Amy lay prone on the bed, gasping. She felt Sheldon kiss her head, she felt the bed move as he stood and went to the bathroom. She sat up and realised she was naked. In the heat of the moment she hadn't even realised! Not quite sure how that was possible Amy got up slowly and walked toward the bathroom. The door was ajar and pushing it open she saw Sheldon washing his hands.

Moving up behind him Amy put her arms around his waist, her chest against his bare back.

Looking around Sheldon she saw his face in the mirror. He had his eyes closed and was breathing deeply.

"Turn round Sheldon" she whispered.

Sheldon turned and Amy stood on tiptoes and kissed him. She kissed him thank you for what he had just done for her, and she kissed him with a promise. She didn't break the kiss as she trailed her nails first up, then down his back. She slid both hands into his pyjama pants and pushed them down taking his underwear with them. She felt his erection spring free and moved closer to him trapping him between them. She could feel his heat and hardness against her tummy and she moved one hand round from his back and grasped him firmly.

"Amy wait. I need to..."

"Sheldon I know.. let me help you."

"The mess..."

Knowing the possible mess would bother Sheldon, Amy looked around the small room for a solution, dismissing the pile of towels she turned towards the shower. Grabbing his hand she pulled him inside after her and then pushed him back against the wall. One hand behind his head she pulled him back down for a kiss. Amy moved her other hand back down Sheldon's chest and traced circles over his stomach.

She pulled back from the kiss and looked done at him, naked and very obviously aroused. She had never seen him like this before, there had always been clothing between them. Eyes wide Amy moved her hand down his stomach and traced the length of him with her finger tips, watching him twitch up against his hip. Sheldon moaned. Amy grasped him and slowly started to move her hand up and down. Sheldon stood with his back pressed against the wall of the shower and closed his eyes.

It felt so different, Amy's hand as opposed to his own. Her hand was smaller and softer and her rhythm was different. As she moved a little faster Sheldon's hips moved almost of their own accord, thrusting himself into her fist.

"Amy.. harder.." he gasped and she sped up. "ugh close.." he gasped, and she tightened her grip moving faster. With a growl Sheldon thrust his hips and felt himself come. Amy watched in wonder as he pumped over her hand and tummy.

She reached up to pull him into another kiss and at the same time reached around him to turn on the water. The cold water made him gasp and jump forward. Giggling Amy held him tight as the water warmed and still kissing him ran her hands up his back to his head.

Pulling back Sheldon looked at her.

"You may have been right about making up after an argument," he grinned shyly.

Chuckling Amy grabbed some soap and a flannel and began to wash first him then herself down. She was quick and efficient with the sole purpose of cleaning them both. Satisfied they were both clean she reached up and turned the water off.

Stepping out of the shower she handed Sheldon a towel and wrapped one around herself. She left Sheldon drying himself off and went to find herself some clothes.

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By the time Sheldon had dried and dressed Amy was in the kitchen buttering some toast. There were 2 glasses of orange juice and a mug of tea alongside Amy's coffee.

Sheldon heard his phone ringing from the bedroom so went to retrieve it. He had 2 missed calls from Leonard. Walking back to the kitchen he returned the call.

"Good morning Leonard. Is everything OK. I thought you were working today."

Sheldon listened then looked at his watch. "OK well I am currently at Amy's. Yes that would be most agreeable. See you then."

Sheldon replaced the phone by his plate and turned to Amy

"Leonard's work ended earlier than expected. He is just collecting Raj and Howard then they are going to fly kites. I hope you don't mind if I join them?"

"No Sheldon that is fine. I have lots to prepare for work tomorrow so was going to suggest dropping you home after breakfast anyway."

Nodding Sheldon resumed eating.

Amy cleared away the breakfast things then moved to the bedroom. It look like a war zone, bedding all over the place. Shaking her head she stripped the bed and went to get new linens. As she returned Sheldon asked "Do you want some help?"

"No I am fine thank you."

Sheldon frowned. "Amy is everything OK? You are very quiet."

"I am fine Sheldon. I think I am just processing this mornings events."

Sheldon nodded. He didn't really know what to say to that. Instead of processing he fully intended to forget about the events for now and go fly kites!

Feeling his phone vibrate Sheldon was relieved to see the boys had arrived.

"Leonard is here. Thank you for last night Amy. Will I still see you Tuesday?"

"Yes. And I am still expecting dinner Thursday" Amy smiled shyly.

Sheldon kissed Amy gently then picking up his rucksack and jacket was gone.

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As the door shut behind Sheldon Amy sunk down onto her unmade bed. In the past few hours so much had happened. She needed to regroup before work tomorrow but she kept thinking about Sheldon in the shower. How he had looked and felt; the feel of him erupting over her. Amy blushed as she thought of the sound he had made as he came. Oh boy! That was an image that would stay with her for a while!

Grinning now Amy finished making the bed and then gathered the dirty linens and clothes. Loading her washing machine she made herself another coffee and sat on the sofa. As she reflected on the past 24 hours it struck Amy that this morning Sheldon hadn't moaned about not having cereal or watching Dr Who. He had crossed several barriers as far as physical contact were concerned and all of his own initiative.

Amy wondered what Penny would make of this latest development. The last text Amy and Sheldon had barely been talking! Picking up her phone she sent Penny a text.

"Hey are you working today? I know the boys are flying kites, if you are free you can come round."

While she waited to hear from Penny, Amy retrieved her work bag and went through the notes she had made on Friday. She got her laptop out and opened her email. No reply from Yaşargil but a nice note from then head of her department praising her last research and offering several new projects when her current one was over. Deciding to look at them later Amy figured she would spend the afternoon indulging in a TV marathon that did not involve space or koalas or documentaries.

Turning the TV on Amy saw her phone light up.

