A/N Hi I am very new to this writing lark as I am sure you can tell. This story has been in my head for a while so I am writing this for me really and just hope it doesn't bore everyone silly!
Sheldon was late arriving this Friday night. The music was loud and fast, the club was packed and people were well on there way to celebrating another end to the working week. The group of men Sheldon hung out with were already there, drinking and chatting to a group of young women. Sheldon smiled a very un-Sheldon like smile waved and then weaved his way through the crowds towards the bar. He was again dressed in his smart black trousers, this time he had added the suit jacket over a crisp white shirt and electric blue tie. There was no sign of a super hero or layered top in sight and no sign of the awkward man struggling to deal with the mysteries of physics or those around him.
Em saw him arrive and pointed him out to Carmen. The girls had been coming to the club every week for the last month and Sheldon had been noticeable by his absence. But he was here now and Em watched him this time. Watched him down his first drink without pause and order another. Watched him chat easily with the group of men he had joined as he scanned the club casually. She knew the minute, second even, that he had seen her, as his drink stopped its journey to his lips and he raised an eyebrow towards her.
Em blushed. What was wrong with her! This man had been drunk, barely able to talk and had dragged her onto the dance floor, but all she could remember were those blue eyes and that kiss! She needed to get a grip!
Sheldon turned back to his friends and started talking about the football that was being played tomorrow. Anyone watching would have thought Sheldon spent every weekend discussing sport, there was no sign of the physicist, his germ phobia or his aversion to people in sight. The group got loud with laughing and shouting and general good natured ribbing and Em continued to watch Sheldon and wish he would come over.
It was a good 2 hours later that he appeared at her side. She had just begun to chat to a good looking guy from her office who had been pursuing her for weeks when she felt him. She turned to see those clear blue eyes looking seriously at her and as if on queue the music slowed and he grabbed her hand and pulled her towards the dance floor. Carmen and the two guys they had been with, stood open mouthed as Em let her self be pulled away. Sheldon said nothing he just pulled her close dipped his head and kissed her. It was as if those last few weeks hadn't happened. He held her head stared into her eyes and kissed her as if they were the only people there.
Em knew she was mad to let him pull her away from her friends , she knew she was mad to follow him to the dance floor but as he touched her lips her eyes closed and she was lost. She opened her eyes and he was still staring so she pulled back slowly. Sheldon moved his hand off the back of her head, reached down to hold her hand and pulled her off the dance floor towards a table set near the back of the club. Em followed behind and sat quickly turning to look directly at Sheldon.
"What are you doing?" she said as she looked at him.
"Hey! Just wanted to do that again without an audience!"
Em pulled back. "you don't even know my name! Do you think I am just one of those girls who comes here looking for men!"
Sheldon smirked. "No! Look if you want to sit and chat that's fine too. I just thought you were having fun!"
"I was, it just feels weird. I don't know you , I know nothing about you. Tell me your name, what you do then you will feel less of a stranger and it wont feel so odd!"
Sheldon smiled " I am Sheldon Cooper I work at a university, I like how you kiss!"
Em laughed. "OK, fair enough I like how you kiss too! Tell me Sheldon, are you married? Do you have a girlfriend?"
"No and No!" Sheldon answered without a flicker or Pause.
Em smiled "listen I have to go soon, but will you be here next week?"
This time Sheldon's eye did twitch slightly but he smiled smoothly and said " not sure Em, maybe, but I am sure we can meet up again soon"
Em pulled out her phone and said why don't we exchange numbers then if you are going to be here we can meet up maybe?"
The twitch was more noticeable this time and Sheldon looked uncomfortable "err I'm sorry Em look I have to go but I'll see you soon"
Sheldon got up stepped over Ems legs and walked past her, his friends at the bar and out the door without a backward glance.
Em was stunned. She had done it again, she had been impressed he remember her name, blinded by him kissing her,and by that reaction he must surely be married or have a girlfriend at least. One thing was for sure however good he kissed she would not fall for it again!
Outside Sheldon walked quickly to the row of waiting cabs. He climbed in gave the address of the apartment and lent back. His hands shook and his eye twitched. He needed his pyjamas and a cup of tea.