Sheldon was nervous when thy got back to his room. He really wanted Amy with him but now she was there once again his nerves took over. He busied himself looking for a t shirt to give to Amy. Pulling out his green lantern top he handed it to Amy
"Will this be OK?" he asked.
Amy nodded "Thanks Sheldon."
Moving towards the bathroom Amy went to get ready, realising she didn't even have a toothbrush with her she used some of Sheldon's toothpaste on her finger. Finger combing her hair she felt a mess. She entered the bedroom again and saw Sheldon sat on the end of the bed pyjamas in his hand.
"I'm done" she said quietly
Sheldon stood smiled at Amy but couldn't quite meet her eye.
Sighing Amy go into bed. She could tell Sheldon was nervous. She was too. She had visions of there first time together again and her in a borrowed top with unbrushed teeth and hair was not part of her plan. Getting into bed Amy lay on her side. It had been an amazing day. When she thought back to this morning when she could hardly raise her head off the pillow to now she couldn't quite believe all that had happened.
Sheldon re-entered the bedroom. He saw Amy in bed. Gently pulling back the covers he got in next to her.
"Amy, would you mind if tonight I just held you?" he asked quietly
"I would love for you to hold me Sheldon!" Amy whispered back smiling.
Breathing out a sigh of relief Sheldon moved a little closer and put his arms around Amy so his chest was pressed along her back. Burying his head into her hair at the back of her neck he breathed in deeply.
"I missed you so much." he whispered.
Amy placed her hands over his and smiling said "I missed you too Sheldon, in fact being here like this I realise just how much I missed you. I have been burying myself in work to try not to think about it."
Sheldon nodded he knew exactly what Amy meant. He had used work and his routine to take his mind off just how much he was missing Amy and now holding her he knew how much he had been kidding himself. Pulling her tight against him Sheldon kissed the back of Amy's neck and whispered "Good night Amy."
"Night Sheldon." Amy smiled and breathing deeply feel straight to sleep.
When Amy woke the next morning it took her a minute to realise where she was. But Sheldon's arm still wrapped tightly around her brought quickly back the memories of yesterday and his unexpected arrival.
She lay thinking about what it must have taken for him to make that journey and was very grateful he had made the effort. She thought back to the meal and smiled remembering how well Sheldon and Simon had got on. She had a feeling she would loose a day to the pair of them going to hunt down Dr Who himself but she didn't mind if it meant this persuaded Sheldon to talk to Raj about Simon doing some work with him. Making a mental note to mention it later Amy relaxed back into Sheldon's warmth.
"Why are you fidgeting?" came a voice in her ear.
"I was just getting more comfortable" Amy grinned. "I am not used to sharing my bed any more and you take up a fair amount of room Dr Cooper!"
"Hey its my bed if you remember." he smiled.
"So will you check out today?" Amy asked. Somehow it felt safer to ask when not actually facing him.
"Well if you have tidied up and feel it is safe for me to enter you new domain then I would very much like to see it, but I don t want to pressure you Amy, that wasn't why I came."
"I know Sheldon. And yesterday I was just being silly, put it down to shock and a hangover!"
Sheldon nodded "OK well in that case yes I would very much like to check out of here today. Maybe we could get some breakfast here then move my stuff? Is it far could we walk?"
"Its not far but as you have luggage we will get a taxi then we can explore. I would like to show you where I work. We don't need to go in, just the various places I have been."
"I would like that too." Sheldon smiled.
The whole time they had been talking Sheldon had had his head buried in Amy's neck, his breathe tickling her neck as he spoke. His hands resting on her stomach. Amy closed her eyes. She needed to get up and use the bathroom but she really didn't want to move.
She began to loosen his hand.
"Where are you going?" he asked sounded worried.
"Just to the bathroom, I'll be right back."
Reluctantly letting her go Sheldon turned onto his back. The last time they had been together in a hotel they had spent most of their time in bed. Last night he had been so worried about being here with Amy yet now he just wanted to stay in bed and hold her. OK he admitted to himself maybe he wanted more than to just hold her but that was a good place to start.
