A Shenny Romance (Big Bang Theory Fanfic)

Chapter 10-Impressing Sheldon (2)

Sheldon froze when Amy's moist lips grazed his. He jerked back reflexively and immediately felt bad when a hurt expression materialised on Amy's face. He didn't mean to do it. It was just on instinct. But it felt gross to him.

It was nothing like the kiss he'd shared with Penny.

"I'm so sorry." Amy flushed an unattractive shade of red. "I wasn't thinking. It was a mistake, I apologise."

It was a deja vu moment for Sheldon as Penny had uttered almost the same words to him that night. Why am I even thinking about her?

Shaking his head slightly, he looked at Amy. "I believe you're my girlfriend now, am I not right? Therefore you are entitled to kiss me. However, I would appreciate if you gave me a notice of some sort before you actually do, for as you can see I was taken aback by your sudden gesture." he said instead, not wanting to let on that he didn't really feel anything when she'd kissed him.

According to the self-help book Leonard had got him last Christmas, he learnt that he would experience an inexplicable and odd sensation when being physically intimate with a potential partner he was infatuated with. He was aware that he was unlike other guys who had raging hormones and lusty desires, but even he knew that what he felt for Penny during the accidental drunken kiss transcended what he was feeling right now as he gazed into Amy's warm brown eyes after her bold move.

But the book said infatuation. So that's all it is. He was merely subjected to Penny's attractive looks and charm but he would get over it soon. And he could develop feelings for Amy overtime. She was everything he'd been looking for and there was no reason why he couldn't fall for her.

Amy smiled happily when she heard what Sheldon said. "Thank you, Sheldon. It's just, I was afraid you were drawn in by Penny's natural good looks and charm." her words echoed his own thoughts.

"None of that, Ms Amy Farrah Fowler," Sheldon said firmly. "Your intelligence is what I appreciate. Looks are superficial.' He tried his best to look at her in the eye. Howard had once told him this was how to appear confident and get women to believe what you were saying, even if you didn't mean it or it wasn't true.
'I'll remember that. ' Amy smiled slightly, relieved that he wasn't put off.

The pair went back to the living room area where the rest were chatting away happily. But Sheldon's mind was still in the turmoil. First came handholding, then kissing... what if Amy initiated... ohgod, what if she wants to engage in coitus? He suddenly didn't feel hungry anymore and quietly closed his packet as a sign of having finished his dinner.

'OK guys! Time for a movie marathon! ' Leonard grinned.

Howard shot a glare at him. 'Leonard! Girls!'

'Kidding. So, what do you ladies fancy? '

'Let's crack open a bottle of wine or beer and play truth or dare. ' Bernadette suggested.

'Sounds good. ' Penny jumped at the chance of consuming an alcoholic beverage.

'I'm going to sit out.' Sheldon said firmly.

'Sheldon, you're not a kid or teenager anymore. You are allowed to drink. ' Leonard said impatiently.

'No thank you. I know very well what will go down for me if I participate in this animalistic party game. ' Sheldon stood his ground.

'Come on Sheldon, it's worth a shot,' Amy said hopefully. Maybe Sheldon could come to see the brave side of her as well.

'Amy... '

'I promise you won't get drunk. ' Amy said.

'Don't be a party pooper,' Penny added playfully.

'Alright, I'm in.' Sheldon glowered at her.

'Remember, every time you forfeit a turn, you have to take a shot.' Leonard raised his red plastic cup.
'Double shot if you forfeited more than twice. ' he took hold of the empty bottle and let it spin on the floor. It stopped right in front of Raj.

Raj widened his eyes and shook his head vehemently.

'Ok Raj. Truth or dare? ' Howard tilted his head towards his best friend so he could whisper in his ear.
'Alright, dare. ' Howard announced after Raj was done whispering. Raj widened his eyes in shock again. 'Sorry man, you can't talk, you gotta take the dare. I dare you... to kiss one of the girls here. '

Raj's jaw dropped silently as Amy, Penny and Bernadette started to protest quietly but pretended to sympathetise with Raj.

'What do you say, Sheldon?' Howard raised an eyebrow.

'It is a tall order, I would say. It infringes on the rights of the ladies here. ' Sheldon said.

'Aww-'

'But for the sake of fulfilling the purpose of the game, I say I'm all for it.' Sheldon continued, a slow half-smirk forming on his face as Penny's face morphed from relief to a pout.

'At least you get to pick, ' Leonard grinned. Although he was saying a silent prayer for his friend to not kiss Penny. He had to be the first and the last person to do that to her.

Raj squeezed his eyes shut, turned to his left abruptly, and quickly landed a peck on Bernadette's lips.

'Rajesh! ' Bernadette squeaked, two faint spots of pink on her cheeks.

'Lips soft as pillows, I imagine? ' Howard teased. 'OK, stop glaring at me and spin. '

The bottle stopped between Sheldon and Penny.

'Ah, a conundrum. ' Howard said thoughtfully, a slow smile spreading across his face. 'We all know what that means. '

'Am I missing something? ' Sheldon asked, genuinely befuddled.

'Uh, I'll just take a double shot. Make that triple,' Penny said quickly. She was already feeling pretty tipsy but it wasn't a foreign feeling. She was craving more.

'Nuh-uh. This is interesting, seeing Sheldon kiss a girl for the first time. I mean, Amy you're definitely the first, but I haven't seen him kiss anyone. ' Howard insisted.

'I'm with Penny on this, if you're not comfortable, you don't have to do it.' Leonard said.

'I'm not a wimp. ' Sheldon said fiercely. 'However I will have to ask Penny's permission. '

'Cmon Penny, it won't be so bad, ' Howard chirped.

'Whatever. ' Penny shrugged.

'One minute guys. That's the least you should-'

Penny felt an unfamiliar electric jolt through her body as her lips landed on Sheldon - the second time in a week. She told herself it was because it felt weird, that Sheldon wasn't experienced so he was making her feel uncomfortable and her body was reacting to it. But she felt Sheldon's lips slowly kiss her back, gently and tentatively, so unlike the guys she always went out with who were rough and desperate. She found herself biting gently at his bottom lip, and her tongue slowly creeping in... and yet, Sheldon's lips were still closed over hers.

Her arms slowly found their way over his shoulders until their bodies were touching ever so slightly. She could feel the tiny hairs at the back of his neck.

And then it struck her that everybody was watching.

She shruk back slowly and opened her eyes, a bashful smile on her face. She was about to open her mouth and explain it was just the alcohol, when she realised that everyone had suddenly disappeared.

'Sheldon, sweetie... ' she forced herself to look up at him. Into the mesmerizing blue pools of wisdom and knowledge.

'Penny... I'd like to believe I have merely been under the influence of alcohol. However... that would be living in self-denial. ' Sheldon admitted. 'Ever since that night when we accidentally swapped saliva, I've been thinking long and hard, and the only conclusion is that... ' he looked deep into the eyes of the beautiful blonde in front of him. 'I love you. '

Penny felt her legs wobble as she stumbled and ran right out the door.

A/n: Soz for the long wait! Hope this was worth it, it's longer than what I usually have. Thanks (':