Just the Two of Us
Chapter 2 Part 2 - The Party / When you're looking at something old, yet it
feels so new
Shinji Ikari was alone. Misato had gone out to find people to turn up to that night's party, such were Misato's parties. It gave him ample time to call up Touji, Kensuke, and Hikari. Hikari didn't seem to suspect a thing, and agreed instantly. But he hesitated before calling Rei. Should he call her? He wondered What would happen? Would she realize what he was trying to do? But it seemed so unlike Rei to think on that line of thought. With a barely noticeable sigh, he dialed the number.
"Hello, it's Shinji Ikari."
"Yes?"
"I.I was just.wondering, whether you'd like.to come to our party tonight?"
"Why?"
"Because.you would enjoy it."
"Then I will be there."
"Ok.bye."
And he hung up. Was it just him, or did that seem a lot easier than it should have been? It didn't help soothe his nerves though. Oh well. He resigned to his room and turned on his SDAT. Maybe Beethoven's 5th could calm him down. He needed to be calm for tonight.
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Touji and Kensuke, predictable as they were, turned up first, if only to see Misato for longer. They were lucky. She was just getting out of the shower. With only a towel on, let it just suffice to say that by looking at them, they were happy to see her.
"Why boys, you're here early."
They couldn't talk. They looked a bit overwhelmed by the view.
"What's the matter, cat got your tongue?"
"Y.yes is does."
Misato smiled at them, and walked off to her room to get changed. She leaned over to reach the knob in a scandalous way. Kensuke almost fainted. It really wasn't necessary Shinji thought, but he couldn't help but to chuckle at the situation.
"What are you laughing at Ikari?"
"You two. You both look redder than tomatoes!"
"Watch it dude, or you'll be eating this here hand."
"OK, I'll try to stop."
There ws some obvious sarcasm in his voice.
"Well, should we pick up our fallen comrade?"
"I think it would be quite suitable."
They heaved Kensuke onto the couch. By the time he came to, the rest of the partygoers were arriving. Everyone had come in fact, except Rei and Hikari. Shinji couldn't help but feel disappointed at the lack of Rei's prescence. It was precisely at that moment however, that Hikari decided to show up, much to Touji's discomfort. He beckoned to Shinji in an urgent manner. Shinji went over to him, and followed him into his own room.
"Why the hell did you invite her?"
"She had nothing else to do tonight, it would be inhumane. Besides, I thought you'd be overjoyed."
"This is hardly the place or time to be overjoyed."
"Touji, you're overreacting again."
"Right, right."
He trailed off there, giving Shinji ample time to get away from him. Maybe this was a bad idea, He thought, oh well, it's too late to back out now. His thoughts were interrupted with a knock on the door. Everyone was here. Everyone except. He suddenly realised who it was, and as he opened the door, he in a way wished he hadn't.
"He.hello Rei-chan."
"Hello Ikari."
".Oh, please come in."
"Thankyou."
It was amazing how so many different thoughts could occur in Rei's head in such a small conversation. Why does he feel so awkward talking to me? She mused, His feelings have become apparent, why does he feel shame for them?
Shinji had walked off to the couch where Kensuke and Hikari were talking. Touji obviously hadn't come out of his sanctuary in his bedroom. Oh well, it was his loss.
"Hey Kensuke, Hikari."
"Hey Shinji, where have you been?"
"Welcoming guests, you can see it would take some time." He hated lying, but it had to be done. Touji could thank him later.
"Obviously."
"So, what have you two been up to?"
"Just talking."
"About what?"
"About what the hell happened to Touji."
"I have no idea." Yep, it was still hard.
"Oh well, we'll find him soon enough."
"Hopefully."
"So anyway, why don't you introduce us to some of these people! They don't all come to Misato's parties often, and Hikari probably doesn't know anyone."
"Yeah, I feel a bit weird here."
"Ok then, I'll show you around."