Sitting up as Amy came back into the room he grinned.
"What?" She asked
"I was just admiring you in that shirt. I think I like that as much as your blue night gown!"
"Really Sheldon? A comic book t shirt?" Shaking her head Amy muttered "Men!"
Sniggering Sheldon got up and went to the bathroom himself he brushed his teeth and looking in the mirror groaned, wetting down his hair that was sticking up at odd angles.
Returning to the bedroom he found Amy back in bed.
"Oh, you not getting up?" he asked surprised.
"No its only early and I like laying here with you." Amy patted the bed next to her.
Grinning Sheldon climbed back into bed. "What did you do to your hair?" Amy asked. "I like it when it sticks up in the morning you look cute!" she grinned.
Snorting Sheldon said "I looked stupid!"
Leaning over and ruffling his damp hair Amy laughed, "No definitely cute.!"
Trapping her hands Sheldon pulled her into his side.
"I'd forgotten how much of a pain you were in bed." Sheldon laughed.
Suddenly the atmosphere changed, both became very aware of how Sheldon had Amy's hands trapped at her side and staring into each others eyes Sheldon shifted slightly on top of Amy.
Slowly he lowered his head and bent to kiss her. Very gently he grazed his lips across hers then pulled back. Checking she was OK for him to continue Sheldon lowered his head again. Realising her hands and moving up to thread his fingers into her hair Sheldon pulled Amy up until they were both almost sitting. Amy moved her hand to Sheldon's shoulders holding onto him for support. Their kisses were slow and gentle. Exploring and rediscovering each other. Pulling back Amy opened her eyes and smiled.
"Now I really have missed that." she grinned.
Laughing Sheldon pulled her into a hug. "OK enough lets go get breakfast."
Slightly disappointed Amy climbed out of bed. Finding the pile of clothes she had left by the side of the bed last night she picked them up and moved to the bathroom. Sheldon lay down hand over his eyes breathing deeply. He had had to stop kissing her before thing's got too far. One kiss and he was ready to pin her to the bed and not let her up. He needed to get out in the fresh air and away from the temptation.
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Having eaten and checked out Sheldon and Amy went back to her flat. Sheldon was surprised how small it was but it was fine for one person for a short space of time and he liked the view. Once they had deposited his case they went back out, Amy showing Sheldon everything from her route to work and the hospital to where she bought her morning coffee. Luckily the weather was dry, so walking slowly through the streets Sheldon was able to get a glimpse of the life Amy had been leading whilst away.
"OK lets go play tourist." Amy grinned and grabbing Sheldon's hand dragged him down the stairs leading him to the underground. Sheldon discovered whilst he loved trains he didn't like the underground! The crowded platforms and trains, people squashed on and pressed against each other. Every kind of phobia he had worked so hard to control came to the fore. Seeing him begin to hyperventilate Amy took his hand and guided him out of the train at the next station. They had only got as far as Leicester Square but the fresh air seemed to bring a little colour back to his cheeks and sitting him on a bench in the square itself Amy let him compose himself.
"I'm sorry Sheldon, I wasn't thinking. I have kind of got used to the underground. I forgot how claustrophobic it can make you feel."
"It was so busy..." Sheldon shuddered. "and the germs!"
Grinning Amy said "well lets just walk." So taking his hand Amy pulled him up and lead him from one tourist spot too the other. Finding themselves on the bank of the Thames they stood for a while watching various craft go past. The embankment was full of tourists like themselves and joggers running in their lunch breaks. They walked down as far as the Houses of Parliament then crossed over the bridge at Westminster walking back towards the large wheel.
"So you feeling brave?" Amy challenged.
"Amy I hardly think bravery is a requirement to go on a tourist attraction!" Sheldon pointed out.
"OK then Dr Cooper lets do this." And joining the queue they got in line to purchase their tickets. They were lucky the weather was clear and as the wheel slowly climbed London lay out before them.
