Chapter Four:

After Penny's "five" minutes to get ready, she went over to meet up with the guys. What she saw was surprise, that was certain. Apparently Lee didn't want the guys looking like dorks while out with him, so he made them change. They looked, as crazy as it was, normal. They were in different colored fitted shirts, instead of their normal superhero tees, and actually wearing blue jeans. Howard was wearing a blue Lacoste polo, feeling at his neck in what seemed a desperate attempt to cover up his lack of a turtleneck. Next to him was Raj, with a white striped button-down shirt open to a red shirt. Leonard was wearing a black shirt and had contacts instead of his normal glasses. Penny could notice, and appreciate the differences, but they were still her boys. Her nerds that she loved.

Lee noticed Penny's appreciation at his handy work and smirked. Slinking up behind her, he whispered in her ear.

"They look normal don't they? Almost like people that you would want to hang out with in public" Penny was shocked at this. Did he think her so shallow that she only cared about appearances? Turning towards him, she meant to give him a piece of her mind. She blinked at the tightly covered chest right in front of her. 'Forgot how tall he is' Penny looked up and saw a twinkle in his eye. The realization sank in. Lee had tested her friendship for the guys and apparently she passed. She threw a quizzical eyebrow up at Lee. He returned with a wink and a smile.

"They had to change because last time we were almost denied access because of their looks. I couldn't care less what they look like but Californians are far too superficial. In Texas all ya need is to bring a six pack and everyone wants to be your friend." There was that drawl that was missing from Sheldon's everyday speaking voice. Penny didn't want to admit it did bad things to her. Made her think things that shouldn't be thought of unless in the sanctity of one's own room.

"You don't think we look goofy do you Penny?" Leonard asked, looking at her sheepishly. Penny wanted to hug him for his awkwardness. He thought he looked goofy in normal clothes but was perfectly fine in his normal attire. Her boys were so cute.

"You guys look great. You're going to have to beat the girls off with a stick" Howard perked up at this and his normal leer found its way back to his face.

"Well Fair Penny, you yourself are nothing to scoff at"

Penny had put on a swirly red dress with a pair of flats (apparently she had to be ready for anything). She had done up her hair with a penny-blossom as a center piece. It only seemed right that, even though he wasn't really Sheldon, she should wear something that he made.

"Well boys" she linked her arms in between Raj and Leonard, "Where we off to?" Lee smirked at this.

"Well now that we have a girl, we're going dancing Penny" he replied. Pulling a pair of keys out of his pocket, he called over his shoulder "I'm drivin'!"

'Lee drives?' was all Penny could think of while they walked out.

Apparently, not only could he drive but he had a car as well. Well, not a car. Giant truck would be a better description. Four doors, silver Dodge that still smelled brand new. Penny learned that he kept it at Howard's when he wasn't around so nothing happened to it and so Sheldon wouldn't find it. The truck just screamed country and looked a bit out of place in Pasadena.

They pulled up at 'Drive-It' and surprised Penny again. It was a well-known club that was known for having great drinks and the best dance music. Penny had gone a few times with her friends but normally they got trashed and split up during the night. She looked at the guys and saw Leonard, Raj, and Howard looking noticeably nervous. 'They probably aren't comfortable with this kind of scene' and before Penny could offer some advice Lee turned around.

"Now remember what I told ya'll." The guys smiled wanly in response as they got out of the car. Penny looked over at Lee with the look of 'what'd you say?'. Lee smiled and told her "It's a guy thing."

They headed into the club with the bouncer slapping Lee on the back like old friends. 'How often is Lee out?' is all Penny could think before the thunderous music hit her ears. Smiling, she motioned to the dance floor with a big 'Please' in her eyes. The guys, still a little wary, shook their heads no and headed towards the bar. That is except for Lee. Smirking, he grasped her hand and pulled her towards the middle of the club. The beat was pulsing through her body and her head slightly spinning in a adrenaline rush. 'I am going to be dancing with Sheldon, no! Lee. This is so crazy!' but her thoughts were lost to her when Lee pulled her flush against him.

Her brain ground to a halt. Lee was grinding with her and skimming his hands over her midsection. Brushing against her thigh made her shudder in excitement. She could hear him breathing in her ear and made her a little giddy to know that she wasn't alone in her breathlessness. Turning around, she wrapped her arms around him and continued to dance against him. Penny could feel the clearly defined abs underneath her hands as they moved and she wished that she could see them. Her face flushed in embarrassment. 'This is still Sheldon Cooper. You can't be thinking these thoughts when you know that he will be back later.'

They finished the song and he moved in closer to her. She shivered slightly as she felt his breath on her ear. "I'm going to get a drink. You want one?" Nodding, Penny motioned towards the bathroom while motioning "One Minute." She walked into the bathroom and leaned against the counter trying to get her breathing under control. How did he make her lose control? Sheldon or Lee it didn't matter. Both got under her skin and made her feel immeasurable amounts of emotion. Good and bad.

Penny fixed her hair a bit, touched up her gloss, and walked out to find her boys. She saw them all at the bar and made a bee line towards them. She wasn't three feet away when she felt a hand grasp her wrist. Penny turned around to lay into him when she froze at who it was. "Oh crap on a cracker" is all she could say.

"Hewo baby! What's say you dancing whit me?" Kripkey leered at her.