Evolution Shinji 10
Disclaimer; I do not own Neon Genesis Evangelion or X-Men Evolution. Wish I did, though.
Author's Notes: This chapter will have two special cameos, a tag and some mild citrus within. Enjoy!
Outside the room containing the heli-carrier's confidence course, SHIELD Agent Alexander Goodwin Pierce thinks carefully about what his coworker, Kate Neville, had told him. While he has admittedly seen some odd things in his time at SHIELD, he's justifiably skeptical about the tale of one of the newest arrivals. A teen boy for Colonel Fury's new program, no less. Hearing the hatch open, he sees a young male of Japanese descent exit the room, along with the young female known as X-23, as having been briefed months prior to the day regarding the HYDRA-made clone.
"Um, JOs Shinji Ikari and X-23, correct?" His attempt at cordiality gets a scowl from the girl before she grudgingly nods. "I'm SHIELD Agent Alexander Goodwin Pierce. I understand you have a name now, though, X-23?"
"I do, Agent Pierce. Laura Howlett." Her face takes on a soft smile as she says, "If my ears don't deceive me, your accent says you're from Great Britain."
"I am, indeed, JO Howlett. Colonel Fury has tasked me with escorting the two of you to the Galley so you can get something to eat. Contessa Fontaine, of course, will show you to the female barracks, JO Howlett while I escort you, JO Ikari, to the male barracks upon completion of you eating your meals. Shall we?" At their nods, he nods back and leads them to a stairway leading upward. Shinji can't help but be curious.
"Agent Pierce, just how big is the heli-carrier, anyway?"
"There are 25 levels, JO Ikari. The 13th level houses a large pool, mainly for exercise and water combat training should either of you show an interest in it. The 2nd level houses the hangar for our airships and the 3rd level is the Medical/Scientific ward. The Galley is on the 9th level whereas we were just on the 11th level. Male barracks are on the 6th level and the female barracks are on the 8th level. The other levels will be explained to you both tomorrow as you both have had a long day as it is."
"I take it there are no coed barracks, then?" Laura's query brings Pierce to a halt in mid-up step before he shakes himself and resumes his pace.
"I'm afraid not, JO Howlett, as to have coed barrack arrangements would be quite improper." Laura, however, can't help but pout cutely while blushing.
"Oh, pooh. And I wanted to spend time with Shinji outside of training." Pierce can only roll his eyes at that, getting at her game.
"I'm going to put that down to the '1st Stage Heat' talking and ignore that. Dr Riesman briefed us fully when you first broke free from HYDRA's hold, JO Howlett. So please, try to control yourself."
"Oh, I will, Agent Pierce." Giving Shinji a smoldering look, she adds, "I absolutely will."
Shinji, however, goes beet red again at her grass-green gaze as she sultrily licks her lips. Shinji's gulp is barely audible as they reach the 9th level. When they get there, they see the entire level is a Galley.
"Now this is a Galley." Shinji can only nod in agreement before remembering he's still wearing the sweatsuit from the Xavier Institute. Pierce notices his wide-eyed look and grins softly.
"You'll be fitted for your training uniforms tonight after you eat as well, JOs Ikari and Howlett. They'll also include bathing suits. Thigh-length trunks for males, one-piece racers for females. Both black and blue with the SHIELD insignia in gold-coloring on them." Shinji then clears his throat at that.
"Um, I can't even swim, though. Laura?"
"I may have an Adamantium skeleton, but I'm capable of swimming as HYDRA synthesized a lighter, flexible version of the metal."
"For water-based ops and physical growth, right?"
"Correct, Agent Pierce." She then smirks at Shinji before she whispers, "Which means that not only can I save you if you're in a watery jam, I can 'buddy breathe' with you with air from the surface." Shinji can't help but go beet red again at her implication. Pierce, however…
"Not to worry, JO Ikari, as we have excellent swimming instructors here, which also double as lifeguard personnel." As they get to the serving area, Pierce grins at one of the servers.
"Five slabs of lasagna for the gentleman and lady each, Cookie."
"You got it, 'Xander. How 'bout you?"
"Just one, please." The server nods just as Pierce asks, "Why do you insist on calling me by the short-form of my name, Cookie?"
"It's easier off the tongue and doesn't sound so pretentious."
Shinji and Laura, however, can't help but feel their eyes go wide at the size of the 'slabs' of lasagna. 8x8x3 inches. 8 inches long, 8 inches wide and 3 inches deep. The sheer size of the 'slabs' causes their jaws to drop in shock. 'Cookie' notices their expressions and smirks.
