A/N To err on the side of caution I have moved the rating of this story to M.
Amy is getting braver, Sheldon too ;-) so I thought it wise to warn you before you read ahead. Ax
The lecture, like the one the previous evening was packed. Once again Penny stood Sheldon out of view of the audience until the house lights went down; then once again Sheldon took to the stage and delivered his lecture with confidence and growing passion. His love for science that he normally kept to himself or bored his friends with was beginning to seep through and it gave his lectures a real charm. Tonight the audience clapped as he finished and again wanted to shake his hand and talk to him after. Tonight though Sheldon wanted to forget about his lectures and make sure Amy was able to enjoy the evening. Grasping her hand he pulled her out of the theatre and they went back to the hotel.
"You have a few hours to relax and get ready for this evening." Sheldon said as they reached their rooms,"the Q&A will only be short sadly but we will have time after, at dinner, to talk to him too."
Grinning Amy said "I am so excited to hear him talk. Will his wife be there do you know?"
Sheldon nodded "Yes and she will be joining us for dinner."
Once back in her room Amy showered and curled her hair, once curled she pinned the majority up so just a few curls fell around her face. She knew she had loads of time but she wanted to look her best. Dragging out the various outfits Penny had made her bring Amy couldn't decide. Dressed in new underwear but this time safely wrapped in a dressing gown Amy knocked on the connecting door.
"Sheldon I need you help. I don't know what to wear."
"Why not ask Penny, she is much more suited to that kind of question."
"Penny was going to the spa with Lucy and Bernadette straight after your lecture. Please Sheldon. I have narrowed it down to this dress" Amy held up a flowery long sleeved dress similar to the one she had worn for the little fashion show the girls had given the boys. "Or this" she held up another dress, this time plain. It was dark green with gold detailing."
"That one" Sheldon said immediately.
Grinning Amy said "Thanks Sheldon."
She hanged the dress on the outside of the closet door.
"Are you not going to put it on" Sheldon enquired.
"We have a while, yet I don't want to crease it."
"Amy please, can you go get dressed." Sheldon sounded desperate.
"What's wrong we have lots of time?"
Sheldon blushed. "At the moment I am having trouble not thinking about what you may be wearing under that dressing gown. I think the sooner you are dressed and we leave the better!"
Grinning Amy grabbed her dressed and retreated to the bathroom!
73~73
Amy sat through the Q&A with rapt attention; focused solely on the man on stage. At 87 he was still quite clearly of very agile mind. His distinguished white hair was neatly combed, his thin framed glasses not quite hiding his bushy eyebrows. He had a heavily accented Turkish accent but every word was clear and concise and Amy hung off every one of them. She held tightly to Sheldon's hand the whole while. As the session came to a close Amy turned to Sheldon.
"Oh Sheldon, thank you so much for arranging this. I cannot believe I am here. He has been someone who I have wished to emulate for so long; yet when stuck in a lab dodging monkey faeces it is so easy to forget the dreams we have."
Sheldon leant and kissed Amy's cheek. "I am glad you are happy, come on lets go eat."
Sheldon did not pull Amy toward the stage and the gentleman surrounded by well wishers, he moved to the side and Amy saw for the first time a small lady sat in the corner. She smiled as they approached "Dr Copper?" she asked. Smiling Sheldon nodded and held out his hand
"It's a pleasure to meet you after our recenet correspondence Mrs Yaşargil. May I introduce my girlfriend, this is Dr Fowler."
Amy shyly held out her hand to the small lady before her. She was surprised once again at the alert intelligence in the old ladies face.
"Mrs Yaşargil" she greeted.
"Please call me Dianne dear." Amy noted her English accent as opposed to her husbands strong Turkish accent. Recalling what she had read about the neurosurgeon Amy remembered he had worked closely with his wife all his career. Amy was sure they had plenty of interesting stories to tell.
As they waited for her husband to join them Dianne asked about the restaurant they would be going to and Sheldon filled her in on the details.
"It will be lovely to go out for a quiet meal." Dianne said "This whole trip has been business really. I know Gazi is very much looking forward to talking to you my dear." Amy blushed.
Once the last of the well wishers had gone Gazi joined them and after quick introduction, where Amy's already pink face turned scarlet at the charming flattering of the older gentleman, they moved to the car Sheldon had arranged to take them to the restaurant. The recommendation had been a good one and the restaurant was far enough away form the university to not be filled with students. The quiet intimacy meant the two couples could talk without being overheard. Once their orders had been placed Yaşargil turned to Amy.
"So young lady, I have read some of your publications and have been impressed by your observations, tell me why have you stayed in research and not practised your skills in the field?"
