2024 Nick
Ever since the rotten banana thing I barely meet Debbie. I mean we're still in the same class, and I see her on the hallway and in the classroom, but nothing more. School's a lot better without her, still I'm feeling disappointed that we never talk. I don't know what I'm waiting for. An apology or what, but I'm waiting for something and it never seem to happen, she barely looks at me at all. But it's okay, and a lot better when she bullied me. I don't have the occasion to meet her at my parent's friends either, because there are no group meetings lately, and I think it's mainly because of my parents divorcing. But that won't be for a long time, the Hofstadters are hosting a New Years Eve party where all of us are invited. It's okay. Mom and Dad are quite polite now with each other since they decided to divorce.
At home, life is a lot more peaceful and a lot more sad. Dad moved out. It's weird. Mom barely talks about him, but she asks us to call him every single day and she tells us to meet him on the weekends. Dad's apartment is close to CalTech and it has two bedrooms so I share a room there with Dory. It's only half-ready, we already have beds but nothing more.
The first weekend we spend at Dad is quite interesting. We go to the lego store and to the movies. We eat pizza for dinner and for breakfast. That would make Mom mad but we don't care. It's true that we need a lot of stuff, if we don't want to pack bags everytime we visit Dad, and I enjoy all the stuff we do with that but Dad seems a little clueless what to do when he is home with us, so we spend the entire weekend in malls and stores and restaurants. At the end I'm quite tired.
Everyone seems to be upset that my parents broke up a couple of weeks before Christmas. I really think that's stupid that they only care about the holidays.
The holidays are not bad and are not full of conflicts at all. Everyone knows that it's a hard situation so everyone tries to do the best.
Actually, christmas turns out to be not an emotionally hurting, heartbreaking event. It turns out to be a complicated, logistical thing with a strict schedule if your parents are separated.
We spend the 24th of December with Mom decorating the house and the tree and also packing our bags. Next morning we get our presents from Mom. (I don't believe in Santa Claus anymore, and neither does Dory. Actually I never did. My parents never thought that teaching us a fantasy story instead of empirical facts is good for us. But Justin still does believe in Santa. I know it's really mean but I laugh about that behind his back with my sister.) So after we packed our bags the day before, and got our presents from Mom Christmas morning, we go to Dad, watch his Christmas tree (which has little Newtons on it) and get the presents from him. Our gifts are cool, I've been waiting for some of the video games a lot, and also I've got some cool books to read to. After that we have breakfast here and then Mom picks us up again to take us to our other grandma and have lunch there. Then we'll rush to the airport to meet up with Dad again to travel to Texas to Meemaw for a couple of days. When we arrive to the airport we have a lot more stuff than we'd imagine as we are packed with our presents. Mom looks really sad and gives us long hugs, but she doesn't cry. Mom and Dad are so polite that this time Dad even gives Mom a quick hug and a kiss on her cheek to say goodbye. I can't help it, I start hoping, that maybe they'll go back together, even if I know that life was hell when they were.
When we arrive to Meemaw I'm so tired that I'll spend almost 16 hours sleeping. Then the rest of the three days go by quickly. We meet Liam and his parents. I can't decide whether they told him to be supernice with me or he just is, but we spend a lot of time together. Meemaw's also nice with us, but he's not nice with Dad. One day while we're having dinnerwe finally understand why is that.
" So Shelly, I guess you're on the market, again. " Aunt Missy teases Daddy. She thinks that we don't understand what this means, but I actually do.
" Please, Missy, don't be this unladylike. At least not in front of my kids. "
" Sheldon has a point, Missy. Besides I really hope that it's just temporary. " Meemaw says.
" Do you mean you're hoping that I'll get into an other intimate relationship soon? " Now Dad's angry, so he doesn't care that we're there.
" No, of course not, Shellybean. I mean you and Amy should get back together. " Meemaw's really straightforward.
" Mother! " Dad says loudly.
" Don't yell at me, honey, I'm still thinking that you two are as stupid as smart if you are going to go through that divorce. Plus you had a wedding at the church, so you'll stay married anyway in the Lord's eyes, and that's what really matters. "
" Mother, that's really none of your business. "
" At my house, I'm allowed to have an opinion. And my opinion is that your behaviour is the reason of this divorce and you should apologize to Amy immediately and you're a fool if you let her go. "
" I can't believe that even you are protecting her. " Dad says.
" Sheldon. Calm down please. And yes, I'm protecting her, as she is the mother of my grandkids, and I believe that you were the one treating her not well enough. "
" In that case, I'm not hungry anymore. " Dad says and stands up. So the next few days Dad spends in his old room, playing old video games and comes down only to eat and avoids Meemaw. Sometimes I join him, but I spend more time with Liam instead, he is less moody than Dad.
When we arrive home finally, Mom is really happy to see us, and we tell her everything about Texas. Dory can't shut her mouth and tells her how angry Meemaw was with Dad about the divorce but Mom doesn't make a big deal about it.
Next day we have to get ready for the New Years Eve party. I'm curious what will happen there, but also a little afraid. My winter break was not so relaxing so far as it was a lot of running and visiting everyone, but it was not bad at least. Mom and Dad in a same time and in the same place can be a catastrophe but actually I'm more nervous about Debbie. I really can't follow her thinking and I don't know what to expect from her now, being nice, or being a bully again.
