Squinting at the daleks on Dr Who, Amy wondered how someone as supremely intelligent as Sheldon could watch a programme like this. She sniggered when she looked up at Sheldon and saw the total focus on his face.
"What are you laughing at?" he asked glancing at her quickly before turning back to the screen.
"You! Sheldon this is awful!"
"I beg your pardon?" Sheldon was now giving Amy his full attention. "What did you just say?"
"This Dr Who programme is rubbish! Are those tin cans with sink plungers meant to be scary?"
"Amy the daleks are cyborgs and they are the greatest enemy of The Doctor."
"OK Sheldon" Amy sniggered "I'll take your word for it."
Sheldon sniffed and turned back to the screen. Amy also turned back and looked at the TV, she wasn't following the story just looking really, her head on Sheldon's chest her arm around his waist. Lifting her head again she asked "Sheldon why does Dr who look different?"
Sighing Sheldon turned the TV off. "Amy when we watched the other day we saw the most recent episode with Matt Smith taking the role of The Doctor. This episode is before his regeneration and is the 10th Doctor played by David Tennant. I suggest we abandon this attempt to bond over the programme and go to bed. As you suggested we do have to get up early in the morning."
Amy stood and grinned "Good idea!" and pulling Sheldon up walked to the bedroom.
"Now before you panic Sheldon I know you don't have night clothes, I promise to get you home before Leonard is up so you wont have to face awkward questions."
"Amy he will still have awkward questions as he will know I have not been home, but I appreciate the sentiment. I will have to leave a set of emergency clothes here at this rate." Sheldon turned and moved to the bathroom, not noticing the stunned look on Amy's face.
When Sheldon returned he was still dressed and waited for Amy to use the bathroom before undressing and climbing into bed. Amy returned wearing her pyjamas.
"Amy what are you wearing?"
"What do you mean? You can see what I'm wearing!"
"Oh no, if I am going to be subjected to sleeping almost naked then it is only fair you do the same!"
Amy's eyes opened wide "Really Sheldon? Are you sure. I mean I know we have become more intimate but to sleep naked together?"
"Amy I am suggesting we sleep nothing more, and in our underwear, but if you don't want to..."
Before Sheldon had finished his sentence Amy was stripping! Sitting on the edge of the bed she removed the top of her pyjamas and then the bottoms. She pulled back the covers and got in next to Sheldon. Putting an arm around her shoulder Sheldon pulled her close and kissed the top of her head.
"Good night Amy."
"Goodnight Sheldon."
The sound of Sheldon's heart soothed Amy and she was asleep in no time. Sheldon lay awake for a long time. He lay listening to Amy breath. It did not send him to the edge of panic knowing he was lying on a bed in just his underwear with his arms around an equally undressed woman. He did not feel stressed at the feel of her breath on his naked skin. He felt comfort and peace and he stared in wonder at the woman who had brought about this change in him. It hadn't been that long ago he resisted holding her hand. Now look at him! Closing his eyes Sheldon knew he would always be grateful to Amy for helping him accept this side of himself. While he was till scared he knew she was too and that made it easier somehow.
Closing his eyes Sheldon slept.
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Amy woke to the sound of the shower running. Looking at the clock she saw she must have slept through the alarm. Rubbing her eyes she sat up and grabbed the pyjama top she had discarded so quickly last night. Moving to the kitchen she filled the kettle and started making some breakfast. She knew they would have a little time before she had to get Sheldon back to his.
Sheldon appeared 10 minutes later fully dressed, but minus his thermal.
"Morning" Amy smiled
"Good morning Amy" Sheldon answered moving to kiss the top of her head before joining her at the table.
"I have made porridge, also tea if you want some. We have time."
After a quick breakfast Sheldon gathered his things and went with Amy to her car. The ride back was quiet but not awkwardly so.
As she parked the car Amy turned to Sheldon "Thank you for staying last night Sheldon. It was nice."
"I enjoyed it too" Sheldon smiled shyly. "Well except for your silly Dr Who comments of course!"
