"Goodnight Sheldon, sweet dreams"

These were the last words Amy said to Sheldon that Thursday night. Sheldon decided he would go straight to bed as he didn't fancy facing Leonard and any questions he and possibly Penny may have.

It was 3 in the morning when Sheldon awoke with a start. He was breathing heavily and his heart was pounding. It was his dream that had woken him. A dream of Amy stroking his face, kissing his lips and holding him pressed so close he could feel her body the entire length of his.

"Oh good lord!" muttered Sheldon.

He realised not only had his dream awoken him but he was now in a state of arousal.

This had never happened to him before even in his teenage years.

Amy's last words ran through his head again "This was not my idea of sweet dreams" he muttered, knowing his face was flushed with embarrassment even though he was alone.

Putting on his dressing gown and grabbing a towel Sheldon walked quietly into the bathroom and turn on the shower. He set the water temperature to cold and stepped in.

"This is unacceptable" he muttered 10 minutes later, briskly drying himself off and returning to his room.

The next morning Sheldon was late getting up.

"Morning Sheldon, you OK?" asked Leonard. " It's not like you to be up this late for work"

"I'm fine" Sheldon muttered, wiping the sleep from his eyes.

"Did I hear the shower going in the night?" Leonard looked at Sheldon curiously.

He had his suspicions, but after the scene he had walked in on last night, and Pennys stern lecture on not teasing Sheldon about it, Leonard figured he was best keeping these suspicions to himself.

"Yes I was hot so had a cold shower to cool off" Sheldon was mumbling, his head in the fridge under the pretence of looking for milk.

"Good, as long as you are OK." Behind Sheldon's back Leonard grinned. Penny was right, Sheldon was a real boy after all!

The drive to work was quieter than normal, Sheldon lost in his thoughts rather than wanting to play games.

"You sure your OK Sheldon, you are awfully quiet?"

"Yes I am fine Leonard I told you. I just didn't sleep too well. I had a disturbing dream if I'm honest. But I am fine now just a little tired"

"OK. That's good"

Leonard couldn't wait to text Penny but knew he should wait until Sheldon was at least out of the car.

Penny meanwhile had got ready for her morning shift early. She wanted to talk to Amy and knew she would be at work by 9. Waiting for Amy to answer Penny sat sipping her coffee and flicking through the music channels.

"Good morning Bestie" chirped Amy. "May I first apologise for the scene you had to witness last night!"

"Hey Ames no apology needed. You looked guilty as hell though! Had we interrupted at a crucial time?"

"Kind of." Amy felt herself blush as she admitted this to her friend. "Penny I discovered last night that Dr Sheldon Cooper can indeed french kiss and can do so exceptionally well! He was so disappointed when I said I was leaving. I have high hopes for a visit to second base any day now!"

Penny laughed. "Well for someone who not so long ago was not sure she was ready, from what I hear in your voice now and witnessed with my own eyes last night I take it these fears have gone?!"

"Indeed. I know Sheldon will be my ideal mate!"

Penny groaned to herself. Just when Amy seems to have turned a corner she comes out with something like that.

"Well I am thrilled it went so well sweetie. When you seeing him again?"

"I am going to offer to cook for him tomorrow at mine. Less interruptions!"

Penny laughed "good idea!"

Saying goodbye both girls continued with their daily tasks. It was an hour later that Ppenny received a text from Leonard telling her Sheldon had got up late because he had to get up in the night to have a cold shower.

Penny sniggered, but decided not to pass this info on to Amy. Sheldon was probably having enough trouble dealing with this himself, and to force the issue may set the couple back. She made Leonard promise not to tell Raj or Howard. If they teased Sheldon he was likely to run away and become a monk!

To: Sheldon Cooper

From: Amy Farrah Fowler

Good morning Sheldon. I trust you had sweet dreams. I am emailing to invite you to dinner at my apartment tomorrow evening. I am aware you normally do your laundry on a Saturday so if you wish I could prepare dinner for 9pm. If this is too late for you to eat we can make it Sunday if more convenient.

