Sheldon opened the door to 4A and Amy followed him in. She could tell he was nervous because he kept fiddling with the strap on his bag and would not look her in the eye.
"Sheldon, I know it is not normal social convention, but you are obviously distressed so go sit in your spot and I will make us some tea"
Sheldon didn't argue. He knew this conversation would be awkward and tea may just help.
With her back to him Amy started talking.
"I thought about your concerns Sheldon. About how your body may react if you add more touching. I had a thought. I think it was because we were so close Sunday night. Our standing up meant we were effectively touching all over. I am sure if we were sat down, and only one part of our bodies touch, your senses may not get so overloaded."
"Maybe" said Sheldon, considering Amy's hypothesis. "That does kind of make sense. But Amy it was so unexpected!"
"I know Sheldon. You seem upset it happened though, why is that?"
Amy was glad her back was to Sheldon as this question had been bothering her and she didn't want Sheldon to know just how important his answer was.
"well … I … er..."
"Sheldon its OK. I will tell you something now that maybe you don't know. On Sunday night when we danced that was the closest I have ever been to another human being. I am talking both physically and emotionally. When I felt your erection I swear my brain almost short circuited!"
Sheldon was scarlet in the face at Amy's confession and her blunt description of his arousal. He was glad she couldn't see his face but was comforted slightly knowing that this was another first they had shared together.
"Its not fair" Sheldon muttered.
Returning to the sofa carrying to mugs of tea Amy looked at Sheldon curiously.
"What isn't fair?"
"Well, until just now anything you felt Sunday night was known only to you. My feelings are out there for everyone to see. Its not fair being a man!"
Amy sniggered "Oh Sheldon! That is an area of conversation we will not go into right now because you are so very wrong. Lets just agree if that situation were ever to arise again I will tell you exactly how I am feeling to redress the balance."
Sheldon huffed and sipping his tea decided to not start an argument. But how could Amy say he was wrong!
"So what do you want to do? I promised an evening of friendship tonight so how about a few rounds of counter-factuals then I will leave you for an early night."
Sheldon nodded "Yes that sounds good."
Sheldon was a lot more at ease having thought about Amy's suggestion; both for the reason he had reacted as he had, and her agreeing to tell him how she felt. He was always happy to play counter-factuals and an early night should help redress the balance considering all the sleep he seemed to have lost recently.
It was an hour later that Amy said "Right I am going to go now . Can I suggest we kiss goodnight sitting here then we can test my theory?"
Nodding Sheldon leaned over and placed his lips on Amy. He kissed her softly, mouth closed. He moved back and saw Amy still had her eyes shut. He moved his hand to caress the side of her face and kissed her again leaning closer. This time he gently licked her lower lip and feeling his tongue she opened her mouth a little. Soon the kissing became more intimate. Amy's hands moved from her lap to Sheldon's hair while his caressed her face and shoulders stroking gently. They sat kissing for about 10 minutes before Amy reluctantly pulled back.
"Sheldon I am going to go. I am telling you this so we have full disclosure. Your kisses make me want so much more and if I don't go know I will want to move my hands more, and kiss you more, and we agreed we would not do that tonight."
Sheldon nodded. "Thank you Amy. I feel incredibly close to you right now and I agree, I think if you stayed I also would want more; but I really think tonight we should stop and maybe if you are free Thursday we could meet up and do something."
"That sounds lovely Sheldon. I will call or text you when I know how things stand with work."
Standing they both moved to the door. Amy pecked a kiss to Sheldon's cheek as she left and he closed the door with a smile.
Wednesday was a much better day for Sheldon. He had achieved a full REM cycle the previous evening know he was not worrying about Amy, and work had gone well.
He was now stood flicking through comic books listening to Howard and Raj bickering over who knew the most about space. Raj argued as an astrophysicist he of course knew the most, but Howard insisted that as he had actually been up into space he therefore was the most knowledgeable.
Sheldon left the box with 2 new comics in his hand and walked over to Leonard who was looking at the range of t shirts Stuart stocked.
"This is cool" said Leonard holding up the black flash t shirt Sheldon had bought the previous week.
"Yes Amy thought so when I wore mine on Sunday" smirked Sheldon.
Muttering to himself Leonard put the black t shirt down and moved toward the game expansion packs on offer.
"Leonard, I wondered if you and Penny had plans for tomorrow evening?"
"Why you want the apartment to yourself?" Leonard winked.
