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The aftermath of Leonard finishing with Penny and a bit more
After Leonard had finished with Penny he went for a walk to clear his head, he felt happy but sad that he had to do that, he knew he loved Penny but he wasn't sure what Penny wanted anymore
He returned back to the apartment where Sheldon was working on his laptop and Amy was cooking dinner and decided to tell them what happened with Penny
'So you guys I went to see Penny and I finished with her, I can't trust her at the moment so I thought that was the only option'
'Well Leonard if its any consolation I think you did the right thing, I know she's supposed to be my bestie but she has a strange way of showing it, how did you end things with her' asked Amy
'I just said to her that I couldn't spend my life chasing after her anymore, she needs to find out what she wants from a relationship and then I told her that I had to go and she tried to stop me but I had to be firm about it'
'How do you feel now Leonard? Asked Sheldon
'I feel happy that I have made a decision about the relationship but sad that it had to end this way, I don't know if we can ever get back together in the future when I don't trust her but I'm not going to be chasing after her anymore and I think I need to work out just why I was attracted to her'
'Well you don't have to decide anything yet, you need time to get over her and she needs to understand just what is she has done wrong because that appears to be something she doesn't understand' said Amy
'I agree, Amy what are you cooking it smells delicious' asked Leonard
'Well I'm doing my Sunday special of Roast Chicken with potatoes and vegetables, I have made it with you in mind as well I got a cheesecake for dessert but you may not be able to eat that with your lactose intolerance'
'Oh thank you Amy I can see already you are going to be a great roommate!' Leonard smiled at Amy
'Oh I think that's guaranteed' said Sheldon
'Ok the chicken will take about 40 minutes more, now I need to go and see Penny she text me just before you came in and I think I should see her, you don't mind do you Leonard?' said Amy
'Of course not, if anything I think you may be a great comfort to her despite your reluctance with her at the moment and in any case I have some work to finish up' said Leonard as he took his laptop from his desk and some papers and walked to his bedroom
Amy walked up to Sheldon who was working at his desk and cuddled him while he was sitting at his chair and as he turned his head towards her she kissed him and gently massaged his shoulders
'Sheldon I wont be long, I just want to make sure she's ok'
'Amy it's ok I know you don't hate her and that's one of the things I love about you' said Sheldon as he stood up and pulled Amy towards him and kissed her again
'Ok can you just keep an eye on the oven, it should be ok, in any case as I won't be long as I mentioned'
'Sure' said Sheldon as he continued kissing Amy
After a few minutes Amy reluctantly stopped and went over to Penny's
Amy knocked and Penny opened the door immediately and she could see Penny was upset, she had red eyes from crying, Penny had also called Bernadette over and she arrived at the same time as Amy
Penny invited them both in and they both sat on the sofa whilst Penny sat in the armchair clutching a glass of wine
'You guys are so good coming over to see me when I know I probably don't deserve either of you with the way I have been lately '
'Penny whatever has happened we can get through this as friends, I may not fully trust you with everything that's going on with me and Sheldon but I wont desert you if you really want me here but you need to get a grip on some things in your life' said Amy
'I know and I'm hoping to hear back from the director of the web series audition I went for to see when I can begin filming and that will be a new start for me to start living again and not mess up peoples lives, you know Leonard told me today we are definitely finished, I really cant believe it, I never ever thought he would do that'
'Penny did you seriously not consider that Leonard would finish with you? How can you be so naïve' exclaimed Bernadette
'I don't know, I guessed I pushed him too far, Amy how did he seem when he went back to the apartment'
'You may not like this but he was relieved and happy' said Amy
'I don't want to lose him but he told me to stay away from him and that maybe we could be friends in time but I don't want to be friends I want to be his girlfriend and I want to be with him now and not with him over there hating me' cried Penny
'Penny you need to get a grip, you don't seem to be very aware of just what you did, no wonder Leonard finished with you, you cant just snap your fingers and everything is alright or everybody does what you want them to do you know' Amy was shouting the last bit and wanted to leave before things got any worse
'Amy calm down, look Penny do you understand just what it is you have done? Said Bernadette
'Yes but nothing actually happened and I know I strung Leonard along for so long and he said that to me as well, I am more than aware and you two keep bringing it up, does not help me with getting him back. Said Penny
'Penny how would you feel if you went away and Leonard tried it on with somebody but didn't get anywhere with them' asked Amy
'Leonard would never have cheated on me' said Penny firmly
'That doesn't answer the question but seeing as you are burying your head in the sand here then I don't think we can help you get him back especially when he has made it very clear that he doesn't want you Penny, you need to start thinking of life without him' Amy knew she was being harsh but Penny was in her own world
'But I love him' sobbed Penny as Bernadette got up and hugged her
'We know you do and he loves you too but he no longer trusts you, that's the key issue here Penny and you need to understand that' said Amy
Penny didn't say anything just sobbing in Bernadette's arms
