Credits: One line is borrowed from 07-Ghost's 'official doujinshi', Begleiter.

Warnings: BL! Turn back now before it's too late!

Italics - Speaking.

Enjoy!


Eyes

His eyes are cold, pools of violet and amethyst that casts fear in everyone in which it gazes upon, almost everyone. Hyuuga is one who is immune to that very piercing gaze, meeting every glazed glance with a smirk and a cheery wave.

No matter how hard he tries, his piercing gaze never seems to faze his Lieutenant. It only makes his smile wider and prompts a one arm hug. At this moment, Ayanami would have sent Hyuuga flying with an angry red zaiphon and the Lieutenant would awake in a hospital bed, bandaged head to toe, his begleiter nagging him about his 'reckless acts'.

But, they were alone now.

And Hyuuga would remain undamaged for the time being.

Hyuuga pushed his luck. His fingers ghosted over the tip of Ayanami's military cap and he gently lifted it off his head. Ayanami tilted his head to Hyuuga slightly, his gaze unwavering, a hint of questioning evident in his eyes.

Reaching up, Hyuuga places a soft kiss on Ayanami's forehead. Ayanami feels a smile through that small gesture. Kindness, concern, loyalty and love; his feelings are conveyed in that one small kiss.

Placing the cap back on Ayanami's head, Hyuuga whispered into his ear, his breath tickling the Chief of Staff's ear though he didn't react to it.

I will always be by your side to protect you, forever.

Ayanami lowers his head, hiding his eyes in the shadow of his proud cap, a small tug pulling at his lips.

I know.

A hand creeps up to his collar, a warm palm lands on the side of his neck. Hyuuga turns his superior towards him and captures his lips with a chaste kiss. Ayanami's eyes, now half-lidded shows no sign of icy coldness as he kisses back, pulling Hyuuga towards him for another when he pulled away.

Hyuuga smiles into the kiss. It was so expected that Aya-tan reacted that way; always wanting to be the dominant one. Ayanami raises a hand, gently plucking Hyuuga's sunglasses away, revealing the crimson orbs in which they hide. Hyuuga's eyes snap open in reflex and he pulls away. Ayanami tilts his head slightly to look at his surprised subordinate, placing the dark glasses on the oak table.

Why?

Don't hide. Not here.

Hyuuga's eyes flutter closed for a moment, looking contemplative.

Open them. Look at me.

Eyes still closed, he turned his face aside, head slightly lowered, a soft sigh escaping his lips.

Look at me.

It was no longer a request. He would know better than to anger Ayanami, turning his head slightly, he opened his eyes, casting a downward glance at his superior.

Gloved fingertips tipped his chin up, forcing a clash of violet and crimson red. A different story appeared in those crimson eyes. Hyuuga always had a naughty glint in his eyes and a somewhat mysterious allure. But with the black barrier gone, there was a sense of fear, sadness and loneliness.

What do you want from me?

Just you.

Hyuuga then crashed their lips together, both fighting for dominance, both stubborn and strong-willed. When they parted, it was for the need of air.

Someone said to me; stop chasing after the shadows of old ghosts. If only they would listen to their own words.

Hyuuga smirked, picking up his sunglasses and placing them back on the bridge of his nose where they belong.

Well, if only the person saying them now would listen as well.

I have, that's why I have you.

Ayanami then leaned in; capturing Hyuuga's already bruised lips.

Hyuuga merely smiled; he would never hide again.


*facepalms* It was way too short by my standards but I'm currently too braindead to continue ;w;

Review onegai shimasu? ;_;