Laughing Amy leant over and gave Sheldon quick kiss "Have a good day, I'll talk to you later"
Leonard was still in bed as Sheldon let himself in. He dropped his bag on his chair and went to the bathroom. Brushing his teeth again and shaving he went back to his room to change. He was sat at his computer drinking his 2nd cup of tea when Leonard walked into the kitchen.
"When did you get home? I was expecting you last night."
"Amy and I had some things to discuss. We discussed them then watched Dr who, or I tried to watch Dr Who Amy just made asinine comments."
"Wow the relationship is doomed!" chuckled Leonard.
"Well if she is moving to England she had better learn to love The Doctor or she will be deported!"
"Amy's moving?" Leonard asked shocked
"Did Penny not tell you? Yes Amy may be moving to London for 6 – 12 months." Sheldon said in a calm voice which shocked Leonard.
Making a note to ask Penny about this later Leonard moved to get ready so they weren't late.
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Leonard sent Penny a text when he had deposited Sheldon in his office
"Did you know Amy was moving to London?"
"Hi sweetie, yeah she told me Monday. Sheldon took I really bad. How is he?"
"Fine! He appeared to be more than OK about it when he told me after spending the night at Amy's!"
"YAY! They made up! Go easy on him though he took it really badly so just be careful. x"
At lunch Leonard watched Sheldon carefully but he seemed OK, and that night at the comic book store he was happily arguing with Howard over who touched and should therefore own the batman comic book they were tugging between them.
Returning to 2311 Los Robles Sheldon trotted to his room to unpack his purchases then returned with the game they had been talking about playing since there return from Boston. Soon shouting and gunfire was all that could be heard.
Across the hall Amy had called in to tell Penny her and Sheldon had had a talk and while admitting he wasn't happy Sheldon at least seemed more accepting. As she was leaving the girls could hear the shouts from across the hall.
"They are never going to grow up are they?" Amy asked grinning.
"No probably not!" Penny waved Amy goodbye then opening the door to 4A said "Hey guys what you playing?"
Throwing down his controller in defeat Leonard moved to kiss Penny hello.
"Hey! Leonard! "shouted Howard as Raj and Sheldon cheered in victory.
"Game's over! "Leonard grinned and pulled Penny to his room.
"At least your girlfriend has the good sense not to interrupt games night" Howard commented.
"Yes well Leonard has always let Penny have too much control!"
"Hey I heard that" shouted Penny. "Howard, what time is your mother and Bernadette expecting you home?"
Going white Howard glanced at his watch and said "She is right I should go." The others sniggered as they watched him leave.
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Sheldon had promised to cook for Amy on Thursday so before leaving for work he checked the cupboards and made a list. Turning to Leonard he asked "Are you seeing Penny tonight?"
"I wasn't planning on it why?"
"Oh. It is just I was going to cook a meal for Amy. I guess I could ask her if I could prepare it there."
"Let me talk to Penny I am sure she would not want to stand in the way of you and Amy having a romantic dinner for 2! what are you cooking?"
"The Mexican chicken recipe my Meemaw sent me. I am sure Amy will love it!"
"Well I will let you know what Penny says but I am not asking her now its far to early."
Sheldon nodded in understanding and went back to writing his shopping list.
At lunchtime Leonard grinned at Sheldon "I asked Penny if she wanted to go out and she said no. I explained you had hoped to cook for Amy and she invited herself! She said a dinner for 4 would be just as romantic and Amy would love it. Sorry Sheldon!"
Snorting Sheldon pulled out his phone.
"Amy I am afraid Penny has rail roaded my plans for dinner and has invited herself and Leonard along. I cannot think why. If you wish I could prepare the meal at yours?"
"Hi Sheldon, no dinner for 4 will be fun! Like a double date. Penny probably wants to taste your cooking. I told her you were fantastic! X"
Snorting Sheldon texted Penny.
"Unacceptable! You can provide the wine! And you leave with Leonard after the meal!"
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Leonard was forced to take Sheldon shopping after work, and because he was now a dinner guest Sheldon then put him to work.
