(fictional story about fictional characters)
(MF, oral, anal)
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Over the next few weeks, Leonard and Penny saw each other as often as they could (although neither one thought it was often enough), but never seemed to have the time to become intimate again (although they both craved some "alone time"). Penny attended several auditions arranged by her agent and picked up as many extra shifts at the Cheesecake Factory as she could. Leonard was involved with an intense research project and used the university's high powered laser lab as often as he could. Of course, he also was responsible for the seemingly never ending task of being Sheldon's taxi driver.
Although they both thought about the time they had nearly made love, neither Penny or Leonard obsessed about it and were content to enjoy each other's company, and learn more about each other. Leonard immersed himself in studying Penny's acting career; the possibilities open to her, the invisible hurdles and politics of the acting business, and he now was a regular reader of Variety. For her part, Penny had become a fast study of Halo and other video games that he enjoyed (she had even beaten Sheldon at Halo, which she reminded him of every time he cast aspersions on her acting career or her libido). Their relationship had grown so strong that Penny seriously considered asking Leonard to move in with her someday soon.
Most of her former friends would have scoffed at her relationship with her lovable nerd, but she had never felt more content or comfortable with another person. Instead of a local bar, which she would have formerly chosen; the local park had become their favorite date place. Recently he had invited her on a picnic to the park and they had spent the afternoon flying kites. It was one of the most enjoyable dates she had ever had, but if you had suggested it a year ago, she would have laughed at the prospect.
He had told her about the history of kites and much to her surprise she found herself totally enthralled. Kites had been flying for over two thousand years and could be traced back to the Han Dynasty. He informed her that Buddhist monks used them as talismans to ward off evil spirits and that kite-fighting was a bona fide sport in Raj's native India and Thailand where participants used abrasive lines to cut the strings of others. They had lay in the grass facing opposite directions with their heads together watching their kites soar high above them.
On this night she eagerly awaited his footsteps in the hallway between their apartments, because she had exciting news. When she heard the voices of Leonard and Sheldon echoing up the stairwell, Penny rushed out into the hall to greet them. Nearly knocking Leonard over, she surprised him with a vigorous hug and a kiss on the cheek.
"Hi angel," he greeted her, "it is so great to see you...you seem in an extra good mood."
"Sorry to disappoint you Penny," Sheldon obnoxiously interrupted, "we just got home from work...no take-out yet."
Nothing could dampen her mood as she responded, "nice to see you too Moonpie," using the nickname that she knew would annoy him.
"Only my Meemaw calls me Moonpie," he pouted as he unlocked the door to 4A.
"Sweetie, I got a call-back from that audition I went to last week...you know, the Jason Statham movie!" It wasn't that she had a crush on Statham or anything, but even though he had only made a handful of big box office films, according to all the magazines, he was one of the fastest rising stars in the business. His third "Transporter" movie was about to be released and it was supposed to mark his launch into major stardom. Appearing in one of his movies would get her much needed exposure, hopefully leading to other parts.
"Oh my God, that is so great," Leonard gushed while wrapping his arms around her and hugging her tight. "A call-back means that they're pretty interested in you , right?"
"I hope so," she admitted, "I hate to ask, but could we switch cars again tomorrow...I have to drive to Burbank."
"You know you don't have to ask...I was just going to suggest it," and he handed her a new set of keys, "this is YOUR set, so from now on just take it whenever you need it. Hopefully you'll need it a lot...when you get the part. If I see the car is gone, I'll just use yours...you still stash the keys under the mat, right."
"Wait," Sheldon exclaimed, "am I to believe that you don't secure your vehicle."
"Brilliant deduction Sherlock Sheldon," Penny responded, trying to be as sarcastic as he always was, what's the point...who would want to steal that rust bucket."
"Point taken," Sheldon agreed, "it is a vehicular time-bomb, but suppose some homeless person crawls into the back seat to sleep."
"Well he better be out by the time I come down to use it or he will be relocating," Penny nonchalantly answered.
"Unbelievable," Sheldon shook his head and Leonard grinned from ear to ear because she had gotten the best of his roommate.