"Yes, indeed, these two young ones need all the nutrition they can get. The poor boy looks like he hasn't eaten in months and the poor girl's the same way. Almost as if they'd never ever had a filling hot meal before. And that's unacceptable in my book." Shinji recovers his jaw before shyly speaking.
"Um, 'Cookie', no offense or anything, but there's no possible way Laura and I can eat five servings each that large in one sitting. We can maybe handle two or two and a half. But possibly certainly not five."
Laura nods in agreement, her jaw still dropped down in shock, her saliva flowing at the succulent appearance of the lasagna. One and a half inch each of hamburger meat in two layers, three lasagna noodles ½ inch thick, one of them on the bottom, mozzarella cheese on or oozing from each layer, of which there are three layers. 'Cookie', however, cackles eerily.
"Well, that's the beauty of this lasagna and your quarters, my boy. There's a microwave and refrigerator in your quarters so that if you get hungry for more, you can pop any leftovers you have in there and nuke it."
Giving Shinji an estimating look, he adds, "That is if you have leftovers. But I guess we'll see, won't we?" Shinji can only nod silently as 'Cookie' then brings the laden trays down to the end of the serving line.
"Enjoy your meals, kids. Next!" Meanwhile…
Making his way along the corridor to the Admin quartering, Fury ardently wishes he had a cigar in his mouth just to chew on it so he can resist the urge to literally bite Pincer when he sees the 'man'. When he gets to Pincer's hatch, he bangs on it, hard. When the hatch opens, he sees Pincer's face. Scowl on it.
"I hope you've good reason to bang on my door, Fury."
"Yeah, I do, Pincer. What were you doing trying to get Agent Murphy to change the level of the obstacle course for JO Ikari?"
"Just trying to help speed up the process of weeding out a useless weakling. Not like it did any good as Murphy refused flat out. Why?" Mockingly, Pincer asks, "Did the little wimp croak at 'Alpha' level? I wouldn't be surprised if he did."
"Nope. He made it through all levels, with a time of seven minutes, flat." Fury relishes the sight of Pincer's eyes going wide before he goes on. "Even more, the course was hacked into. Murphy traced the source of the hack to this sector. Since you're not all that bright with computers, you had to have had one of your brown-nosers hack into the control room to tamper with the settings." Pincer's nostrils flare at Fury's words before he returns serve.
"I can't believe you have the gall to accuse me or my colleagues of such an outrageous thing, Fury! Where's your evidence?!"
"How about the fact your eyes shot wide open with the news Shinji made it through? Matter of fact, I'm glad you had one of your people sabotage his go on the course. It made your, and their, defeat even more delicious. So consider this a warning. Do not, ever, try a stunt like that again, lest you, or your people, want to give the course a go. At 'Zulu' level in its entirety. Is that clear, Pincer?"
Pincer looks Fury in his good eye before nodding. Seeing the man's stone serious.
"It's clear, Director Fury."
"Good. Oh, and here's a reminder for you should you ever think about pulling a stunt like that again." Fury then draws his right fist back and lets it fly right into Pincer's face. As the 'man' falls back in a daze, Fury closes the hatch. Grin on his face before he chuckles. "That was more fun than should be allowed."
(Wilderness; location of destroyed HYDRA base; three hours later)
"GAUNTLET!" Rising up from the ground via a hidden access panel, an irritated woman with green hair angrily looks around before bellowing again. German accent within her voice. "GAUNTLET!"
"I am here, Lady Hydra." The semi-cybernetic reptile-like thug appears adjacent to her in the same manner before grimacing. "It's fortunate I had the tunnel-pods ready for such a situation. Though I didn't expect it to come at the whims of our property."
"Neither did I, Gauntlet. Contact my Father, have him send a transport for us."
"Yes, Lady Hydra." His grimace becoming a sinister frown, he asks, "Do you think X-23 is dead or alive?"
"While I'm hoping she died in the explosion, I strongly feel that she's alive. She's too much like Weapon-X in that regard." She then smirks evilly before going on. "Mark my words, Gauntlet, a reckoning will come and X-23 will pay dearly for her actions against us. Even if we have to do every single thing imaginable to kill her."
"Agreed, Lady Hydra. It's too bad that we lost the base. I was getting to like it here." The woman can't help but roll her eyes while smirking still.
"Don't tell me you're getting softly sentimental like Zola did before he died, Gauntlet."
