He sat on a bench that lined the wall just outside of Central Dogma, music drifted from his ear phones as brown hair rested against the wall. With eyes closed, Shinji relaxed slightly now that tests are done. Over the quiet music came a computerized voice as one of the doors open, revealing a boy about Shinji's age with silver hair.
"You weren't waiting for me, were you?" The boy, Kaworu, who was the fifth child asked.
Brown eyes fluttered open as the boy stepped closer to him, "No… I-I mean… umm… not really waiting." Dark red colored Shinji's cheeks as he spoke, "I was just about to go have a shower then head home. Though, I don't really want to go home."
Crimson orbs flickered with interest, "I would like to hear about your home, can I come with you? To the showers I mean."
"Sure… if you want." Shinji said, he continued to blush even as he stood and walked with the other to the showers.
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The brunette quickly stripped down and slipped into the water, scenery flickering silently on the large screen in front of them. He shifted anxiously as Kaworu climbed in and sat beside him, casually leaning his arms on the ledge.
Chestnut eyes nervously glanced to the other, a blush spreading over his cheeks at the realization that those crimson eyes were staring at him.
"Are you really that afraid of initial contact?" A slight smile crossed Kaworu's face, "You know shying away from others will stop you from being hurt but by doing this you will have to endure the loneliness though we are all fundamentally alone."
The lights suddenly clicked off, leaving the two in the dark, "Time to go?"
"Yeah, I have to go to bed." Chestnut orbs glanced away from the crimson stare, the rosy color not fading from his cheeks.
"With me?"
"No, I-I think you have your own r-room… t-that they gave you... I mean." Shinji stuttered, shocked.
A hand moved from the ledge to cup Shinji's which was resting between them. "But by taking the initiative, we don't have to be alone." He continued, the smile growing wider.
Shinji jumped at the contact, his face turning an even deeper shade of red. He slowly looked up and while his eyes connected with Kaworu's, Kaworu's lips connected with his own.
The kiss lasted only a moment before the silver haired boy pulled away. He licked his lips, savoring the taste before speaking, "Your heart is fragile like glass and that is deserving of my empathy."
"Empathy?" Shinji repeated, blinking in confusion.
"Yes, I'm saying I love you."
