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Saturday afternoon

Sheldon decided he would give Penny a little bit of leeway with his banning arrangements and asked her to come over when she had come back from shopping with Bernadette

Sheldon's apartment

'Penny I wanted to trust you again and I feel that you have let me down after last night but after discussing it with Amy I have decided that you are no longer banned from my apartment but if you wish to come over then you follow my rules and you do not take advantage of them and you will not be allowed here when I am alone, I don't feel that I can trust you fully yet'

'Ok' said Penny 'What are the rules?

'First of all you knock before entering, you must never just walk straight in, second of all if you wish to partake in any night where we are having a takeaway and you would like some then you will pay for it and last of all if there is ever a repeat of your behaviour last night then you and 1 are done, no more chances whatsoever'

'Fine; said Penny feeling irritated which showed

'Penny you could at least look a little grateful, for the last few weeks you have been badgering me to accept your apologies and saying how sorry you really are only to blow it last night and here I am giving you yet another chance when I am already reluctant to do so, I can just as easily take it away, I am not here to cater to your needs'

'Sheldon you are right, I don't know what I was expecting'

'I'm not sure that you deserve more than that Penny' said Sheldon

'Fine fine I get it, I'm the worst friend in the world'

'Penny nobody is saying that but your attitude is not the right way to respond when Sheldon is giving you a chance' said Amy finally breaking her silence

'I know and I'm sorry, that's like a broken record with me lately but I really do mean it' she said to Sheldon 'Would you accept a hug of gratitude right now?' asked Penny

'Absolutely not' said Sheldon 'though perhaps a gentle fist bump would suffice'

''Ok that's fine; said Penny as she bumped fists with Sheldon

Monday

At 5pm Monday everybody within Sheldon's social group which included Amy, Raj, Howard, Bernadette, Penny, Alex, Stuart, Kripke and Will Wheaton all received text messages asking them to go to Sheldon's apartment for 6pm, Leonard also received the same message asking him to Skype Sheldon at the same time.

Sheldon had got snacks and drinks ready for the group and Amy arrived first and greeted Sheldon with a kiss which became very intense until Howard & Bernadette arrived shortly followed by everybody else

'Sheldon what's going on that you needed us here so quick' asked Amy

'I will tell you all in a moment, I'm just waiting for Leonard to Skype me'

'Why is Leonard calling you?' asked Penny

'Because I'd like him to hear what I have to say' said Sheldon

'This isn't another one of your public humiliations is it? Your not going to tell him what happened are you? Penny asked worriedly

'Penny not everything is about you, now please stop asking questions and just wait'

Penny sat down in a huff, while Sheldon shook his head in irritation at her

Just then Leonard called in and Sheldon answered

'Hi Sheldon, oh hey everybody' as Leonard noticed everybody in the room

'Ok now that everybody is here, I can tell you my news and as my dearest and closest friends, I wanted you guys to be the first to know, the University will be announcing it tomorrow but I have been granted Tenure which I am extremely delighted about though they did mention perhaps taking a few more guest lectures but right now I really don't care about that and plus I will get more funding for my research'

Amy was the first to react

'Oh Sheldon I'm so happy for you that's wonderful news, congratulations' and she kissed and cuddled him

The rest of the group were slowly getting used to this new romantic side of the Shamy, they all thought it was strange though, they all joined in with congratulations and a had a group hug and Leonard was happy for his roommate but also stunned at seeing Amy and Sheldon so intimate.