"Perish the thought, Lady Hydra. The only reason I was getting to like it here was because it allowed me to hurt the animal denizens of this area for my research."
"Ah. That explains it."
(SHIELD heli-carrier; Galley; same time)
Right behind the other 4,500 stunned Agents in the Galley, Pierce can't help but blink his eyes incredulously before widely grinning at the two sated teens before him. Leaning as far back as possible without falling, Shinji and Laura gently pat their now-full bellies. All told, they managed to eat seven and a half 'slabs', Shinji all five and Laura two and a half.
The adult Agents couldn't believe their eyes when they saw the teens eating the large multiple portions. At most all they could handle was one 'slab', which raises the question in all their minds.
'What the Hell happened to these kids?!'
From the first bites of lasagna, the two just couldn't stop eating as the lasagna was too good for them to stop eating. But they also didn't want to get sick, resulting in a waste of such good food. So they paced themselves. Eat for thirty minutes, wait another thirty before eating again. Repeating as necessary. 'Cookie', however…
"Heaven's sake, kids. Where in the world did you live to be starving like that?!"
"Well, it's a long story, 'Cookie'. But it was just simply too good for us to stop eating." Shinji suddenly covers his mouth as a loud burp erupts from his mouth. "Excuse me." Laura, however, lets out a thunderous belch. Her hand unable to cover her mouth in time, she can't help but smile sheepishly.
"Excuse me, but I'm with Shinji on this." Pierce, however, gives them both an understanding nod before 'Cookie' speaks again.
"You kids feel up to some dessert? I've got apple cobbler and oatmeal chocolate chip cookies if you're interested."
"Maybe later, 'Cookie', after their food's digested fully." Pierce's tone lets 'Cookie' know that their young bellies can't possibly house any more food.
"I agree. That's got to be the first time I'd seen two people so young eat seven and a half slabs of lasagna altogether in a single sitting. Let alone while pacing themselves." The voice is soft, female and with a Russian accent. "So, Alexander, I take it these two are part of the Colonel's 'Junior Operative' program?"
"That they are, Natasha. Shinji Ikari, Laura Howlett, meet SHIELD Agent Natasha Romanoff, the 'Black Widow'. Natasha, JOs Ikari and Howlett." Both teens look at the woman and see that she's Caucasian, with long curly red hair and a trim figure. Natasha looks them both over before giving Shinji a sly grin.
"Mmm, I can tell you're going to be a heartbreaker when you grow even more, Shinji." Much to her surprise, Shinji lightly frowns.
"I don't want to do that, Agent Romanoff." Natasha gives him an understanding smile before shaking her head.
"Oh, sweetie, I'm afraid you don't have much choice in the matter. Once the world's luckiest girl gets her hands on you, all the other girls are going to be crying themselves to sleep over letting such a sweet, handsome boy like you get away from them. In fact, if I was about fourteen years younger…" She then blows him a soft kiss, getting a deep red blush from Shinji and a grin from Laura.
"You might want to be careful, Natasha. I'd imagine JO Howlett would give a run for your money if you were their age." Natasha gives Pierce a nod of agreement.
"Oh I can imagine it alright, Alexander."
"I don't know about that. I'd be hard pressed to keep pace with someone as pretty as you, Agent Romanoff." Laura's tone is sincere, yet it gets a scowl from the beautiful Russian.
"I don't know about that, JO Howlett. You're a very pretty girl." Her scowl becoming a smile of delight, she gingerly takes Laura's arm into hers. "Come. I think you can do with lessons on using your feminine charms on a target. Alexander, where's the Contessa at?"
"Let's see, Agent Fontaine should be in her quarters by now. If not, then the target range with Agent Neville."
"Oh, it'd be good to see Kate again! Let's go, Laura." Gently easing Laura out of her seat, Natasha looks back at Shinji and smirks. "She'll see you soon, handsome." Before Laura or Shinji can even say anything, the former is gently hustled out of the Galley while the latter blinks.
"Um, Agent Pierce, is Agent Romanoff always so… intense?"
"I'll put it to you like this, JO Ikari. Both Agents Romanoff and Fontaine can be quite persuasive when they set their minds on something. Especially when it comes to young females that'd been deprived of 'specialized lessons' if you get my drift."
"I see. Agent Neville?"
"She's far from a wallflower herself, but she's also been a frequent guest of their makeover sessions." Shinji puts it together before sighing.
"I guess I should be glad Touji and Kensuke aren't here right now."
"Oh? Why's that and who're they?"