'Look the guys are having games night at Sheldon's on Monday, Amy and I can come over here and spend the evening with you if that helps' said Bernadette
'Actually would you prefer to come to my place, I still have a few things left to box up and could do with the help, Leonard and Sheldon helped me with the big stuff last week but we could have fun finishing off' said Amy
'Ok thank you, I could do with cheering up and I know it's all my fault and I'm not looking for sympathy especially from you Amy, you deserve a better best friend I know that I hurt you and I apologise'
'Penny its fine but I really don't think drinking your troubles away is going to help, I don't want to nag you but you need to stop but that's down to you not us'
'I know and you guys have helped a lot'
'OK I need to get back next door as I'm cooking and it's almost ready, the guys will be hungry! Come to my place for 630pm I will have Chinese ready for you both'
The girls said there goodbyes and Amy went back to 4a where Sheldon greeted her back with a long kiss
'I thought you would need that Amy, I know how exhausting Penny can be sometimes'
'Well as you know kissing you is always good' Amy smiled at Sheldon and then they moved to the sofa and sat down kissing until the oven timer went off
'Amy was it really bad over there? Asked Sheldon they both walked to the kitchen
'Yes, she's at the denial stage at the moment, I suggested to her and Bernadette that they come to my place tomorrow and help me finish off the last of my bits and pieces and we can have Chinese and have fun, I don't know how successful it will be though'
'Do you have more stuff to bring here?
'Well apart from my clothes, I have cds and DVDs but I will leave them in a box and put them away somewhere, I can see it will be a little cramped here if I bring everything'
'That's not what I meant Amy! You can bring whatever you like' Sheldon was mildly horrified that he could of offended Amy
'Its ok Sheldon I have a lot of books relevant to my work which I was going to bring but I have plenty of space at work to store them and I will just bring them home with me when I need them'
'Amy I think living with you is going to be brilliant, it worked very well at weekends and I'm really looking forward to having you here' said Sheldon
'Being with you Sheldon is everything to me and I will show you just how much you wont regret it'
'Amy I never had any doubts about asking you, so you don't need to prove anything to me'
'Ok can you get Leonard dinner is almost ready'
'Sure but first there's something I want to do' said Sheldon as he moved closer to Amy who was leaning against the kitchen counter and kissed her and pressed up against her so she could feel his arousal
'I love you Amy and I don't want ever to let you go'
'I feel the same Sheldon, we are very good together and we make a great team' they smiled at each other for a moment before Sheldon went off to get Leonard
Monday night at Sheldon & Leonard's apartment
The group had not got round to starting the games yet and were eating Pizza and discussing what happened with Leonard and Penny
'So Leonard you seriously finished with Penny? Asked Raj
'Yes if the trust has gone then there is no hope for the relationship to last' said Leonard
'You do know you will never get anybody as hot as Penny ever again' said Howard
'Well I'm learning that looks are not everything, I would rather have trust over looks any day and If I ever do date again then I would prefer to be with somebody more compatible, like Sheldon has with Amy' replied Leonard
'Do you think you will ever get back with Penny? Asked Raj
'For now I will say no and I am realising just how little we had in common, she didn't like any of the games we played and do you remember when you got them dolls, I really wanted one but I didn't because of the way Penny was acting'
'You know Leonard I heard from Bernadette that when she and Amy were at Penny's yesterday she was in total denial about it all, how will you deal with her if she tries to change your mind? Said Howard
'I hope that she will realise how serious I am because pestering me will not make me go back to her, I finally have a bit of self worth for the first time in a long time and I don't want to be in a relationship constantly worrying whether I am doing the right thing, I don't need anymore negativity, I had enough of that growing up with my mother without getting it from a girlfriend'
'Well Leonard if it helps I think you are doing the right thing' said Sheldon
'Thank you Sheldon'
'If you like Leonard I'm sure we can set you up on some dates, there must be plenty of eligible ladies for you' said Howard
'Thanks but I'm not interested at the moment, I just want to concentrate on myself for now and work'
'Wow I never thought you would say that' said Howard
'Well I mean it' said Leonard
'How do you feel about Amy moving in? Asked Raj
'Very happy, I feel she will be a great roommate especially going by yesterdays Sunday dinner, hey Sheldon' chuckled Leonard
'I agree and just to let you know while we are all here, we will be having dinner and drinks here Friday night in celebration of Amy officially moving in if you would all be able to come, also Amy and myself will be taking Friday off as she wants to clean her apartment ready for the new tenant and I will be helping her'
'I can definitely come' said Raj
'Yes Bernie and I will be here also' said Howard
'Are you inviting Penny? Asked Leonard
'No I don't think that's very wise and not just on your part Leonard but for my own sake, she's been very annoying lately and like you I don't want any negativity around me when I am in a happy place'
'Thank you Sheldon. As you two will be busy at Amy's I will get all the food here ready'
'Are you sure because we can get it on the way here' replied Sheldon
'Yes its fine, don't worry about it'
'Wow since when did you two learn to compromise' asked Howard
'Since I learned just how great a roommate Leonard is' answered Sheldon truthfully
'Yeah he's even thrown away the roommate agreement!
