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Chapter 2 - Cameos in The Big Bang Theory Season 1 - Episode 1 Part 2

Cameos in The Big Bang Theory

Season 1 - Episode 1 Part 2

"Careful there," he murmured, his hand steadying her waist. Penny looked up, meeting his dark eyes. The air thickened. She didn't move away.

"You always this helpful to new neighbors?" she teased, her voice dropping a notch.

"Only the cute ones." Wilt's grin was slow, predatory. His hand slid up her side, testing the waters. Penny bit her lip, feeling the heat build. It'd been a while since Kurt, and Wilt was... different. Tall, ripped, with that lean power radiating off him.

Before she knew it, his lips crashed onto hers—firm, demanding, no hesitation. Wilt didn't ask; he took. His mouth tasted faintly of mint and something darker, something hungry. Penny kissed him back just as hard, her fingers curling into the front of his T-shirt, bunching the fabric as she pulled him closer. Heat rolled off him in waves, his body solid and warm against hers.

He backed her up slowly, step by deliberate step, until the backs of her knees hit the edge of the couch. She didn't stumble—he controlled the descent, one big hand splayed across the small of her back, the other gripping her ass through the thin denim of her shorts. He squeezed, hard enough that she felt the press of his fingers digging into soft flesh, lifting her just enough to sit her down on the cushions.

"God, you're fucking hot," he growled low against the side of her neck, teeth grazing skin before he nipped—sharp enough to sting, soft enough to make her gasp. Penny arched instinctively, pressing her chest forward, nipples already stiff and aching under the cotton of her tank top.

"Shut up and kiss me again," she shot back, voice husky, a little breathless. Her hands dropped to his belt, fumbling with the buckle in her hurry. Metal clinked. Leather slid free.

Wilt gave a low chuckle that vibrated against her throat. "Bossy. I like it."

He straightened just enough to yank her tank top up and over her head in one smooth, practiced motion. No bra underneath—her full breasts spilled free, bouncing once from the sudden release. The cool air of the apartment hit her skin and her nipples tightened even more, dark pink and straining. Wilt's eyes darkened as he looked down at her.

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"Jesus," he muttered, voice wrecked. "You're something else, Penny."

She gave him a lazy, satisfied smile, still kneeling between his legs, tits shiny and flushed. "Told you I could handle it."

They collapsed together—sweaty, spent, breathing hard.

Wilt pulled her against his chest, lips brushing her temple. "Welcome to the building, neighbor."

Penny laughed, boneless and sated. "Best welcome I've ever had."

Meanwhile, across town in a rundown apartment complex on the east side of Pasadena, things were going about as badly as they possibly could for Leonard and Sheldon.

Kurt's place smelled like stale beer, gym socks, and regret. The big man—easily 6'5", shoulders like a linebacker who'd never heard the word "retirement"—stood in the middle of his cramped living room, arms crossed, smirking down at the two physicists like they were stray cats that had wandered in.

Leonard had tried to be diplomatic at first.

"Hey, Kurt, man… Penny just wants her TV back. No hard feelings, right? We can just—"

Kurt had laughed. A big, booming sound that rattled the thin walls.

Kurt stepped forward, forcing Leonard to crane his neck. "Listen, if Penny wants her TV back, she can come get it herself. I'm not handing it over to you."

Sheldon, predictably, had tried logic.

"Statistically speaking, prolonged possession of another person's property without consent constitutes—"

Kurt didn't let him finish.

With one meaty hand he grabbed the waistband of Leonard's khakis and yanked. The pants came down in a single, humiliating whoosh—belt buckle clattering against the floor. Leonard yelped, hands flying to cover himself, cheeks flaming red.

Sheldon's eyes widened behind his glasses. "This is highly irregular—"

Kurt turned on him next. One quick tug and Sheldon's slacks joined the pile on the dirty carpet. Sheldon stood there in his Star Trek briefs—red with the Starfleet insignia—looking like a deer caught in headlights.

Kurt stepped back, hands on hips, admiring his work.

"Tell Penny hi for me," he sneered, nodding toward the flatscreen still bolted to his wall like it had always belonged there. "And tell her she's got better taste than I thought if she's slumming it with you two."

He slammed the door so hard the frame rattled.

Outside in the hallway, Leonard and Sheldon stood frozen for a good ten seconds—pants around their ankles, dignity in tatters.

Leonard finally managed to speak. "We… we should probably…"

"Yes," Sheldon said tightly. "Pull up our trousers. Immediately."

They hiked their pants back up in awkward silence, neither looking at the other. The walk back to the car was the longest three minutes of Leonard's life. Every passing car felt like it was staring. Sheldon kept his head high, spine rigid, pretending this was just another minor inconvenience in an otherwise orderly universe.

The drive home was silent except for the low hum of the engine and Leonard's occasional muttered curse under his breath.

By the time they pulled into the apartment building's lot, the sun had dipped low, painting the sky orange. They trudged up the four flights of stairs—Leonard limping slightly from where he'd twisted his ankle trying to run down the hallway in half-fallen pants, Sheldon walking like a man determined to pretend none of this had happened.

As they reached the fourth-floor landing, the muffled sounds hit them first.

Thump. Thump. Thump.

Steady. Rhythmic. Accompanied by the unmistakable creak of cheap furniture protesting under serious strain.

Then the voices.

A woman's—high, breathy, desperate. "Harder—fuck—harder!"

A low, masculine grunt in answer. Deep. Animal.

The wet slap of skin on skin echoed through the thin door of 4B.

Leonard stopped dead, one foot still on the last step. His face drained of color so fast it looked like someone had pulled a plug.

"Is that…?" he whispered.

