Amy closed her laptop and tears started welling up in her eyes. Taking a break from her relationship with Sheldon wasn't easy, but she really needed it. She had gathered all her courage to actually go through with it, but now that she'd done she felt doubts creeping up on her... Did she overreact?Did she make a mistake?Just a few months ago, Sheldon finally told her that he loved and it was one of the happiest moments of her life... But does he love me the same way I do?It was true that he loved her, but maybe he loved her the same way he loved his friends, maybe he wasn't actually in love with her like she was with him. It was this thought and his apparent lack of interest during their kissing sessions that lead her to make this difficult desicion. She needed time to think and so did Sheldon.

Her phone started ringing. Part of her hoped that it was Sheldon and she was disappointed to see that it was Penny. Obviously she heard the news of their break-up and wanted to hear her side of the story. She didn't want to talk to anyone for the time being, but she knew that Penny would keep calling or even come over if she didn't answer. Reluctantly, she picked up the phone.

"Hey Penny." she said and tried not to sound like she had being crying.

"We don't have much time" Penny declared in a serious voice "Pack quickly, we're going to Vegas. Leonard and I are getting married!" she added excitedly.

"Getting married?So suddenly?Are you pregnant?" she asked

"Shut up, I'm not pregnant, although that's what my mother is going to think...We just decided to get it over with. Be here in two hours, we'll all go to the airport together."

"Um, Penny I don't think I'm up for a trip to Vegas. Sheldon and I..."

"Had a fight, I know" she interrupted her "Come on, Vegas is the perfect place to make up!You'll even share a room, you've always wanted that!"

"Share a room?Is Sheldon ok with this?" she asked.

"Sure, I asked him an hour ago and he said it was okay. Sorry it took me so long to call you, I was booking the rooms."

"It's alright I'll be there."

"Great! By the way, you're my maid of honor, so bring something nice to wear."

"Sure. I'm really happy for you Penny!"

"Aww thank you. See you in two hours!"

"Okay, bye."

Oh crap, thought Amy. All she wanted was some time away from Sheldon and now she would have to share a room with him? The thought both excited and terrified her. Her only other option was to bail, but she couldn't miss her best friend's wedding. Crap.

But if she went to Vegas with them she could possibly ruin her best friend's wedding with all the break-up drama. If the gang found out, it would be all they talked about. She wouldn't let that happen. She took a deep breath and called Sheldon.

He answered immediately.

"Amy?Did you change your mind?" he asked

His voice sounded weird, like he had a bad cold. Had he been crying too?Amy felt a pang of guilt.

"No, Sheldon, I'm sorry I didn't change my mind. Penny just told me about the wedding in Vegas."

"Oh" he cleared his throat "I would have told you about it but you broke up with me."

"I didn't break up with you, I just need some time... Anyway, this isn't why I called you, have you told anyone about our br, um, about our 'time out'?"

"I didn't know we were using basketball terms to describe it, but no I haven't told anyone yet." he replied

"Good, let's keep it this way."

"Excuse me?" he asked startled.

"We won't tell anyone we're taking time apart. We'll act like nothing's happened until the wedding is over." she explained.

"Why?" he asked again.

"Because we don't want to steal Leonard's and Penny's thunder. It's their special day, I don't want everybody talking about us. Are you okay with it or not?"

"Yes, I'll do it." he answered

"Good. I'll see you in two hours. Just, act normal."

"Alright. I love you Amy."

"I know... Bye."

She hang up the phone quickly because she couldn't restrain herself anymore. She broke into tears.

Back in his apartment, Sheldon did the exact same thing.