"I came on here the first week of my trip." Amy told Sheldon. "James brought me and told me all the wrong names for the buildings. He spent the whole of the first week teasing me but once I got the measure of his humour I began to get my own back. This though was my favourite trip. The city looks small doesn't it."
Sheldon nodded. Following the course of the river with his eyes seeing the small buses crossing back and forth across the many bridges.
"Its beautiful." He nodded. Using the screen in front of him he began to find out the names of some of the landmarks he could spot below. Quickly picking out Buckingham Palace and Westminster.
By the time they had reached the ground they were both hungry again so buying themselves a burger each they sat by the river.
"When I was first here it was so cold," Amy recalled "At least now the weather is warm."
"Warm?" Sheldon asked shocked. "Amy it is not warm!"
"Oh Sheldon believe me this is warm! Come on lets walk a little more." Grabbing his hand pulled him towards the theatres and galleries on the south side of the river.
Neither were really interested in going in but just walking along holding hands was enough to make the day special. They stopped occasionally to take photos of each other or things they thought their friends might like to see and it was nearly 4 pm when Sheldon glanced at his watch.
"Do we have to go back on that underground to reach your flat?" he asked, worry laced in his voice.
"No, don't worry, we can get a bus or a cab."
Nodding in relief Sheldon said "How about we head back then and then we can change and go eat?"
"Sheldon we don't need to go out remember we can eat at home."
Together they made there way back across the river and Sheldon was relieved when Amy stopped a cab. The journey was short and soon they were back in Amy's flat.
"Amy is it OK if I go shower?" Sheldon asked.
"Sheldon you don't need to ask. For the next few weeks you live here too."
Grabbing his wash stuff out of his case Sheldon went into the bathroom. Once clean again having washed the dirt of the days sight seeing off him he returned wearing his batman t shirt and plaid pants.
"Better?" Amy asked.
"Yes thank you." Sheldon smiled.
He sat on the sofa and looked over to Amy in the small kitchen area, busy making tea.
"Have you enjoyed living in London?" he asked curiously
"Yes I have. I missed home but I am so glad I did this." Amy grinned as she brought the tea over to Sheldon. "I cant wait to go home though and see the others, go back to my lab. Its funny the things you miss."
Sheldon nodded. "So much has happened this year." he mumbled.
"You say that like its a bad thing. Sheldon look at all the things you have done. And too fly here on your own. I still cant believe you did that!"
Grinning Sheldon said "Me either! Missy and Meemaw helped, Meemaw got me these pills to calm me and Missy downloaded some Hawking lectures onto an old MP3 player she gave me, both helped a lot!"
Laying her head on Sheldon's shoulder Amy sighed contentedly. "I am so happy you are here." she smiled. "I still cant believe it but I am very grateful!"
Sheldon wrapped his arm around her shoulders.
"I was scared Amy. The thought of flying here, but Meemaw told me to come get you so here I am!"
Grinning Amy turned her head and kissed Sheldon's cheek. "I love your Meemaw!"
Laughing Sheldon grinned. "So what are you going to cook me for dinner woman?"
"Oh no! I need you to cook me something. Something to remind me of home." Amy laughed.
Standing Sheldon made his way to the kitchen and checked out the food in the fridge and cupboards. "OK well you go wash up and I will see what I can come up with."
Sheldon was happy making their food and by the time Amy had showered and changed the smells filling the air reminded her very much of home. Standing behind him and wrapping her arms around his waist she squeezed tightly then moved to grab a bottle of wine from the fridge and began setting the table.
"So what do you want to do tomorrow?" Amy asked
"I don't mind. I had a text from Simon earlier and he is keen to meet up but I don't know when."
Grinning Amy said "James will be jealous!"
"Really Amy?" shaking his head Sheldon said "Would you mind if I went, really?"
