Sheldon positively bounced out of bed on Friday morning. Choosing his cereal from the high fibre end of the shelf he made some tea and sat in his spot. It was good to be home. He knew the others had all booked the entire week off work and that meant getting the bus to work; but today even that didn't bother him. Finishing his breakfast he washed his bowl and cup and went for his shower. Getting dressed in his beloved Flash t shirt and plaid pants, bus pants over the top. He had checked his phone and noticed Amy hadn't replied to his text from yesterday. It was now 8 am and she would normally be up but Sheldon figured he would wait until later before contacting her again in case she too had decided to stay home. On his way out the door he did send Penny a reminder text about Amy's clothes. Satisfied, he skipped down the stairs and made his way to work.
Once at his office he immediately set up the white boards to review his work. It wasn't long before his was once again immersed into the world of physics; and laundry, girlfriends and even vintage video game night were all forgotten.
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Penny was not impressed to receive Sheldon's text so early, but deciding it could have been worse and he could have demanded a lift to work she guessed she had got off lightly. She walked across the hall to 4A at 11 and found Leonard still in his pyjamas sat on the sofa eating cereal and watching star trek.
"Hey sweetie, you didn't have to give Dr Whackadoodle a lift to work then?"
"Nope, he was so excited to be back even the bus trip didn't bother him!"
Laughing Penny looked round the room. "Is that Amy's case? He wants me to take it too her."
"I guess, he didn't mention it to me but then he was gone before I got up this morning."
"OK well I'll call Amy and check she hasn't felt the desperate need to work too, but knowing those two it wouldn't surprise me if she had!"
Sitting next to Leonard, Penny text Amy and laughed when she got her reply
"In work, will be home by 6 if you want to come round for a girls night!"
"What did I tell you they are as bad as each other!"
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Like Sheldon Amy too had been keen to get back to work. She was excited to share her news with her colleagues and just wished she had thought to take photos of her and Yaşargil. Everyone had been impressed though when she told them about the Q&A and then dinner.
Pulling the email address Yaşargil had given her out of her wallet she quickly fired up her office computer and sent him a thank you email. She told him how he had inspired her to finish a paper she had almost given up on, then thanking him again set about reviewing the notes she had made months ago but abandoned. It was nearly 6.30 when Penny text her again.
"Where are you? Thought we were having a catch up!"
Cursing Amy began to pack her things away. She really wanted to stay and work but she knew Penny would be less than impressed if she cancelled now.
"Sorry got caught up in work. Leaving now. Be 15 minutes."
Driving home Amy did a mental stock check of her cupboards and fridge and knew she would need some groceries; so stopped of to buy bread, milk, breakfast supplies for the weekend and wine for this evening. She hurried home to find Penny sat leaning against her door.
"You look like you have run away from home sat there with that case "grinned Amy.
"Don't push it Amy. I have been sat here for an hour!"
"I'm sorry bestie, I just got a bit involved in work."
"Yeah you and Sheldon both, he was gone before Leonard got up and wasn't home when I left tonight!"
"I should text him and tell him you have brought my laundry. I didn't reply last night"
"Is everything OK with you two? You seemed quiet yesterday and Sheldon didn't look happy."
"Oh he was sulking because I didn't want to do laundry! I was tired. We hadn't had much sleep the night before and he whined all the way home on the flight about how we should have taken the train. I just needed some space."
"Fair enough. But backing up... not much sleep?!"
"Yes well..." Amy blushed. "Lets just say things got heated and after neither of us got much sleep!"
"and Sheldon was OK with this development?" Penny asked amazed.
"Yes he was more than happy … well at the time. After he tried to avoid the issue I think. He did say he enjoyed it though. That was another reason I wanted to come back here yesterday. I was cranky because tired and couldn't face him ignoring what we had shared. It was so nice Penny. He didn't totally freak after either."
"Wow so you and Dr Cooper got naked!"
"Well no... but it didn't matter. I think that may have been too much for both of us this time."
"I'm so pleased for you Amy. I guess we all underestimated Sheldon!"
"Yes well, I'd be grateful if you didn't say anything to Leonard, or even Bernadette for that matter. If the others tease him, Sheldon will know it is because I have told you and he asked me not too."
"So when are you seeing him again? This weekend?"