'Shut your ass! Replied Raj and the group laughed
'Its true I realised just how much Leonard did for me and I felt that he was probably under appreciated and he deserves better than that'
'Since when did you become so mature? Asked Howard in surprise
'Well it's down to a few things but I'm very happy right now and I know it will only get better with Amy here by my side'
Howard and Raj just looked surprised at Sheldon and nodded
'How many people will be having here Friday Sheldon? Asked Leonard breaking the silence
'Just the usual and very likely Stuart and Kripke so you will need to find out what they want to eat as well'
'So Sheldon how long do you think this cohabitation will last with three of you living here' asked Howard
'Well I have plans to marry Amy in approximately 18 months to 3 years and we would like to be living in a house by then, we are both earning good money and have job security and plenty of savings but for now I know that this will work' said Sheldon
'Did you know that when they move then I will move with them' said Leonard
'You're going to live with them? Asked Raj stunned
'No but very close by, we have been looking at properties on the internet and the Shamy may start a family in years to come and they will need space and there is nothing to keep me here and I would rather by near by best friend then alone here' replied Leonard
'What about Penny? Asked Raj
'Well I see no reason why we would ever be able to get back together so I don't need to think about that
'Alright I think we have done enough chatting now lets get playing these games!' said Sheldon
Monday night at Amy's apartment
Amy had also asked Alex to come over as she got on well with her and she was happy to help with the remaining packing that needed to be done, the girls were chatting when Penny announced she had some news
'So I heard back from the director and they want me to start filming in a couple of weeks so that's finally some good news after a pretty horrible weekend'
'Congratulations' replied Amy, Bernadette and Alex at the same time
'Thank you' said Penny
'I could see you were looking happier today' said Bernadette
'Yes well I can either be sad forever over Leonard or try to move on, however hard that will be'
'Well I think this new web series will help you a lot with that and it will give you confidence in yourself again which has been lacking for a while' said Bernadette
'Well I hope so' said Penny 'I have some champagne here to help celebrate as well, I will only have half a glass though, me and too much alcohol are not good together and I also managed to sell several dozen Penny blossoms to a girl at work today who's sister is getting married next week and she wanted some, so at least I made a little bit of money out it'
'Good for you' said Bernadette
The girls finished their takeaway and began helping Amy with what needed to be finished off
Friday night that week
Sheldon and Amy had returned back to 4a to find nobody else there so Amy went to her and Sheldon's bedroom and started unpacking her essential bits and pieces and she had also got gifts for Sheldon and Leonard as a thank you for having her here, she was just finished off one suitcase of clothes when she heard Leonard come in so chose to go and give them their gifts
'Hi Leonard could you two sit down for a moment I have something for you both, it's just a little thank for you agreeing to let me live here'
'That's funny Amy because we got you house warming gifts also' laughed Leonard
'Oh well great minds think alike and all that' said Amy as she passed over a package to Sheldon
'I hope you like it Sheldon'
Sheldon quickly unwrapped the gift to find a Dr Who tardis shaped teapot
'Oh Amy I love it thank you' he got up and kissed Amy on the lips
'Your welcome Sheldon, now Leonard here is yours' as she gave him the present
Leonard did the same as Sheldon and open the gift to find a White Dr Who T-shirt with a Dalek printed on it with exterminate in quotes coming from the Dalek
'Thanks Amy that's perfect' he gave her a quick kiss on the cheek and went to his room and brought Amy's gift
'Sheldon do you want to give her yours first or shall I give mine now'
'Let's give them both together' said Sheldon as they both handed Amy her gifts
Sheldon had got Amy a Skeleton dressing gown and Leonard had got Amy a stuffed Monkey
'You guys these are just brilliant, thank you so much' Amy was getting a little tearful for some reason
'Well we knew they were two things you really liked and we knew we couldn't go wrong with them' said Sheldon
'Come here and let me hug you both together' said Amy and they hugged just as Howard and Bernadette walked in
'What's going on here, can anybody join in? asked Howard moving towards them
'Nothings going on, just a mutual likeness for each other after some gift giving' replied Amy
Amy showed them what they had gotten each other just as Kripke, Stuart and Raj arrived
'Alright' said Raj 'Let's get this party started'
I wanted to end it there as I have plans for the next chapter
Thanks for reading
The next chapter will be up the weekend
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