[Short Bonus Chapter]
While all the chaos was unfolding, Penny was on the other side of the room, near the bar, distractedly chatting with some friends. She didn't immediately notice the commotion Raj, Leonard, and Howard were dealing with. However, as soon as Raj pushed Kurt into the table, the noise caught her attention.
She turned around and, with a look of surprise, saw her ex lying on the floor and Raj stumbling back to the group as if nothing had happened.
Penny's eyes widened in disbelief. "What the hell just happened?" she murmured, quickly walking toward the group. When she arrived, she looked from Kurt to Raj, then to Leonard and Howard, trying to piece together the story.
"Are you guys… okay?" she asked, clearly confused.
Leonard, trying to maintain his composure, shook his head. "We're great."
Penny looked around, still surprised. "I guess I missed the best part of the party."
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At the end of the party, the room was calmer, with most of the guests already leaving. Leonard was sitting alone on a couch, trying to relax after the night's turmoil. Penny approached, a bit drunk and with a worried expression.
"Leonard, are you okay?" she asked, sitting next to him.
Leonard forced a smile. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just need some time to process the night."
Penny sighed and looked down. "I'm sorry about what happened with Kurt. I didn't expect him to cause so much trouble."
Leonard gave a small understanding smile. "Don't worry about it. It wasn't your fault."
Penny shook her head. "I shouldn't have brought him. I saw him last week, and he seemed really sorry. I thought he had changed. I was stupid enough to believe him."
Leonard, trying to comfort her, said, "Sometimes people surprise us, and not always in the best way. But it's not your fault. You can't control how others behave."
She looked at him with a grateful, but still sad, expression. "I just wish all men were like you. Someone who genuinely cares, you know?"
Leonard: "You don't have to worry. If you need someone to talk to or just be around, I'm here."
Penny smiled a little, looking more relieved. "Thank you, Leonard. That means a lot to me."
The silence between them was comfortable for a moment, and then Penny leaned in and gave Leonard a quick peck on the cheek. "Good night, Leonard. And… thank you for being here."
Leonard was surprised but smiled as he saw Penny getting up to say goodbye. "Good night, Penny. Take care."
As Penny left, Leonard stayed there, a huge smile on his face. He looked around to make sure no one was watching and, in a burst of joy, waved his arms in celebration.
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Raj woke up naked, with his body slightly sore, in his apartment. Next to him, the woman he met the night before, right after he took a punch, was still lying there, sleeping peacefully. He tried to connect the dots from the previous night, but his memories were vague.
Without worrying too much about what he didn't remember, Raj smiled contentedly. He hugged her, feeling her warm skin against his. She stirred a bit and let out a sensual moan, snuggling closer to him.
Raj relaxed, enjoying the moment without rushing to figure out the details of the night.
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