11:41 AM

Click click click click. Asuka, Rei, and Shinji sit uncomfortably still in their Evas. For some reason, I am highly aware of the LCL filling my lungs. When my chest compresses, it's as though the fluid fills me like wet sand in a plastic bag. I feel heavy and sluggish. It seems as though I am perspiring . Rei frowns slightly checking the monitors to see if Dr. Akagi is looking. She is. And Ritsuko's face has a sly smile as if she knows exactly what's going on in Rei's mind. Rei closes her eyes. I must ignore it. I must ignore it. I must ignore it. From Shinji's cockpit, a low hum can be heard from Ritsuko every now and then. Asuka grumbles to herself about something paying attention to nothing of her surroundings. ZING. ZING. Ritsuko and Maya look up from their consoles.

"Wow! Shinji's synch ratio is almost as high as Asuka's," Maya reports with glee. Ritsuko makes a hah, and pats Maya on the shoulder.

"Only a few months in. Is this what you would call a gift I wonder?" Ritsuko contemplates aloud. Misato walks in quietly from behind them.

"Yet miracles only have value when we make them happen…" Misato whispers in a solemn tone. Ritsuko turns around with a raised brow and studies Misato's face. I've known her long enough to recognize that face. Ritsuko was just about to open her mouth before Asuka, with great exaggeration, begins to yell and flail in her Eva.

"I'm sorry, did I just hear you right? Shinji-kun… getting to the same synch rate as… ME?!" Asuka dramatically slams her hand against her chest. Maya nervously giggles.

"It… it would seem so Asuka-cha-"

"-No no no. It has to be a joke," Asuka laughs and waves her hand, "There's no way that baka ca-"

"It is what it is Asuka," Misato barks, "Everyone's dismissed." Ritsuko again is surprised by Misato. Asuka begins to shout at no one while the three children head to their own lockers and showers promptly avoiding each other.

"Misato," Ritsuko calls, "Misato!" No reply. Misato walks out swiftly. Ritsuko frowns and tries to follow after her, but by the time she gets to the door, Misato is nowhere to be seen. Ritsuko rests her hand against the door holding it open. What the hell is going on now?

11:57 AM

Shhhhhhhhhhh. Water pours down on each pilot from their personal showers as they idly wash the reaking smell of LCL off. Shinji steps out into the cold tiny locker room and changes into the clothes he and Rei bought last week before sitting down on the bench with his legs stuck out in front of him. His eyes fixate on a dent in the floor. A score as high as Asuka-kun… I can't imagine that. Must be some kind of mistake. Shinji reaches for the phone cramped in his pocket. He clicks Rei's number. Can we stay at your place tonight? Shinji waits. Beep. Alright. I will meet you outside. Shinji sighs in relief and picks himself up. The second he exits the locker room, he nearly smacks into something.

"WOAH!" Shinji yelps and jumps backward hitting the wall with his head. Asuka stands before him with her hands on her hips. She makes a HMM, and looks him up and down.

"Why do you pilot the Eva baka?"

"Um," Shinji rubs the bump forming on his head, "I don't really, uh, know."

"You must be some kind of stupid." Shinji shakes his head. "I pilot it because I'm MEANT to. And NO. ONE. Is better than ME. Do you get that BAKA?!" Asuka's about an inch from Shinji's face as she yells. He's pinned against the wall. He makes an urrrr and darts his eyes elsewhere. Hard footsteps are heard from down the dark hallway and Asuka steps back to look at where the sound comes from.

"Asuka," Misato's voice booms, "Go home." There is no softness in the way she speaks. Asuka senses this and backs down. She was about to speak, but Misato sternly shakes her head no. Before she leaves however, Asuka looks at Shinji and smiles before stomping as hard as possible on his left foot.

"ARGH! Ow!" Shinji pulls his knee up and kneads his foot tenderly. Asuka storms out. "What did I even freakin' do wrong?!" Shinji huffs and slides onto the floor. Misato looks down at him with slightly softened features.

