After work on Tuesday Amy met Sheldon and the others at the cheese cake factory. As soon as Sheldon saw Amy walking from her car to the restaurant he moved towards her, holding open the door for her to enter. Bending down he kissed he quickly then moved to the side so she could greet the others. Having witnessed Sheldon kissing Amy, what actually greeted her as Sheldon moved aside were Leonard, Howard and Raj staring open mouthed at the pair of them.
"Oh grow up!" muttered Sheldon, placing his hand on Amy's lower back and ushering her towards Penny who was waiting by Sheldon's normal table.
"Hi Amy!" Penny grinned.
"Hi Penny" smiled Amy.
"So everyone having their normal?" asked Penny already writing the order.
"Who knows", smirked Leonard "Sheldon seems to be open to new experiences these days!"
Howard and Raj sniggered. Glaring at the men, Penny turned to Amy. "Amy what are you having?"
"Sheldon!" Leonard laughed, high fiving Howard.
Sheldon put his head down saying nothing. Amy shook her head and looking at Penny said
"I would like the fish please Penny, and a lemonade."
"Coming right up." Penny glared at Leonard as she moved to get their drinks.
"So Amy, what have you been feeding Sheldon to cause this sudden personality change" grinned Leonard. He didn't see Penny approaching with a tray of drinks behind him. She set the tray down picked up Leonards drink and tipped it into his lap.
"Woops! I am so sorry" Penny said out loud, so those customers on the tables closest could hear. Bending down to Leonards ear she hissed. "Stop it! I suggest you make your excuses and go home. That is if you expect me to ever talk to you again!" Leonard stood up glaring at Penny and moved towards the door.
Amy and Sheldon sat open mouthed, Raj whispered in Howard s ear. Nodding Howard said "Sorry Amy, sorry Sheldon."
Nodding, Penny served the others their drinks and waited to check Leonard had left. She followed him out of the restaurant, signalling to her manager she would be right back, but it was a few minutes before she returned.
"I'm sorry you guys. Leonard needs to learn some manners. I have told him to go out and to not return home until our evening together is over."
"Thank you Penny" said Amy gratefully.
The rest of the meal passed uneventfully. The friends chatted casually about their respective days, and by the end of the meal Raj and Howard had gotten used to seeing Sheldon hold Amy's hand and smile at her. As they made their way back to their cars Amy turned to Sheldon.
"Do you want to come back to mine?"
"Thank you Amy, but I wondered if you wanted to join us playing Halo? I know its not a game you play but Penny should be over later and Howard has invited Bernadette so you will have some female company."
"That would be lovely Sheldon. Thank you."
Following Amy to her car Sheldon waved at the others. Sheldon was quiet on the journey back to Los Robles Avenue.
"Is everything ok Sheldon?" Amy enquired after parking the car. "You are very quiet."
"I just feel I should have stood up to Leonard, Amy, and not relied on Penny to jump to our defence."
"Sheldon this is as new to us as it is to them. They will get used to seeing us hold hands and even kiss. Its not as if Leonard hasn't subjected us to his public displays of affection. Don't worry Sheldon, I am sure it will get easier."
Smiling Sheldon nodded. "Thank you Amy, you always make me feel better." and leaning over Sheldon kissed Amy's cheek.
The couple held hands as they walked up the stairs and once inside the apartment they sat on the sofa waiting for the others to return. Amy turned to Sheldon,"Sheldon is it ok if I kiss you?" she asked shyly.
"Why?" asked Sheldon confused. This wasn't part of their arrangement.
"Just because." said Amy and leaning over quickly before she lost her nerve, pressed her lips to Sheldon. It took a few seconds before Sheldon relaxed, leant further towards Amy and began kissing her back.
It was like this that the others found them. Amy leaning into Sheldon who had his fingers threaded in Amy's hair.
Penny pushed Howard and Raj backwards out of the door, closing it quietly behind her, then hiding her spare key in her denim skirt she knocked loudly.
Breaking apart Amy and Sheldon stared at each other blushing "Oh Boy!" muttered Sheldon and standing, moved to let the others in as Amy straightened her hair.