The Phone Call Consequence

Chapter 9

 I know this chapter is a bit short but it's more of a texting conversation so it seemed right to cut it off here. Next chapter will be much longer. Promise!

    I don't move from the sofa, still in a state of shock. I wonder what is happening in the apartment beside me.

My phone chirps beside me and I look down.

Amy: Are you okay?

I sit up quickly, Oh gosh, Amy. How am I supposed to tell her I kissed Sheldon? Even if they weren't together, she'd had a crush on him for a while now. I stare at my phone; conflicted feelings are welling up inside me. I should tell her. She deserves to know, right? I sigh.

Penny: Leonard and I had a fight. He came storming in my apartment and found me and Sheldon. He thought I was cheating on him with his best friend because he saw him here but he only came over to make sure I was okay...

Amy: Did something happen between you and Sheldon?

Penny: ....

Amy: You can tell me anything you know, right?

I pause, but I know there's no going back and I have to tell her.

Penny: We kissed and Sheldon ran out. I'm sorry Amy.

Amy: What is there to be sorry for, Penny? We aren't dating. He's never had eyes for me.

Penny: What do you mean doesn't have eyes for you?

Amy: Penny, you might not see it but I think Sheldon secretly has feelings for you.

Penny: WHATT???!

The phone drops out of my hand and I blink. I pick it back up to read Amy's text again. Nope, I didn't misread. It's all still there. Sheldon likes me and Amy said they're not together. I think my brain might explode... perhaps my heart.

Amy: If you like Sheldon, you have my blessing. I haven't told you this but this isn't the first time Leonard has ever cheated on you. I saw him before he left talking to some hot girl at a store. I've been trying to figure out a way to tell you without hurting you but it looks like now is the time.

Penny: I had a feeling. And I did have a feeling. There's been a niggling in my stomach for months, I just kept ignoring it. Over and over again.

Amy: You should have a talk with both of them.

Penny: Thank you, Amy. I will let you know how things go.

I stand up, looking down at my clothes. Before I talk to anyone I must take a shower. My foot still hurts but with everything going on I almost forgot. I should keep it clean.

I walk purposefully to the shower. I just know everything has to come out alright.