"It bothers you that she's upset?"

"Yes," he mumbles.

"That's because all you do is worry about what other people think of you."

….

"I wanna stay at Rei's tonight. I left my uniform there for school already."

"That's fine, I have things to take care of anyway," Misato toughens up again and tries to walk away before Shinji tugs her jacket from his spot on the floor. He looks at her worriedly. Misato smiles to reassure him. She bends down and whispers into his ear. "Don't worry. Rei's secrets are safe with me."

"...That's not what I'm worried about," he quietly responds looking her dead in the eyes, "I don't want something to happen to you, Misato-san." Misato truly smiles at him, and rubs his shoulder lovingly.

"They won't find anything out. I have to do something for her…"

12:26 PM

Rei and Shinji walk hand in hand down the afternoon streets.

"Do you ever notice how almost no one is ever driving or walking around here?"

"Most people, even in our class, have left Tokyo-3 due to the danger of the Angels. It does not surprise me that no one is out," Rei remarks looking straight ahead. The humidity is so thick you can almost see it squirming over the hilly roads.

"Doesn't it make you kind of sad? Seeing how everyone's just… gone?"

"It does not. I hardly saw anyone in the first place." Shinji looks at his feet while walking. "I sometimes feel as though I am better off alone," she quietly laments. Shinji feels a pain in his chest. I used to say the same thing. "However," Rei pauses and stops walking, "I feel as though I am changing. I feel as though now, I understand and appreciate the value of closeness. I hope that one day, you will as well." Shinji's eyes widen and his lips slightly part.

"H-how do you just say things like that?" he sincerely questions.

"I do not understand what 'things' would mean."

"You know, like… you were the most closed off but you're somehow like... " Shinji waves his hands, "It's like you understand who you are." Rei looks into his eyes with a deepness that makes him uncomfortable. "A-anyway," Shinji coughs scratching his neck. Rei releases his hand and wraps her arms around his neck keeping a small distance between their faces. Shinji's arms hang rigidly at his sides.

"I am not sure how true that is. All I know is I feel a certain way. I would like to not feel lonely anymore," Rei lightly says. Shinji scoffs and pulls away turning his body away from her.

"If only it was so easy for me," Shinji pouts. Shinji's mind flashes to images of his Father leaving. He sees Rei smiling at his Father and his teeth clench. Shinji thinks of Asuka and all of the praise she gets from Misato and the rest of the Nerv team. He pictures Touji and Kensuke goofing off in front of the class making everyone laugh. He can hear those late night calls from Ritsuko that makes Misato laugh, cry, and get angry. He thinks of his Father and Rei again. Laughing.

"I did not say it was easy Shinji. I-"

"-Whatever," he cuts her off, "I think I'm gonna go home." He doesn't even look at Rei as he strides away toward the train. He puts his earbuds on full blast and shoves his hands into his pockets.

"Sh...Shinji…." Rei stands with her knees slightly wobbly. Flabbergasted. Ba-dump Ba-dump Ba-dump. She presses a hand to her chest and squeezes the fabric. He turns a corner out of her sight. I feel awful.

12:43 PM

Shinji emptied his mind as he walked home. He steps into the house and finds Touji, Kensuke, Asuka, and Misato crowded around the living room couch.

"Geez Misato-san!" Kensuke gleefully shouts, "I can't believe they didn't notice!" Shinji tried to ignore them and walk to his room, but Touji grabbed him by the collar and pulled him back.

"Shin-man! Where ya goin'?" Shinji says nothing and gives him a blank stare. "Whatever man-anyway, you guys didn't even notice that Misato-san got promoted?! That's dense mannnn, even I noticed!" Shinji takes out his ear buds and looks at Misato.

"You did Misato-san?" Misato smiles and points to the gold stripes on the lapel of her vinyl red jacket.