While Shinji had been talking to Kensuke and Hikari, Rei had been watching him like a hawk. Noone noticed her, Rei was like that. Coincidentally, when Shinji, Hikari ad Kensuke went of, Touji came out oif hiding and sat on the couch.
"You are Touji Suzuhara, are you not?"
He turned to see the source of the voice was Rei Ayanami. He was surprised that she was here, but he replied in a csual manner.
"Yes I am."
"Then are you not the object of Miss Horaki's affection?"
This had been unexpected, but Touji tried hard not to show it.
"I.I guess I am."
"And you are afraid of her?"
"Where would you get an idea like that?"
"You were hiding in Ikari's bedroom."
"No I wasn't."
"I heard you muttering to yourself."
"I.I.whatever."
Rei stood up and left the boy to his thoughts. It was obvious that their conversation had ended.
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When Shinji, Hikari and Kensuke went to sit down, they saw Touji siting there by himself. Shinji was about to say hello when he heard a familiar voice behind his back.
"Hello Ikari."
"Oh, hello Rei-chan."
"Can we go somewhere else?"
"Umm, I don."
He didn't get a chance to finish his sentence. Rei dragged him off to his room. This behaviour bewildered the other 3.
"Ok, what the hell just happened?"
"I.have no idea."
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Shinji was feeling just a bit confused. Since when had Rei become so assertive? He didn't have time to think of an answer though, because Rei leant in and kissed him.
His thoughts at the time were a blur, but one constant was how happy he felt in this girl's arms. They both tensed at the immediate touch of each other, but they gave in and melted into one another's embrace.
They stayed that way for quite some time, until Rei slowly broke off and said 8 words that stuck in Shinji's mind for some time after.
"Do you want to become one with me?"
"W.what?"
"Unite body and soul."
"I...I."
But he did not have time to answer. Rei started unbuttoning her shirt, and Shinji could do nothing but stare at Rei's supple breats as they appeared through her bra. He wanted to touch them. He slowly reached out his hands to her.But it was at that point that Hikari decided to open the door to Shinji's room to ask something.
"Shinji could you please tell me AHHHH!"
"It.It's not wha."
"Miss Horaki, would you kindly leave me and Shinji-kun alone?"
"I.I.I"
Rei pushed her out of the room, and continued to her undress herself. But Hikari entering the room served as a wake-up call to Shinji.
"I can't do this."
And he left the room, with an utterly confused Rei Ayanami left behind. He needed to talk to someone. He sat down on the couch, where it looked like Touji had gotten past his shyness, to say the least. It looked like the only person he could talk to was Kensuke.
"Hey Kensuke, got a minute?"
"Sure do. Those two have really made me feel left out."
"Good."
He led Kensuke to the kitchen where he told him everything that had just happened. Kensuke was, the least to say surprised.
"Well, I don't think anyone could have suspected that. And Hikari saw?"
"Yeah."
"But why didn't she tell us."
"Maybe she didn't have time. She is awfully busy after all."
"I guess, but it still doesn't seem like Rei."
"I know, when did this start?"
"Presumably today. She did give you those chocolates today. So something happened last night or so.Wait, the Angel attacked last night. What happened then?"
"Fine, I'll tell you."
And so he told him what had happened at Mt. Futagoyama that night. This shocked Kensuke even more than the last piece of news.
"Then that's it."
"I guess that is the only logical explanation."
"But should we tell Touji?"
"Not now, I doubt he'd appreciate us interrupting him. Wait untill tomorrow."
"I'll do that. Thanks Kensuke."
"No problem. Anything for a friend."
"But where did Rei get to?"
"I don't see here anywhere, I guess she's still in your room."
"Probably. Do you think I should apologise?"
"I'd say so. I think something like that could really dent someone."
"I'll do that now."
"And don't get into any mischief while I'm gone."
"I'll try Kensuke, I'll try."
