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Penny goes back to work

The alarm startled Penny as she woke a few days after Leonards return. His arms were around her and she felt safe in his arms. She lobed waking up to him, the warmth and joy he gave her made her feel so happy, yet today she was dreading. She had to go back to work. She had taken a few days holiday when Leonard arrived, but now it was time. She rolled over to face him and sighed. He gave her a weak smile and then started stroking the side of her face. She gave him a smile, as her body erupted in Goosebumps at his touch. No other man made her feel like that but him. She looked at the clock and it read 8:45.

"Damn, I have to get up now, urgh!" she moaned. He just smiled at her and laughed. "Let me give you a lift to work, I want to make the most of the time I could be spending with you" he replied. Penny nodded, her insides filling with love and warmth for the man in front of her.

After they got up, Penny insisted that they showered together, and then he made her breakfast while she got ready.

"Remind me to thank you for this later!" she said with a grin on their face. Leonard laughed and replied "Oh I will!" which made Penny giggle. About 15 minutes later, they were out of the door and on the road. Penny took control of the radio, of course. Leonard didn't mind, anything was better than having Sheldon explain the pros and cons of string theory all the way to work. Penny started to sing to call me maybe, which made him laugh. She didn't even like the song, yet she still knew all the lyrics! He looked over at her and smiled as she started to play the air guitar. She suddenly burst into fits of laugher as she saw the look on his face. She loved being with him. She loved the face that he didn't care what she did, he accepted her for who she is, not who she should try to be.

Not long after, they arrived at the Cheesecake Factory. Penny let out a huge sigh, she really hated that place. She just wanted to be anywhere else but there. Leonard told her to have a good day and he would pick her up once she had finished. She smiled and said thank you, she told him he was the best boyfriend in the world and then kissed him. It was a slow yet tender kiss that neither of them wanted to finish. When they finally broke, Penny clung to him for a few minutes, then said her sad goodbyes and got out of the car.

She hated not being with him. She felt lonely, especially when days went so slowly like it did today. She was stood at the bar chatting to the other waitress about the usual, how quiet it was, when the rush will start etc. until she got drawn away from the conversation by her phone. She quickly got out her phone and read the message

Hey Penny, Leonard told me that you were feeling down, so me and Amy are going to op round in a few minutes, have a little girly afternoon in that hell whole! We will see you soon! Love Bernadette xxx

Penny smiled- he did it again.

About half an hour later, Amy and Bernadette arrived. Penny was glad to see them, she hadn't seen them since their chat a few nights ago and was excited to have a nice girly chat. They stared off with the usual, how they were, how slow the bar was, what drinks they were having and then got down to business. Amy was talking about Sheldon still being upset over Leonard leaving, which made Penny laugh. She didn't think the Shel-bot had feelings, but she was proven wrong. They then started to talk about Howard's mother, a typical topic for them, Bernadette had a lot to say about it! They then moved on to Leonard. She girls talked about the proposal again, when she should do it and how, not really coming to any conclusions, but the fact that they had ideas gave Penny confidence, and she was proud of her girls for not telling their husbands/boyfriends.

The girls left about an hour or so later, giving Penny time to serve a few more people before her shift was over. They planned to meet later anyway, with the whole group, which is what they would normally do. Penny couldn't wait until 4 came, then she could see Leonard again.

When she finally got out, she saw him waiting in the car park, she smiled and ran towards him, kissing him as soon as she got there. "Wow, did you really miss me that much" Leonard asked, once they broke apart. Penny nodded, "I hate not being with you.. oh and by the way, thanks for telling the girls, they made my afternoon a lot happier, I'll have to thank you for that as well later!" she said with a grin on her face. "What did I do? I didn't say anything!" Penny glared at him. "You do realise that these girls tell me everything don't you?".

"Alright I did tell them, but only to make you happy!" he said, and she drew him closer. "I know" she whispered as she kissed him, "And that is one of the many reasons why I love you" she said with her nose pressed against his. "I love you too" he replied quietly, like they were in their own little world.

As they were driving home, Penny told him about her day. She said how nothing really happened and some of the things that the girls told her. He laughed at the Shel-bot incident and said that he will get over it eventually. She then mentioned about dinner, and said that it was 'their turn' to pick it up, Leonard sighed but agreed.

After they got home, and penny had changed, they went and collected the food, and then went into apartment 4a to eat. Penny stayed close to Leonard the whole time, not letting him leave her. He found it sweet, so he put his arm around her to make her feel safe and warm. They all them decided to watch a film, one that would satisfy all. They ended up picking the avengers as there was a lot of action for the guys, and good looking blokes for the girls. Penny then snuggled on Leonards lap as they watched the film. By the end of it she was practically asleep, so Leonard carried her into her apartment and tucked her in. he then went round to his side of the bed, so that he could keep her close. Just before he turned the light out he heard her mumble "I love you sweetie" to which he replied "I love you to honey, sleep well" as the both drifted off in each other's arms.