"Yep, Major Katsuragi now!" Shinji bows his head to her. She waves him off with a laugh. "No need for that-" DINK DINK DINK DINK DINK. All of their phones go off at once. A message pops up.

AN ANGEL HAS BEEN SPOTTED. PLEASE REPORT TO YOUR NEAREST SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.

Shinji loudly sighs and drops his bag down. THUMP. Everyone looks at him before going their separate ways. Touji and Kensuke evacuate, and Misato gets the car ready. Shinji takes his time to pee while Asuka yells at him to hurry up. I don't care. I don't care at all right now.

Twenty minutes later, Misato and Ritsuko are briefing the pilots. Asuka is sitting between Rei and Shinji with her arms crossed.

"The tenth Angel,"

"Sahaquiel," Ritsuko says.

"Anyway," Misato continues, "This sucker can drops pieces of itself onto the Earth and blow us into smithereens. It's planning to drop right onto Nerv." All three pilots get visibly nervous. "We have thirteen minutes before it drops."

"WHAT?!" Shinji and Asuka shout hoping from their seats.

"...So YOU three are going to catch it when it falls."

"WHAT?!" They yell again, louder. Ritsuko's face drops.

"Get into the Evas immediately. I will tell you exactly what to do." Rei stands up and quickly walks to her Eva. Shinji and Asuka stare at each other then back to Misato with mouths agape. "Hurry!"

Five minutes later Maya is talking to the pilots checking up on their synch rates. Ritsuko confronts Misato alone far from the bridge crew.

"You're going to do this, seriously?"

"Yes, I am."

"You're going to throw away all three Evas with your selfish decision? The chance of success is only 0.00001%. That's not even ONE in TEN THOUSAND!"

"It's not zero; I'm just banking on the Evas."

"Major Katsuragi!"

"I am currently in charge. I want to do whatever I can. Destroying Angels is my duty."

"Your duty! Don't make me laugh," Ritsuko hisses, "This is for your own sake, isn't it? Your revenge against the Angels!" Misato makes no attempt to respond. She grits her teeth and straightens her jacket.

"You may think so, but things have changed now. Excuse me Dr. Akagi," Misato brushes Ritsuko's shoulder as she passes, angering Ritsuko even more.

"...Good luck then… Major."

Zwooop. SHOOOOOOSH. DRT. BOOSH. All three Evangelions land on their feet and crouch down in unison.

"There it is," Rei points out, "Four'o'clock." Asuka and Shinji spot it and gasp.

"What the hell is that?!" Asuka cries. The Angel has a liquidy body that floats high in the sky. It's bright orange with three distinctly shaped eyes that have green rings around them. The Angel is rapidly descending toward the estimated impact spot. Nerv Headquarters. Shinji starts running first but Rei quickly follows behind.

"Let's just get this over with," Shinji says anxiously. His Eva runs like a heavy animal charging in one direction.

"H-HANG ON! I can't make it that fast from this far!" Asuka shouts. Rei says nothing and pushes her Eva to stretch its ligaments faster and longer. Rei hops over the Tokyo-3 buildings with a pure level of gracefulness. Shinji sluggishly jumps and brashly lands each time. Asuka leaps and balances on every couple of buildings.

"Forty seconds until impact! If you guys do this, I'll take you all out to dinner afterward," Misato says with a smirk.

"REALLY?!" Asuka wails with a clap of her hands. "The good stuff, right Misato-san?"

"The best! And of course, no meat for Rei," she says with a thumbs up. Rei makes a content noise and Shinji smiles despite himself. He allows himself to look at Rei's face from his small screen. She looks completely focused. Ba-dump Ba-dump Ba-dump.

"-Rei-"

"-Shinji," Misato cuts in, "Ten seconds. Your Father is watching too." Shinji's face drops but he pushes his Eva to do a wide jump and lands directly in the spot. "FIVE SECONDS!" Shinji throws his hands up and releases his AT field.

