Epilogue

One Year Later

"Sheldon, I'm home!" Penny yelled with a cake in her hand. It was Sheldon's Birthday. They have been living together across the hall from Alex for 5 months now. Penny couldn't even imagine how her life would shape up to be. She had a recurring role in a popular sitcom and was starting to generate a good fan base. Fortunately, she no longer needed to work at the Cheesecake factory and her relationship with Sheldon was going amazingly well.

Their first time had been awkward since he was a virgin but like any other experiment, Sheldon perfected the art of sex in weeks and penny couldn't be happier. Sheldon's mother had accepted her in a heartbeat. Life couldn't get any better.

"Sheldon?" She was getting worried now.

She found a card on her bedside. Under the card was the most beautiful dress she ever saw.

"I am waiting for you on the roof"

Why she is getting a surprise on his birthday, she thought. Nevertheless, she put on the dress and set off for the roof.

Roof

She entered the roof cautiously awaiting her surprise. What she found blew her mind. Sheldon Lee Cooper was on one fucking knee.

"Sheldon…What are you…It's your birthday, not mine…"

"Penny. We've been together for almost one year now. This year, I had the best time of my life. You are perhaps, the best thing that could've happened to me. I feel so happy, so content in your presence. I am glad that the arctic disaster happened since it brought us together. I was under the illusion that I own a particular spot on a couch. But, I have come to realize that my spot will always be next to yours. If caring about you all the day is love, then yes I am in love with you. If trying to make you happy irrespective of what happens is love, then yes I am in love with you. I am indeed hopelessly in love with you, penny and I just have one more thing to say,

"Will you marry me?"

Penny was crying now and she was at a loss of words. It felt like everything had fallen into place. She finally felt complete. Sheldon made her feel complete. She saw an impatient Sheldon standing on one knee holding an engagement ring.

"I love you so much. More than anything in this world. Yes, I will marry you Sheldon!"

Sheldon smiled and gently pushed the ring on her finger and kissed her.

After kissing him to her heart's content, she became serious.

"If you follow this up with a bazinga, then I'm gonna have to punch you in the throat."

"No bazinga" Sheldon said and kissed her again. Life indeed, couldn't get any better.

6 years later

"Congratulations Sheldon on winning the Nobel Prize. You deserve it." Leonard smiled. They were at Stockholm, Sweden where the Nobel Prize was being awarded.

"Thank You Leonard. I'm glad we could put everything behind us. How are you doing?"

"Oh, I am great. The research is going good. And, I am seeing someone as well!"

"Well, great for you, Leonard! Who is she?"

"Her name is Amy Farrah Fowler. She is a great neurobiologist."

"I would be glad to meet her someday." Sheldon smiled.

"Hey, have you seen James?" Sheldon asked looking around.

"The last I saw him, he was with penny."

"Oh. I better get going. I have to give a speech and I can't do that without speaking to penny first."

"See you there, buddy."

"Daddy!" James yelled and jumped into Sheldon's arms.

"This one is so like you. He keeps mumbling scientific words whenever around me. I hope the next one turns out to be a girl." Penny said touching her belly.

"If it is a girl, I'll name her."

"No way! You'll choose something like, Madam Curie or something! No chance."

"She was a pioneer in radioactivity! Our daughter would be honoured."

"Not the point. You have a speech to give, am I right?"

"Yes. And I don't want to lose my pants this time."

"Come here" she giggled and kissed him soundly.

"Now go out there and don't worry. We'll be on the side-lines. You have nothing to worry about. I am here for you."

"I love you penny"

"And, I love you Sheldon. No GO!"

Along the way, Sheldon saw Raj and Alex hand in hand smiling together. They had started dating a few months back and were going great. Howard and Bernadette were arguing about the name of their first child as well. Bernadette was 4 months pregnant. Everyone seemed so grown. Everything was changed. He finally got the Nobel Prize and had such amazing friends to share his happiness with. He finally got to the stage and was received by a grand applause. Before starting his speech, he looked over to penny and smiled. He knew that she got his back. Irrespective of what happened, he knew that she would be there for him. Always. And that was enough for him.

Author – And that's a wrap! I can't say how happy I am that I chose to write this. Sheldon and Penny are my favourite characters from the show and their chemistry is undeniable when they have scenes together. But, irrespective of that, it's nice that they are concentrating on Sheldon/Amy now. It's amazing that he said I love you to Amy in season 8. He has come a long way and the current season is going great. This fanfiction goes out to everyone who have been there to review, to follow or to favourite this story. To Shenny Fan, nerdtool54, stock2007, magneto acolyte, I thank you guys so much for your reviews. They have been great to read and I hope you guys continue reviewing my work. I would be glad to read and review your work someday. Not just these people, I would like to thank everyone who has reviewed and followed. This experience was enriching and I would definitely write more fanfictions later. I hope you enjoyed, A Beautiful Mind. Any kind of advice or criticism is appreciated. Thank you everyone. Adios!