Debbie proves to be neither nice neither a bully. She spends most of her time with the adults, why we are all upstairs in Justin's room and playing. Uncle Howard shows some magic tricks. I guess he is not that bad but his tricks are really easy, but the little ones enjoy it very much.
2024 Sheldon and Amy
" Nick and Dory are both asleep. They must be exhausted. " Sheldon stepped back to the living room. Everyone seemd quite tipsy except Howard whose job was to watch the kids. Sheldon sat down on a chair next to Amy. Amy yawned. She felt pretty tired too.
" Well, I have to wake them up. I can't carry two asleep children. Beside that I can't carry Nick at all anymore, cause he's just too heavy for me. " she said.
" Do you plan on driving home? You've been drinking. " Sheldon asked.
" No, I'll call a cab. "
" I could drive you home and help you carry Nick back to his bed. If it's not uncomfortable for you…"
Amy was wondering whether it could be a good idea. But she actually needed help, and also she didn't have a fight with him ever since they decided to divorce. And they have to learn to cooperate, being parents together. So basically, why not?
" That's a nice offer. Thank you. I'll accept it. " she said.
After they said everyone Goodbye, Sheldon drove them home. The ride was quite peaceful,although they didn't even talk.
Arriving home they brought the kids to their bedrooms. Amy watched from the door as Sheldon placed the blanket carfully on Nick's back.
" They look so cute when they are asleep. " she said to him as he finally left the boy.
" They do. "
" Want to stay for a drink? " Amy asked before even noticing what she said. It's just a friendly and socially accepatable gesture.
" What kind of a drink? "
" I have wine. "
" You know I usually don't drink, but it will be good, thanks. "
They went back to the living room and Amy poured a glass of wine for both of them. Sheldon was sitting on the couch, on his usual spot. She was wondering where she should sit after all, but finally she opted for the couch as well. We have kids together and we've known each other for almost fourteen years. We have to learn how to handle each other's closeness. She convinced herself.
" I'm happy we're okay. " she said and took a sip.
" Me too. " he said then he drank too. Silence fell between them so they were drinking quite fast to avoid talking.
" Guess what we're about to experiment on. " Amy said finally while pouring another round for both of them.
" Monkeys? "
" No. Koalas. It's an addiction study again and it's based on koalas eating eucalyptus and it's effects. So next week four coalas will arrive. "
" Koalas are cute. I hope you won't kill them in the end "
" No. Just non-invasive stuff, EEG-s, MRI and the usual, but they'll stay in the lab for a month. " she said.
" Sounds interesting. "
"If you'd like to… You can come and maybe visit them. " she said shyly. Sheldon drank his wine and placed his glass on the coffe table before answering.
"Maybe I will… Thank you for telling me and inviting me. "
" I wanted to share this with you a long time ago, just the occasion never seemed appropiate. "
" You're still a vixen and now a vixen with koalas. " he said smiling as he placed his hand on her knee slowly starting to stroke it in circles.
" Sheldon, what are you doing? " Amy asked but she didn't draw apart from him.
" I just… I'm drawing circles on your knee. " His voice sounded soft and quiet.
" I can see that. But why? "
" Ever wondered about circles? And why they are 360 degree? And how many things in the world are shaped like that? It's amazing. " he said.
" You're drunk, Sheldon. " she laughed.
" That's true but there's also a chance that I'm about to solve the biggest misteries of the universe right now. " he said. His touch was familiar and strange at the same time to Amy. But it's been ages since anyone, since Sheldon touched her like that and it felt amazing. His hands were warm and his tone playful. Maybe if she didn't have that last glass she could have a better judgement. Maybe she would stop this. Maybe she would stand up and send Sheldon away. But that was not the situation. The situation was, that she felt a little sparkle she even forgot was there or was possible.
" Agh. It tickles. " she said.
" I'm sorry. Maybe I should stop. Or…"
They looked each other in the eye.
" Or? " she asked both afraid and thrilled to hear his answer.
" Or I should find a less tickly place to continue. "
Amy slightly nodded. She could feel Sheldon's hand moving from her knee, over her thigh, and finally holding on to her waist, gently pulling her to him. She closed her eyes. Before she could think clearly about what's going to happen, she felt his lips on hers. Amy felt her body responding before she could analyze the situation. She opened her mouth to let Sheldon's tongue in. He still kissed amazing and she was so hungry for those kisses even if they arrived too late.
As she felt his hands unbuttoning her shirt she could barely catch a breath. She wanted him really much, and he seemed to feel way, as he moved even closer and pushed her down on the couch laying on top of her. She felt his weight, his warmth and it made her loose the rest of her doubts.
Well, well, well, some Shamy sexytime ahead. You readers really give me a lot of pressure to get them back together right now, so I hope your happy with this, let's call it progress. I won't go M rated, so we'll catch up with the Shamy after that.
The only question is: is this the beginning of the Shamy reconciliation we've been waiting for? Waiting for reviews, next chapter is ready.