Amy considered her answer before replying. "I think it is because the thrill of discovery, the finding answers. Also working in a hospital would involve an attachment to a patient, I don't think I would be very good at that."
Nodding Dianne said "Yes I guess it does take a certain person to deal with that involvement but Gazi you must admit you are partly jealous because you would never have been able to do the job Amy is doing!"
Amy looked at the couple and frowned. "What do you mean?"
Grinning Dianne said "Gazi loves hospitals! He hated any lab work though and if he could find someone to do his lab work he would! When he first read your latest research he was amazed at the depth of discovery you had made. It is the first time in ages he had shown any interest in modern research. We have begun to finally enjoy life away from science!"
Gazi reached over and kissed his wife's cheek "I am a lucky man" he said, his accent heavy in emotion "I have been fortunate enough to share my work with the person who means the world to me. You two may not be in the same field of science but at least you will share a common love, one of discovery; and to be able to share that is priceless."
Amy was moved hearing these words and squeezed Sheldon's hand.
As the meal drew to a close Amy felt very honoured. "Thank you so much for agreeing to share some of your time with us. I can not tell you what it means to me to meet you."
"My dear I am delighted to have met you. Please though, make sure you keep up the research you are doing,. As someone who worked 'in the field' I know my work was only possible because of people making leaps forwards in labs. Any discoveries attributed to me are really the result of many many peoples work. And as for your fine young physicist here. It is not his fault he chose the wrong branch of science" Gazi winked at Amy, "just keep him close and treasure each other."
The car waiting for them dropped Amy and Sheldon off first and bidding each other goodbye Sheldon held Amy's hand as they walked back into their hotel.
73~73
Back in their rooms, connecting door once again open, Amy moved to put her arms round Sheldon's neck "Thank you so much for tonight Sheldon. I have had a lovely evening." She reached up and softly kissed his lips. Stepping back she said. "I don't know about you but I think I will shower and get ready for bed. Its been a long day!"
"It certainly has. Amy, after your shower would you care to watch some star trek with me? I am feeling the need to just sit and unwind"
"Of course. Give me half an hour and I will be back"
Having showered Amy changed into a new nightgown. Like the white one this one was also embroidered this time in blue. She grabbed the dressing gown from the back of the door and ensuring it was securely fastened returned to Sheldon's room DVD's under her arm and the rest of the red vines they had not eaten before.
Sheldon was sat on his bed when Amy returned. He had on his pyjamas but had left his dressing gown on the chair. Amy handed him the DVD box and sat down on the bed rearranging Sheldon's pillows so she could prop herself up.
"What are you doing?" Sheldon asked watching her move the pillows/
"Getting comfy" Amy grinned. "if I have to watch star trek the least you can do is let me borrow your pillows."
Shaking his head Sheldon went to Amy's room and returned with the pillows off her bed. He threw them at her.
"Hey!" she laughed and picking up a pillow hit him with it. Laughing Sheldon said "Be careful Amy, I now know you are ticklish remember!" laughing Amy pulled back.
"That's not fair, you know my weakness now!"
Muttering, Sheldon moved away.
"What did you say?" Amy asked
"Nothing "Sheldon replied quickly.
"Come on Sheldon, what did you say," Amy was still arranging the pillows and didn't see Sheldon blush.
"Nothing" he muttered again and returned to sit next to Amy.
Shaking her head Amy settled back and started to watch. It wasn't long before she was again bored though. She really couldn't see the appeal to star trek but looking at Sheldon she knew he was happy. She shifted slightly and lay her head on his chest as she had the previous night.
"Amy what are you doing? You have spent the past 20 minutes arranging pillows from both our rooms and now you abandon them and use me!"
"shh, watch your program" Amy grinned.
Shifting again Amy turned to get more comfortable.
Hitting pause Sheldon looked at her "What's wrong now?"
"Nothing, I'm hot, and I am bored! Can we watch something else?"
"This was your idea, you brought the DVD's! And if you are hot why have you got that dressing gown on?"
Not waiting for Sheldon to realise what he was suggesting Amy stood and returned to her room hanging her dressing gown back up. She returned with two bottles of water and saw Sheldon was back watching the DVD. Sighing she got back on the bed and stared at the screen. She should have brought her phone in then at least she could have texted Penny.
She again rested her head on Sheldon chest and listen to his heart beating steadily. She replayed the evening through in her head. She couldn't believe Gazi had read her work, and Dianne had been so sweet. His questioning her career choices had really made her think. She knew her choices suited her and to hear such a highly noted man acknowledge the importance of her work made her feel appreciated.