As he walked towards his room, he was hit with another pang of nervousness. She might hate him for that. No, Rei had never hated anyone ever. But then again, she has changed a lot in the past day.
He nervously slid the door open nd crept in to see a dark silouette of Rei Ayanami quietly sobbing.
"R.Rei.?"
"Y.Yes?" She raised her head, and in the dim light he saw the tears that had stained her pale cheeks.
"I.I just want.wanted to apologise."
"."
" I shouldn't have run out like that, but you were going too fast. I can't do that."
"But isn't this what you wanted? For someone to love you?"
"Yes, but not to that extreme."
"I.I understand."
"Let's just take it slower. I undertstand how you feel, but if we take it slower, we might not do something we'll regret in the future."
"Yes." She sounded happy, but she was still crying. Shinji sat down on the bed with her and held her there. He never thought twice about it. She was sad, and she needed him there.
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They stayed like that for quite some time, but neither knew that. When Shinji dared to look out of his room, he saw that everyone had gone. A quick glance at the clock, and he saw it was 1a.m.
"Rei, you may have to go now."
"Would it be OK with you if I stayed here tonight?"
"I.well.OK."
She's probably tired, what harm could it do? He thought.
So he let her sleep with him that night. Nothing actually happened there, but it was no matter. For what was most likely the first time in his life, Shinji Ikari felt content with himself. He was truly happy.
End of Chapter 2 Part 2
Authors Notes: I know this chapter is substantially shorter than the last two, but this is the second art of Chapter 2 more than anything else. Now I'm going to take some time to answer some questions from the reviews:
dennisud: The only reason I don't highlight who says what is because generally it isn't integral to the actual storyline. If a line is important i'll say who said it.
D14852001: Thanks for the tip, I'm not really all that good when it comes to the Japanese language, so thank you.
And I guess I have to be thankful for the lack of Shinji-Rei fics out there, they seem rarer and rarer each day. Well, this time I'll be on a real holiday, I'm off tomorrow! Bo I'l be taking a break, but I'll be continuing soon, so stay tuned for another exciting chapter of Just the Two of Us!
Shinji Ikari was alone. Misato had gone out to find people to turn up to that night's party, such were Misato's parties. It gave him ample time to call up Touji, Kensuke, and Hikari. Hikari didn't seem to suspect a thing, and agreed instantly. But he hesitated before calling Rei. Should he call her? He wondered What would happen? Would she realize what he was trying to do? But it seemed so unlike Rei to think on that line of thought. With a barely noticeable sigh, he dialed the number.
"Hello, it's Shinji Ikari."
"Yes?"
"I.I was just.wondering, whether you'd like.to come to our party tonight?"
"Why?"
"Because.you would enjoy it."
"Then I will be there."
"Ok.bye."
And he hung up. Was it just him, or did that seem a lot easier than it should have been? It didn't help soothe his nerves though. Oh well. He resigned to his room and turned on his SDAT. Maybe Beethoven's 5th could calm him down. He needed to be calm for tonight.
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Touji and Kensuke, predictable as they were, turned up first, if only to see Misato for longer. They were lucky. She was just getting out of the shower. With only a towel on, let it just suffice to say that by looking at them, they were happy to see her.
"Why boys, you're here early."
They couldn't talk. They looked a bit overwhelmed by the view.
"What's the matter, cat got your tongue?"
"Y.yes is does."
Misato smiled at them, and walked off to her room to get changed. She leaned over to reach the knob in a scandalous way. Kensuke almost fainted. It really wasn't necessary Shinji thought, but he couldn't help but to chuckle at the situation.
"What are you laughing at Ikari?"
"You two. You both look redder than tomatoes!"
"Watch it dude, or you'll be eating this here hand."
"OK, I'll try to stop."
There ws some obvious sarcasm in his voice.
"Well, should we pick up our fallen comrade?"
"I think it would be quite suitable."