Your girlfriend

Amy

x

Sheldon smiled when he read Amy's email.

To: Amy Farrah Fowler

From: Sheldon Cooper

Thank you for you email Amy.

Whilst dinner sounds lovely, 9 is a little late. Would Sunday be possible. I will ensure I have my work finished by then and move mine and Leonard's planned trip to the train store to Saturday and that will free me up from any time after 3pm.

Unfortunately my REM cycle was not the best last night and today my work is suffering as a result. I will ensure I am well rested by Sunday though and I look forward to seeing you then

Sheldon

x

Leonard was not impressed to have Sheldon change his plans. But knowing it was easier to go along with Sheldon than try to argue, Leonard informed Penny their Saturday alone time was now going to be happening on Sunday. Having listen to Sheldon ramble on about trains and the best gauge and the best shop for over 3 hours Leonard was more than happy to see his friend trot down to the basement with his laundry. Penny greeted Leonard with a glass of wine and things suddenly seemed OK.

"Has Sheldon mentioned his dream again?" Penny asked.

"No, and if I am honest I don't want to know. I am still in shock from the other night! I can not believe how guilty the pair of them looked! It was like looking at a couple of teenagers."

"I know" sniggered Penny. "Amy is so happy though. I just hope Sheldon doesn't screw it up!"

Amy had prepared chicken and mash for Sheldon. It was not the fried chicken she knew his mother made for him as she knew she probably would not get that right. She had found a nice recipe online though and had set the table with flowers and candles and had music playing softly.

Amy had decided to wear a new skirt Penny had chosen for her a few months ago which Amy had not found occasion to wear. The material was a lot lighter than she would normally wear and swayed around her hips as she walked. It felt light and floaty and Amy knew the pale blue top she had chosen matched it well. She decided on some black court shoes too. Even though they were staying in she wanted Sheldon to know she had made an effort.

When she opened the door at precisely 6 o'clock she saw a very smart looking Sheldon stood before her. He had obviously been thinking along the same lines. He wore smart black trousers, they could possibly be his suit pants Amy thought, and a black long sleeved thermal. He had a black t shirt over the top and it had a silver flash symbol down the front. Wearing all black with a flash of silver seemed to make Sheldon blue eyes very prominent.

"hoo!" squeaked Amy as she stared at Sheldon.

Sheldon grinned. A real grin, not his koala smile. "I take it you like my new t shirt! I bought it today"

"Its... it's... hoo!" Amy was now scarlet in the face with her hand over her mouth.

She stepped aside to let Sheldon in.

"Dinner smells good" said Sheldon. "is it fried chicken?"

"No I knew I would not be able to compete with you mother, so I have tried something a little different. I am sure you will like it though."

Getting the meal ready Amy calmed down a little,. She resolved to not look at Sheldon as every time she did she could feel a hoo noise building. What on earth had come over her!

Sheldon loved the chicken and asked for the recipe to send to his mother. Amy was incredibly flattered and wrote it down immediately.

"Amy I have been thinking," Sheldon said, having tucked the recipe in the front pocket of his bag, "our arrangement said 1 of our 2 mid date kisses should occur standing up, and it struck me that both of our kisses the previous evening were sat down. I wanted to ask if it would be OK with you if we tried tonight to kiss standing up for one of our kisses?"

"Sheldon that is more than fine with me." Amy replied. "How about, seeing as it is just us here, we just have the candles on and some music and try dancing like we were the first time?"

"Amy you know I don't dance."

"Sheldon! I know you don't like to dance but you do and can dance. It would be just for the duration of the kiss so it is up to you how long or how short the dance lasts."

"OK," muttered Sheldon feeling Amy was trying to outsmart him.