"Arrrrgh!" Shinji groans. The massive Angel lands directly on top of his field and his Eva starts to sink into the grass. Oh my GOD! ARGH. HELP! His muscles strain and stretch as he uses all of his power he can muster.

"Ikari-san!" Rei yelps. Gendo raises an eyebrow as he settles into his seat next to Fuyutsuki on the command bridge. Rei rushes next to him and helps him hold up the orange and white field. "Urgh!"

"Ayanami! Spread the AT Field!"

"Shinji's right Rei!" Misato cuts in, "OPEN THE CORE!" Rei steps on top of Shinji adding to the weight making him cry out. She puts her fingers into the AT Field and tears it open with all of her power. Grrrrr. SHING! Rei pulls out the prog knife from her back compartment and cuts until she exposes the core. Shinji's body weakens and they start to sink deeper. "ASUKA!" Misato screams.

Asuka springs into action.

"I'M HERE!" Asuka lunges forward and flips through the air. SHING! Asuka pulls the knife out mid-air and leaps off of Shinji's shoulder blowing past Rei inside the AT Field to stab the Angel's core.

SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Blood from the Angel falls like rain onto the Evas as they all topple over onto the grass. All of them breathe sporadically and say nothing.

"Major Katsuragi," Misato turns around and looks up. She sees the head of Gendo ikari looking down at her from his tall station.

"I'm sorry Sir-You can blame the damage to the Evas on me."

"No," he sternly says, "You did the right thing." Misato and the whole bridge crew feel a sting of excitement and nervousness. "Switch me to Shinji's intercom." Zzzzzp.

"Shinji," Shinji holds his breath and looks at the screen. Shinji's eyes have a look of true fear. He knows something. He's gonna do something to Rei. And me. "Good job," Gendo says before immediately turning off his connection. Shinji stares at the screen then drops his head into his hands. He's never… said that before.

…..

8:31 PM

"Alright! Who wants what?" Misato gleefully asks as she and the children stumble out of her sports car. Shinji sat in the front next to Misato with his head against the window not speaking a word. Asuka happily skips her way to the outdoor food stand and sits down. Misato walks behind Rei and Shinji. They haven't spoken a word. And wasn't he supposed to be staying at her apartment? Misato rubs her neck. Maybe if I act more positive they'll come back together. Misato makes a HAH, and speeds ahead of them taking the seat next to Asuka forcing the two to sit together. Shinji cocks his head before sitting next to Misato. Asuka starts shouting her order at the cook and Misato follows after. Rei stays standing next to her seat. She taps her foot with hesitation. Shinji looks at her out the corner of his eye. I'm upset. But it isn't really fair is it? She didn't choose this stuff. Neither did I. And I think that's why we're together isn't it?

"I'm sorry, Rei," he whispers to her. Rei looks defeated and hunches over the stool with her palms on the leathery cracks.

"I do not know what I did," she whispers back.

"Nothing. I blamed you for no reason… I'm sorry." Misato listens in unknowingly to them. Rei swings her legs into the seat and crosses her hands in her lap looking at her bony hands.

"I can forgive you," Rei states, "Do you still love me?" Misato's eyes widen slightly.

"O-of course Rei!" Shinji cries out accidentally gaining the attention of Asuka and the cooks. Rei and Shinji finally make eye contact. Shinji's eyes weaken, and it reflects in Rei's eyes.

"Hey, what would you guys like to eat," the chef asks with a careless smile.

"Uh," Shinji scratches his arm and spits out, "beef bowl with ramen please."

"Vegetable ramen, spicy," Rei bows her head.

"Good choices!" the chef smiles and clicks his pen throwing it behind his shoulder landing onto the table. Misato distracts Asuka by talking about clothes. Every once in a while she glances over to Shinji and Rei and flashes a healthy smile. Shinji slowly starts to smile again. They wait for their food.

