I know it doesn't seem like it right now but I swear I'm going to get to the part where the story comes in. I think this might be about 10 chapters long when I finish and I'll try to get them out more quickly. I feel like I sort of should have split this into two different pieces, but alas. Anyway onward!

Disclaimer: Once more I do not own the Big Bang Theory or anything else I do not own that I may or may not mention throughout this fanfiction.

He stopped talking to stare at her. "I would prefer you didn't." Amy's heart sank into the floor. "I would like very much to kiss you instead." Sheldon said grabbing her wrist before she could completely pull away.

Amy looked up at her boyfriend. He was awkwardly sitting with his leg up on the sofa and his foot hanging off the sofa in front of her. His hand had a death grip on her wrist which he seemed to loosen upon further thought, though he did not completely let go. He was clearly holding his breath as he stared at her. She only nodded weakly in assent.

Now they had kissed twice before and one of them Amy did not even remember. She had to admit she was not expecting much from Sheldon so she was pleasantly surprised when his lips pressed onto her own and it was not THAT awkward. Honestly, it was perfect though she was sure had someone been viewing them they would have appeared to be awkward virgins, which upon her own further thought she realized was true.

Amy moved her free hand upward and lightly touched Sheldon's face. He grabbed her hand gently and brought it away with his own. Amy would have felt rejected had Sheldon not continued to press his mouth on hers. She muttered slightly against him in protest and was surprised when he swept his tongue gently between her parted lips for a moment before pulling back slowly.

Before she could say anything Sheldon stated "I prefer you not touch me so intimately yet…" When her frown grew he went on "But I don't mind touching you that way." He gently stroked her cheek. "Give me some time Amy."

"I will of course, but I would like to reciprocate affection."

"I'd like to receive it, but I also would like not to." Sheldon admitted. "It's contradictory I know, but I'm working on it. I'm working on this for you." He said clearing his throat and looking away. "Anyway, I should probably sleep. We are both going to be exhausted in the morning."

Amy hated the coldness that replaced Sheldon as he stood up. She watched him retreat to her bedroom before calling out to him. "Sheldon!"

He turned and she could see his pink cheeks. "Yes, Amy?" He said trying to casually lean on the entrance to her hall.

"I'd like- If you don't mind- a good morning kiss. After proper hygiene of course."

Sheldon looked a little nervous, but after a moment replied. "I'll sweep you off your feet Amy Farrah Fowler." He smiled, but then added "But this isn't habit either."

She smiled at his retreating form before resting her head peacefully on her pillow. Tomorrow would be a very good morning.

Amy was surprised when she woke up before Sheldon, mostly because it was certainly past the point that he usually arose, at least if his good morning texts were any indicator.

She took this opportunity to go to the bathroom and brush her teeth. She was not sure if Sheldon remembered his promise and to be honest she was not sure if she wanted him to remember. Things might get awkward. As she walked past her room she lightly put her ear to the door, but heard no noise. She decided she'd make breakfast and let Sheldon sleep. She believed it was French toast day and that was easy enough to do.

As Amy put the kettle on and heated up the stove she could hear fumbling from her room and she waited on baited breath, but Sheldon did not emerge. After about five minutes she lost patience and put her iPod on and began to hum to herself. No use making herself nervous over something that might not even happen.

About 10 minutes later she was sure she heard the bathroom door click shut. Sheldon would be in the shower so she had another 10 minutes to prepare everything. She turned off the kettle that was now screeching loudly and ruining "Sweet Caroline" and poured the hot water into two cups with green tea bags sitting inside. As Amy put the kettle down she suddenly sensed she was not alone and turned swiftly to find Sheldon right behind her. She squeaked and her earbuds fell right out of her ears. The click of the door must have been Sheldon exiting the bathroom she surmised.

"Sheldon-" She said her hand over her heart. "You scared me."

He gave her a quizzical look, but did not back away or apologize. Amy took a few deep breathes before saying "I'm sorry, Sheldon. I didn't hear you come in if you said anything. I had my iPod on."

Sheldon was silent and kept looking at her expectantly. Before Amy could ask him what was wrong Sheldon asked "Did you do your bathroom routine yet?" He sounded somewhat exasperated, like she should have offered the information casually when he entered the room.

"Uhh- yeah. Why-"

"Alright let's get this over with." He interrupted. Before she could respond Sheldon leaned forward and placed a slightly open mouth kiss, which rather than responding to she gaped into.

"Good morning." He said straightening up as she stood there stunned. After a few moments of silence Sheldon's brows furrowed. "That didn't feel right."