"Of course not, Simon is lovely, I have been telling you that for ages. Maybe your Dr Who bonding will persuade him to come work with Raj for a little while. I would love him and James to come stay with us."
Sheldon nodded. "OK I'll text to see when he wants to meet. Tomorrow though I need to phone Cambridge, Hawking has invited us back and I'd like to book that as soon as possible.."
"OK well how about tomorrow we stay round here, maybe visit some museums and then you see Simon the day after. Maybe you could both come into work and meet James and I, and we could do dinner again?"
Sheldon nodded.
Together they tidied the table and washed the dishes. Sitting on the sofa Amy rested her head on Sheldon's chest and sighed happily. "Maybe we should just stay here and do this tomorrow" she smiled.
They sat in companionable silence arms around each other, watching various programmes Amy thought Sheldon might enjoy. As it grew dark Amy said "Shall we go to bed?"
Sheldon removed his arm from around Amy's shoulders and stretching stood up. Holding out his hand he pulled her up and together they went to the bedroom.
Sheldon smiled when he saw snuggle bunny sat on the pillows.
"You do realise he will not be sharing our bed don't you?"
"I don't need him now I have you to cuddle" Amy grinned.
Picking the stuffed toy up Amy moved it to the bed side cupboard. Grabbing his pyjamas Sheldon went to get ready for bed. As she waited Amy pulled out the blue night gown Sheldon had bought her. She held it up trying to decide whether or not to wear it. She didn't hear Sheldon come out of the bathroom and walk up behind her. Wrapping his arms around her he whispered
"I thought of you wearing that."
Amy smiled and turned in his arms. "So you prefer this to your t shirt?"
"Not prefer, but I would be quite happy for you to wear it!"
Laughing Amy stood on her tip toes and kissed Sheldon quickly before side stepping him and moving to get ready for bed. When she got back to the bedroom Sheldon was in bed. Walking round to the other side she climbed in. Bending down she kissed him gently.
"You are definitely more fun than snuggle bunny!" she grinned.
Sheldon pulled her on top of him and kissed her back. Soon the only sound was their breathing and sighs. Pulling back reluctantly Sheldon said "Are you OK with this?"
"Yes Sheldon, I missed you and I missed this too. I cant tell you the number of times I lay here and thought about our two days in the hotel before I left."
Gently Sheldon shifted Amy onto the bed and leant down. "I thought of it too. Kissing you, holding you, touching you. Sometimes it got too much." he confessed.
"Sheldon it'll be OK. We don't just have two days this time."
Nodding Sheldon leant towards Amy and kissed her again. Facing each other now they let their hands wander. Tracing and remembering. As Sheldon gently traced the outline of Amy's nipples through the thin blue fabric she gasped.
Grasping his head she kissed him fiercely. Sheldon pulled back and lifted the night gown over Amy's head before bending down and kissing her neck and down her chest. As he drew a nipple into his mouth Amy moaned. "oh god Sheldon..." Sheldon lifted his eyes to look at her.
He moved slowly down her body and stopped when he came to her panties, looking up again he whispered "Can I?" and seeing Amy nod he gently drew them down her legs following them with his mouth. Moving back up he trailed his fingers across her hip and down to move her legs a little apart. Stroking her clit with his fingers and watching her lift her hips towards his hand Sheldon bent his head and replaced his fingers with his tongue.
He felt Amy grasp his hair holding him close as she moaned and writhed. Holding her still Sheldon moved his tongue lower lapping at her entrance .
"Oh god... Sheldon"
Amy was panting and trying to move against him. Sheldon gently sucked her clit into his mouth as he entered her with his fingers. Pumping slowly matching the speed of his fingers to his tongue he looked up and watched Amy's face as she came hard, gasping his name. Kissing gently up her body as her breathing began to calm down Sheldon moved back up beside her.
"Sheldon I cant believe you did that!"
Sheldon smiled shyly. "I have been wanting to do that since you left. Hold you, kiss you, taste you."
"Wow!" Amy grinned and pulled Sheldon toward her.
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