Sheldon tilted his head, analytical even now. "It would appear so. The acoustic profile is consistent with vigorous coitus. Note the consistent tempo—approximately 2.3 thrusts per second—and the decibel level of vocalizations. Quite enthusiastic."

Another sharp cry from inside: "Oh god—right there—don't stop—!"

The couch—or whatever surface they were using—groaned in protest, wood scraping against wood.

Leonard's stomach twisted. He'd spent the entire afternoon picturing Penny in that towel, smiling at him, maybe even flirting a little. Now the image in his head was being overwritten in real time by something far more visceral.

He could hear the wet, filthy sounds beneath the slapping—squelching, the occasional low growl from the man, Penny's moans climbing higher, needier.

"She's… she's with someone," Leonard said, voice small.

"Evidently," Sheldon replied, unfazed. "And judging by the amplitude of her vocalizations, the encounter is proving satisfactory."

Leonard shot him a look. "Not helping."

"I'm merely providing empirical observation."

Another loud smack—flesh on flesh—followed by Penny's broken cry: "Fuck—yes—like that—!"

Leonard's hands clenched at his sides. Jealousy hit him like a truck. He'd barely known her a day and already he felt like he'd lost something.

"We should… come back later," he managed.

"Agreed," Sheldon said immediately, already turning on his heel. "Interrupting mid-coitus is a social faux pas of the highest order. The probability of awkwardness exceeds 98.7%. We should retreat and reconvene at a more appropriate interval."

They backed down the stairs as quietly as possible, though the sounds from Penny's apartment followed them—fading only slightly with each step.

Down in 4A, they let themselves in. Leonard collapsed onto the couch. Sheldon went straight to his spot, sat ramrod straight, and stared at the opposite wall like it had personally offended him.

Neither spoke for a long minute.

Finally Leonard muttered, "She seemed… nice."

"She is empirically attractive," Sheldon conceded. "And her social skills appear adequate. However, her choice in sexual partners suggests a preference for physical attributes over intellectual compatibility."

Leonard rubbed his face. "Thanks, Sheldon. That makes me feel way better."

"I'm merely pointing out observable patterns."

They sat in miserable silence until the sounds from across the hall eventually quieted—first the rhythm slowing, then a long stretch of heavy breathing, soft laughter, murmured words too low to make out.

Half an hour later, Leonard stood up. "I should… check on her. Make sure she's okay."

Sheldon raised an eyebrow. "You intend to inquire about the status of her television while she is likely still in a post-coital state?"

"I'm not gonna ask about… that. Just… the TV. And maybe say hi."

Sheldon considered. "Very well. But I insist on accompanying you. Emotional support is statistically more effective in pairs."

They walked across the hall like men approaching a guillotine.

Leonard knocked—three soft, timid raps.

The door opened a few seconds later.

Penny stood there, freshly showered, hair damp and pulled into a messy bun. She wore an oversized T-shirt and yoga pants. Her cheeks were still flushed, lips a little swollen. She looked relaxed. Satisfied. Beautiful.

"Hey, guys," she said, smiling like nothing had happened. "Back already?"

Leonard cleared his throat. "Uh… yeah. About the TV…"

Penny's expression softened into sympathy the second she saw their faces. "Oh no. It didn't go well, did it?"

Leonard shook his head, sheepish. "He, uh… he's keeping it. And he… kind of pantsed us."

Penny's eyes widened. Then she burst out laughing—bright, genuine, not mean. "Oh my god. I'm so sorry. That's… that's actually kind of hilarious. In a horrible way."

Sheldon nodded solemnly. "It was indeed humiliating."

Penny bit her lip, trying to rein in the giggles. Then she looked at Leonard—really looked—and saw the hurt behind the embarrassment. Her smile faded into something gentler.

"Aw, guys. Come here." She stepped forward and pulled them both into a quick, awkward group hug. Leonard froze; Sheldon stiffened like he'd been electrocuted. She smelled like vanilla body wash and something faintly musky underneath.

She pulled back. "Tell you what. My treat. Let me take you guys out to dinner. Anywhere you want. I owe you for even trying."

Leonard blinked. "You don't have to—"

"I want to," she insisted. "Besides, I could use some normal human interaction after… today."

Sheldon perked up slightly. "Does this establishment serve Thai food? I find the spiciness levels at the Cheesecake Factory to be disappointingly mild."

Penny grinned. "Thai it is. Let me grab my purse."

As she turned to step back inside, she caught movement in her peripheral vision.

Down the hall, Wilt's door was cracked open just enough.

He leaned against the frame—shirtless now, sweatpants low on his hips, arms crossed over his broad chest. His dark skin still gleamed faintly from earlier exertion. He met Penny's eyes and gave her a slow, knowing wink. One corner of his mouth curled up.

Penny felt heat crawl up her neck again. She shot him a quick, playful eye-roll and mouthed, "Behave."

Wilt just smirked wider, then disappeared back inside, door clicking shut.

Penny closed her own door behind her, grabbed her keys and wallet, and stepped out to join the guys.

Leonard and Sheldon were waiting, still looking a little shell-shocked.

She linked arms with both of them—one on each side—like it was the most natural thing in the world.

"Come on," she said brightly. "First round of Pad Thai is on me. And if anyone asks, we'll just say the pants thing was a science experiment gone wrong."

Leonard managed a weak laugh.

Sheldon looked mildly horrified. "That would be a gross misrepresentation of scientific methodology."

Penny squeezed his arm. "Relax, Sheldon. Tonight we're just three friends getting dinner. No experiments. No ex-boyfriends. No… whatever else."

She glanced once more toward Wilt's door as they headed for the stairs.

Things were just starting.

And yeah—already complicated.

But complicated could be fun.

She had a feeling the building was about to get a lot more interesting.

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