Amy panicked. "I'm sorry I didn't respond you caught me off-"And then he kissed her again in the same fashion. She barely had a chance to pucker her lips as he pulled back. "Good morning." He said again.

Then she realized his probable OCD was affecting him. Never was she more thankful. She had told Penny she would put his love for repetition to good use one day.

As he straightened again she saw him frown one last time just as she expected. "Still not right." Before he leaned in and gave her another, but this time she was prepared. She responded immediately and when he pulled away she gave him a smile, which he returned.

"Good morning, Amy." He said seemingly very flustered by the last kiss.

"Good morning, Sheldon."

They continued smiling sheepishly at each other before Sheldon asked "I hope that's what you wanted."

She was quiet for a moment, still reveling in their closeness. "Yes, that's exactly what I wanted. Maybe even better." She saw Sheldon smirk a little to himself as he turned away. She kind of liked when he was cocky. She smiled as she brought his teacup over to him.

"Have you told Leonard you would be spending the day with me?"

"No, but I texted him last night that I was not coming into work. You are right though. I should be clearer." Sheldon replied as he brought out his cellphone and typed away, presumably to Leonard. He was already fully dressed, which reminded Amy that she was still only in her bathrobe and slippers after her morning rinse. Her room was vacated so she should really have gotten dressed.

Amy swallowed the last gulp of her tea before saying. "Sheldon, we can decide what we'll do today after I get dressed. If you'll excuse me."

"You aren't dressed?" She watched as he finally seemed to note her appearance. He looked like he was about to formulate another question, but thought better of it as he blushed and looked away.

"Well no. My clothes were in my room, which you were hogging." Amy laughed nervously and feeling bold added. "You're cute when you blush."

"Amy, please." Sheldon said moodily. "Sheldon Cooper does not do cute."

Amy was feeling inordinately bold and she loved when she could actually tease him. She leaned forward. "Oh I'm sorry. I meant hot." She said recalling how he had accepted the compliment the night before. She did not think he would now, but she did not mind making him squirm a little. She watched as Sheldon gave her a quick glance his eyes falling down her robe. She was sure it was not much of a view considered how tightly it was wound around her waist, but Sheldon visibly swallowed anyway.

Amy mercifully spoke. "I'm just teasing you, relax Sheldon. I'm going to get dressed now."

As she turned around she shot a smile over her shoulder hoping to find him staring at her as she left, but he brought his cup to his mouth before finally replying, "Yes, a good idea."

He had not even made a glance her way. She sighed. She enjoyed the last 12 hours with Sheldon but she recognized how important it was not to abuse the advancements made. Some of which she was sure would not be repeated for some time.

Sheldon had practically begged to be brought to the zoo which was fine with Amy. She loved animals though Sheldon's new found obsession with the bird house was a bit much for her. She was starting to believe she liked it better when he hated birds.

The day went very much like any of their trips to the zoo and that was satisfying enough for Amy. They even got ice cream on the way back to Sheldon's apartment.

After they parked in the lot Amy finally spoke after a quiet ride home, "I'm coming up with you. I need to speak with Penny. We have plans this evening."

"Oh. I was going to invite you in for tea."

"That's kind of you, Sheldon, but no thank you."

"Alright. Suit yourself. I had a new Zazzy flavor."

"Zazzy?"

Sheldon had not used that word since he got Zazzles the cat during the brief period they had broken off their friendship. "Is something wrong, Sheldon?" She said turning to face him as the climbed the stairs to the fourth floor.

"Oh no. I don't believe so. I've had an awkward sort of feeling all day. Very peculiar. I hope I'm not coming down with something."

"What are the symptoms?"

He turned to face her, her face full of concern. He grimaced. "It's getting a bit worse. Perhaps indigestion. I'll just get some tea."

"Do you need me to take care of you?"

He thought for a moment. "No, Amy. Perhaps it's just ojida over missing a day of work."

"Well you at least had a nice time, right?"

He gave her another haughty look. "Of course." At this point they had reached the fourth landing and were about to part ways when they awkwardly realized they needed to say goodbye. Amy felt like a casual wave felt… well too casual after the 24 hours, but decided against pushing her luck.

"Goodbye, Sheldon. If you need me I'll be next door."

He smiled at her before turning to unlock his door and disappearing into his apartment.

"Leonard!" She heard him call somewhat desperately after the door closed. She briefly wondered what that was about, but decided best not to get into the middle of anything after a nice day with Sheldon.

Amy made her way to Penny's door before giving it two short knocks and was greeted by an extra smiley Penny.

