Chapter 29 - Missy, Tea, Hog

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Third-Person POV – Future

"What happened, Sheldon?" Leonard asked as he followed Sheldon to the fourth floor of their apartment building.

"Yeah, Sheldon, you can't just treat us like that! We're your best friends!" Howard said, his tone wounded—but not really. He sounded more annoyed than anything.

"…You know, Howard, Leonard, Raj… if you want to flirt with my twin sister, use appropriate words, alright?" Sheldon replied without stopping his walk.

Leonard glanced at Howard, who was baffled by the implication. "What? I'm a gentleman!" Howard protested, though Leonard ignored him.

"I still can't believe you have a twin sister, Sheldon. And she's so hot!" Raj exclaimed, completely disregarding Sheldon's warning.

Sheldon stopped abruptly, glaring at Raj, who quickly looked away, his smile fading. "...But you're right. She is the queen of our family, and my brother treats her like one" Sheldon added with mocked gesture.

"Yeah, you're right." Howard said with a sleazy grin. "I can't wait to become her loyal servant!"

"She can do anything to me…" Howard added with a disgusting smirk, clearly enjoying his own fantasy.

Leonard and Raj exchanged knowing smiles, seemingly lost in their own thoughts.

Sheldon halted on the third floor, turning to face the trio. His expression was one of exasperation. "You're not listening to me! Don't make that face, and don't even think like that… or I'll have to find new friends."

Howard and Raj shrugged. Sheldon was weird—they all knew that years ago.

Leonard, however, looked more concerned. "Why?" he asked. He already knew Sheldon's strange nature but his strangeness was not without reason. And now, it feels different.

"My brother—" Sheldon began, but his words caught in his throat when he saw two figures standing ahead of them.

"Hello again, Sheldon" Missy greeted, arms crossed.

"What are you talking about?" she asked, glancing at her brother and his friends.

"Um… nothing." Sheldon replied hastily, fumbling for his keys. "What are you doing here? Didn't you say you were leaving?"

Missy followed him into the apartment as if she lived there.

Rebecca, standing beside her, gave Howard, Leonard, and Raj a piercing look, silencing them immediately.

"It's okay, Rebecca. They're Sheldon's friends." Missy said before Sheldon interjected, "You'd better remember that."

"We just came to check on you, right, Rebecca?" Missy said, making herself comfortable. She began inspecting the apartment, her eyes landing on the action figures. "You still collect stuff like this, huh?"

"…Uh, excuse me, but those cost more than a hundred dollars… and they're mine." Leonard mumbled awkwardly.

"Nothing to be ashamed of, Leonard. She just hates that my brother likes comics and 'stuff' like this" Sheldon said smugly.

Missy shot a glare at Sheldon before turning her attention to Raj, who had been suspiciously quiet. "Why so silent, Mr. Chocolate?" she teased, flashing a mischievous smile.

Raj froze unable to respond, turning around, walking towards the door and down the stairs until he disappeared from their presence.

"You're evil" Sheldon muttered, glaring at Missy. Rebecca chuckled at the interaction.

"What? I just asked him a question" Missy replied, feigning innocence.

"…Tell me why you're here." Sheldon demanded, sinking into his spot on the couch.

"Wow, calm down, Sheldon. You can't kick your family out" Howard chimed in, trying to act like a gentleman. "Besides, shouldn't you offer her tea?"

"My brother taught him that" Missy said, raising an eyebrow at Sheldon.

Missy sat on the single sofa while Rebecca stood behind her. "He said if your friend is sad, you should make them tea and listen to their story" she added.

"Stupid rule. Why should I make tea just because someone's sad or upset?" Sheldon grumbled as he headed to the kitchen. "He made me brew tea repeatedly to 'teach' me how to make it properly" he complained, filling the kettle with water.

"Hehe, yeah, I remember that." Missy said with a laugh. "Once, after he finished, Sheldon got a stomach ache from the tea they drank."

"Oh, so that's why you make such good tea" Leonard said, his tone genuinely appreciative.

Missy noticed his sincerity and smiled warmly. Howard, seeing her smile, felt a pang of jealousy.

"Yes, one time, I was sad because of my mo—work, and Sheldon made tea for me…." Howard began dramatically, pausing for effect. He turned to Missy, trying to appear intense. "…It was delicious…." he finished, waggling his eyebrows suggestively.

Rebecca wants to moved as if to intervene, but Missy subtly signaled her to stop. Howard and Leonard missed the exchange, oblivious to Rebecca's restrained actions.

Sheldon, however, noticed from the kitchen and felt uneasy about the brewing tension. "Ah, maybe Penny needs help. Leonard, Howard, would you mind checking on her?"

"Who's Penny?" Missy asked curiously.