"A couple of friends of mine in Tokyo-3. Though they're more interested in Misato. If they knew about Laura and her interactions with me so far, Laura being in heat notwithstanding, they'd be calling the two of us 'The Honeymooners' or some other term to describe us. Much like they'd called me and Asuka 'The Newlyweds' in the past."
"Oh? Is Asuka a girlfriend?"
"No, I'm afraid not, Agent Pierce."
"Why am I sensing a story there?"
"Because there is and it's a long one." Pierce can't help but smirk and roll his eyes.
"I don't doubt that, for some reason." Curious, he then asks, "What was it like, Piloting an enormous monstrosity just to combat aliens that were just as enormous?"
"It's no way to make a living, I'll tell you that much. What's it like, working with Colonel Fury?"
"Nary a dull moment. But it does get rather dicey at times. Both on and off the heli-carrier."
"Oh? How so?"
"Well, I first started working under Colonel Fury about 15 years ago. In fact, my first field assignment was to accompany Agent Fontaine to inform Colonel Fury that his protocode had been reactivated by authority of the President of the United States at the time. Our initial meeting, admittedly, got off to a rocky start. When we got him to the heli-carrier and introduced him to the elevator's security system…" Pierce can't help but chuckle and shake his head in amusement. Shinji can't help but lean forward eagerly.
"What happened?"
"He shot it! Four times because it droned on and on about having to repeat the eye scan for recognition even though he only had one!" Pierce can't help but erupt into laughter while Shinji can only smile weakly before finding himself curious.
"Um, just how did Colonel Fury lose his left eye, anyway?" Pierce quickly gets himself back under control at that before going serious.
"I'm afraid it happened long before my time. The only ones that know for certain are the Colonel, Clay Quartermain and Baron Wolfgang von Strucker, the founder of HYDRA." Shinji can't help but notice sadness in Pierce's tone when it comes to the middle name.
"What happened?"
"Agent Quartermain died when HYDRA stormed Trinity Base, as did a lot of good men. But at least he managed to take out some of those thugs." Shuddering, he adds, "During the resultant investigation, it was found that the defense grid had been disengaged from within. SHIELD had a traitor in its employ. Colonel Fury was, if you'll pardon the wording, quite furious about it." Meanwhile…
"Oh, Laura, you're in for an education you'll never regret." Laura can't help but be slightly amused by Natasha's exuberance. "Between me and Val, Shinji's going to be putty in your hands."
"Why can't we be putty in each other's hands?"
"That's not how the 'sexpionage' game works, Laura." Seeing the girl go beet red, Natasha smirks. "No need to worry about the full experience just yet. Consider this a crash course in seduction techniques that are just as good as sex without actually having it." When they get to a hatch, Natasha knocks in a pattern that reminds Laura of 'Shave and a Haircut'. Sure enough, the hatch opens and Val smiles widely.
"Natasha, when'd you get in?!" The two women exchange a greeting hug before Val waves Natasha and Laura into her quarters. "I see you met Laura. But I thought you were still shadowing Tony Stark."
"Had to get away for a little bit. He and Ms Potts were having sparks fly between themselves again when I split." Grinning, she adds, "Of course, when I saw this young beauty sitting alongside a cute boy, stomach full of food, I couldn't help but notice her eyes. They were practically screaming."
"Oh? What were they screaming?"
"They were screaming 'Please, help me seduce the man of my dreams!'. I couldn't, in good conscience, very well possibly say 'no' to that plea from a heart." Laura's face goes beet red again, getting Natasha and Val to grin softly just before the red slightly fades.
"Were they really saying that, Agent Romanoff, or are you making it up because you're bored?" Natasha mulls it over before grinning.
"I'm bored. But your eyes are just screaming for help. So let's begin. How far had you two gotten?"
"An accidental kiss on lips and breast grab at the end of Shinji's turn on the confidence course." Val lets out a soft squeal at that.
"How'd it feel? On both counts?"
"It felt nice. Shinji was very gentle, even though it was by accident."
"As long as he was gentle, that's the main thing. But, I gotta know. How'd you two meet, anyway?" Natasha's query gets a slight frown from Laura and Val both before she asks, "What's wrong?"
(SHIELD Quartermaster; level 5; same time)
"So, you're one of Colonel Fury's special projects, huh?" The short, thin elderly Caucasian man with white hair and glasses gives a chuckle as he adds, "Gettin' younger every time I turn around. No doubt about it." Crossing to a computer, he adds, "Name, your last first then your first initial. Spell it out if you please."