"Hello, Amy." Penny said. Her normally pretty face turned into a rather menacing grin.

"Uhh…. Hi Penny." Amy said uneasily. When the smile continued with no immediate response Amy invited herself into the apartment. Penny never stopped smiling, but she let Amy pass and sit on the sofa.

Amy cleared her throat in an effort to think of something to say while Penny's eyes bore holes into her back, but finally Penny spoke.

"So Ames... What-is-up? Anything new? Feeling any different? How was your date with Sheldon?"

"Uhh…" That was a lot of questions.

"You have a certain glow about you really. Anything special happen last night?"

Amy had been planning on telling her friend everything, but she felt like her friend knew more than she was letting on already. Had Sheldon spoken to anyone last night? Not possible. He had left his phone in the living room.

"Well as a matter of fact something did, but what are you talking about?"

"Oh My GOD! You guys finally did it!"

"Did what?"

"Had sex!"

"No…" Penny's face went from a huge grin to the hugest look of disappointment she had ever seen.

"I knew he would puss out." Penny said frowning at the coffee table.

"Excuse me, Penny." Amy was getting very anxious. "But what are you talking about?"

Penny suddenly looked at uncertainly.

"Oh. Nothing… I just"

"What's going on?" Amy said nervously and somewhat annoyed, though it was hard to be annoyed at Penny.

"Okay look. I'm not supposed to know so don't get mad that I didn't give you a warning. It seems it was better I didn't anyway."

"Alright… continue."

"Hold on." Penny said walking over to get a glass of wine before returning to the sofa. Amy reached for it, but Penny pulled it away.

"Oh no. This is for me." Penny said taking what looked more like a chug than a sip. "Get your own girl." Amy shot Penny a look while she retrieved a glass from the cabinet and poured her own before also sitting down.

"Well Leonard told me that Sheldon came to him asking for advice the other day."

"That doesn't seem that unusual, though I know Sheldon doesn't like asking for advice."

"Well yeah, but he apparently was asking him about sex."

Amy choked on her drink.

"Excuse me?"

"He was asking Leonard how to initiate sex with you."

Amy did not respond. Penny waved her hand in front of Amy's face a few times. When she finally looked at Penny, the blonde appeared surprised to see her mouth twisted into a frown.

"I thought you'd be happy." Penny said.

"Well I am and I am not because we definitely did not have sex last night."

"You said something happened though."

"Well yes. Sheldon and I admitted we loved each other."

This time Penny choked on her drink.

"Excuse me?"

Amy passed Penny a napkin with a small glare as she patted her face with her own.

"I said that we admitted we love each other."

"Sheldon said he loved you?"

"Well yes."

"He said those exact words?"

"Yes." Amy watched Penny take a sip from her glass. "Twice."

Penny spit out her drink again.

"The meteor is coming. The end is here. Old Smelly Pooper admitted he had feelings." Penny said dramatically. "How did all this happen?"

"Well we were watching the Princess Bride-"

"He was watching the Princess Bride!? Amy if the meteor isn't coming pigs are flying."

"Well yes, he didn't choose it. I accidentally played it and he seemed oddly charitable about watching it."

"He probably thought it would get him laid." Penny laughed. "I never thought I would say that."

"Are you suggesting he was trying to please me so I would sleep with him?"

"Well yeah."

"He would not even let me kiss him until later that evening. He seems oddly against the idea of me touching him. I can't imagine he was thinking of having sex anytime soon."

"Oh, but he was Amy. I just don't think he was as ready as he led Leonard to believe. Apparently he was saying some mighty big words the other day"

"I'm going to need you to elaborate because I'm finding that hard to believe."

"Alright. Just have a seat-"

"Penny, I am sitting-"

"Oh well. Let me have a seat while I try to explain what Leonard told me."

"Penny, you are sitting."

"Oh, well look at that." Penny said looking down at her lap before downing the last bit of her wine. "Well anyway this is the most exciting news this month. It beats my parents sending me that crystal vase."

"I thought you hated that thing."

"I did, but it paid my rent."

"Okay, get on with the story."

"Alright. Alright. Here we go." Penny said turning to fully face her.

So sorry to cut it short again, but I have an affinity for cliffhangers.

I also wanted to get another chapter up before you guys thought I forgot about the fic. Hopefully the updates become a little more frequent. As always I appreciate the reviews because I'm new to writing romance for the most part, especially for people already in an established relationship. It is actually a lot more challenging than I thought.

Anyway I already began work on chapter three so stay tuned!