"It is for your girlfriend too so you can help!"
Setting Leonard to work Sheldon quickly prepared the chicken and set it carefully into the oven checking and double checking the setting. Leonard made the salad then set the table. Between them they had the meal prepared and the table set with plenty of time. Sheldon went to shower and change.
"I hope you will be changing, that is not suitable attire." he threw over his shoulder at Leonard.
Frowning Leonard looked down at the clothes he wore. For goodness sake, it would have been easier to go out!
An hour later Penny knocked on the door. She carried wine, beer and a bottle of raspberry vodka which Amy assured her was Sheldon's favourite drink.
"Wow it smells fantastic in here "she grinned kissing Leonard hello and handing Sheldon the carrier of drinks.
"Thank you Penny. Where is Amy?"
"She is going to be about 10 minutes. She said she had been held up at work but is on her way now."
Nodding Sheldon poured Penny a glass of wine and set it in front of her. He poured Leonard a beer and himself a vodka. He waited on the edge of his spot, ready to jump up to answer the door on Amy's knock.
Greeting Amy with a gentle kiss Sheldon took her jacket and led her to the sofa, "What can I get you to drink, Penny very kindly brought wine, beer and vodka."
"Vodka please, with ice and lemonade."
Grinning Sheldon returned with her drink and sat next to her holding her hand.
"How was work?"
"err OK... "Amy looked uncomfortable.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing, I just don't want to talk about it now."
"Its London isn't it?" Sheldon felt himself tense.
"Yes" Amy turned to look at him. "They said if I am going to accept the position I have to start in 3 weeks."
Sheldon stood up and moved to the kitchen. Penny and Leonard watched him move away. Amy stood up and followed him. "Sheldon lets talk about it later. Lets just have dinner now. It smells amazing!"
Nodding Sheldon began to plate up the chicken and moved to the table.
Sensing the awkwardness Penny tried really hard to keep the conversation light, it didn't work. Leonard could see Sheldon retreating into himself.
"Hey Amy if you go to London will that be anywhere near Cambridge University?"
"I don't know I really don't know much about it. Why"
"That's where Stephen Hawkins used to teach! He is still director of research at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics there."
Sheldon looked up at this.
"Well I guess I will have to look into it. He is a friend of my boyfriend so it would only be polite to say 'hi' if I am close right?"
Penny grinned. "Maybe you shouldn't mention Sheldon, he gave him a bad paper then let the man beat him at some silly game, you should just tell him you are top in your field!"
"You should get details of where you will be living and working Amy. You need to check it is safe. Give me the details and I will research it for you "Sheldon said quietly.
"Thank you Sheldon I will." Amy squeezed Sheldon's hand. "and Sheldon if I am anywhere near Cambridge and get to meet Prof. Hawkins you can be assured I will be proud to admit you are my boyfriend."
"Well maybe when I am visiting we can go say hello to him together."
Amy nodded, she felt half insulted that it took the lure of Stephen Hawkins to get Sheldon to consider visiting, but she knew better than to call him on it now!
Having eaten Penny dragged Leonard over to her apartment. "Have fun guys" she called slamming the door behind them.
Helping Sheldon clear up Amy said "I am sorry if my talking of my job spoilt dinner Sheldon."
"It didn't spoil it Amy. I guess we now know we just have a little less time than we thought before you go. It will be OK Amy. I thought that seeing as you are going England you should watch more Dr who. It is very big over there Amy you want to fit in!"
"Thank you Sheldon but I am sure I will be fine without knowing the minute details of every TV show!"
Huffing Sheldon sat next to Amy. "Well I suppose I cant force you."
"No Sheldon you can't" Amy laughed. "Now why don't we find something we both want to watch."
Finally agreeing on a documentary they settled down. Amy was amazed at how comfortable they were snuggled on the sofa now, her head on his chest his arms around her.
"So Sheldon seeing as we are on borrowed time do I get to send the night in your room tonight?"
Sheldon stiffened. "Amy you know no-one can stay in my room."
