A/N: Okay I had to write this after that gut wrenching finale. I trust the writers will right this ship but it still hurt. This is my version of what will happen after the Skype call.

I don't own this or trust me that ring would be on her finger.

He closed the ring box and put it back in the desk drawer.

She said she wanted a break. She said she had been patient. She said she needed time to think. She said she loved him.

What the hell did it all mean?

Sheldon remembered about 20 years prior his sister and her friends ranting about 2 people named Ross and Rachel and a break. Then later, Ross was a jerk because he had cheated on Rachel. Sheldon had no idea who that couple was but he knew one thing for sure, he would never cheat on Amy. But would Amy cheat on him and use the break as an excuse? He was fairly certain she wouldn't. She loved him. She had said as much.

He needed advice and fast. He picked up his phone and was about to call Leonard when he remembered that he was on his way to Vegas to marry Penny. So they were both out. He wouldn't ruin their special day with his problems. He thought about calling his mother but did not want her to worry. Meemaw always had the best advice, maybe he could call her. He decided he couldn't do it. He never wanted to admit to Meemaw that he had failed. He knew she would understand but he just couldn't let her know. It was her ring after all. She had sent it out with his mother when she was out a few weeks prior.

He could call Howard and Bernadette but he wasn't sure they would care about his problem. They had their own issues with a new house and a roommate that came with the place. Raj would probably tell him to do something over the top romantic to win her heart back. Amy would never fall for that. It wasn't him. Sheldon had never done anything romantic for Amy in all the years he had known her.

He realized he had no one at that moment. He couldn't call anyone to help him out of this situation. He was on his own. He got up from his desk and headed to his room. It didn't matter that it was only 8:00, he got ready for bed. As he laid down for bed he looked at his nightstand. Sitting on it was the picture of the two of them from prom. That had been one of the happiest nights of his life. He had finally come to the conclusion he loved her and while he hadn't planned on telling her the way he did, he still told her. He started spending more and more time with her after that. He just loved seeing her all the time. She was all that consumed his thoughts. Did she not realize that?

He couldn't relax as he was trying to fall asleep. His mind was just reeling with the thoughts of Amy. Her beautiful green eyes, her beckoning hips, her beautiful mind. Why did she do this? They had been having a wonderful time. They were making out on the couch. He had been so nervous. The more he kissed her the more he knew he wanted more. But even though his body was telling him he wanted more, he was still terrified of taking that next step in intimacy. He thought if he made a commitment, he would be less terrified. He had thought about proposing that night since it was the 5th anniversary of their first date. His mind was all over the place. When she asked if he could believe it had been that long, he agreed then said the next thing that came to his mind. When he tried to go in for more kissing, she pushed him away. She was angry. Did she not know how his mind worked? He was thinking of many things at that time, including the ring that was in his desk. Well when she left he had lost his opportunity.

Then she didn't speak to him for 24 hours. Finally he could not take it anymore and called her on Skype. He then had no choice when she said she needed time to think. He had to tell her he understood. He couldn't propose then, not like that. He didn't want her to think that he was only doing it to make her stay with him. He was very restless as he sleep was evading him. How could she think he was not moving fast enough? They had been together for 5 years, he was kissing her and holding her hand. He was ready for the next step and he was going to tell her but she got mad.

All he could think about was her. He was not going to sleep that night. Did she not know she consumed his thoughts all the time? Then it dawned on him. No she didn't. He never told her how much he thought about her. Sure he told her he loved her all the time but was that the same thing? He realized it wasn't. She was probably feeling neglected. He did say things that could be taken as harsh. He knew that but then she had always forgiven him. What happened this time? He figured it out almost immediately. She had been so happy that he was finally moving forward with the kissing then he had to bring up The Flash. How could he have been so stupid? He needed to talk to her.

He looked at his clock. It was close to 11. He knew she would be sleeping but he didn't care. He thought about calling her but she probably turned off her phone or worse, she would ignore his call. He knew Skype wouldn't work either for the same reasons. He had to go to her. He got up quickly and grabbed his bus pants. He thought about taking the ring but knew that wouldn't be smart. That could wait for another time. He needed to make sure she knew he was sorry.

He got on the bus and felt extremely nervous. What if she refused to open the door? He didn't care, he had to take the chance. Before he knocked he thought about what he was going to say. He knew a simple apology was not going to work. And he knew that wasn't what she wanted. He had figured it out. She needed to feel loved by him and not just with words. She wanted to know he was committed to her and not some television show. He had it all figured out and he raised his hand to knock on the door.

She heard his knock on the door and couldn't believe it. Had he really not heard her when she said she needed time? She thought about ignoring it, but she knew he would keep knocking until she answered. He may also use the key he had to just come in so she figured she may as well answer it and see what he wanted. She went to the door and pulled it open.

"Sheldon what do you want?" She asked him angrily.

"Listen I know you said you wanted time to think about this relationship but you didn't let me say anything about what I was thinking about our relationship."

"Sheldon please. I can't do this, not now."

"No Amy listen. I need to say something. I love you. And before you say you love me too or that those are just words, they aren't. I love you more than anything I have ever loved before. I love you more than my Meemaw, my mom and my spot. You are all I think about morning, noon, and night. I sometimes can't concentrate on my work because of how much I think about you, but most of the time I think better because of you. You consume my thoughts. I find myself constantly wanting to see you more. I wanted you to sleep over that night we built the fort not just because I was having the time of my life but I couldn't bear for you to leave. I know that my words can be harsh at times and sometimes I must seem like I don't care but that is so far from true. The other night you asked me if I could believe it had been five years. Believe me I can't believe it has been that long. When we were kissing on my couch I was thinking that 5 years prior I would never have done what we were doing. I would have laughed at anyone who would have told me I would. Do you know what you have done to me?"

"Sheldon."

"I am not finished. You have changed me more than you can ever know and I am not good with change. This change has been slow and at times I didn't even know I was changing. If you recall, I tried to break up with you over the change. But I couldn't know that I was changing for the better. You have made me a better man. Five years ago, I would have laughed if you told me that I would be standing in front of your door pouring my heart out with hippie dippy feelings. But I can't help it. I love you and I know you love me."

"I do love you, you know that but…"

"Now hold on, I want to finish with one more thought. I am going to give you this time out because you asked for it. I am not happy about it but I understand. I couldn't however do this without letting you know how I felt. I didn't want you to make any harsh decisions. I know I can be exhausting and I understand how you must feel. But you need to know how I feel as well. I am leaving now you can take all the time you need. I will be waiting."

"Sheldon…."

"Now before I leave, I need you to know one other thing. I will not be like Ross." Amy gave him a surprised look. She had no idea he knew a reference like that. "You are the only one for me. I love you Amy." He leaned in to her and gave her a gentle kiss on her lips. He started to walk away. Then he remembered he needed to say one last thing. "Oh and Amy?"

"Yes Sheldon?"

"You didn't ruin the mood. I did. Goodnight." And with that he walked away from her apartment leaving Amy with a lot to think about.

Let me know what you think. I was thinking this could be a one shot but if you would like more I can try and write more.