"Ikari, S, Sir. I-K-A-R-I." The man nods as he types it in. Once he's done, the machine for putting the names onto the materials goes to work.
"Japanese, are you?" At Shinji's nod, the man nods right back. "Meet some of your countrymen a few years back. Nice people. A tad too reserved, though. Almost as if they don't like the idea of cutting loose just to keep them from getting an ulcer. You're not like that, I hope."
"I've never really cut loose before actually, sir." The man nods as Shinji looks behind the man and sees three medium sized crates. "What're those for, sir?"
"Oh, the crates? They contain pieces of a handy gadget called an LMD. Short for 'Life Model Decoy'. Mainly for SHIELD higher ups or those that SHIELD consider to be vital." Seeing that Shinji's eyes are wide, the man asks, "You okay, sonny?"
"Um, yes sir. It's just that, I can't help but feel I came across that term before. Yet I hadn't before today." Shinji then shrugs, smiling haplessly. With the man returning his smile.
"Oh yes. I get that feeling as well when I encounter something I think I'd come across before, but not really beforehand. Bizarre, isn't it?"
"It is, sir. Very bizarre." Next thing Shinji knows, the machine's work is done and the man nods proudly as he brings it out to Shinji. Inventory list in hand.
"Seven pairs of underwear, seven pairs of socks, seven undershirts, all blue. Two lightweight BDUs, two heavyweight BDUs, in blue urban camouflage. One winter coat, in blue urban camouflage. Two covers, one light, one heavy, blue urban camouflage. One solid blue beret with SHIELD insignia pin. One Shield dress uniform, blue. One pair of thigh-length swim trunks, blue and black. Two pairs of boots, black. One pistol belt, black. One pair of running shoes for PT, blue. One pair of dress shoes, black. Any questions so far?"
"Um, out of curiosity, if I'm a Junior Operative, why would I need all this? And why would I need two pairs of boots?"
"Wearing a SHIELD uniform during any part of training applies to all that go through the training. Whether they be Junior Operative or Full Agent. Two pairs of boots so you can alternate on a daily basis, allowing the boots for the previous day to dry out. There's a notch cut in at the back of one pair." Shinji nods his understanding before remembering one other item.
"Pistol belt? As in I'll be trained on a firearm as well?"
"Oh yes. If only to give you a healthy understanding of firearm safety and discipline, if you want to. SHIELD Agents use different makes, models and calibers. Even more, weights can be attached to the pistol belts to help build body mass around the midsection. Go see Colonel Fury tomorrow if you're interested. Only he can sign off on it given your young age." Shinji nods his understanding of the logic before the man goes on.
"Duffle bag. Blue canvas, four flap, lockable by padlock via shackle in one flap. Rucksack with ALICE rack, blue urban camouflage for the ruck, green for the rack. LBE vest, black. One Kevlar helmet, blue. One Kevlar vest, black. The vest is to be worn under the BDUs during training sessions or out in the field. One balaclava mask, black to keep your face warm in cold temperatures. One pair of tinted goggles to prevent snow blindness should you go into a snowstorm during training." Looking over the list one more time, he nods before resuming.
"Last, but not least, two towels, blue. Two washcloths, blue. One soap-dish with soap, black for the dish, green for the soap. Two PT uniforms, blue. One set of PT sweats, black. Any further questions?"
"Um, yes sir, when it comes to the dress uniform, is everything included with it or…"
"It's all in the set. Light blue undershirt, black dress socks, white blouse shirt, black necktie and bowtie. Both clip-on for ease of attachment or removal." Shinji can't help but give a sigh of relief at that, getting the man to grin. "I'm of the same opinion myself, sonny. Of course, it could be that Colonel Fury doesn't exactly like occasions where formal attire's needed. Oh, one more item before I forget. Your identification as a Junior Operative."
The man brings out a small black billfold and hands it to Shinji. Curious, Shinji opens it and sees the SHIELD badge, with the designation of 'Junior Operative' on it embedded in the bottom flap. Looking at the upper flap, he sees a blank ID card before looking back at the man.
"I take it I'm supposed to fill out the card in pen?"
"Oh yes. Pre-done cards are only done for FAs. Operational mandate. But make no mistake. JO is a very new position that's just now getting established. So it'll be best if you keep knowledge of it to the outside world little to none until further notice. Clear?"
"It is, sir." Smiling sheepishly, he adds, "I kinda figured it'd be like that anyway and, well, it's not like I'll be able to go anywhere."