"Hi Ames, I'm at work. Why don't you come here and keep me company then we can catch up and maybe go out after?"

"Great! On my way!"

Amy jumped up and went to get ready. She had on her denim skirt that she normally wore for work but with it she wore a bright blue jumper rather than her dull blouse and cardigan ensemble. She pulled her hair back and clipped it at the sides then putting on some flat shoes grabbed her purse and jacket and headed out.

The Cheesecake Factory was quiet for a Sunday lunchtime. Penny was working behind the bar which she loved of an evening but during the day not so much. She was delighted to see Amy enter and had a glass of wine ready and waiting before Amy had even sat down.

"Its a bit early for this isn't it?" Amy asked nodding at the wine.

"Humour me you are only my 2nd customer since 10am."

Grinning Amy took a sip of her wine and said "So did you and Leonard have a nice meal in the end? I was not expecting them to go out flying kites today, I assumed everyone had plans."

"Yeah well I think we have all probably spent a little too much time together what with last week and all. It was nice last night but I honestly don't care about Kripke and lasers. It made for a long night. How did your night end up? You sounded fed up when you text."

"Sheldon was being Sheldon! Spent all night watching some dopey space programme he had brought round. I went to bed about 10 and he didn't join me for hours; then he complained it was too hot; then he complained because having woken me up I was awake and he was tired! I told him to go home! He didn't though and we both slept in til late. He even missed Dr Who and didn't complain! Then we made out."

The last part of this statement Amy almost whispered, blushing red. Penny looked at her and leaning over the bar whispered back "Proper made out? like before?"

"More than before."

"Damn, we need to get out of here so you can give me details! I only have another hour then we will go grab some lunch and you can tell me everything!"

Amy nodded. This is what she needed.

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Sheldon was having similar thoughts about his time in the park. There had been a little teasing about Sheldon staying at Amy's but a general assumption seemed to have been made that Sheldon had slept on the sofa. He chose not to correct it.

Having spent an hour chasing round the park they decided to go to The Cheesecake Factory for lunch. This had been Leonard's suggestion knowing Penny was working. She had been quiet last night at dinner and spent half the night on her phone. He wanted to check everything was OK.

Entering the restaurant the first thing that occurred to Sheldon was whether or not a waitress other than Penny would be able to get his order right. When Leonard assured him Penny was working Sheldon relaxed. However, once seated, and a waitress none of them recognised approached their table.

The words off all their lips were "Where's Penny?"

"Oh she is working the bar today. Can I get her to make you some drinks?"

"Yes please" Sheldon replied, "and our food! She knows what we have!"

Shrugging the waitress went to the bar. "Hey Pen, a group of guys want drinks. They said they knew you and you would know what they wanted. They also said that you knew their food order?"

"Oh no!" Penny and Amy said together. Amy leant back on her bar stool to get a better look

"Yep it's them!"

Penny made up a tray of the drinks and wrote their food order on the other waitress' notepad. On the bottom she scribbled 'Tuesday order!' so the cook would know what to do. Moving up to the other end of the bar so they were out of sight of the main restaurant the girls sat giggling.

Having got their food the boys turned the conversation to their evening plans.

"I cant be too late" Sheldon said "I have a busy week next week. I need my routine back!"

"Well it was your choice to do laundry on the wrong day and spend the night on Amy's sofa. Lets have a vintage video games night it'll be fun!"

"Can we make it a boys only night?" Sheldon asked. The others nodded. "OK count me in."

When they finished Leonard said he was just going to say 'hi' to Penny and disappeared to the bar.

"Hey Guys! Amy's here too" he shouted as he rounded the corner, and before either girl had a chance to escape Howard, Raj and Sheldon entered the bar.

"What are you doing here?" Sheldon asked looking at Amy.

"Hey! That's no way to speak to you r girlfriend!" Penny said "and we are catching up on the gossip" she winked at Sheldon.

Sheldon looked at Penny, then at Amy, then blushed scarlet.

Looking at the others he said "OK we have said hello now lets go!" and turning on his heel left.

"You are right Amy he is cute when he blushes!" Penny laughed.

Following Sheldon automatically the others looked back questioningly at the girls.

"What was that about?" Raj asked.

"I don't know but I am beginning to think Sheldon may be hiding something from us!" Howard grinned.

Stood by the car waiting for the others to catch him up, Sheldon sent Amy a text.

"Was it really necessary to tell Penny about this morning?"

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"Oh boy" Amy showed Penny the text. "He doesn't sound happy!"

"Its not like you have told me everything … yet!"

"No and I cant. Penny I'm sorry. What happened this morning, well if I tell you and Sheldon finds out, he would never forgive me and it may never happened again"

"Amy he thinks you have already told me!"

"Yes well I haven't and I am not going to. Sorry."

"Fair enough. I don't want to upset Sheldon but he is just so easy to tease. Amy I am really happy things are going well I wont say anything else. Come on lets go get some lunch and we will call Bernadette and Lucy and see if they want to come to mine for a proper girls night."

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Catching Sheldon up at the car Howard went in for the kill.

"Soooo Sheldon what happened with you and Amy last night. Was it more than sleeping on the sofa?"

"It is none of your business!" Sheldon said with as much dignity as he could muster.

"Did you finally get to 2nd base" Howard sniggered.

Sheldon blushed but didn't answer.

"Come on Sheldon you know we will find out. If the girls know we will find out!"

"This is the very reason I avoided getting into a relationship! Nothing is ever private. I don't want to know what Leonard likes Penny to do to him in bed, or if Howard lasted longer than his record! I just don't care. And if I choose to get naked with my girlfriend it is non of your business!"

With that Sheldon stormed past the car and started to walk home. He didn't see the look of absolute amazement on the faces of his friends.

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