Without realising what she had been doing Amy had been fiddling with the buttons on Sheldon pyjamas. She tapped her fingers as she recalled the advise the couple had given her, and resolved to return to work and finish the paper she had been putting off writing.
She became aware that Sheldon's heart beat was faster than it had been and tilting her head she looked up first at the TV then at the man she was using as a pillow. The screen still showed star trek but Sheldon was no longer watching. His gaze was fixed on Amy's hand. Without realising Amy had now undone all his buttons and her hand was tucked inside the top resting on his under shirt.
"Amy, what are you doing?" Sheldon asked quietly
Amy pulled back so fast she almost toppled backwards off the bed, saved only by Sheldons quick reflexes.
"Sheldon I'm sorry. I was not thinking.. that is to say I was thinking, but about our evening … I certainly hadn't intended to..." Amy nodded at Sheldon's top.
"You are going to do yourself an injury" he commented shaking his head. Much to Amy's surprise and delight he didn't push her away but taking a deep breath he pulled her back towards him and tucked her back into his side.
Her hand still over Sheldon's chest she cold feel his heart was still beating fast. He hadn't asked her to move it though! She moved her hand down a little then back up.
"Amy..." Sheldon groaned.
"What?" she grinned at him "I'm bored Sheldon."
She kissed his neck and then snuggled back in. As she moved her night dress rose a little up her legs. Sheldon closed his eyes, trying to block out the image. He could feel Amy's fingers on his chest and their teasing exploration was not helping. As they moved across his nipple and then lower Sheldon gave up on the TV and turned and tilting her head kissed Amy on the lips.
Laying on the bed was a far more intimate setting then the dance floor or sofa. Sheldon pulled Amy close and she moved the hand that had been on his chest up to his neck holding him close. Her other hand moved around his back and slipped under his pyjama top.
Sheldon's hands rested on Amy's waist. He was almost scared to move them. As he felt Amy's tongue stroke his he loosened up a little and began to move his hands from her waist up her back. She had worn her hair up for dinner but now it was down, the curls softer but Sheldon threaded them through his fingers.
As their kisses became more heated Sheldon let his hands wander. He could feel himself getting more aroused and was careful to position himself so that Amy, who had thrown one leg over his and was half lying on top of him, was now at his side, his chest having pushed her back slightly so she now had her head buried in the many pillows on the bed. Her hands were between Sheldon's pyjama top and under shirt. She dragged her nails down his back and Sheldon shuddered.
His erection was now pressing against his pyjama bottoms. He moved slightly to ease the tension and lifted his head to look at Amy. Her eyes were closed but she opened them when he pulled back.
"Amy are you sure this is wise. Doing this here, now?"
"Sheldon we can stop if you want to." disappointment evident in her voice.
Sheldon shook his head. "I just wanted to check you were OK." Moving his hands from behind her head Sheldon shifted so he was lying on his side looking directly at Amy.
"I like this night dress" he said quietly, tracing his fingers across the flowers . Moving so she too was on her side also Amy placed her hand over Sheldon's and moved it so he was holding her breast. Sheldon looked at Amy, his blue eyes darkening as he held her gently and stroked his fingers across her nipple. Amy closed her eyes. Sheldon squirmed. His arousal was becoming uncomfortable and he knew he needed to stop soon or he would embarrass himself.
Amy opened her eyes when Sheldon stopped stroking her "what's wrong?"
"Nothing, it just... Amy I find lying here with you, doing this, well I am getting a bit uncomfortable."Sheldon blushed.
Amy realising Sheldon was embarrassed didn't know what to say. She moved the hand that was still on his back round to his chest and trailed it down to his stomach. She didn't break eye contact with Sheldon, knowing she would have to stop the minute he said so, but she watched his breathing hitch and she carried on moving her hand lower until it grazed his erection.
Sheldon closed his eyes and groaned.
Amy had felt Sheldon's erection pressed against her when they had danced, she had never however touched him, or any man, like this before. She could feel the heat radiating off him and she lowered her eyes to watch her own hand. She could see him straining against his pants and as her hand grazed over the tip he twitched.
"Oh my!" Amy's eyes were wide and she moved her hand lower gripping him tighter. Sheldon groaned.
"Amy you need to stop!" Sheldon gasped. Pulling back Amy looked up at Sheldon's face. It was a cross between pleasure and pain. He slowly opened his eyes and looked at her.
"Amy I think we she call it a night. I don't think I can take much more of this"
Amy removed her hand and straightened her night dress which was almost around her waist.
Leaning down to place a gentle kiss on a panting Sheldon, Amy whispered "Night night Sheldon"
She grabbed her pillows and ran back to her room.