feelings of anger and hatred for Bernadette and Leonard didn't go away but she realized that killing herself she was the one who would have lost.

Penny smiled at the memory of Sheldon her hero. She had to find him and thank him.

She had risen before the others which she was thankful for. Normally she was the last to wake since sleep was her only escape. The servants had already put out some tea; which Penny willing served herself. She had always thought God gave her two hands she could do it herself.

She took her seat not a moment later Leonard emerged from his chambers. "Morning Darling. You're feeling better" he declared.

Penny knew it wasn't a question but answered any way "yes." she didn't look up from her tea cup. Leonard didn't take notice or didn't care " I was going to give this to you when we reached New York but since you may still be shaken from your ordeal I thought it would be nice now."
He pulled out a small box from behind his back.

" I already have an engagement ring?" she was baffled.

"This is something better." he opened the box to reveal a mighty emerald surrounded by diamonds. " you are too wear it on your right hand. It is to symbolize that I hold both your hands forever."

Penny couldn't tell if he was trying to be romantic or possesive. She went with the latter. The ring truly was beautiful and she said as much. She slipped it on her finger; the emerald beamed when daylight it.

"I saw it and thought of your eyes. I knew it was the one for you." He kissed her cheek before continuing " I have some exciting news. While I was sharing a cigar and brandy with Thomas Andrews, he invited us for an exclusive tour of the ship. He was very taken with you, but I assured him that we are in love and you only have eyes for me. we are to meet him at the grand staircase at exactly 11."

Penny stared at him, did he really think what they had was love. "I was planning on finding that man who saved me" She reminded.

"Penelope you're still on that?" Leonard placed his hand to his brow took a deep breath before continuing "just find him later or tomorrow if it is so important to you. I think you should let it go personally, but I did give you permission to ask him. The tour is today and you have to be there. You will enjoy it I'm sure."

Penny didn't want to put up a fight, even though he deserved one for the gave her permission, she just wasn't in the mood. "Alright. I am still going to invite him to dine with us this evening. It is the least I can do."

Bernadette rose from her slumber just after 9. Leonard excused himself, to give them some alone time.

"Did you sleep well Penelope? You awoke earlier then you usual do."

"I slept fine sister. I could say you're up later then usual." Bernadette took a seat next to Penny, waiting for her maid Leslie to serve her tea. " I was talking with Mr. Howard. I was worried about you, having a fall like that is tramatic."

Penelope remembered that no one other then Sheldon knew that she didn't fall, she had put herself there. She saw the worry in her sisters eyes but it was only so deep. "I'm sorry to have caused you worry. I was just careless and slipped."

"It was lucky that steerage man was near by to help you. I just can't believe you fell over like that. Mr. Howard says it's near impossible."

"Well it is possible because it happened to me. Mr. Howard should mind his own business." That man irritates her more then Leonard does. Christy entered the room to let Penny know that her bath was ready. She left without another word to Bernadette, who finished her tea alone.

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"It must be mighty grand to get a tour from the man who designed the ship" Christy said in aw as she buttoned Pennys dress.

"It will be interesting" Penny mused. Not to excited about having to go. She hoped it will finish before lunch.

Penelope was wearing a pale purple lace dress. Her hair was pinned ever so slightly away from her face. Surprising herself she liked the way she looked. Leonard quickly knocked as he opened the door. "It's time for us to go. Are you finally ready."

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"This is the only ship in the world to have a full gymnasium with a pool and squash court" Mr. Andrews beamed.

"I do enjoy a game of squash" Leonard laughed.

Penelope only smiled. She thought that Mr. Andrews was a very nice man. It was just boring to listen too. But Mr. Andrews was not only very nice but also very smart and saw right through her. "I'm sorry this must be boring to listen to. I realize that ships and architecture are not things that woman are intersted in."

Penny blushed at being caught " No it is I who is sorry. My mind must be elsewhere. I am fascinated with all the details on everything. The craftsmanship to make the railings on the grandstair case is excuisite." She geniunely was impressed. She loved anything that she could make with her hands.

"I'm glad someone noticed. That too is my favorite. You have a keen eye Ms. Penelope." Mr. Andrews smiled and led them to the next room.

