( Ayanami's Pov )
February 14, a day in which is very strange and confusing for me. As I entered school, I have been noticed many of the girls in the school have been talking and snickering among themselves. As for the boys, they also seem to be talking a lot more often today than usual. The most strangest thing that I have seen today is that many of them are giving them some sort of presents or sweet edible products. " Why do they do this ?, Why is this day so very strange ?, What could this mean ? "
" Hi Ayanami " A voice next to me called out. As I turned around I see Pilot of Eva 01, Ikari Shinji. who appeared to have a very unusual skin color that faded as I responded " What is it that you require, Ikari-kun "
" Ummm, Hi Ayanami " he repeated as he began to fidget around in an awkward manner as his hands were behind his back " Ummm, do you know what day is " He added as he began to mutter under his breath
" I believe today is February 14 " I replied, yet it didn't feel like I answered his question as he looked down to the floor " Is there any meaning behind this day I do not know about, Ikari-kun? " I added wondering what was behind the strange events that were happening today.
" Well Ayanami today is Valentine's Day " Ikari said but I tilted my head in response and asked " What is Valentine's Day ? "
Ikari looked at me in surprised. " You don't know what Valentine's day, is Ayanami "
I shook my head negatively in reply " No, would you care to tell me ? " I asked hoping to know what it is this Valentine's Day but before he could answer a familiar red-headed German girl burst into the classroom
" BAKA-SHINJI, GET OVER HERE RIGHT THIS INSTANT " The Pilot of Eva 02 Asuka Langley Soryu, who suddenly grabbed Ikari by the back of his collared shirt and dragged him off " Come on, Baka! Stop flirting with Wonder-Girl and help me gather my chocolates! and look how much I managed to get "
" But Asuka, I need to tell... " Ikari began but stopped after seeing Auska's face mentally telling him If you say no, I'll kill you " After gulping and slowly looking back at me with a sad face. He left with the red headed German. After a few seconds of silence passed before I even knew it, I seemed to be balling my hand into a fist
" Why do I find this distasteful?..."
( Rei's apartment complex )
After School a long and confusing day of school, I walked back to my apartment--alone as always--which brings me some comfort to have my routine back in order. Yet I also feel a little sad.
" Why do I feel this way? " I asked myself find a little pain in my heart but just as I was about to open the door to my apartment. I found a small heart shaped box and a letter attached to it . Seeing that it was addressed to me, I opened the letter and began to read the contents
Even though your cold as the icy wind
Even though you hide youremotions to the outside world
Even if you hate me or mock me in the end
Even still.
I would like to see you smile
You brought me out of the darkness that was my heart
You gave me meaning to my existence to protect others
So even if I lose my sense of self
Even if your confused with the emotions you face
I'll always help and support you
But if you can will you be my Valentine...?
From Shinji Ikari
P.s. If you managed to get this can you come by the park at 7:00 pm
I read this over several times and each time my heart beats faster. I look at the heart shaped box near the poem, curious by what could be in the box. I opened it to reveal these small cubes which I believe that they arecalled chocolates. As I examined it, I decided it would be rude to leave something untouched, that Ikari-kun gave me so I began to consume it. It tasted wonderful as it was melting inside my mouth leaving behind a sweet after taste. Just when I was to take another bite, I've realized that it it was 6:45 pm and Ikari-kun said to meet at the park by 7:00 but it takes twenty minutes to get there. Realizing this, I dashed down the stairs---carrying the poem and the box of chocolate with me.
" Its 7:05 pm " Shinji said as he sighed while sitting on a bench in the park " Maybe it was a bad idea in the first place, Maybe she never got in the first place. Now that I think about it she never checks her mail, so if she never check her mail what makes you think she'll open up a strange package? " Shinji's thoughts led him into a mild depression until a soft voice brought him out of his bleak thoughts
": Ikari-kun "
As he heard that voice his head suddenly snapped forward to see her fellow pilot and hopefully his friends Ayanami Rei " Ayanami what are you doing here? "
" I read your letter, Didn't you want me to come?, If not, I'll return to my apartment "
" No, I did want you to come " Shinji said as he grabbed Rei to keep her from leaving " Its just that I didn't think that you would come "
" What made you think that Ikari-kun ? " Rei asked wondering why he would have such thoughts
" It's just that for a couple reasons " Shinji said as he scratched the back the of his head in embarrassment " But that's not important. Did you get the gifts, I sent you " He tried to change the subject
" Yes, I find the chocolate quite pleasant " Rei said still licking her lips from the chocolate she tasted before
" Really, I didn't know which one you liked so I kind of chose one of everything " Shinji said as he blushed faintly " Did you also get the poem I sent you? "
" Yes, I did but I still have a question about it " Rei said as she stared at Shinji
": Oh, What is it " Shinji said closing his eyes preparing for the worst
" What is a Valentine ? "
" Huh? " Shinji said as he stared at Rei
" Before you had a chance to tell me what was Valentine's Day was, Pilot Soryu took you away so I still don't understand what this event means " Rei said " Even though I still don't understand, I would like to be your Valentine but can you please explain this to me" Rei added having a very faint blush on her face
" Sure, Ayanami " Shinji said Compared to Ayanami's faint blush, Shinji's looked like a red over-ripped apple " I'll be happy to tell you, Would you mind me taking you home? " Shinji added while raising his hand towards Rei
" I would like that " Rei said taking his hand as they began to walk through the starry streets of Tokyo Three
" As you wish my precious Valentine "
Mf7793; Sorry that it came so late had some problems making this but please review