Chapter 9. Portland
The morning light filled the corridors and reflected the marble tiles of the hall. The station was crowded, hundreds of people ran from one side to another while the sound of the trains whistling draw a smile on his face as he waited impatiently in the line of the public telephone.
Sheldon looked at the big golden clock that hung on the wall of the station. He only had forty more minutes ahead before he need to return to the train, where Amy was waiting for him. He smiled thinking of her, probably doing a crossword while the tea mug warmed her hands by the window on the restaurant wagon. He didn't know what she had done but her simple image in his mind made his heart throb so hard as if it were going to leave his body.
Finally, the noisy and round woman who preceded him left the phone and walked away. Sheldon took one of his handkerchiefs, cleaning the handset as much as he could, it was not like disinfecting it but it would work, at least, for now. Dialing on the phone, he waited while sighed with the words waiting on his lips.
- "Residence Hofstadter-Cooper". They answered on the first ring.
- "I've only been a few weeks out and you're already violating our roommate agreement". Sheldon said exasperated. "You know my name goes first".
- "Oh, hey buddy!". The known voice of Leonard resonated on the other side of the phone. "How are you?. We expected you days ago".
- "Hello Leonard, I know, I'm sorry for the delay, there was a problem with an ice storm and we get trapped a few days in the snow, but I'm in Portland now, so I'll be back in a few days".
- "Where is he, is he well?". Penny's voice sounded in the background.
- "Yes, he is in Portland". Leonard talked over the phone with his fiance. "There was a storm and he got stuck in the snow".
- "What?". She shouted. "Give me that".
- "Hey, is Penny, are you okay sweetheart?". Sheldon drew a sweet smile on his face imagining Penny removing the phone from her fiance hands, something that had already happened, more than once.
- "Hello, Penny. Yes, I'm fine, I'll be home in a few days, I just wanted to let you know I was on my way and …". Sheldon bite his lip. "I need to talk to Leonard too. But thanks for worrying".
- "Well, mmm ... you´re welcome". Penny stammered, unsure if she had heard correctly. Sheldon wasn't the kind of person that is considerate or who understands feelings, even the most obvious ones. "I will leave you with him now, I have an audition anyway so be careful and Merry Christmas!".
- "Merry Christmas, Penny". Sheldon said, listening how Penny kisses Leonard and closed the door of their apartment. Sheldon sighed, for the first time their displays of affection didn't bother him in the least.
- "Hey buddy, I'm here". Leonard's voice came back excited. "So how was the Congress?".
- "Tedious and long, as always, but is not what I'm calling you for, I …" Sheldon hesitated. "I meet someone, Dr Fowler".
- "Oh, who is he?". Leonard asked intrigued. It should be someone fascinating if is worthy the time to mention it for Sheldon.
- "No, is … is a woman, is my ... I'm not sure what we really are, but I'm just trying to hold onto something in this trip".
- "Sheldon, what do you mean with that?. It sounds like you're with her in a romantic way".
- "Well, I'm trying to find exactly what I missed these years, Leonard". Sheldon bit his lip. "I'm very happy".
- "Well, then I'm happy for you, buddy, even though you've left me bewildered, tell me more about her".
- "Her name is Amy and she is ... she's amazing, sweet, beautiful and intelligent, she's the smartest person I've ever met and …". Leonard cut him off.
- "It seems you're crazy about her".
- "I am. And there's something else I have to tell you …". Sheldon took a deep breath. "I slept with her too".
- "You dog!". Leonard screamed while laughing.
- "Leonard, please!". Sheldon scolded him. "It's not that, it had been intimate and ... intense, I never thought I'd do something like that. Every time we're together … I'm sure I'm in love with her, Leonard".
- "Well, I've known you for almost fifteen years and … I never thought I will hear those words from you".
- "I didn't either until it happened. It'd never be the same and I'm ok with that".
- "Sheldon, if something has caused you to speak like that, to open yourself like this, it's something you should not let go, and as your best friend I'm really happy for you".
- "Thank you, Leonard, I can't wait for you to meet her".
- "Me too, and I'm sure Penny will be crazy when she finds out". Leonard says excited thinking about the smile of his fiancee when she finds out the news. "Is she going back to Pasadena too?".
- "Yes, she works for UCLA and …". Sheldon turned his head listening to the sound of the station clock that market the time. "I need to leave you now or I'll miss the train, I'll see you in three days".