"Will you still come over tonight?" Shinji nods.

"I'd like that," Shinji reaches for her hand under the bar and firmly holds it. Rei makes a content noise and one side of her mouth slightly tugs upward. He checks to see that Misato isn't looking before leaning over and kissing Rei on the side of her head. His nose hits her ear and he quietly says, "I love you Rei. I feel like things are better since I've known you." He pulls away just as the cook arrives with all of their food. Rei has a small smile on her face throughout dinner.

9:02 PM

Shinji and Rei snuggle in the back seat until Misato drops them off at Rei's apartment. Misato says goodbye and teases them.

"UGH, please don't encourage them! I don't wanna know!" Asuka says with a face of disgust. Shinji has to grin as he gets out with Rei's hand in his. They walk through a maze of garbage until they finally get to the safety of her cold steel room. Shinji closes the door and the second he spins around her sees a flash of bare skin.

"Je-jeez Rei," Shinji nervously rubs his palms against his pants. Rei purposely brushes past him pressing her breasts against his arm as she scurries into the bathroom. Nrh, I suddenly feel really warm on my neck. He picks at his neck mindlessly before walking into the combined bedroom and kitchen area. Beep beep beep. Shinji looks at the kitchen counter and sees Rei's phone flash. He checks it out without thinking. Shit….

Rei. I need you to come in immediately. Meet me in my office. Gendo.

"Rei!" Rei hurries out of the shower with a towel. "Father texted you," Rei briskly takes the phone from him, "I'm coming with."

"It would not be safe to do so," she says as she pulls on her drawers. It's caught. Clunk clunk clunk.

"Rei I told you before, I have to go!" Clunk clunk clunk. Shinji grasps Rei's arm and she him jabs him with her elbow followed by a cllllINK of the drawer. "Ow," Shinji rubs his stomach. The drawer falls over with a heavy SCRACH and bottles of pills tink tink tink on the floor. Rei gets on her knees and picks each one up, but at some point, she struggles to hold them all in her dainty hands. Shinji gets to the floor and picks one up; before he can inspect it, she snatches it and throws it back in the drawer covering them with her towel. "...What are those."

….

"I must take them; Dr. Akagi gives them to me frequently." Rei searches the rest of the drawers for clothes. Shinji stands behind her and gently pulls her hands back by the wrist before spinning her toward him. Their noses touch but Rei keeps her eyes looking to the side. Shinji studies her red eyes. Her red eyes slowly spin into an orange the closer to the pupil you look. Her lashes hang right over the side and then turn up at the end of her eyebrow. Her cheek bone slightly protrudes from her face. She's absolutely beautiful. I… almost wonder if this was how Mother looked. Shinji presses his palm against the side of Rei's face and turns her to face him. Shinji opens his mouth to talk, but he closes it again. Words can't say what I want right now. Shinji closes his eyes and takes Rei's bottom lip into his mouth. A sound escapes the back of her neck and Shinji feels a burn starting in his lower stomach. She weakly tries to push him back, but instead Shinji just holds her waist tighter. He presses her into the broken dresser and stubs his foot on the drawer on the floor.

"Nrgh," he whines, splitting from her lips.

"Shinji we do not have time. I have to go."

"We do have time. Rei, you don't have to go. And especially if you don't let me go with," he demands. Rei gives him a look of subtle annoyance. "Have you ever tried to just ignore when he calls?"

"No."

"Why?"

"I do not know. Have you?"

….

"I guess not," Shinji shrugs, "But maybe we can try now?" Rei tips her head to the left.

"I am unsure of how this will affect tomorrow."

"Well I'll stay here today and tomorrow." Shinji flashes a worried smile then thins out his lips.

….

Rei takes his cheeks with her fingers and squeezes earning an OWUCH! to her amusement. He rubs the offended cheeks with a dramatized glare.

"You look cute when you smile," she gleams.

