Both Sheldon and Amy had fun at the museum. The only downside for Sheldon was having to get back on a tube train. As they had spent half the morning getting ready and making calls, the tube was not too busy. Rush hour being over they were able to sit down rather than squashed and standing so this helped a little. What helped Sheldon the most was arriving at the science museum to see Stephenson's original 'Rocket' locomotive and various other engines. Amy, bored with looking at train type exhibits, left Sheldon to go and explore the medicine section. Content to explore on their own and meet up at an arranged time they shared their favourite discoveries and planned to go to the IMAX screening of 'A blast off into space and journey to the international space station'.
Bringing to mind thoughts of Howard and his trip, the pair resolved to Skype call their friends to catch up on news. The museum was big so they did not get past visiting the science museum. Sheldon was a little disappointed he didn't get to see the dinosaurs but Amy pointed out they had time and could come back. Sheldon knew this meant another trip on the infernal tube train so decided to wait and see how he felt at a later date. Exhausted the pair picked up a pizza and returned to the flat.
"Did you speak to Hawking this morning?" Amy asked realising Sheldon hadn't mentioned it.
"No, I only got through to his secretary. She is going to text or email me possible dates."
Sheldon was sat at the table building a model of the rocket he had bought in the gift shop from the museum and paying little attention to the programme Amy was watching. It was only her chuckling that made him look up.
"What are you watching?" He asked curiously
"Oh some silly programme James got me hooked on. When I first came the guys at work gave me a list of programmes to watch and this is the only one I got into."
Returning to his model Sheldon sat happily gluing until he realised Amy had turned the TV off.
"What are you doing?" he asked
"Sheldon do you know what time it is? You have been there for 3 hours! Its 11 o'clock so I think it is bed time!"
Pouting Sheldon began to put his model away.
"Sheldon when you have finished that, how do you propose to get it home?" Amy asked curiously.
Sheldon frowned.. "err... "
Sniggering Amy said "Come on genius lets go to bed!"
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It was 7 o'clock when Amy awoke the next morning. Wrapped in Sheldon's arms she sighed contentedly. Last night they had both fallen asleep almost as soon as their heads hit the pillows. Now Amy felt Sheldon's erection rubbing against her bottom and his fingers stroking her breasts.
"Good morning." he whispered in her ear making her shiver.
"Hey" she smiled, "how long have you been awake?
"A while, I have been lying here watching you sleep!"
Amy turned in his arms and kissed him. "I like waking up with you holding me." she grinned.
Soon their kissing became more passionate and Sheldon was kissing his way down Amy's body.
"Sheldon did you bring condoms with you?" Amy asked
Blushing Sheldon nodded. "Yes I my travel bag."
"Then go get them" Amy grinned. Jumping out of bed Sheldon quickly retrieved the unopened box he had bought at the airport after saying goodbye to his mother, sister and Meemaw.
Shrugging off his pyjamas Sheldon got back into bed.
Pulling Amy towards him Sheldon lifted her nightgown off and began stroking her body. Reaching over Sheldon's shoulder Amy grabbed the box and opening it pulled out a condom. Tearing open the packet she pushed Sheldon onto his back and after a few tender strokes fitted the condom.
Climbing on top of him she smiled down. "Ready?"she grinned,Sheldon nodded. As Amy lowered herself slowly down his length Sheldon groaned.
"Good lord woman you will be the death of me!"
He held her hips still for a moment, he knew if she started moving he would not last.
"You feel so good!" he whispered pulling her down so he could kiss her mouth. Amy began to circle her hips slowly grinding against him. Their kisses becoming more heated as their hands explored.
"Amy stop" Sheldon gasped holding her still. He slowly pulled out.
"Sheldon what's wrong?"
"Nothing I just... I want to be on top."
Flipping her over in one sudden movement that made her gasp, Sheldon bent to kiss her.
"We need to go slow" he whispered and gently eased back into her. Feeling a little more in control Sheldon began to move slowly at the same time kissing Amy's neck and ears.
"Sheldon please, faster" Amy gasped amazed at how quickly he could make her feel like this.
Sheldon increased the speed of his thrusts a little but Amy wanted more. Reaching round she ran her nails down his back and felt him shudder, then grabbing his butt she pulled him hard against her.
"Amy, I wont last!" Sheldon gasped.
"I don't want you too Sheldon, I need you now!" and squeezing him tight Amy lifted her hips and moved with him.
Moaning Sheldon said, "Oh god Amy, I'm nearly there..."
Pumping hard now, gasping for breath Sheldon bent to kiss her. Amy grabbed tightly to Sheldon's head and kissed him. As she felt her orgasm begin to wash over her she bit down on his shoulder too stop herself from screaming out.