- "We'll be there to pick you up, both of you. Goodbye buddy".
- "Goodbye, Leonard". Sheldon hung up the phone, running back to the train which would leave in less than five minutes from the station of Portland.
While running, Sheldon thought in all those times that Leonard told him his feelings for Penny, all those times he didn't understand the behaviors of his friend. All the sleepless nights thinking on a woman, or leaving science aside for be with her. And now, Sheldon understood it. It was not just the woman, or the sex, it was that feeling in his stomach how tell you that you are in the right place, whenever you are with her.
The rest of the day passed in a blink of an eye. After a delicious lunch, Sheldon locked himself in the room, writing the rest of the notes of Kripke's work. Amy had offered to help with the decoration for the Christmas party, and although it had only been a few hours, Sheldon missed her terribly.
Sheldon stood up and stretched his body. He was not used to work on a sofa and his body resented it. Walking through the room, he stared at the window, looking with delight at the beautiful views of the West Coast. Gone were the meadows covered in white snow and frosted windows, the snow barely was distinguishable between the leaves and the sun was shining bright in the blue sky. Almost seemed to be at Pasadena, at home, but now everything would be different, Amy would be there, completing something that had always been missing. A smile appeared on his face while his eyes lost in the railway.
- "This is how you work, Dr Cooper?". Amy's voice sounded in the back. Sheldon turned around, seeing the figure of Amy at the door, a smile was spread on her lips, and her hands on her lush hips, she couldn't be more beautiful.
- "The geniuses also need a rest". Sheldon joked, walking toward her with a firm step and standing a few inches from her face. "You know it well". He whispered and Amy smiled, feeling how her cheeks flushed red.
- "You are right". She winked, biting her lip and breathing hard, feeling how his hands grabbed her waist.
- "I missed you". He said, leaning over and kissing her softly on her creamy and smooth lips. "Very much". He whispered still on her lips.
- "Me too". Amy smiled, as her legs still trembled at the unexpected and sweet kiss. "The decoration is beautiful. I know you're not a Christmas fan, but it's really sweet".
- "I'm looking forward to see it". Sheldon said with a smile, as he walked back to the couch.
- "Seriously?". Amy closed the door behind her and walked around the room, sitting next to Sheldon who contemplated her.
- "Yes, I've actually changed my mind about dinner. I'd love to take you and spend the evening with you, Amy".
- "That's very sweet but you don't have to do it just for me".
- "It's not just for you. It's the first Christmas that I have something to thank for, and …". Sheldon bit his lip. "I want to remember our first Christmas with a smile".
- "Thank you". Amy kissed his cheek, feeling the warmth of his soft skin.
- "Next year we will spend it at home, with a real tree and making a big dinner. I will cook because Penny doesn't even know how to make a bowl of cereals without burning the house in the process". He joked.
- "Next year?". Amy stuttered. "Do you already think about those things?".
- "Of course, Amy …". Sheldon grabbed her hand looking into her eyes. "I love you, more than I ever thought I would love anyone, I want to spend every Christmas that comes with you". Amy gulped, feeling as the tears were about to fall from her eyes.
- "Sorry, did I say something that upset you?".
- "No, it's really sweet, it's just … maybe a bit early to think about these things ... we've only known each other for a week and I …". Amy felt like the words were hiding in her lips, afraid to leave.
- "You are right". He kissed her lips quickly. "I'm sorry, sometimes I think too much".
- "It's okay, you're like that, and I love you too".
- "Why don't you take a hot shower and prepare yourself for dinner?". Sheldon looked at his watch and returned his gaze at her with a smile.
Amy felt how the water slide slowly down her body, the steam had flooded the small room, and her skin reddened from the heat. Tears began to fall down her face, thinking about Sheldon's words, he wanted to share a life with her, he loved her, and despite the short time she knew him, she felt something very strong for him, something that she had never felt before. But still, she couldn't stop thinking about the letter in her purse, the letter for which she had traveled to New York in the first place, that letter was going to change her life, and now, it seemed like a curse.
Sheldon waited impatiently in the communal room, like other times he wanted to give her time to get ready. The room was beautiful, no doubt Amy had done an amazing work with the decoration. White burning candles were placed among for the different surfaces, ornaments on the windows and a large tree behind the piano with the most precious pieces of porcelain he had ever seen. Sheldon smiled thinking about his Christmases when he was a child, the socks hanged over the chimney, and the smell of memaw's cookies wandered through the house. Christmas where his pop-pop recited old poems and laughed with the taste of hot chocolate on his lips.