They heaved Kensuke onto the couch. By the time he came to, the rest of the partygoers were arriving. Everyone had come in fact, except Rei and Hikari. Shinji couldn't help but feel disappointed at the lack of Rei's prescence. It was precisely at that moment however, that Hikari decided to show up, much to Touji's discomfort. He beckoned to Shinji in an urgent manner. Shinji went over to him, and followed him into his own room.
"Why the hell did you invite her?"
"She had nothing else to do tonight, it would be inhumane. Besides, I thought you'd be overjoyed."
"This is hardly the place or time to be overjoyed."
"Touji, you're overreacting again."
"Right, right."
He trailed off there, giving Shinji ample time to get away from him. Maybe this was a bad idea, He thought, oh well, it's too late to back out now. His thoughts were interrupted with a knock on the door. Everyone was here. Everyone except. He suddenly realised who it was, and as he opened the door, he in a way wished he hadn't.
"He.hello Rei-chan."
"Hello Ikari."
".Oh, please come in."
"Thankyou."
It was amazing how so many different thoughts could occur in Rei's head in such a small conversation. Why does he feel so awkward talking to me? She mused, His feelings have become apparent, why does he feel shame for them?
Shinji had walked off to the couch where Kensuke and Hikari were talking. Touji obviously hadn't come out of his sanctuary in his bedroom. Oh well, it was his loss.
"Hey Kensuke, Hikari."
"Hey Shinji, where have you been?"
"Welcoming guests, you can see it would take some time." He hated lying, but it had to be done. Touji could thank him later.
"Obviously."
"So, what have you two been up to?"
"Just talking."
"About what?"
"About what the hell happened to Touji."
"I have no idea." Yep, it was still hard.
"Oh well, we'll find him soon enough."
"Hopefully."
"So anyway, why don't you introduce us to some of these people! They don't all come to Misato's parties often, and Hikari probably doesn't know anyone."
"Yeah, I feel a bit weird here."
"Ok then, I'll show you around."
While Shinji had been talking to Kensuke and Hikari, Rei had been watching him like a hawk. Noone noticed her, Rei was like that. Coincidentally, when Shinji, Hikari ad Kensuke went of, Touji came out oif hiding and sat on the couch.
"You are Touji Suzuhara, are you not?"
He turned to see the source of the voice was Rei Ayanami. He was surprised that she was here, but he replied in a csual manner.
"Yes I am."
"Then are you not the object of Miss Horaki's affection?"
This had been unexpected, but Touji tried hard not to show it.
"I.I guess I am."
"And you are afraid of her?"
"Where would you get an idea like that?"
"You were hiding in Ikari's bedroom."
"No I wasn't."
"I heard you muttering to yourself."
"I.I.whatever."
Rei stood up and left the boy to his thoughts. It was obvious that their conversation had ended.
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When Shinji, Hikari and Kensuke went to sit down, they saw Touji siting there by himself. Shinji was about to say hello when he heard a familiar voice behind his back.
"Hello Ikari."
"Oh, hello Rei-chan."
"Can we go somewhere else?"
"Umm, I don."
He didn't get a chance to finish his sentence. Rei dragged him off to his room. This behaviour bewildered the other 3.
"Ok, what the hell just happened?"
"I.have no idea."
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Shinji was feeling just a bit confused. Since when had Rei become so assertive? He didn't have time to think of an answer though, because Rei leant in and kissed him.
His thoughts at the time were a blur, but one constant was how happy he felt in this girl's arms. They both tensed at the immediate touch of each other, but they gave in and melted into one another's embrace.
They stayed that way for quite some time, until Rei slowly broke off and said 8 words that stuck in Shinji's mind for some time after.
"Do you want to become one with me?"
"W.what?"
"Unite body and soul."
"I...I."
But he did not have time to answer. Rei started unbuttoning her shirt, and Shinji could do nothing but stare at Rei's supple breats as they appeared through her bra. He wanted to touch them. He slowly reached out his hands to her.But it was at that point that Hikari decided to open the door to Shinji's room to ask something.