He watched as Amy lit a few more candles around the room then turned off the main light. It was not dark, but the soft lighting definitely made the atmosphere in the room more intimate. Sheldon shifted nervously. Amy turned the music up and Sheldon recognised the classical Bach music.

Turning, Amy rested one hand in Sheldon's and the other on his shoulder in a formal dance pose. They moved slowly with a gap between them.

"Amy, it felt different before. Do you think it was because I had been drinking?" Sheldon asked.

"No Sheldon. I think it was because you were relaxed and now you are very tense. Just relax." Amy shifted closer and wrapped both arms round Sheldon's neck.

Standing on tiptoes she pressed her lips to his and whispered "Just relax."

Sheldon closed his eyes and did just that.

Soon they were moving slowly. Sheldon arms now round Amy's waist and Amy's arms around Sheldon's neck. They were more swaying than dancing and Amy moved her hands up into Sheldon's hair. She tilted her head to his invite his kiss. Sheldon did not need any more hints, his instinct took over and he was kissing Amy passionately.

Lips and tongues entwined, Sheldon pulled Amy closer and moved one hand slowly up her back into her hair.

They were not moving at all now, just stood in the semi darkness in the middle of the room kissing and holding each other. Amy moved one hand down Sheldon back stroking lightly, then back up. She felt him shudder and move closer. As his hips brushed hers she felt heat and a definite lump pressed against her hip.

"Hoo" squeaked Amy as she pulled back. Looking into Sheldon face she said "I think I know what you were feeling now. Standing up kissing is good!"

It took Sheldon a second to respond.

"Amy I think I need a glass of water" he whispered.

Nodding and giving him space, Amy moved to the kitchen and filled two glasses with water. When she turned back, Sheldon was sat on the sofa. His eyes were shut and he was breathing deeply.

"Sheldon are you OK?" Amy asked a little concerned.

Nodding Sheldon opened one eye. "Yes. That was just intense."

"Yes" grinned Amy. "Good intense though."

"Amy would it be OK if we just watched TV for a bit?"

"Of course Sheldon, you choose something I am going to go change, these shoes are beginning to pinch and if we are going to watch TV I will change into something more comfortable."

Nodding Sheldon turned on the television, glad of something else to focus his mind on. He could not believe his body had reacted as it had to dancing with Amy. What was happening to him, he was as bad as Howard!

When Amy returned in the sweat suit she had bought for her sleepover at Pennys, Sheldon was relieved to see her curves hidden. He relaxed a little more and soon they were settled and watching Star Trek. Amy had no interest in the series but was happy Sheldon had stayed. She was reeling from their dance herself.

She had never felt a man arousal before, and the imprint of Sheldon erection was almost burnt onto her hip.

Amy knew Sheldon was shy and would not like her to mention it, but she hoped she would get the opportunity to feel it again soon!

Amy guessed Sheldon may be reluctant to initiate another kiss, but she could honestly say tonight's dance would be on her mind and keep her smiling well into next week!

As the titles for Star Trek rolled Sheldon turned to Amy.

"Amy I think I will call Penny and ask her to come collect me if that is OK with you?"

"Sheldon I will drive you home. Don't call Penny."

"Are you sure?" Sheldon wasn't sure if this was wise, but if Amy took him at least he would not be quizzed by Penny.

"Of course, come on I'll get my keys."

So Amy took Sheldon home and pulled up outside his apartment.

"Sheldon I really enjoyed tonight. I hope that it wasn't too intense for you. I know we said we would go slow."

"It was intense Amy, very. But I cant say I haven't had a good evening because I have. And thank you for dinner, it was truly delightful"

Leaning down Sheldon gently kissed Amy lips, but was half way out of the car before she could respond.

Amy waved and sat watching Sheldon leave. She was not worried he was running, she was not worried he had not stayed for kiss number 2.

Sheldon had made a real effort tonight and had responded in ways far beyond her expectations.

Amy was happy!