"She's our neighbor, across the hall" Leonard explained just as the door opened.

Penny walked in carrying a laundry basket. "Leonard, I think this is yours" she said casually, holding up a Superman-themed pair of underwear.

Leonard froze, glancing between Penny and Missy in panic. "Um…"

Missy smirked while Rebecca burst out laughing. Leonard's cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

"Those aren't mine…" Leonard tried to deny, but Penny cut him off.

"Really? They have your name on the label" she said, holding it up for everyone to see.

"…Yeah, no, I use those… just to polish my spearfishing equipment…" Leonard stammered, snatching the underwear. "I spearfish." he added, trying to salvage his dignity.

Penny smirked at his awkward attempt to explain while her eyes drifted to the two women in the room.

"Hi!" Penny greeted enthusiastically, clearly excited to see women among the group of nerds.

"Hi!" Missy replied warmly, a friendly smile gracing her face.

Sheldon entered the room, carrying two cups of tea. "This is for you." he said, handing one to Missy, "and this is for you." he added, giving the other to Rebecca.

"What about us?" Howard asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Make your own tea." Sheldon replied flatly, ignoring Howard's pout.

"So, Penny, let me introduce you. This is my twin sister, Missy, and this is Penny, the girl who eats our food for free." Sheldon said nonchalantly, earning a sharp look from Penny.

Penny ignored Sheldon's jab and walked toward Missy. "Wow, you don't look that much alike!" she remarked, only for Howard to interject with, "Can I get a hallelujah?" as a weak attempt at humor.

Penny shook her head and extended her hand to Missy. "Your skin is so soft!" she exclaimed, marveling at the smoothness of Missy's hand—something no man in the room would have the chance to notice.

"Thanks." Missy replied with a gracious smile, enjoying the compliment.

"And who's this?" Penny asked, gesturing toward Rebecca, who stood quietly behind Missy.

"This is Rebecca, my assistant." Missy introduced her.

"Fraternal twins come from two separate eggs. They are no more alike than any other siblings." Sheldon explained, as if delivering a lecture.

Howard once again chimed in, raising his hands dramatically. "Hallelujah!"

Sheldon glared at him but refrained from commenting. Rebecca, meanwhile, paid no attention to Howard's antics, clearly unbothered.

"Missy, do you like motorcycles?... Because I ride a hog…" Howard asked with a smirk.

"You ride a scooter with a basket in the front, Howard." Sheldon corrected, his irritation growing. "You're not listening to what I said earlier!"

"About what?" Howard asked innocently, though his tone was anything but concern about what sheldon said before.

Sheldon sighed in frustration. "Using appropriate words and staying respectful! This is my sister you're talking to!"

"Alright, alright. I'm sorry about that." Howard apologized—but only to Missy. "My lady." he added with an exaggerated bow.

"Yeah…" Missy replied awkwardly, clearly aware that Howard was flirting.

"…You know." Penny began, narrowing her eyes at Missy, "I feel like I've seen you before, but I can't place it…"

Missy maintained her composure, glancing briefly at Sheldon before replying casually, "I've been to Pasadena before. Maybe we crossed paths."

"Really?" Penny asked, still unconvinced.

Missy nodded, her tone light. "Yeah, maybe when I was visiting Sheldon or shopping nearby. We might've passed each other without realizing it."

"Penny, you work as a waitress and meet lots of people. Missy is… remarkable. Maybe you saw someone like her." Sheldon interjected, deflecting the conversation.

"I'm an actress… slash waitress at The Cheesecake Factory." Penny admitted, her tone embarrassed as she averted her gaze.

"Oh! I know a few producers and directors—" Missy began, only for Penny to cut her off excitedly.

"YES PLEASE, MY LADY!" Penny exclaimed, clasping her hands together eagerly.

Sheldon's eyes widened as he mouthed silently to Missy, 'What are you doing?!' But Missy ignored him.

"That's great, Penny! You've got this opportunity!" Leonard said, eager to be supportive.

Missy took a sip of her tea, her voice calm. "I can only get you an audition. The rest depends on your talent."

"Don't worry, I won't let you down!" Penny beamed. Then, with sudden enthusiasm, she suggested, "How about we get our nails done and go shopping together? I can show you around town. I know all the fun spots!"

Penny grabbed Missy's hand, practically dragging her toward the door. Rebecca moved to intervene but stopped herself, letting Penny lead them both away.

"...Are we being ignored?" Howard asked, turning to Leonard.

"Be grateful she didn't throw you out." Leonard replied dryly.

"Or be grateful you didn't get beaten up by her." Sheldon added, collecting the empty teacups Missy and Rebecca had used. He walked to the kitchen, leaving Leonard and Howard to exchange bewildered looks.