"I don't know; probably Tuesday for dinner. And I told him he could cook for me Thursday. But I should reply to him I guess."
"Do it now while I refill our glasses."
Penny winked and grabbing both their glasses went to retrieve the wine from the fridge.
"Hi Sheldon. I hope you have had a productive day at work. Penny has returned my laundry. Thank you. Ax"
Returning to the sofa Penny said "So did he have to wash all your undies too? That must have opened his eyes!"
"Yes well he had had an introduction to my new purchases when he picked some out for me to wear."
"WHAT!" Penny nearly choked on her wine at this revelation.
"Oh it was just I had forgotten to take clothes in to the shower and packed all my clean stuff in Sheldon's case so I asked him to get me some. He blushed for ages after. It was cute."
Penny laughed. It was sweet to see Amy so happy. Amy's phone, lying on the coffee table, lit up with a message.
"Good evening Amy, I am still at work. It has been a very productive day. Although I guess I have missed vintage video night as it is late. Glad you are OK. Sx"
"Ask him here." squealed Penny bouncing up and down. "I can leave if you want me too or he can come and drink with us. I know the boys were going to hit some club so they wont be home."
"Hi Sheldon, Penny has just informed me the others have gone to a club so if you don't want to be alone you can come here. We have wine or I may even have some vodka left!"
"I don't know, you are having a girls night. I may just get an early night S"
"OK, well it is up to you. I will call you over the weekend. Ax"
Feeling a bit disappointed Amy put down her phone. "He is going home for an early night."
"Oh" even Penny sounded disappointed. "well lets crack open another bottle and you can tell me about your plans for getting Dr Cooper out of his pants!"
Shaking her head Amy laughed.
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Sheldon was on the bus home. He was disappointed to learn the others had gone to a cub as although he had left work later than intended he had hoped to play video games tonight. Stood waiting for the bus he considered going to Amy's but again if Penny was there she would start teasing him and he really was too tired for that. Sighing he got on the bus and sat down. Vodka did sound inviting though.
Making a last minute decision Sheldon got off the bus early and walked to Amy's. He would deal with Penny if he had too, but tonight he didn't want to be alone.
What is happening to me? he wondered.
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Knock, knock, knock "Amy and Penny"
Knock, knock, knock "Amy and Penny"
Knock, knock, knock "Amy and Penny"
He heard a squeal then the door opened.
"Sheldon! You came!"
"Yes.. well.. obviously." he muttered embarrassed that Penny was hanging on his arm dragging him into Amy's apartment.
He smiled shyly when he saw Amy. "Hi, I hope you don't mind my calling."
"No Sheldon of course not. Let me get you that drink. Vodka?"
"Please."
"Well, well well, Sheldon. All grown up and drinking the hard stuff." Penny nudged Sheldon in the ribs.
"Penny..." Amy warned.
"Right, sorry. Listen I'm gonna go. Leave you two love birds alone." Winking Penny stood, grabbed her bag and, with a wave, was gone.
Shaking her head Amy returned to the sofa and handed Sheldon his drink.
"You look tired. Hard day?"
"Not hard just intense. I got lots done though so it was worth it."
"Me too. It was nice to be back in the lab. I emailed Yaşargil. I wanted to thank him again and tell him about my paper. I wonder if he will reply?"
"I am sure he will, he seemed most impressed with your work."
"What made you change your mind and come round?" Amy asked curiously.
"I don't know. I was on the bus heading home when I decided to come here. I think it was the thought of it being empty at home. It has taken me longer than I thought to get used to being home. I missed you last night."
As soon as the words left his mouth Sheldon blushed, he hadn't intended to share that information.
"Really?" grinned Amy. "ah that's sweet." and leaning up she kissed Sheldon's cheek.
"yes well..." Sheldon was embarrassed now. He took a gulp of his vodka and nearly choked.
"Slow down Sheldon that's not lemonade you know"
Coughing Sheldon nodded. Amy stood to get him a glass of water. He took it and sipped carefully.
"OK now?" Amy asked trying not to laugh.
"Yes thank you."
"Are you hungry? I bet you haven't eaten."
"Well I am bit hungry. I guess I worked through lunch."
"I haven't got much in as we have been away; but I have eggs and bread. Shall I make you an omelette."