Since those years, Sheldon had never enjoyed the holidays, didn't expect it or longed for them, what his mother would think if she saw him like this, excited and anxious, with her best suit and bow tie, waiting for a beautiful woman to dinner, dance and enjoy a magic night. No doubt Sheldon wanted Amy to have a night she would never forget.
On time, as always, Amy opened the door of the communal room, looking timidly at the handsome man who waited for her with a bright and sweet smile. Sheldon was so handsome and elegant that Amy gulped when she saw him. His black suit fit his shoulders and back impeccably, those shoulders that Amy had caressed and kissed for hours in the last few days. A white shirt and a beautiful dark blue bow tie, as intense as his incredible ocean eyes, bright and fixed on her.
Sheldon approached to Amy slowly, enjoying every second. He placed her arm to lead her inside. Her hair fell in loops down her back, her deep red lips were a sin, and her cheeks were flushed delicately. She was beautiful, beyond that. A delicate long black silk dress hugged her curves, on her shoulders two lace straps and from his height he could glimpse the beginning of her neckline. Sheldon licked his lips, moving gently to her ear.
- "You've never been so beautiful, Amy". He whispered softly, kissing her cheek very slowly. "Merry Christmas".
- "Thank you". She smiled shyly, while her gaze were lost in his eyes. "You're not bad at all, either." She winked and he let out a laugh, as they walked around the room.
Sheldon smiled, the night was being perfect, much better than he ever imagined. They had laughed and danced for hours. The food was delicious, he still could taste the delicious roast turkey with cherry sauce and mushrooms, and one of the best wines he had ever tasted. The piano enlivened the night as Amy's laugh filled his ears.
Sheldon looked at her smiling, she was enjoying her chocolate volcano with her cheeks flushed from the wine and the heat of the fireplace. Her lips had the dark chocolate on them, and Sheldon gulped at the contact. He wanted to taste them and have them as close as possible.
Without thinking twice, Sheldon raised his body on the table, grabbing her neck and bringing their heads close together, kissing and sipping the intense taste from her soft lips. Amy closed her eyes, enjoying how her body vibrated and her skin bristled at his contact. It was intense how the passion was devouring their bodies. The kiss intensified, and she let his tongue dance with her in an ecstasy of pleasure.
Amy bit his lip, feeling how her whole body burned inside. She gently parted her face, seeing his intense eyes fixed on her. She gulped, knowing that she was lost in him, in his body and she couldn't imagine not having him right now.
- "Can we go somewhere else?". She begged, her voice almost breaking. Sheldon nodded, knowing that she had put words into his thoughts. He grabbed his jacket from the chair, and both left the room almost running while two big smiles had drawn on their faces.
Sheldon grabbed her body, stroking the soft fabric and feeling the curves which hid beneath it. As they passed through the corridors, laughing Sheldon laid her back on one of the doors, cupping her chin and kissing her intensely, teasing her, seeing how her body reacted to his touch. Amy moaned, feeling his body so close to her. She peeked the door, and read "only employees". In a swift move she opened the door, and both fell to the floor, one over the other, as their kisses intensified.
Between kisses, Sheldon looked to the side, seeing that they were in the cargo room. He gave her one last kiss onto her lips and rose from her, giving his hand to help her up. Both roamed around the room.
- "We shouldn't be here". Sheldon said looking around. The room was full of boxes and tools. In the background you could see a staircase which went up to the roof of the train and coal was expected all over the ground.
Amy grabbed his hand, guiding him to the back of the room, while biting her lip. Sheldon watched how her curves move in front of him, waddling as a song. She walked to the stairs, and stared at it for a few seconds.
- "We should go up". She said, turning her gaze to him.
- "What?. Are you insane?". Sheldon screamed. "We don't know at what speed we are going, the wind could drag us and we could fall off the train".
- "Come on, I've never done anything like that, do it with me". She approached to him slowly, kissing his lips as she climbed the first step. "Come with me". She whispered.
Sheldon stood staring at her deep green eyes. He didn't know what happened between, but when he got back to his sense he was climbing up that ladder, and nothing else mattered. Amy opened the door that fell to the ceiling by the speed of the air. The wind entered the cold room, moving their clothes and hairs. Climbing a step further Amy pulled her head to the surface, feeling as her whole body was pushed by the cold wind.