"Amy!" Sheldon shouted as he felt her squeeze him and he too came in a rush.
Collapsing on top of her, Sheldon could hardly catch his breath. Rolling to his side Sheldon looked at Amy. She had her eyes closed but a contented smile on her face. This smile however disappeared almost immediately as the buzzer for her flat went.
"Oh no! Simon!" She gasped sitting bolt upright grabbing the sheet to her chest.
"What do you mean Simon? Its only 8 o'clock."
"Yes I know. I arranged for him to come early so James and I could go to work, oh lord. Quick!" and almost pushing Sheldon out of bed Amy grabbed her dressing gown and dashed from the bedroom to the door.
Sheldon got up and made his way to the bathroom. Locking the door he heard voices and laughing and what sounded like a very disgruntled Amy. Showering quickly Sheldon got dressed and went to join his girlfriend.
"Morning stud!" said a laughing James as Sheldon appeared.
"James..." Amy warned
"Oh come on Amy, give me my moment of fun. You have been like a Swiss watch with your punctuality the whole time you have bee here. To find you all dishevelled and obvious having only just fallen out of bed I cant resist!"
Mumbling, Amy abandoned Sheldon to her two friends and went to make herself decent. Sheldon made tea and coffee and offered to make breakfast for their guests. "Not for us, we have eaten already" James grinned.
Making toast and a strong coffee for Amy, Sheldon took it through to the bedroom where he could hear her getting ready.
"You OK?" he asked
"Yes just embarrassed. I cant believe I wasn't ready."
"Amy, James is only teasing"
"I know ." Amy smiled sheepishly, "but you can bet he will tell everyone about it when we get to work."
Shrugging Sheldon went back to the living room and drank his own tea and ate his toast whilst he listened to Simon give him a run-down on the day he had planned.
"Will we have to go on the underground much?" Sheldon asked concern evident in his voice.
"Why?" Simon asked curiously, "I thought you liked trains?" He looked at James for confirmation.
"I thought I did too!" Sheldon muttered "But I have discovered I do not like London underground trains!"
Laughing Simon replied "OK well we will stick to mostly walking then. Its a shame you weren't here in March/April. They were filming in Trafalgar Square. It was packed, but it was so exciting. To see Matt Smith up close..." Simon got a dreamy look on his face.
"Yes well..." James interrupted. "I am sure Sheldon can do without your fantasies! And will be more than happy to visit all the good Doctor's past haunts. Just make sure you are done by 5. Amy has been wanting to Sheldon off since she got here."
Nodding Sheldon gathered his bag and jacket.
"Let me just go say goodbye to Amy." he said and returned to the bedroom.
His good bye kiss got a little heated and it was only James calling out "Have you two gone back to bed?" that made Sheldon reluctantly wave goodbye.
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Everyone at work had clubbed together and bought Amy a colour photo book of London and a little union jack outfit for Cuddle Bunny! along with a card they had all signed. Laughing Amy hugged them all and realised once again how much she would miss them. Looking at her watch she pulled out her phone and sent Sheldon a text
"Hey, are you nearly done? Are you coming over?"
He replied straight away. "Yes we are just outside now"
Grinning Amy went down to reception to get him. She found both Simon and Sheldon laden down with bags.
"What have you been buying now?" she asked almost dreading the answer.
"Oh Amy, Simon took me to this shop, it was briliant. I have bought presents for Raj, Howard and Leonard. T-shirts and mini daleks, they are remote control! I even got Penny a Matt Smith key chain."
"I'm sure she'll be thrilled." Amy laughed. Luckily for Penny Amy had found a gorgeous vintage clothes shop on one of her earlier outings and had bought both her and Bernadette handbags and tops she was sure they would love. More than a Dr Who souvenir any way!
Amy felt incredibly proud introducing Sheldon to her new friends. Although he managed to avoid shaking hands, using his bags as a barrier, he was surprisingly polite, congenial even. HE smiled happily when faced with Linda Greensmith.
"Sheldon it is pleasure to meet you again. I am glad your surprise worked so well." she smiled.
"Thank you for all your help with that." Sheldon nodded,
"It was my pleasure. I am glad this link has worked so well. Amy has proved invaluable in our research and I know going forward the links we have been able to build will be a huge benefit. To the future research in this area"
Nodding Sheldon shifted his bags to one hand and wrapped his arm around Amy's waist
"You were lucky to have her. She is indeed at the top of her field" he agreed.
Amy stared at him in stunned surprise.
Then blushing she said, "We had better go before I start crying!"
Laughing they said goodbye again and James and Simon joined them as they left the building and went back out into the sunshine.
