This is just a filler chapter but its my Spring Break this week and I really needed to get something out before I go back to school. I hope you all enjoy!

Chapter Thirty-Two

Penny went to bed with her stomach in knots. Only a half hour before, Sheldon had kissed her goodnight before walking back to his apartment and only an hour before that since he had dropped the bomb that they would be telling his mom and grandmother about their relationship.

Of course, Penny knew they would have to eventually. But the way Sheldon sounded, it was like he wanted to do it tomorrow. Penny wasn't ready. Well, honestly, she didn't know if she'd ever be ready. She had only met his mother once and she had seemed to like her well-enough, but she wasn't sure if she liked her enough to date her son. And then, there was Meemaw. They had never met and Penny had no idea what to expect when they finally did.

Sheldon loved her so much and looked up to her, too. What if she didn't like Penny? What would Sheldon do? Would he dump her? Her breath stuttered out of her at that. They had finally had taken that leap and were together, now. Would Sheldon really throw that all away if his Meemaw didn't approve? Penny hoped not. Maybe she could ask him about it tomorrow. He'd be honest with her.

She hoped.

When Leonard had found out that his best friend and the woman he loved were together, he felt as if his heart was shattered. Though there had been many women before Penny, like Leslie, who had much in common with him, he had always thought that the blonde across the hall was the one for him.

So much for that, he thought mournfully and turned on his side in the bed. However, deep down, deep deep deep down, he had known that he and Penny weren't meant to be and that, oh God he couldn't believe he was going to admit it, she and Sheldon had a much better connection and, dare he say it, chemistry.

Yes, they fought and those got pretty heated sometimes, they always seemed to make up and went right back to where they had been before. Leonard, on the other hand, seemed to lose points with Penny whenever they argued and never gained them back.

He needed to grow up, though. That was why he hadn't exploded on Sheldon and Penny, even though he had wanted to. Badly. And had even, for a second, felt that he would have been justified in doing so. But he kept it all in, like a mature adult and kept the conversation calm as he allowed them to tell all of how their relationship had started. Leonard had never seen Sheldon this open when he talked of emotions, making Leonard really believe that what Sheldon and Penny had was the real deal.

So, he didn't yell or scream. But he was upset and heartbroken. Hey, he was human, after all. It would take him a little bit to get used to them and heaven forbid if he ever walked in on them kissing or having... He shuddered at the thought.

"Let's not scar yourself, Leonard," he said to himself before closing his eyes and finally drifting to sleep.

Sheldon was excited to tell his Meemaw about Penny.

That night, he didn't fall asleep right away (it also didn't help that the flight had messed up his schedule). He kept thinking about how Meemaw would react to the news that her grandson finally had a girlfriend. In the numerous letters he sent to her, Sheldon talked of Penny and Meemaw had also responded in kind to the woman, though they had never met. Nothing would change once they did, Sheldon was sure. His mother was a different story, though.

Mary Cooper hadn't minded Penny when she had met her that one time, but Sheldon didn't know if her feelings would change once she found out that Penny and Sheldon were together. Frankly, Sheldon thought they shouldn't. In fact, his mom should love Penny even more for being with him. Wasn't she always nagging him about finding a girl, anyways?

Rolling over in bed (something he rarely did), he closed his eyes finally. Tomorrow, he would talk with Penny and they would decide when it would be best to tell his family about them. He didn't read emotions well, but he knew that Penny was very nervous to tell them. He would wait until she was ready, which he hoped wouldn't be long. The moment they had decided they were together, Sheldon had wanted to write a letter to Meemaw right then.

Sheldon reached for his phone, which was charging on the night table beside his bed. Though, they had said goodnight to one another before going their separate ways, Sheldon wanted to text Penny good night, as well and to invite her over for breakfast (though he knew deep down that she was going to come over, anyway).

Penny, would you like to come over for breakfast in the morning? If you are still asleep, please ignore this message. Sheldon placed his phone back on the table and waited, knowing that Penny was probably fast asleep. However, when his phone lit up and vibrated with a new message, he was surprised.

I'm up :) And I would love to come by for breakfast. What are you making?

Sheldon was grateful that Penny seemed in the mood to use proper grammar as she texted him. Not that he really minded when she didn't. What would you like me to make?

What you don't have a set schedule? Her reply came seconds later.

I do, but I am willing to make whatever it is you want.

Hmm...Surprise me! ;)

Sheldon rolled to his back, phone still in hand and sighed with a roll of his eyes. I'll try. But do not get mad if you don't like it! A smile quirked on his lips.

Don't worry, I won't. :)

Then, I shall see you in the morning, Penny. Goodnight!

Goodnight, sweetie!