Her hair starts to move in the wind, it was a feeling like flying, feeling a freedom that she never have imagined before. After a few seconds, Sheldon joined her, both grabbed the ladder, while the wind crashing against their bodies. Everything around him was blurred, the landscape disappeared in seconds and the wind stretched their skin making it hard to keep their eyes open.
Suddenly Amy turned her body to him, grabbing his hand and lifting it to the air, as she screamed loudly into the wind. Sheldon looked at her, shouting hard, feeling how he soothed her mind and body. Once again both shouted at once. All the frustrations, fears and cries that had occurred in their lives seemed to come out from their lips, relieving theirs memories and letting the air took them away, forever.
Slowly, they both went down, closing the door and going down the stairs. Sheldon stared at Amy, her nose was flushed, and her skin glowed, her hair was stirred by the wind and she was panting while repositioning her dress. He had never seen her so beautiful, nothing could be compared.
He walked to her, leaning her against the wall, kissing her whole body. He feels so alive and excited. Everything for her, every second by her side had been so incredible that it seemed like a dream. A dream that he never wanted to wake up.
His hands went down for her soft thighs, pressing himself hard against her while his fingers caressed her skin and make her goosebump. "I want you". Sheldon whispered into her neck, sinking into her scent, which made his body burned. His kisses plunged into her skin as his hands slide up to her hips, he raise her up to one of the boxes.
He bit her neck, listening to her moans in his ears, his hands continued to rise up to her waist, wrapping her panties and dragging them to the floor in a swift and savage move, and wrapping her legs around his waist. She groaned. Every moan which came from her sweet lips was music to his ears, he loved to listen to each one of them, analyze them and know that she was enjoying it as much as he do.
He lifted her dress up to her hips, and his fingers slid to her core, which was already wet for him. His lips slid to her ear, biting her earlobe, feeling his hot breath on her skin, making her moan of the sensation. "Do you want me?". He whispered breathless into her ear and kissing her softly.
- "Yes, oh yes, Sheldon". She begged, opening his shirt and brushing his bare and firm chest with her hands, clawing in him.
Sliding a second finger into her, Amy bit his lower lip, screaming with pleasure in his mouth, while her fingers tangled in his hair, grasping it hard as her body started to trembled. Her hands slid down to his pants, unbuttoning them, falling quickly to the floor. She took his member into her hands, sliding it up and down while Sheldon's kisses grow hotter.
Sheldon grabs her legs, thrust into her, slowly and deeply. Both moaned at the sensation, feeling the warm of their bodies. Amy's legs pulled him closer to feel him complete in her, while Sheldon pushes into her over and over again.
His hands run to her breasts, sliding the dress down, leaving them out. Cupping them with his hands, squeezing and pinching her nipples as she groaned in his mouth. "Harder, Sheldon, oh my god!". She begged him, scratching his back while she writhing in pleasure under his hot and wet body.
He grabbed her hips, pumping harder and deeper in her as she moaned hard. He lowered his face to her neck, biting it while Amy flutters in pleasure beneath him. Sheldon's gaze caught her as he pumped into her, he wanted to see her face, while he felt her entire body shaking.
- "Come for me, Amy". He begged her, feeling as he enters deeper into her. Her breathing quickened as her hands clawed at his back.
Amy groaned loudly, leaving her voice, while Sheldon feels the pulses of her strong orgasm around him. "Oh dear lord". He screamed, feeling her shaking on him and letting him go with one last thrust, collapsing on her in a strong orgasm that took his breath away.
His body fell on her, surrounding her with his arms. Amy raised her face, resting it on his shoulder, while recovering her lost breath. "Merry Christmas". She whispered, while Sheldon kissed her skin, hugging her stronger, and not wanting to leave her, ever.
Thanks so much for reading, millions of thanks for all your reviews and comments, I'm over the moon with all the love you give me. THANK YOU!
I want to clarify, because some of you didn't understand my note in the previous chapter, sorry, my fault, I didn't want to say that the end would be sad. I mean that before the end is some drama coming. Relax, I would never do something like that to you, the end will be, like all my fics, sweet and beautiful.
A big thanks, as always, to my beta Linda, she is the best and gave always so many good ideas!.
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