Amy also had news

'Ok seeing as we are sharing news and I don't want to steal your thunder here Sheldon but I also have good news on the work front, I have been given the position of Head of Addiction Studies'

'Amy you are not stealing my thunder so please don't think that, we are a couple and now we have double reason to celebrate and I'm so happy for you, now lets open the champagne!' said Sheldon

'Thank you Sheldon that means a lot to me'

'Amy you are my girlfriend and I always take an interest in your work life'

'How did you find out about the job?' asked Bernadette

'Well I was approached by the head of neurobiology and they asked me to to apply saying that I would be a good candidate, I had to go through a selection process to prove that but I was summoned to a meeting this morning and found that I was the most outstanding candidate'

'You never told me you were going for selection' said Sheldon feeling put out

'I didn't tell anybody because I wasn't sure I would get it'

'Amy you are brilliant at your job, I don't know how you could have had any doubts' said Sheldon

'I know its silly really but after I got kicked out the Monkey addiction study I thought I would not have a chance but now I have this opportunity I am going to make it work' said Amy

'Good for you' said Penny and the rest of the group agreed and they drank the champagne, except for Penny who was staying clear of alcohol

'Sheldon do you mind if I take your laptop to Leonard's room and speak to him alone? Asked Penny

'No its fine, go ahead'

Leonard's room

'Hey Leonard I miss you so much'

'I miss you too but I will be home in a couple of months, how are you doing?

'Well I've decided to get a new agent, I really want to act full time and not just every now and again'

'Good for you, what brought that on?' asked Leonard

Deciding not to go with the truth for now, Penny answered evasively

'I have just been feeling disillusioned working at the cheesecake factory and I want to follow my dream'

'Are the girls spending much time with you while you are feeling like this?

'Yes but its going to be hard to get a good break'

'Well when I come home I will help you as much as I can'

'Really? Asked Penny fearful of how things would go when he eventually returned

'Yes of course, Penny what's wrong you look sad'

'Oh I just miss you and hope things can go back to normal when you return'

'Of course they will be normal, our relationship has survived a lot of ups and downs and right now I can't see anything that would break that'

Penny found she couldn't answer, she wanted so badly to tell Leonard the truth about what happened but not now when he was so far away

'Ok Penny I have to go its only just after 3am and I need a bit more sleep before I have to get up'

'Ok Leonard just remember that I love you'

'I love you too Penny' and Leonard signed off puzzled at Penny's reaction and her lack of response to his comment about nothing breaking them. He lay in bed wondering if he should call Sheldon but undecided he fell asleep

Penny walked back to the living room in tears and said thank you to Sheldon for letting her use the laptop and left the apartment

'Do you think we should go after her' said Amy to Bernadette

'No give her some time, she needs to work this out alone and you shouldn't have to keep going on after her' said Bernadette

'I know but I don't like seeing her upset'

'Amy you have given her above and beyond the call of duty lately, you need a break from that, these are her problems, let her deal with them' Bernadette said quite fiercely

'Perhaps you are right' agreed Amy

'Will seeing as you are here I would like you to join me when you are free for another fun with flags pod cast, I have had a few requests asking for you to come back' said Sheldon

'That's fine Sheldon, I will let you know when I'm free, will you be joining us Amy?

'If Sheldon wants me here, but also I would like to apologise for being rude to you the last time'

'Of course I want you here Amy, you can direct again'

Will accepted Amy's apology and told Sheldon he would text him a date when he was free

Later on after the group had left and finished the champagne, Amy had stayed behind with Sheldon for a while longer

'Amy do you want to stay tonight?

'No I haven't got a change of clothes with me, why don't you come to mine instead? 'I have a bit of work to do but it won't take long'

'I don't see why not' said Sheldon 'let me just pack a bag and we will be ready to go'

Friday that week at Sheldon's apartment

The group were together in Sheldon's apartment playing games and Amy turned to Sheldon as he waited his turn to talk to him

'Sheldon I wanted to talk to you about the trip I am in the process of planning for you, I have narrowed it down to two places and I would like you to choose which one you would most prefer'

'What are the choices' said Sheldon

'Well there's the Alaska Easy Way train tour or visiting CERN'

'I think the train tour would be my choice for now, we can go to CERN when we get married'

'Ok I will book it now' Amy confirmed. Suddenly, she stopped speaking stunned at what Sheldon had just said. Letting it sink in, she hoarsely whispered

'You-you want to marry me?