"You too Rei," Shinji pets her hair, "You too." Rei leans in to kiss him again and they ultimately tumble onto the bed with Rei on top sitting on his clothed waist. Shinji lays back resting his head on the flattened pillow. They both take a minute to relax in silence. Shinji looks at her slightly damp body as she rubs her hands on his stomach under his shirt. Shinji runs his hand up and down her smooth forearm. Rei's so beautiful. I've literally never thought to use that word for anything or anyone but her. His eyes focus in on the curve of her torso that leads to her thin yet wide waist. Shinji lifts his other hand there and presses his thumb against her bony pelvis running it down to her inner thighs. He rests his hands between her legs but makes no attempt to touch her. He feels Rei shift a bit forward. When Shinji touches me… it is indescribable. Not only does it feel good due to basic animal instincts, but knowing that it's HIM changes everything. Rei brushes her hands against his thin chest under the shirt before slowly grazing her fingertips down to his belt. Shinji moves his hand out the way and uses that arm to lift up a bit. "Rei we don't need to-"

"-We do not. However, I would love to feel you closer." Rei takes the belt in her hands and unbuckles. Tink. Click. Dink. She tosses the belt on the floor. Ziiiiiip. Rei lifts her waist up to pull his pants lower down. Rei smiles at him before rubbing him through his underwear. Shinji hisses and shifts his hips. Rei removes herself from his lap and sits on the side of him with her legs folded at the knee and she leans down to take him in her mouth. Shinji bunches the blanket between his fingers and lets his head fall back to the pillow.

"Arrrgh, Rei," Shinji moans, "How does it feel so good?" Shinji feels a hum on his penis until she starts to suck harder. His hips keeps twitching, causing Rei to jerk back. He looks at her from his spot on the pillow. "F-dammit, Rei," Shinji slides his fingers into her hair and massages the muscles of her neck. She sucks harder again making him lose his breath. "R-Rei, c-can I do stuff n-now?" Rei says nothing and pulls her mouth off his head. She straddles his waist again and Shinji reaches up for her breasts. Shinji's erection presses against the skin on her stomach. He pinches and kneads her breasts until she forces him to stop by pulling his shirt off. Both of their ears and cheeks are a rose tint. The room feels warm now, she thinks. Rei pulls his pants off and with his help she throws them onto the floor. Rei starts to rubs his erection again making Shinji shiver. Nrgh, that feeling. FUCK. I NEED HER SO BAD. Shinji releases a breath loudly and grabs Rei's ribs crashing their mouths together.

"Mmmm," Rei moans as he bites her lip tugging her closer. Rei's hand moves up and down him faster. He grabs her wrist and swings her onto her back. Ungh, he looks so attractive when he kisses like that. Shinji sucks on Rei's collar bone leaving a mark.

"Shit, I'm sorry!"

"Leave more."

"But what if-"

"I do not care," Rei states, "let them see Shinji."

"But…" Shinji hesitates. What if Father sees? He could… do something.

"Let them see us." Rei looks at him with sincerity. He nods and kisses her skin soft before leaving marks along one side of her neck. He sucks too hard for one and it turns slightly purple on her clavicle.

"S-sorry!"

"No reason," she nearly moans out. Ngh, she really really likes that. Shinji leaves one right under her left breast and she squirms. "Sh-Shinji," she pleads. I want it incredibly bad. Rei jerks her hips into his thigh suggesting he do more. Shinji was just about to get up before Rei holds him to her chest and spreads her legs. "I have realized I can not get pregnant," Shinji's eyes widen and he shoots up onto his palms, "There is no need to use contraception anymore."

"B-but do you think that's, u-um, gross?" Rei kisses his nose and holds his face close.

"Nearly nothing would be better," she finishes with a long kiss. Shinji kisses back and shifts between her legs. He lowers his waist and she slides one hand between them to put the tip in. "Mmmf," she gasps. Shinji pushes in.