"So are we having dinner?" simon asked. "I'm starving."
"How about we go back to ours and Sheldon can cook you his Meemaw's fried chicken?" Amy suggested.
"That sounds great!" the men grinned. Sheldon just looked at Amy with a raised eyebrow. Laughing Amy said. "Well it is great!"
Shaking his head he just followed her.
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Amy and Sheldon had a fun few days discovering London together. They went to London zoo, back to Kensington so Sheldon could see the dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum and on a trip up the river by boat. They went, on the recommendation of Simon and James, to Madame Taussauds and the London Dungeons, but the later left Sheldon having nightmares so both were relieved to draw a line under their sightseeing and make their trip to Cambridge.
"Sheldon it'll be fun!" Amy pleaded.
"No Amy. I saw the boat things when I was there before. I know what'll happen, I'll stick the pole in the boat will move and I'll end up in the water."
Trying not to laugh at the image, Amy said, "What if we find someone to punt for us, will you come then?" sighing Sheldon agreed.
Professor Hawking was lecturing today and had invited the pair to attend as his guests. Sheldon was excited. Amy was more swept up in the romance of the place and although interested in the lecture spent most of her time gazing round the building and out of the window.
"Amy please, pay attention!" Sheldon scolded as Amy snuggled close and rested her head on his shoulder.
Sighing Amy sat back up.
Once the lecture was over the pair hung back so they could once again extend their thanks to the professor.
"Sheldon, I am glad you could make it. And Amy I am glad you are here too. Sheldon I was very impressed with the paper you left me. No errors at all this time! I have emailed Caltech to offer them my congratulations on your discovery. Well done.!"
Sheldon blushed scarlet, he was struck dumb to be receiving such high praise.
Amy grinned and linked her arm through Sheldon. "My genius" she beamed.
Leaving the professor they made there way down to the river bank and Amy spotted the pier the boats were tied up. Quickly paying before Sheldon could change his mind Amy climbed on board. Sheldon gingerly followed. Settled on the wooden seat next to each other they were joined by a boater wearing student who took the boat to the middle of the river. They passed the famous colleges, saw the mathematical bridge and waved at people sat on the river banks. Well Amy waved, Sheldon was busy listening to the history of the college. Laying her head on Sheldon's chest Amy sighed.
"What's wrong?" Sheldon asked.
"Nothing Sheldon, I am just so happy." she grinned looking up. Leaning down Sheldon kissed her gently.
As they returned to the landing point Sheldon climbed out and offered Amy his hand. Turning he tipped their guide and then putting his arm around Amy's waist said. "Lets go home."
73~73
Their time in England was coming to an end. Sheldon had thoroughly enjoyed himself. He was even looking froward to James and Simon coming to LA to visit. Amy, wanting to make the last few days memorable, had a surprise for Sheldon. On the last day of their stay Sheldon awoke in bed once again wrapped around Amy. Kissing the back of her neck he was surprised and disappointed when she bounded out of bed without so much as a kiss and made for the bathroom.
"Amy? Is everything OK?"
"Yes Sheldon, but I am taking you to lunch and so you need to get up."
Amy moved to the wardrobe and pulled out Sheldon's suite and a dress shirt and tie.
"You need to wear these." she said before pulling out a dress for herself and disappearing back into the bathroom. Groaning Sheldon got out of bed. He had hoped their last day would be a lazy one, maybe not leaving the flat at all, but it was obvious Amy had other ideas.
When Amy returned from the bathroom Sheldon smiled "You look lovely!" he said. Amy had curled her hair then pinned it up. She had applied a little make-up and wore a soft floaty dress in pale green that seemed to Sheldon to make her eyes sparkle. She had on low heeled sandals and was obviously eager to go.
"Come on Sheldon jump about" she grinned "I'll make you some tea while you get ready."
Grumbling Sheldon picked up his clothes and went to shower. Returning to the kitchen 20 minutes later having showered, shaved and dressed he was pleased when Amy whistled.
"Looking good Dr Cooper," she grinned. Wrapping her arms around his waist she stood on tip toes to kiss him. "So good I am almost tempted to keep you here!"
Pulling back she leant over to get Sheldon's tea "but I am going to resist temptation so drink up so we can go."
Leaving the flat Sheldon was disappointed when Amy headed down the tube stairs. He was relieved the journey was short, only 4 stops, and puzzled when they moved to the main line platform at Victoria.
Following Amy Sheldon suddenly stopped dead in his tracks. Amy grinned. Before them stood a beautiful steam train, pulling the British Pullman carriages.
"Sheldon we are going for lunch on the Orient Express." Amy grinned!
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