Sorry for the long wait, but chapters might be coming in a bit slower than you like, you know with school and all. ^_^!
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SATURDAY
DING DONG!!!!!
Shinji jumped out of his room and ran for the door. He and Rei had made plans to go to the carnival today. He swung open the door to see no other than Asuka standing there, hands clasped behind her back staring at him adorability. She was wearing a bright yellow dress that went to her mid-thigh (you all know what dress I'm talking about ^_^).
" A-Asuka?" Shinji asked.
" Of course it's me silly, who else would it be?" Asuka giggled flirtatiously.
" Well Rei and I..." before Shinji could finish Asuka pushed him inside into the apartment closing the door behind her.
" Oh she told me she couldn't make it today so I thought that maybe we could start our project. You know what they say, there's never too early to start something." Asuka said sweetly meaning more than one thing by the comment.
" O-oh, did Rei tell you why?" Shinji asked disappointedly. A flash of annoyance flashed in Asuka's eyes but quickly disappeared.
" Oh nothing really, only that she didn't want to go." Asuka shrugged.
" Oh." Shinji looked down at the floor.
" Well don't look so sad! You have me!" Asuka took a hold of his arm and dragged Shinji into his bedroom.
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Rei walked into the kitchen and opened the fridge to pour herself a drink, just then a door bell rang making Rei jump. She furrowed her brow. Wasn't she supposed to meet Shinji at his home? Rei shrugged and put down the carton of orange juice.
" Hello, Shi..." Rei started as she opened the door, she was surprised to see Kyoto standing there instead of Shinji.
" Hey there Rei! I thought that we might like to start our project today." Kyoto smiled brightly.
" I'm sorry Kyoto-san, but I have already made plans with Shinji." Rei apologized.
" Oh! I almost forgot, I ran into Shinji on my way here and he told me to give you this." Kyoto handed Rei a note and she took it hesitantly.
Dear Rei,
I'm sorry I can't make it to the carnival, Asuka and I decided to start on our project today.
Shinji
Rei felt a tinge of jealousy as she read that Shinji would be spending the whole day with Asuka.
" Oh." Rei said disappointedly.
" So I guess we can spend the whole day together!" Kyoto giggled and raced into the apartment.
" Great." Rei answered dully before following Kyoto inside.
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SUNDAY
Rei inwardly groan as Kyoto went into another conversation but hair products and which make-up brand she preferred.
" Kyoto-san, shouldn't we begin our project?" Rei asked hoping that would stop the girl from her prattling.
" Sure Rei." Rei sighed in relief as they begin working, but it wasn't long before Kyoto's mind drifted off and Rei was off the do the project by herself.
" Note to self, kill Sensei." Rei mumbled.
" What's that Rei?" Kyoto stopped braiding her hair and gave Rei a strange gaze.
" Nothing Kyoto-san. Go back and braid your hair." Rei said with a hint of a growl. Kyoto, obviously too dense to pick it up shrugged and went back to braiding her hair.
Hours later, Rei leaned against the sofa and rubbed her temples. Kyoto was running around blowing bubbles that she oh-so-conveniently brought along with her. Rei closed her eyes and blocked out all of her surroundings.
Shinji cancelled again today...I wonder what he and Asuka are doing? I wonder if he...if he enjoys spending time with Asuka. Rei thought to herself
" Ooooh Rei! Your a bubble princess!" Kyoto giggled. Rei's eyes shot opened and found that a million little bubbles were surrounding her. Rei put on a tight smile and closed her eyes again.
' Please, someone come and take this rambunctious demon away' Rei thought to herself.
" Rei look!" Rei opened her eyes and stared at Kyoto lazily.
" What?" Rei asked tiredly.
" Oh! I thought you were sleeping!" Kyoto said sheepishly.
" Kyoto-san I think it's time to call it a day." Rei stood up and walked to the door, she opened the door and waited for Kyoto to exit.
" Oh well...I'll see you tomorrow!" Kyoto skipped out of the door. Rei waited before Kyoto was gone and then slammed the door shut.
" Shinji, you are going to get an earful from me, tomorrow." Rei muttered.
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( On the other side of town.)
Shinji blushed a deep shade of red as Asuka leaned forward on the table and revealed some "cleavage".
" Um...Asuka, aren't...aren't you getting cold?" Shinji asked as a desperate attempt to try and get Asuka to cover up.
" Why would you say that Shinji?" Asuka asked innocently.
" No-no-no reason." Shinji stuttered.