"No I don't! You have had guests stay before Penny told me!"
"Penny talks to much! and that was different. I have never had a girl in my room while I was in it!"
"Well I have never had a man in my room but I let you stay! Come on Sheldon last night was nice, lets do it again." Amy turned her head and looked up at Sheldon. Kissing his chin she grinned. "i'll be gone before Leonard wakes I promise, I wouldn't want to tarnish your reputation!"
Sheldon half laughed then bent down and kissed Amy. "OK but you start hogging my bed and you are on the sofa for the rest of the night!"
Amy threw her arms around Sheldon neck and kissed him hard. "Thank you Sheldon"
The kiss turned tender and soon the TV was forgotten and Sheldon had Amy almost lying across his lap as they kissed.
Pulling back slightly, eyes dark with passion Sheldon whispered "Shall we go to bed?"
Nodding Amy sat up. Holding out his hand Sheldon walked her to his room. Amy sat on the end of Sheldon's bed and looked around. It was not the first time she had been in his room but it was the first time she had been invited in with the intention of spending the night. Sheldon went to the bathroom and washed up. Returning he watched Amy pass to go do the same. He had left her a toothbrush next to his own. When she returned she found Sheldon still sat on the bed.
"You OK?" she asked slightly surprised, she had expected him to be in bed by now.
"Yes, it is just... last night we just slept and that was fine. Tonight, if we make out I am worried I wont want to stop, be able to stop."
"Sheldon I didn't ask to stay for that reason. If you want to just sleep I am totally OK with that. I loved sleeping with you last night. I don't know if I am ready to go all the way yet either. We haven't even spoken about things like contraception and that scares me just thinking about it. I just want to be with you Sheldon that's all."
Nodding Sheldon stood up and pulled Amy towards him "Thank you Amy. Thank you for understanding." and bending his head kissed her.
Soon the kisses became more intense and pulling back Sheldon said "Do you want to wear some of my pyjamas?"
"Just a top should be OK. It will be as long as my night dresses.
Sheldon pulled out his Thursday pyjamas and handed Amy the jacket. Turning he stripped off and put on the under shirt and bottoms. When he turned Amy was stood before him in his top. He stood staring at her eyes wide.
"What's wrong?" Amy asked
"I thought you being covered would be better. But you wearing my top. Not better." groaning Sheldon pulled back the covers and got into bed. Amy climbed in next to him. Laying her head on his chest she whispered "goodnight Sheldon"
"night Amy!"
About twenty minutes later both of them were still awake. Amy could tell that even though his was still and quiet Sheldon wasn't sleeping. She turned her head to look at him in the dark "Cant you sleep?"
"No."
"Me either."
"Do you want a glass of warm milk?" Sheldon asked almost desperate to leave the room.
"Sure OK" Amy moved her head to let Sheldon leave.
"You coming?" he said from the door "you cant drink warm milk in here, only water so if you want milk it will be in the kitchen."
Rolling her eyes Amy got up. Sheldon stood warming the milk with his back to Amy, she wrapped her arms around him from behind making him jump "Amy!"
Giggling she said "Sorry I thought you knew I was there"
Lifting the milk off the heat Sheldon turned slowly filling the two cups he had set next to him. Placing the pan into the sink he said quietly. "your milk" and Amy reluctantly let him go.
Sitting at the kitchen island Amy watched Sheldon. "We can do this Sheldon. We did it last night and we can do it again."
Sheldon nodded. "I know. I just... I guess I just want to hold you and then when I am holding you I want to touch you and then kiss you... "
"Sheldon we can make out if you want! I love doing that with you. The minute either of us wants to stop we can. We have done it before."
"Last time we went so far though Amy."
"Is it the mess? Are you worried that we could make a mess in your bed?"
"Well I wasn't but now I am!"
Grinning Amy finished her milk. "Come on Sheldon lets go make out for a bit then sleep. I have work tomorrow so you better make it quick!"
Sheldon stared at her open mouthed then quickly followed her into his room shutting and locking the door behind him.
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