"That would be most welcome. Thank you Amy."
Sheldon sat back on the sofa and closed his eyes. He realised that Amy had music playing which he hadn't noticed when he came in. Looking up he watched her move around the kitchen.
"Are you eating with me?"
"Yes, I didn't eat either. Like you I think the excitement at being back at work took over."
Sliding an omelette onto a plate Amy put it on the table. "Here you go."
Taking his drink with him Sheldon stood and moved to the table, as he took his first bite he realised just how hungry he was. "This is wonderful Amy thank you. I was hungry, I hadn't realised!"
With her own plate in her hand Amy sat opposite him.
"Are you working tomorrow?" she asked
"No. I did consider it but then thought it may be best to get back to my normal routine starting at home."
"Yes I know what you mean. It feels like ages since we were here. Thank you for my laundry. I hope it didn't take too long."
"No it was fine. It does mean that part of my routine is ruined for tomorrow though" Sheldon frowned as this thought occurred to him.
"Maybe we could go out, go see a film or something?" Amy suggested hopefully.
"Yes maybe." Sheldon finished the last of his drink and glanced at his watch. "I should be going. I hadn't realised how late it was."
"Have one more drink and watch some TV with me."
"OK. Do you think the others will still be at the club?"
"Yes I would think so why?"
"Oh I just thought maybe they could pick me up on their way home. I wonder if Penny would come back and get me. I am not sure I can face another bus trip."
Amy didn't answer. She wanted to ask Sheldon to stay here but thought he would think she was pressuring him and she really didn't want that.
"Lets have that drink then I will text Penny for you. I can not drive you myself as I have had a fair amount of wine tonight."
Taking both their glasses to refill Amy returned to the sofa with them. Sheldon had turned off the music and switched on the TV. Finding a documentary on Koalas which he had seen before but loved Sheldon grinned.
"Have you seen this? It is brilliant!"
Smiling Amy nodded "yes its cute."
"Amy could we maybe go to the zoo this weekend. I haven't been for ages because of all those silly lecture rehearsals."
"OK, well how about tomorrow morning. We could make a day of it and go to the museum too."
Grinning Sheldon turned to Amy "That's an excellent idea."
Putting his arm around Amy's shoulders he pulled her into him and settled back to watch.
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Amy awoke, stiff and cold. She realised the TV was on and she was still on the sofa. Turning her head she saw Sheldon, head back and snoring. Amy looked at her watch and saw it was 2am. Shaking him gently Amy whispered "Sheldon?" Blinking he opened his eyes and looked at her.
"I fell asleep didn't I. I'm sorry Amy. I'll go."
"Sheldon its 2am! I cant call Penny now. Why don't you stay here?"
Blinking sleepily Sheldon looked at her. "I don't have my pyjamas. Or my wash things."
"Sheldon you have stayed at Pennys when locked out of yours. I am sure you will be OK for one night. I have a spare toothbrush you can use."
"OK. Thank you Amy." Tiredly Sheldon stood up and let Amy lead him to her bedroom. Handing him the spare toothbrush Amy moved to let him use the bathroom and went to get her own night clothes.
As Sheldon left the bathroom Amy went in and by then time she came out Sheldon was in bed and asleep again.
Chuckling Amy looked at him and realised she wouldn't have any gossip for Penny tomorrow.
Climbing into bed next to him Amy's eyes opened wide. Sheldon appeared to be naked!
Gently resting her head on his naked chest Amy moved her leg. Yes naked!
She put an arm over his waist. No not naked he had his underpants on.
Amy lay listening to his heart beat and snuggled close. She realised she had missed him too. She would have to tell him in the morning!
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As light came through her curtains Amy stirred. Smiling she felt Sheldon pressed against her back His hand cupping her breast. She could tell he was still asleep by the gentle rhythm of his breathing into her neck.
This was definitely the best way to wake up!
Smiling she closed her eyes and lay there listen to Sheldon breathing. His legs were again entangled in hers, but this time she could feel the hairs on his legs as his pyjama layer was missing. Turning carefully she buried her face into his neck and breathed in the scent of him. She lay her hand on his chest and played with the hair there. There wasn't much but it felt nice and soft and Amy stroked it gently.
"What are you doing?" said a sleepy voice above her.
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