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Dormus Interruptus.
Chapter 5
Opening her eyes, Amy glanced across to where the bedside clock was, but found she couldn't see it, because it was still dark.
As she lay there, in a half awake state, she could feel the comforting heat of Sheldon's body pressed against her back, but this night it was different, there was no layers of material between them. This was bare flesh on bare flesh, but the most reassuring thing was Sheldon's hardness pressing into her.
The urge to turn over and take him, right then, was overpowering , but she knew it was the worst possible thing she could do.
Snuggling back against him, she felt him scrape against her, and almost came instantly. With a low moan, she closed her eyes and slipped gently back to sleep.
The next thing she knew, it was light. Snuggling back into Sheldon again, she realized his hardness was no longer there. Then his arm swung across her, pulling her into him, his lips tickling her ear, as he whispered "good morning".
Stretching, she turned to look over her shoulder, into the most gentle smiling face she had ever seen.
Throwing back the covers, she slipped out of bed, and padded naked to the bathroom.
After taking a shower, she made breakfast, while Sheldon showered.
As they sat at the breakfast counter, Sheldon sighed, "Amy I'm sorry".
She gave him a gentle smile "It's OK Sheldon, these things happen. There'll be other times".
"I didn't mean that" he replied, "I meant my pathetic self-pitying".
"Don't be so hard on yourself" she began, biting her lip as she realized what she'd said.
For a moment Sheldon stared at her, then a smile crept onto his face. "Chance would be a fine thing" he replied.
Leaning across, she grazed a kiss on his cheek. "I'm proud of you" she said, "keeping your sense of humor".
"Sheldon" she began, "you do know your", she hesitated, searching for the right phrase, then Sheldon cut in, "inability to get an erection?" He said it so casually, it took her by surprise.
"Actually" she replied "I was going to say your problem, but if that's how you want to describe it, that's fine. Anyway, as I was saying, you do know it's psychological and not physical, don't you?"
He gave her a puzzled look. "Trust me" she said "I sleep with you, so I know".
Pausing, she went on, "I think a lot of it is probably down to stress. I mean, we did cover a lot of ground in a couple of days, plus Leonard banging on the bathroom door can't have helped".
She paused again, "I suggest we go back to basics for a bit, holding hands, kissing, that sort of thing. Take the pressure off for a while".
"What about sleeping together?" he asked.
"I think that would be OK" she replied, "but pajamas at all times".
Begrudgingly, he nodded.
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Having dropped Sheldon off at work, Amy drove on to her own work. Arriving at her lab, she took out her phone and dialed a number. When the line answered, she asked "Could I make an appointment please?". She listened for a moment, then replied "Yes, 2-30 would be fine".
The day dragged by, with neither Amy or Sheldon able to concentrate, so many other things occupying their thoughts.
At 2pm, Amy left the lab and drove into town, parking at a medical centre. Entering the reception, she approached the desk. The receptionist asked "May I help you?"
"Yes" Amy replied, "I have an appointment at the Planned Parenthood department".
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With the working day finally over, Amy collected Sheldon from work, and drove him to 2311 North Los Robles Avenue. As she parked, Sheldon turned to her. "Amy" he said, "I can handle this. You don't need to come in".
"Sheldon" she replied "I've told you, I'm coming in with you. We're a couple, and we face this together".
Sheldon knew when he was beaten. "OK" he nodded.
Turning his key in the door of 4A, Sheldon pushed the door open, to find Leonard and Penny cuddling together on the couch, watching TV".
Hand in hand, they crossed the room and stood in front of the TV, blocking the view.
Her jaw fixed, Amy said "OK, give it your best shot".
Penny looked puzzled, "Amy, what are you talking about?"
"Go for it" Amy said, "have a good laugh, because we don't care. We're in love, and nothing you can say will upset or embarrass us".
Penny said "Amy, I don't want to make fun of you. I think it's wonderful that you are together, and I wish you all the happiness in the world".
Sniffing, Leonard said "What she said. Now how about I order a Pizza, and you can tell us all about it? cause I know Penny's dying to know".
"And you" Penny replied with a grin.
As they ate, Sheldon and Amy sat close, Sheldon's arm around her shoulder, as they gave just a brief outline of what had happened that weekend.