The tour ended just after 1. Right on time for lunch to be served. Penny wasn't overly hungry she just ate her salad. Everyone looked at her like she committed some awful crime. She assured everyone that she was fine. She was still full from breakfast and her appetite would be back for dinner.

The thought of dinner reminded her that she needed to find Sheldon and thank him. knowing not to make a scene, waited till lunch was properly over at 2. Leonard went off to do business, or take a nap or do what ever it is he does when Penelope isn't around. "I'm going for a walk. I'll be back soon" Penny patted Leonards arm as she left.

The decks were crowded with people resting on chairs. The weather was pleasant, she thought it would be much colder then it really was. She wasn't sure how she was going to find Sheldon since the ship was humongous. She decided to just start walking and hope for the best. She rounded the back deck when she spotted a talkk figure on a bench. She recognized the figure as Sheldon. She made her way over and called his name "Mr. Cooper."

Sheldon turned his head toward the voice. His breath stopped only for a moment when he saw her. He remembered he was sitting and jumped up to greet her. "Ms. Lloyd" he replied formally.

Penny was slightly disappointed he didn't call her Penny, but she kept a straight face.

" I just wanted to say thank you for saving my life last evening."

He stood with his hands behind his back "As I told you yesterday I was doing what I was supposed to do. However I've been told by my friends and family that when some one offers their thanks you are to reply you're welcome. So your welcome."

This man sure is peculiar Penny thought but it made that more interesting. " Yes well as a token of my thanks, my fiancé and I would like to invite you to dine with us this evening."

Sheldon waved one hand at Penny " not necessary Penny. I've done my duty out of good faith; whether there is one deity who determines how good remains to be seen. I do not require a thank you dinner your words are enough."

Penny smiled as he used his nickname for her and that he didn't even notice that he did say. It was just so natural. Then she realized she was just turned down.
"You have to come. I invited you. You can't refuse a lady's invite. It's ill mannered."

Sheldon thought for a moment then sighed. He was once again forced into social protocol because of this woman, who he hadn't stopped thinking about since holding her in his arms as he lifted her over the railing. He was frightened last night her life was in his hands. He wanted to be the only one who would save her but thats what her fiancé is for. He realized he was silent for much to long replied. " You are correct. I have no option then to join you this evening Ms. Lloyd." He knew he let his nickname for her slip out by mistake and wanted to make sure he used her real name.

Penny frowned at the use of her real name. She composed herself " dinner is at 7 sharp. You will meet me by the clock at exactly 6:45."

"Very well" Sheldon said. Penny smiled, turned and left. She was unaware that Amelia Farrah Fowler was just around the corner listening to everything. Amelia didn't mean to eavesdrop she was just in the ideal spot. She also figured it would have been more awkward to just come out and say she was there. She saw Penelope leave and walked over to Sheldon.
"Going to dinner with the wolves tonight" Amelia said.

Sheldon bowed his head; more for that she was a woman not that she was an 1st class passenger. " Seems like it."

Amelia looked him up and down. She found him quite attractive; if only she was 10 years younger. No wonder Penelope wanted him at dinner. "Do you have anything to wear?"

"Just the clothes on my back and a few extra shirts."

"Oh that won't do at all. You need a nice suit. I have the perfect one for you. I was going to give it to my brother, but he has so many, you can have this one. Come with me and I'll show you."

"I can't pay for it" Sheldon said ashamed. It frustrated him that he was so good with money and yet he had none.

"Who says I'm making you pay for it." Amelia wasn't one if those people who let money dictate who they interact with. She came from humbling beginnings herself. "I'm giving it to you. It's no use to me since I'm not giving it to my brother either way. Now come lets get you ready for the ball." Amelia took Sheldon's arm and led him back to her suite to get the suit.

A/N: wanted to clear this up in case people get confused. You might notice I use Penny and Penelope sporadically through out the story. It is depending on who she is with or how she feels . If she is alone or with Sheldon I'm using Penny because that's what she feels comfortable with. But when she's around her sister Leonard or other first class passengers she's Penelope. I needed to get some shamy in here since I do love Amy and I like the friendship of shamy. Next chapter we will have the dinner.