"I wouldn't say that, Shinji." Fury's voice beside him gets Shinji to turn slowly and see a grinning Fury.
"What makes you say that, sir?"
"Once a week, you and Laura will leave the heli-carrier, under adult supervision, to feel the earth under your feet again. You can visit your new friends at the Xavier Institute and Brotherhood House during that time or take in a movie as part of a date." Shinji's face goes red at that before Fury chuckles. "Any questions you want to get out of the way before tomorrow comes?"
"Um, yes sir. What kind of firearm would you recommend for a beginner like me to train with?" Fury can't help but chuckle again.
"Oh, you've got a fire in your belly, don't you, Shinji?" The young man can't help but smile sheepishly at that. "I know of the perfect piece for you. Stan, ring up the armory and have them sign out a FNH 5.7 pistol for Shinji, if you please." As Quartermaster Stan nods before doing so, Fury arches his eyebrow and whistles lowly. "I see Stan's hooked you up with the full kit."
"Yes, sir. He said that if I'm to go through the program, I might as well be like I'm going all the way. Well, more or less, anyway." Fury nods his understanding just as Stan finishes his call.
"They'll have it ready for you, sir. All they need is your sign-off on it."
"I'll do that tomorrow morning as right now, Shinji needs a shower and rest for tomorrow. Need a hand in packing there, Shinji?" The sight of Shinji nodding silently gets Fury grin before helping him. Within three minutes, they have it all, including the ID holder, packed in the duffle and rucksack, with the Kevlar vest and helmet going on the outside of the rucksack.
(Male shower; three hours later)
Sighing heavily, Shinji rolls his head around on his neck before submitting himself to the water's spray. The day had been long and hard on him without a doubt. Yet he enjoyed himself. Little does he realize that he's not exactly alone at the moment as a lithe feminine form quietly walks into the shower stall with him and embraces him from behind.
At the feeling, Shinji looks down and sees a pair of tanned arms around his trunk before smiling softly.
"How was your time with Agents Romanoff, Neville and the Contessa, Laura?"
"It was alright. Though Agent Neville wasn't able to join us." Giving him a soft giggle, she asks, "Care to guess what I'm wearing right now?" Puzzled, Shinji blinks until he feels a pair of bare nipples brushing up against his back. Shinji can't help but feel his face go hot red as Laura's slender arms slide up and down his torso. "Mmm, yummy."
"How'd you get up here? The hallway cameras…"
"Are not present in the vents." Feeling frisky, Laura lowers her left hand to his waist level and gasps at feeling his member against it. At the contact, his member starts hardening. Laura smirks softly before gently encircling it with her left hand. Just holding it, she whispers, "Just wait until I get to '2nd Stage Heat', Shinji. That, and what you're feeling against your back right now, is just a little preview of things to come."
"It feels like you're already there, though." She then releases his member before giggling again.
"Nope. See, '1st Stage heat' is basically mild flirting and tender kisses. Lasts for three days a month. Thinking of, turn around. I'm in the mood for an actual kiss. I'm sure you are too." Shyly, Shinji nods and slowly turns around. Once he's facing her, he sees her bathing suit is down to her hips, her modest bust revealed before she brings the suit back up and adjusts it. Shyly, Laura smiles.
"Did you like what you saw?"
"I did." Feeling her arms wrap around him again, he sees her face look up at him, rosy red blush on her face.
"You can wrap your arms around me, you know."
"I didn't know that." Laura thinks it over before giving him a nod.
"I see you missed a few lessons as well. But we'll get into that later. For now though, wrap your arms around me." Shinji nods silently as he does so, gently pressing her swimsuit-clad form against his nude form. Getting a sultry grin to appear on her face. "Mmm, it seems 'little Shinji' wants to play."
Before Shinji can even reply, she presses her lips to his. Next thing he knows, he feels tapping against his lips. Gently opening them, he feels her tongue slip in and returns serve. Both teens close their eyes in bliss as their tongues dance. Shinji's right hand, however, comes up to gently cup Laura's left bosom. Laura feels it and giggles before reluctantly ending their first official kiss.
"You're going to have to wait a while, Shinji. '2nd Stage Heat' doesn't begin until next year. Of course, it depends on how physically active I am. So it may come early, it may not. But, in the meantime, picture this." Blush on her face still, she brings her swimsuit back down until it's to her knees. Allowing Shinji to eye her nude body before bringing her swimsuit back up into place. "See you in the morning, cutie."