With the meal over, both couples lay back on the couch, under blankets, watching TV, cuddled into each other.
When Sheldon absentmindedly kissed the top of Amy's head, Penny's eyes widened in shock, then she grinned and snuggled closer into Leonard. As the night progressed, Amy began to nod off, her head slipping down to rest on Sheldon's chest, then she murmured "I love you".
Cuddling her closer, Sheldon whispered "I love you too".
It was then that Penny realized, Sheldon and Amy truly were in love.
As the time approached 11-30pm, Sheldon finally nodded off, and there they lay, cuddled into one another, like two hibernating hamsters, a contented smile on their faces.
Penny tapped Leonard, who looked at her. She pointed at the couple, curled up asleep on the couch, and then at the door. Understanding the message, Leonard got slowly from the couch, followed by Penny, and they let themselves out, glancing back for a last look, before gently closing the door behind them, leaving Sheldon and Amy sleeping peacefully together.
Back in 4B, Leonard and Penny sat cuddling on the couch, a glass of wine each. Penny began "Aren't they just the cutest couple?"
Leonard sniffed "They are, and I'm glad you didn't make fun of them. Sheldon has waited a long time, to find someone to love".
Penny nodded, also welling up, "Amy too" she said, "I think it's so sweet".
Back in 4A, Amy roused and looked around the room. Seeing they were alone, she nudged Sheldon and, glancing at the clock, said "It's 1am, I'd better be going".
"There's no need" he replied, "stay".
"OK" she replied, "but remember, no funny business".
Standing by the bed, they stripped off, then dressed in their pajamas, before climbing into bed.
They lay on their backs, Amy's head resting on his chest, as she listened to the gentle beat of his heart, her head rising and falling with his breathing. She could smell the talc and feel the warmth of his body.
Putting his hand under her chin, Sheldon lifted her face toward him and pressed his lips to hers, his mouth barely open, tasting her lips with the tip of his tongue.
Breaking the kiss, she said "Whoa, no funny business".
"Excuse me" he replied, "but we did agree that kissing is allowed".
"Fair enough" she said, "but only kissing".
Leaning across again, he kissed her just below the ear, then lay a row of kisses along her jaw line. Between each kiss, he mumbled "still kissing". With each word, she could feel his hot breath on her skin.
Even as his mouth made it's way down onto Amy's neck, he repeated between each kiss "still kissing".
Dipping his mouth between the lapels of her pajama top, Sheldon gently kissed across the top of her breasts, still murmuring "still kissing".
Gasping, Amy said "OK, I get the message. You can stop saying still kissing. I should've drafted the rules tighter".
"I'm glad you didn't" he murmured, as he undid the four top buttons, and kissed down to her left nipple.
Squirming under him, Amy gasped "Take it easy Sheldon. Not too much stress, remember".
Lifting his head from her nipple, he replied "Let me be the judge of that", before pressing his mouth back to her nipple, to suck and nibble it.
With each suck, Amy twitched, tension spreading from her core, throughout her body.
"Sheldon" she gasped, "this isn't going to do it".
Pulling away from her nipple, Sheldon whispered "Permission to vary the rules?"
"Oh God yes" she gasped.
Slipping his hand past the waistband of her pajama bottoms, he stroked his fingers across her wetness, then plunged his finger into her, stroking the front wall, feeling for a tiny rough patch. Finding it, he stroked it with a 'come hither' gesture and Amy stiffened under his touch.
Slipping a second finger into her, he continued to stroke the sweet spot, as Amy jerked and thrashed under him.
As he stroked her, he felt a tiny sensation in his own loins, and felt himself harden a little.
Sheldon felt Amy's walls tighten on him, the heat permeating his fingers, as she uncoiled into her climax, gasping and twitching through it.
Her breath and pulse slowing, Amy moaned "That was incredible".
"Amy" he said, "I felt something. It wasn't much, but it was something".
"That's wonderful" she replied, leaning across to kiss him on the mouth.
Settling her head on his chest again, she looked up into his face. "I love you Sheldon". As she lowered her head back onto his chest, he replied "I love you too".
As sleep overtook them, they lay in each other arms, breathing in time with one another, totally contented, and deeply in love.