"No. I just thought maybe we could go out together; you and Penny, and Amy and I. A double date!"
"err... I will check with Penny see if she is working."
"hey its me. The shamy have invited us to go on a double date! Think of an excuse quick!"
Typed Leonard, hitting send and shoving his phone back in his pocket.
Penny replied almost immediately.
"don't be mean! Tell them we would love to go and suggest bowling or something."
Leonard walked over to where Sheldon was now looking at a new range of comic books.
"Penny said how about bowling?"
"That is an excellent idea. It'll give Amy a chance to practise the skills I taught her weeks ago!"
Pulling put his phone Sheldon sent Amy a text.
"Amy I hope this is not too presumptuous of me but I have made arrangements for you and I to go on a double date with Leonard and Penny tomorrow. We are going bowling!"
Sheldon was lucky he had sent a text to give Amy this news. Her response was much closer to Leonard than Pennys!
"OK. Sheldon but don't expect to win you know I cant bowl!"
"nonsense Amy! You just need to put into practise the skills I taught you at wii bowling!"
Shaking her head in disgust Amy figured at least she would have fun with her bestie if nothing else!
Sheldon liked date nights like this. He had on his favourite plaid pants, his batman T-shirt and they were going bowling! He did not have to wear a silly suit or make dinner conversation and this suited him just fine.
Amy hated date nights like this. She would much rather go to a nice restaurant and spend the evening conversing with their friends. Those were the dates she had dreamt of as an always single teenager.
Amy herself wore a denim skirt and a flowery blouse. She knew Penny would look sensational but Amy figured seeing as she was just going to make a sceptical of herself anyway this outfit would be fine.
Leonard had offered to drive so Amy locked her apartment and found the other 3 in the car waiting for her. She was surprised to see Sheldon in the back not in the front next to Leonard.
"Hi guys" she greeted. Leaning over she gave Sheldon a quick kiss "How come you are back here? You normally call shot gun!"
"Penny beat me too it" Sheldon said with a very sulky voice.
"I'm on fire tonight sweetie." grinned Penny "Hope you are ready to loose Moon-pie!"
Sheldon ignored Penny and turned to a grinning Amy.
"Were the monkeys better behaved today?"
"Oh yes. The nicotine patches seem to have taken the edge off. Not sure how they will feel when we have to rip them off though!"
Shuddering at the thought Sheldon was relieved to see the bowling alley up ahead.
"Sheldon are you sure this is a good idea?"
"Amy don't worry whilst Penny is indeed a competent bowler, Leonard sucks!"
"Hey I heard that!" Leonard said form the front seat
"Well its not exactly a secret is it." muttered Penny.
It soon became clear it was in fact true. Where Amy thought her and Penny would sit gossiping while the boys got competitive, it was actually her and Leonard sat chatting as Penny and Sheldon locked horns.
"So Amy, congratulations! I can honestly say I have never seen Sheldon as lost for words on as many occasions as he has been recently. What ever it is you are doing to him don't stop. Life at home is much quieter!"
Amy grinned "I do my best"
"Come on Amy stop gabbing and come take your turn" Sheldon called, stood by the lane a pink ball in his hands ready for her.
Sighing Amy stood up and took the ball.
"Now remember, just like I told you last time. Hold and swing. Don't chuck"
"I hate this game" Amy muttered drawing her arm back violently.
"No Amy! Like this." Suddenly Amy felt Sheldon pressed down the entire length of her back, one arm around her waist and the other guiding her bowling hand.
"hoo!"
"What's wrong?" Sheldon pulled back stunned and looked at Amy.
"Sheldon when you stand like that, so close, well lets just say if I was a man you would be able to see how I felt!" Amy whispered
Sheldon blushed scarlet and slowly stepped back.
Amy took a deep breath and bowled. She didn't even look to see if she hit anything; just turned to look at Sheldon who was just behind her.
"Way to go Amy!" Penny shouted. Sheldon and Amy broke their gaze and turned back to see Amy had scored a strike.
"Told you!" Sheldon smirked, still red but very smug.
Grinning Amy leant up and kissed Sheldon full on the lips in public. He didn't pull back either just held her and kissed her then just as quickly let her go, before offering the lane to a stunned Leonard.
"No pressure Leonard!"
Leonard was not as lucky with his turn and Sheldon was triumphantly crowing over Penny at his victory.
"It wasn't just you Sheldon. Lets face it Amy won that for you!" said Penny trying to rattle the lanky physicist.
