:Consequences:

Penny gripped the organizational chart in her hands tightly and bit back a scream. Once again Sheldon had snuck in while she was out and cleaned her apartment to within an inch of it's life. She looked around and drew in several shaky breaths. She opened her door, stormed across the hall and pounded loudly before walking right back into her own apartment.

Sheldon opened his door and looked across the hall to see Penny in her apartment, standing beside the bookshelf. He opened his mouth to ask her what she wanted when she held up his chart and slowly ripped it in half, allowing the pieces to drift to the floor. Sheldon twitched.

He took a step into the hallway and Penny suddenly shoved a stack of mail off the end table. He was stunned to hear a growled "No" escape his lips, and he couldn't help taking another step closer. Penny grabbed a magazine and held it by the front and back covers. She shook it hard and insert cards fluttered everywhere.

He clenched his teeth and felt his chest heave with a quickly growing rage. His next step took him right to her door. "Stop it." he hissed. Penny smirked and casually reached beside her to shove the remaining magazines to the floor.

He clenched his hands and took one more step. Penny grabbed a handful of tissues and he couldn't take it anymore. He lunged forward and grabbed her wrists. Penny shoved at him but he held on. "Don't you dare!" he growled.

"Bite me!" Penny snarled back at him. She shoved one more time and Sheldon tripped over the pile of magazines. He tumbled backwards, pulling Penny with him. They landed behind the couch, Sheldon's arms instinctively wrapping around her, trying to protect her from the impact.

For several seconds neither of them moved. They stared at each other with wide eyes. Sheldon knew the smart thing to do was to push her off him and leave the apartment immediately. The intelligent thing to do was to get up and walk away.

For the first time in his life, he didn't want to do the smart thing.

Penny knew she needed to move. Sheldon was her friend. He was her neighbor. He was her innocent, sweet, virginal friend. But their bodies were pressed together from chest to knees. She could feel the heat from his body warming hers. His breath was warm on her cheeks. And unless she was mistaken, his body was responding in a decidedly non-innocent way.

They moved at the same time, their lips meeting in a heated kiss. Hands pushed and pulled at clothes until his pants were around his knees and her skirt was around her waist. Sheldon froze when his tip penetrated her. Penny perched above him, unmoving. He nervously licked his lips before gripping her hips and pulling her down onto his shaft.

Penny gasped as he stretched her body. Sheldon bit his bottom lip as she took all of him inside her. They moved awkwardly for a few heartbeats before finding their rhythm. The only sound was their labored breathing. Their eyes remained locked on each other. Their bodies moved together, passion pushing them closer and closer together.

Penny gasped as he shifted his hips slightly and her orgasm ripped through her. Her muscles tightened and it sent Sheldon spiraling over the edge also. Penny slumped across his chest and struggled to catch her breath. Sheldon felt as if his entire body was boneless. It was several minutes before either of them could move. Penny slowly rose and tugged her skirt back into place. Sheldon stood and pulled his pants back up his legs.

They were both stunned to see the front door still standing wide open. Embarrassment and confusion struggled for dominance in Sheldon. He wanted to rush out of the apartment and pretend this had never happened. He turned to move toward the door when Penny cleared her throat. Sheldon looked over to see her walking into the bedroom. She went to the dresser and pulled open the top drawer. She looked back at him with a smirk before pulling out a handful of underwear and leisurely tossing them onto the floor.

Sheldon twitched. He had two options. He could go out the door, cross the hall, enter his sanctuary, and neither of them would ever mention this day again.

Or.

With a nervous breath he walked into the bedroom, shutting the door behind him.

Leonard stared at the open door with resignation. He could hear the soft moans and squeaky bed springs from the hallway. He reached out and closed the door quietly and headed into his apartment. He looked around, relieved Sheldon was out. He headed back to his bedroom and cued up his Alanis Morrisette CD. Penny, the woman of his dreams, had moved in a year ago. He had wanted her since day one. Unfortunately, he knew Penny would never go for a nerdy guy.