Sheldon plugged his phone back to its charger and rolled once more to his back. Now, he was ready for sleep. Talking with Penny always seemed to calm and make him feel good. Closing his eyes, he went to sleep with a slight smile on his face.

Something smelled good as Penny opened the door to Sheldon and Leonard's apartment. Leonard didn't seem to be up, yet, or he wasn't out in the kitchen and Sheldon had his back to her. On the counter, there was a spread of various breakfast foods. Penny's mouth watered.

"Good morning, Penny," Sheldon greeted over his shoulder.

"Morning, sweetie," she replied and pulled out one of the stools by the counter. "I hope you slept well last night."

"I did. Thank you. And you?" Though, he was still cooking he made sure to look at her as he spoke. Such a gentleman, he was.

"Great!" She looked at the spread of food in front of her. Eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, orange juice and she was sure that Sheldon was making pancakes at the stove. "Honey, you didn't have to make all of this for me." She knew it was for her because Sheldon wouldn't have eaten all of that food for himself.

"You're my girlfriend, now and as I understand it, I'm supposed to take care of you." He brought over the skillet he had been cooking it in and slid a perfectly cooked pancake on her plate. "I hope this is satisfactory."

If there wasn't a counter between them, Penny would have kissed Sheldon senseless. Instead, she had to settle for saying, "It's more than satisfactory, Sheldon. Thank you." Sheldon looked pleased with himself and went back to the stove to make himself a pancake.

"Oh, before I forget, there's a pot of coffee over here." He pointed to the pot with his spatula and Penny nearly cried at the sight of it. Sheldon hated the stuff, but knew she loved it. They had only been together for a few days and already, Sheldon was the best boyfriend she had ever had. Though, there really wasn't much competition for that.

"You're the best!" She slipped from her stool and went to the cupboard to get a mug. Instinctively, she reached for one of the Batman ones, but then stopped. Just because she was Sheldon's girlfriend didn't mean she could just use his stuff whenever. Especially, when she used to do it before, it annoyed him. So, she reached for a plan white one instead.

"Go on, Penny. You can use one of mine," he said without even looking in her direction. He had already known what she had been reaching for. Tears came to her eyes at how sweet he was being. She knew that it wasn't always going to be like this, but when it wasn't, she would remember times like this and it would make things better.

Penny chose her favorite of the Batman mugs and poured it full of coffee. Creamer and sugar were already sitting by her plate and she went to make it perfect. As she stirred, turning the liquid a light brown, Sheldon took a seat next to her with his plate. Seeing her chance, she leaned up and kissed him on the cheek and loved it when he blushed. "Thank you for all of this, Sheldon. Really. It's going to be hard for me to top this."

"Oh, Penny. You don't need to worry about that," he said with a wave of his hand. "This is something I wished to do for you and I don't need you to return the favor."

"But I want to. You deserve it." She poured syrup over her pancake and quickly started to devour it. The way she was eating wasn't very ladylike, but Sheldon had been around her long enough to not mind it.

At that moment, Leonard made an appearance in the kitchen. His hair was sticking up and he still looked half-asleep. "Something smells real good," he said and padded more into the room, heading straight for the coffee.

"Yes, I made breakfast for Penny. However, there is plenty here for you to have some, as well."

Leonard turned to the lay out of food and took a sip of his black coffee. His eyes widened and he reached for a plate. "Thanks, buddy," he said and helped himself to large portions of everything. Despite just finding out about them the night before, he seemed to be comfortable around them now. At least, he wasn't holding a grudge and trying to make their lives miserable. It looked like Leonard had grown up.

"Isn't this the best thing to wake up to?" Penny gushed, hoping to make some kind of conversation with the other man.

"It's certainly up there," Leonard answered with a smile, looking more awake, and took his plate to his chair in the living room. Penny was glad to see that he was giving them a little space, as well. Not that there was much room on the counter for another person, anyway.

Together, the three of them ate in silence. Penny didn't think she had ever been so full in her life. Everything had looked so good, so of course she had to try everything.

"I'll do the dishes," she said when she forced the last bite down her throat. Sheldon and Leonard were already finished and were stacking the dishes by the sink. She added her dish to the pile and began to fill the sink with hot water and suds.

"Are you sure, Penny?" Sheldon asked, knowing how much she hated doing dishes. At her apartment, she always had a stack of them waiting to be cleaned.

"You cooked, I'll clean." She shooed him away.

"All right," he said, reluctantly. "I'll go and take a shower, then." Leonard had disappeared in his room to get dressed for the day. Penny wondered if he had plans with the guys today.

"Okay. And maybe once you get out, we can discuss what we'll tell your mother and Meemaw."

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