"Yes well that may be so, but as victors I am claiming our prize. You can drop us back at Amy's apartment and then I will call you when I need a lift home. Tonight, you Penny, can be my chauffeur!"
Amy sniggered. Sheldon had, without seeming to notice, invited himself to hers. She wasn't going to complain.
Back at Amy's Sheldon was still crowing about their victory and suggested they have a drink to celebrate. Amy was shocked but moved to get some glasses out. Pouring herself a wine she asked Sheldon what he would like.
"I have some raspberry vodka if you fancy trying that?" she suggested "I will add some lemonade so it is not too strong"
"Why not" Sheldon agreed. He was pleasantly surprised as he sipped the drink Amy offered. Soon he had drank half his drink before Amy moved it aside.
"Pace yourself Sheldon it is not lemonade you know."
Grinning Sheldon lent over and kissed a stunned Amy
"What was that for?"
"Because you won the game for us. Because Penny was so sure they were going to win! She said you were her secret weapon! And, "said Sheldon a bit quieter this time"because you told me how you felt at the bowling alley"
"Oh!" said Amy blushing, she had kind of hoped Sheldon had forgotten that.
"It does prove my point though, that its not fair. If that had happened to me I would have curled up in a ball in embarrassment, yet until you said I would have had no idea how you were feeling"
"Yes well..." Amy didn't really know what to say.
"Can I kiss you now?" asked Sheldon
"Why are you asking me? You don't normally."
"Because I thought if we both knew in advance it might help."
"Of course you can kiss me." and Amy shifted so they were sat almost facing each other on the sofa.
The kiss started softly, Sheldon had his hand on Amy face again. Amy put her hands on Sheldon arms. Soon they leant back so they rested against the back of the sofa leaning forward into each other. Sheldon traced Amy lips with his tongue then withdrew then repeat the action until Amy groaned and all but sucked his tongue into her mouth her hands moving up to hold his head.
Panting they pulled apart.
"We are getting good at that!" grinned Amy.
Sheldon chuckled and reached for his drink.
"Yes I guess we are. Who'd have thought!"
Once their breathing had calmed Amy looked and Sheldon and said "again?" He nodded and pulled her forward holding her shoulders and kissed her nose.
Amy chuckled and closed her eyes. She couldn't quite believe she was here on her sofa in her apartment with Dr Sheldon Cooper making out. As she felt Sheldon's hand bury itself once again in her hair Amy ran her hands up his arms. Sheldon moaned softly so Amy did it again. Sheldon pulled her closer and with the hand that wasn't in her hair he copied her actions and ran his fingers lightly down her arm then up her back.
Amy stilled for a second at the new feelings. Then she moved, putting one hand on the back of Sheldon's neck and the other across his shoulder. This time she moved it slowly down across his chest. Sheldon pulled back gasping.
He looked down at Amy's hand then up into her eyes. His own eyes were almost black, the pupils were so dilated. He was not sure what to do now. Closing his eyes he moved his head to kiss Amy again and the hand on his chest moved back up to his shoulder.
Sheldon moaned almost in disappointment at the loss of the feeling of Amy's hand. He traced his own fingers across Amy collar bone. He just used the very tips, lightly tracing, and this time it was Amy who pulled back.
"Should I stop?" Sheldon whispered.
Shaking her head 'no', Amy watched now as Sheldon traced across her collar bone with his long slim fingers, then back to her shoulder and down her arm.
"Sheldon please" Amy whispered . She wasn't sure what she was asking for but knew she needed something.
Taking a deep breath and hoping he was reading Amy right, Sheldon traced back across Amy's collar bone then softly down over the crest of her breast.
Amy knew she had stopped breathing completely now! She watched Sheldon fingers in almost a memorized state. As his hand gently cupped her breast Amy, eyes staring straight into Sheldon's, lent to kiss him. She let her tongue stroke his in time to the slow movement of his fingers.
As he traced his thumb across her nipple though Amy jumped back.
"I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" Sheldon said
"No Sheldon don't apologise. It's just … oh lord... I didn't realise how good it would feel. It was just a bit too much"
Amy held Sheldon hand in hers, linking their fingers. Then kissing him softly whispered. "Can we stop for now"
Nodding Sheldon held Amy close and stroked her hair.
Penny felt her phone vibrate. Turning to Leonard she said "I have to go pick up Dr Whack-a doodle, see you later."