'Of course I do' replied Sheldon with some dismay that she could not know this.

'Really?' asked Amy shaking

'Well not right now, but someday soon and I cannot think of a better place to go than with the woman I love to CERN'

Amy was again gob smacked. 'You-you love me?

Sighing impatiently that Amy was acting so dense he had to clarify. 'Yes of course I love you Amy. I don't just love you Amy I'm in love with you as well'

Amy broke out in tears unable to control her emotions

'I don't understand, are you unhappy? Sheldon asked bewildered

'No these are happy tears Sheldon. I am in love with you too and love you very much indeed' Amy leaned over to Sheldon to hug and kiss him in delight

The rest of the group watching the conversation unfold were stunned at this development

'If you go to Switzerland to get married are we all coming? Asked Raj

'I hadn't really thought about it, but I would be happy just to have Amy there and we can show there really is only room for two people in our marriage' said Sheldon pointedly looking at Penny

'Yes I get it Sheldon you two are madly in love, you have made your point' said Penny irritably

'What's the matter Penny' said Bernadette seeing she was looking upset

'Nothing much other than I'm probably going to lose my boyfriend when he comes back and I want with him what the Shamy have with each other'

'Penny there is only so much sympathy you can be given for that situation now snap out of the mood or go home' said Sheldon

Penny shut up immediately

'Sheldon I know you haven't proposed yet but if and when we do get married I would like our mums to be there and you can invite Missy and George and these guys I'm sure would love to join us'

'I will think about it' said Sheldon

'By the way Sheldon, I like the idea of getting married at CERN its very romantic, just like you are' said Amy as she got up and went to the kitchen to get a drink from the fridge, Sheldon followed her and the group went back to the games

'Amy I meant it when I said I love you, I really do and have done for a long time, I was just scared to say it'

'I'm glad you told me in that way, it was such a surprise' said Amy she was leaning against the kitchen counter and she pulled Sheldon towards her out of sight of the group and kissed him and as he pressed up against her, Amy could feel just how aroused Sheldon was

She whispered to Sheldon

'I wish these guys were not here right now, I want to fool around with you'

'I know how you feel Amy but they will be gone soon' said Sheldon as he grabbed Amy's bottom and kissed her passionately

'Hoo' responded Amy to Sheldon touching her and kissing her and she could see his eyes were dilated in lust for her.

Saturday morning

'Amy I have been thinking, I have had all these rules and regulations about my life but I was unhappy but now I have you and you make me very happy indeed, I'm going to throw all the relationship agreement and most likely the room mate agreement as well'

'You want to abandon your carefully structured life?' asked Amy in shock

'Not abandon totally, there are still things I will follow but you and I don't need a rulebook to negotiate our life together anymore, we both know where we stand with each other and with Leonard I am realising just how much he has done for me and how under appreciated he probably felt'

'Wow, you really are maturing Sheldon'

'As I've said before that's down to you Amy, I never thought I would get involved with anybody but the last 3 years with you have shown me how wrong I was to think that and I love you'

'I love you too Sheldon, when will you tell Leonard about the agreement

'When he gets home, I want it to be a surprise and I think we can have a welcome home party for him, he may need it especially if Penny really is going tell him what happened'

'Yes I think Leonard may need some support when he gets back'

'Well as his best friend that's what I intend to do, if I can repay him in any way for everything he has done for me then that will be a start'

'Ok lets go to lunch at the cheesecake factory, Penny wont be there at the lunchtime shift but the chef knows your menu so you will be ok

'Fine lets go' said Sheldon as he kissed Amy and led her out of the aparment

Sorry to end it there but I had the ideas in my head and needed to get them out!

Thank you to INWHATUNIVERSE for help with the "I love you/marriage dialogue

I recommend you go visit her page and read her excellent stories

Chapter 8 will be along in a few days