"Nrgh, it feels so different," he says with surprise. Shinji holds his arms straight out and keeps his face near her as they let out soft breaths that tickle each other's lips. Shinji pushes in fully and Rei wraps her arms and legs around him. The second her starts to move the bed creaks with a cccrrre creeee or drk drk drk. Shinji tries going slow to avoid finishing too quickly. Touji always says, 'If YOU get ta finish so does the chick!' I never got what he meant 'till now. Shinji speeds up. Drk drk drk. They both breathe out and in at the same moments. Rei puts her forehead against his and narrows her eyes being taken away by the overwhelming feelings. This is amazing.

"This is amazing," she says with a huff. Shinji nods excitedly. I love that you can show me you love me like this. "I—mmm,love that you can show me you—hmmf—love me like this." Shinji slows for a second before speeding up. I can not believe I spoke what I thought so clearly. I've never… "I—mf—have never been able to say exactly what I mean," she explains. Shinji stops moving to listen. "I have… never felt so safe," Rei announces. Their hearts both sting for a subtle moment.

"You're doing so good Rei," Shinji kisses her nose, "you're really becoming who you are… I'm so happy for you." After a moment of comfortable silence, Rei uses her lower body to knock Shinji onto his back and mount him. Shinji smiles in his recollection of the first time this happened. Rei doesn't waste a minute and begins to ride him using her thighs to move up and down up and down up and down. Every time she does this she keeps a hand on her lower stomach in a fist. Maybe I can try asking? "Hagh, R-Rei.This feels so amazing! Gff, why is your hand by your waist?" Rei looks down then directly into his eyes. She forces herself down on him harder causing them both to cry out.

"It feels right," she simply explains. Shinji makes an ah and moves on. Minutes pass and she continues to alternate between fast and slow, up and down, back and forth. "You feel so warm there," she comments to the surprise of Shinji.

"Y-nr-you too!" Shinji's hip jerks up and he feels a plasticy film inside of Rei touch his head. Rei groans and hunches over a bit slowing to a stop. "Ah! I'm so sorry I dunno what I did!" Shinji leans forward but Rei pushes him back down.

"I believe you just tore my hymen. That was unexpectedly painful," Rei grimaces slightly and pulls herself off of him. A drop of blood spills from her onto his stomach. Shinji flails and tries to pet Rei but accidentally hits her in the eye. She holds her eye with her right hand and holds her waist with her left as she lays on her side. "Ouch," she weakly whimpers.

"I'M SORRY!" Shinji pathetically cries. He rubs her thigh clumsily accidentally scratching her with his nail. She keeps the complaint to herself. Rei sits upright and attempts to get on top before he stops her. "Maybe not right now, I don't wanna hit that again."

"Then you get on top of me," she requests. Shinji cautiously does so, he gets onto his forearms and goes in again. "Slow." Shinji moves slower and he builds to a steady rhythm. Three minutes in they both start panting lightly. Rei's body moves with each thrust of his hips and her longer nails graze his sides. Rei turns her head to the side letting Shinji's breath hit the side of her face. Shit I might have left too many marks on her neck. Shinji hits a spot particularly good for her and she lets out a sudden moan that stretches all the muscles in her neck. Nrgh, mmr. Shinji slides one arm down the wrap around her waist and he lifts her pelvis upward. He tries to hit the same spot earning another guttural moan. Rei bites the side of her lip and narrows her eyes. Ugh she's so hottttt. Shinji moves a little faster now making the headboard hit the wall. All Rei can think is, mm mmm mff mff. She scratches at his back encouraging him to go faster. Shinji wraps both his arms around Rei's back and continues.

"Fffnrgh," Shinji says with agonizing pleasure.