" Shinji? Why are you so nervous around me? Your never like this around Rei? Is it because you don't like me?" Asuka pouted cutely.
" No-no it's not that its just that...it make me uncomfort...well..." Shinji blushed again.
" Shinji do you like me?" Asuka asked.
" Um, sure, Asuka." Asuka beamed and smiled brightly.
" What about Rei?"
" Yeah of course! She's my best friend!" Shinji brightened up considerably at the sound of Rei's name.
" Do you like her more than me?" Asuka asked.
" Umm..." Shinji twiddled his thumbs and suddenly became very interested in the table.
" Shinji?" Asuka asked.
" Hmm?"
" I was wondering..." Asuka was interrupted by the phone ringing. Shinji jumped from his seat and ran to the phone.
" Hello?"
" Shinji?" a soft voice asked.
" Rei!"
" I hate to call you so late but, my parents wondered if you could send Asuka back home." Rei said in a monotone voice.
" Oh...um yeah sure." Shinji said deflatedly.
Rei has cancelled twice in a row already, I wonder what's wrong? I think I'm beginning to mi-miss her. Shinji thought dejectedly.
" Goodbye Ikari-kun."
" G-g-goodnight Rei." Ikari-kun! Shinji's mind raced and turned to Asuka.
" Your parents wants you to come home." Shinji said dully.
" Will you walked with me? Is scary out at night." Asuka gave Shinji puppy eyes and Shinji brightened thinking that he would get to see Rei at least once this weekend.
Shinji walked Asuka home, his mind racing. What had Rei meant when she addressed him Ikari-kun? Weren't they over that phase? Meanwhile, Asuka, totally oblivious of Shinji's behavior continued to chat away.
Shinji glanced at Asuka, hearing nothing but only saw her mouth moving at a rapid speed. ' I bet Asuka's the type of person who can have full conversations all by herself.' Shinji thought.
They finally reached the Akimoto's apartment and Asuka ranged to doorbell.
" Do you want to come in and have a drink or something?" Asuka asked.
" Sure." Shinji followed Asuka into the apartment and took off his shoes. In the distance he could hear the shower running. In the kitchen was Asuka's mother preparing a snack and her father watching tv.
" Um, where's Rei?" Shinji asked. Asuka's expression darkened, but recovered quickly.
" I have no idea, say Shinji want to watch some TV before you go?" Asuka asked.
" No that's..."
" Dad! Get off the TV!" Asuka shouted.
" Already off, snookums."
" Come on." Asuka grabbed Shinji's arm.
" No really, it's alright." A door suddenly slipped opened catching both Shinji and Asuka's attention. Rei stepped out wearing baggy long pants and a tank top, both the color of lavender. She was wiping her wet hair dry and looked up to see Shinji staring opened-mouth at her.
" Shinji?" Rei asked.
" Hi there, Rei." Shinji swooned.
" What are you doing here so late?" Rei asked. Asuka who was watching on the side growled and interrupted.
" I asked him to walk me home and he was about to leave weren't you Shinji-chan?" Asuka said adding the endearment knowing what Rei would think.
" Sure." Shinji said, still in a daze from the sight of Rei. She's an angel, my angel Shinji thought.
" Oh." Rei looked down. Chan! Since when did Asuka call Shinji chan! Are they a couple?! Rei panicked but gave Shinji and Asuka a small smile.
" Well come on, I want to go get home safe." with that Asuka dragged Shinji by the arm and led him out the door. After she closed the door on drooling Shinji's face she leaned against it and sighed.
" That was a close one." Asuka glanced back down the hall to see that Rei had already entered her room. An evil grin appeared on Asuka's face and she skipped the way to her room.
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Chan! He let her call him chan! Why must Asuka always take anything good that happens to me! It's bad enough that she's spoiled and it the favorite of both mom and dad, but how can she just take Shinji from me like this! Rei thought as she laid on her bed.
' It's not fair. She always get what she wants...why can't I...why can't I ever get something I want, for once...Why am I caring so much about this? Am I having feelings for Shinji that is more then friendship? Why did I have to call him Ikari-kun! He hurt me that's why! He cancelled on me! He rather spend time with Asuka!
' No that's not true, you saw how he looked at me tonight. Maybe he feels the same way. I'll tell him, I'll tell him tomorrow.' Rei smiled to herself and fell asleep, dreaming of Shinji.
Reminder: Chapters might be coming in a bit slow and I'm so very very sorry, the whole school thing. : (!!!!!! I hope you enjoyed this chapter! ^_^ ~~~be happy!