The Phone Call Consequence

Chapter 7

Blehh. So sorry for my lateness. You know I never give up, I just take a year is all... *cough*

Frozen, I don't make a move to get my phone or answer the door. In truth, I don't know what I will do. Neither option is pleasant. I find myself meeting Sheldon's eyes. His eyes meet mine for a split second but unlike me, he's much calmer and collected. Before I can stop him, he strides toward the door to answer the knocking.

"Shel--!" my heart does a nosedive when Leonard is revealed from the other side. My ex boyfriend does a double take between Sheldon and I, trying to figure out why we're here together at the crack of dawn.

Leonard's eyes dart between us and rest on the sofa where the throw is still lying haplessly on the floor. When they find mine once more they're filled with such ice I take a step back. I have nothing to be ashamed of. I know this so when he stares at me with accusation I get angry. Why would he even think I would do something with Sheldon of all people? Doesn't he know the both of us better than that?

"So is this how it is then?" Leonard's voice is flat and void of emotion, defying the angry expression flickering across his face. "I make one mistake and come home to apologize." his eyes come between us.

"Excuse me?" I can't help my outburst. It just comes right out before I can clamp my mouth shut. Now Leonard and Sheldon are staring at me. Great... just great.

Sheldon clears his throat, "Penny was trying to self harm. Somebody has to watch over her when she's depressed. I didn't see you here since you are the cause of her grief." the bite in his tone was shocking. Even Leonard seemed taken aback. I watched his eyes grow big from behind his glasses.

"I didn't think--"

"That's right," Sheldon interrupts Leonard, taking a step closer to him. He's pointing his finger. "You didn't think about anyone but yourself."

Leonard takes a step back, more unnerved by Sheldon's actions than his words. I'm also wondering where this backbone came from.

No one has ever taken up for me like this and it's making me feel strange things I should never feel. I'm confused even more because the tingling sensation is being caused by Sheldon. Doesn't he realize he's risking his friendship over me?

Leonard snaps out of his daze, a glare replacing his gaping stare. "You're accusing me of cheating? What do you think Amy would think of your cozying up to my girlfriend?"

Sheldon scowled but before he could say another word, Leonard turned away to stomp out of my apartment. Slamming the door so hard it rattled. Effectively rattling me too.