"Shinji could you please tell me AHHHH!"
"It.It's not wha."
"Miss Horaki, would you kindly leave me and Shinji-kun alone?"
"I.I.I"
Rei pushed her out of the room, and continued to her undress herself. But Hikari entering the room served as a wake-up call to Shinji.
"I can't do this."
And he left the room, with an utterly confused Rei Ayanami left behind. He needed to talk to someone. He sat down on the couch, where it looked like Touji had gotten past his shyness, to say the least. It looked like the only person he could talk to was Kensuke.
"Hey Kensuke, got a minute?"
"Sure do. Those two have really made me feel left out."
"Good."
He led Kensuke to the kitchen where he told him everything that had just happened. Kensuke was, the least to say surprised.
"Well, I don't think anyone could have suspected that. And Hikari saw?"
"Yeah."
"But why didn't she tell us."
"Maybe she didn't have time. She is awfully busy after all."
"I guess, but it still doesn't seem like Rei."
"I know, when did this start?"
"Presumably today. She did give you those chocolates today. So something happened last night or so.Wait, the Angel attacked last night. What happened then?"
"Fine, I'll tell you."
And so he told him what had happened at Mt. Futagoyama that night. This shocked Kensuke even more than the last piece of news.
"Then that's it."
"I guess that is the only logical explanation."
"But should we tell Touji?"
"Not now, I doubt he'd appreciate us interrupting him. Wait untill tomorrow."
"I'll do that. Thanks Kensuke."
"No problem. Anything for a friend."
"But where did Rei get to?"
"I don't see here anywhere, I guess she's still in your room."
"Probably. Do you think I should apologise?"
"I'd say so. I think something like that could really dent someone."
"I'll do that now."
"And don't get into any mischief while I'm gone."
"I'll try Kensuke, I'll try."
As he walked towards his room, he was hit with another pang of nervousness. She might hate him for that. No, Rei had never hated anyone ever. But then again, she has changed a lot in the past day.
He nervously slid the door open nd crept in to see a dark silouette of Rei Ayanami quietly sobbing.
"R.Rei.?"
"Y.Yes?" She raised her head, and in the dim light he saw the tears that had stained her pale cheeks.
"I.I just want.wanted to apologise."
"."
" I shouldn't have run out like that, but you were going too fast. I can't do that."
"But isn't this what you wanted? For someone to love you?"
"Yes, but not to that extreme."
"I.I understand."
"Let's just take it slower. I undertstand how you feel, but if we take it slower, we might not do something we'll regret in the future."
"Yes." She sounded happy, but she was still crying. Shinji sat down on the bed with her and held her there. He never thought twice about it. She was sad, and she needed him there.
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They stayed like that for quite some time, but neither knew that. When Shinji dared to look out of his room, he saw that everyone had gone. A quick glance at the clock, and he saw it was 1a.m.
"Rei, you may have to go now."
"Would it be OK with you if I stayed here tonight?"
"I.well.OK."
She's probably tired, what harm could it do? He thought.
So he let her sleep with him that night. Nothing actually happened there, but it was no matter. For what was most likely the first time in his life, Shinji Ikari felt content with himself. He was truly happy.
End of Chapter 2 Part 2
Authors Notes: I know this chapter is substantially shorter than the last two, but this is the second art of Chapter 2 more than anything else. Now I'm going to take some time to answer some questions from the reviews:
dennisud: The only reason I don't highlight who says what is because generally it isn't integral to the actual storyline. If a line is important i'll say who said it.
D14852001: Thanks for the tip, I'm not really all that good when it comes to the Japanese language, so thank you.
And I guess I have to be thankful for the lack of Shinji-Rei fics out there, they seem rarer and rarer each day. Well, this time I'll be on a real holiday, I'm off tomorrow! Bo I'l be taking a break, but I'll be continuing soon, so stay tuned for another exciting chapter of Just the Two of Us!