"MMtch," Rei gives back. DRK DRK DRK DRK DEK DEK. Their waists start sporadically twitching with each movement. "S-SHINJI, nmm, c-can you…?" Shinji nods excitedly and starts moving as fast as he can. PANT PANT PANT. Rei's muscles all tighten at once then release with a burst like a breaking pipe. She presses her open mouth against his neck as she lets out a deep noise. Shinji grits his teeth and lets go as soon as he feels Rei's insides tighten on him. He limply pulls out spilling some of his and her cum on the sheets before plopping onto his side. They lay facing each other with their legs tangled. The swell of Rei's breasts spill from between her arms. Shinji takes the lead and kisses her all over her face making her smile.

….

"Shinji," Rei starts with hesitance, "Do you think Misato-san will truly be able to help me?" Insecurity stains her voice and face. Shinji runs his hand over her arm.

"Yes," he says with definity. "Misato-san can do anything."

"...Shinji, I believe Commander Ikari plans to-"

BANG. BANG. Shinji and Rei shoot up from the bed. BANG. BANG. The heavy knocking on her door shakes her kitchen table. Shinji and Rei get dressed as fast as possible tripping over their own feet.

"IF YOU DO NOT EXIT WITHIN TWENTY SECONDS, WE WILL SHOOT THIS DOOR DOWN!" Shinji with great fear looks at Rei who's sporting her protective mask of nonchalance.

"I am coming!" Rei turns to Shinji and whispers, "hide under the bed." Shinji does so without complaint by squeezing himself flatly against the dusty floor. His skull painfully presses against the broken springs. He can see Rei's feet make their way to the door. Shwwoop. Three pairs of black boots roughly knock her to the side and march in. Badump. One pair of boots checks the bathroom. Badump. One pair of boots scrummages through all of her drawers knocking the dresser completely over. Badump badump. One final pair slowly walks toward the bed. Rustle rustle. Screee. BADUMP BADUMP. Shinji's eyes widen as the person slowly seems to get to their knees. BADUMP BADUMP. He hears Rei let out a breath before a familiar voice says a firm command.

"Everyone may leave, stand by the stairs." STOMP stomp stomp stomp. Shinji inwardly exhales and his muscles loosen. "Rei…" IT'S FATHER!

….

SMACK!

BASTARD!

Rei's feet trip over themselves but she seems to catch herself on the kitchen counter. Commander Ikari gets closer. Rustle. Rei seems to be pulled forward toward him. Her toes touch his. Shinji grits his teeth and clenches his fists. He's grabbing her- I'm gonna fuckin' ki-

"-If you disobey me again, you will be replaced," Shinji's eyes narrow into slits, "Do. You. Understand?" His tone of voice gives Shinji shivers from his head to his toes.

"Yes Commander," Rei says simply. I can't tell what she's feeling right now. Gendo pushes Rei forward.

"Walk," he says dangerously. . . . The footsteps get quieter and the loud roar of a heavy truck kicks in. Oh my God. What do I do?! Shinji breaks into a cold sweat. What's gonna happen to her?! Shinji listens closely. The roar of the truck is gone. Shinji crawls out and sneaks his way to her closed door. His fingers creep into the lock. Shwooooop. Shinji looks both ways. No one. Shinji peaks his head over the railing. No cars. Rei doesn't have any neighbors either. SHIT! Shinji falls backward and crawls inside slamming the door. Pant pant pant pant. Shinji crawls into a ball and scratches his head till it bleeds. Someone help someone help someone help. PANT PANT PANT. Shinji's frantic breaths echo throughout the empty walls of the apartment building. PANT PANT PANT PANT PANT PANT PANT!

"SOMEONE HELP REI!"

END OF PART TWO

*This story will be concluded with part THREE "You Can (NOT) Be Real". I am not sure of the length of that story yet (especially with how long the later chapters of this story got) but I will finish this trilogy within the next month. Be on the lookout. Thank you to those of you who read so far. For my first story, this has been a wonderful experience! I especially appreciate those who left constant reviews (you know who you are). I hope you join me in the finale!*