Chapter 4: At the Meadow Once More
By: lynx
"Rei!" Shinji called out in surprise, as he hastened his pace towards the sleeping figure who once woke him from a sleep that could never had been better if she had not woken him up. Rei was wearing a black shirt and denim jeans. As soon as he saw her face, he sat besides her, watching over her as she slept. Keeping steady vigil over her figure at rest. A few minutes later, Rei rolled over in her sleep, bringing her nearer to Shinji, who found himself blushing because her face was now in front of his. He could kiss her so easily, but why would he do that? He did not even have feelings for her, but something was trying to prove otherwise. His stomach. It was swarming with butterflies; he felt the warmth of her breath splash onto his face, sending impulses all over his body. Something was taking over him. He streched out his hand slowly, he caressed her face, his trembling hands then calmed down when his fingers touched her face. His possessor controlled him well. Then he slowly ran them through her beautiful blue hair. In that short span of time, he felt that Rei belonged to him, she was there, and he was with her, alone. Just then, Rei's hand, suddenly went into motion and came to her face, where Shinji's hand lay, the two hands met, then Rei's hand gave Shinji's a light squeeze, keeping it on her face. Giant waves crashed into each other as Shinji felt the coldness of her hand, it was a perfect match, her warm breath comes upon his face while her cold hand soothed the tension within Shinji. By that time, all of his hormones were in frenzy but her silent, innocent, ever-so beautiful face calmed the raging waters of Shinji's body, and maybe his heart as well. It was all too much to ask for in one day, indeed. A few minutes more, Rei then woke up, finding her hand clasping the hand of a man she did not yet recognize. However, the hand was so warm, the warmth already within her increased tenfold. The heat of this careful hand passed through her face, it went through her cold hands and all through her body. All this was happening to her as she gazed at the eyes of who was making her feel that way.
"P-p-p-p-p-pilot Ikari!!" Rei gasped, as she suddenly let go of his hand.
"Oh! Rei! I-I-I-I-ah-I'm really sorry for that! Ummmmm..."
"No, It is okay, pilot Ikari."
"Oh. I see. Well then, I guess I had better get going now haha!" Shinji said as he stood up. Rei suddenly felt an ache in her chest, it hurt so much she wanted to scream, it grew increasingly painful as Shinji's steps away from her went on. She reached out her hand, saying the name she was mumbling in her sleep.
"Shinji!"
"Huh?" The boy said as he turned around to the girl who had called out his first name for the first time.
"Wait. Stay." Rei said, putting down her hand, longing for the feeling once more. Shinji acknowledged, he went back and sat down beside her.
"Sorry about that. It's because you're just so..."
"Beautiful."
"That is the second time you said that, thank you."
"It's nothing." Shinji replied, staring at the red windows to her soul. Then the two of them kept silent, just looking at each other, with a longing for the other one.
(Should I ask him?)
"Pilot Ikari."
"What is it, Rei?"
"It is about what you told me as you accompanied me to my domicile."
"What about it?"
"What is this informal conversation you speak of?"
"That?"
"Ummmm... Binggo. Yes, binggo." Rei replied, trying hard.
"Ohhh... that."
"I was hoping you could help me to understand this."
"Sure. What do you want to know?"
"Everything about it."
"Wha?"
"Yes. Binggo."
"Well... you have a long way to go."
"I know. I want to suggest that we have a tutorial session about this."
"Session?"
"Yes."
"After school hours."
"Where?"
"It is up to you."
"Is it okay if I come to your apartment everyday?"
"That is alright."
"It's a deal."
"A deal?"
"I'll tell you tomorrow." Shinji said, leaving her.
"But tomorrow is a Sunday." Rei said.
"I know!" Shinji shouted from afar. Rei decided not to leave the meadow just yet. She stayed there, trying to go back to sleep.
"I find this place, amusing."
"Hhahahahahaha..." Rei said, getting a head start on her lessons.
--------A few more minutes later--------
"Wondergirl!" Asuka said in shock as she stealthily approached the sleeping doll, who happened to be awake.
"Pilot Sorhyu." Rei said as she stood up to look at the girl standing beside her.
"Why are you here?" Rei asked.
"I was... looking for someone."
"I see." Rei replied, shifting her sight to the sky.
"Was..."
"Shinji here?"
"A while ago." Rei answered.
"Where did he go?"
"That is beyond my knowledge. I am sorry."
"Oh." Asuka said, as she turned around to go back.
"I knew you were hiding while I was talking with major Katsuragi."
"Huh?" Asuka said in shock.
"You and I."
"What is it?" Rei asked.
"I think..."
"We have the same problems. I think." Asuka answered. Rei was a bit surprised at this.
"Towards pilot Ikari?"
"I guess so."
"Do you have an idea of what it is?"
"I think I do." Asuka said as she turned back and sat beside Rei, who was now sitting as well. The two of them were silent for a few minutes, until Rei left.
"I must be going now, thank you for your time." Rei said as she left the meadow.
"Don't mention it." Asuka said, lying down on the grass.
--------3:15 p.m.-------
Asuka was still at the meadow, wide-awake, struggling with her thoughts.
(This means...)
"I like him." She said. Just then, Shinji came back, expecting his spot to be vacant once more.
"Asuka!" Shinji said, finding the foxy girl lying on his spot.
"You look a bit... foxy today." Shinji said.
"Pervert." Asuka said.
"How did you find my spot?" Shinji asked.
"I didn't, it found me."
"Can I sit?"
"It's not my meadow, why ask?"
"Never mind." Shinji said as he took a seat beside her.
"Can I tell you something?"
"It must sound very important. You didn't assault me the whole day."
"Shut up."
"Okay, I'm lisenin'" Shinji eagerly answered.
"It's about this morning."
"When you called?"
"Before."
"Huh?"
"Just shut up and let me talk."
"I had a dream."
"A dream." Shinji repeated, pissing off the red-head. Making her slap him on the face.
"I told you to shut up."
"Alright, back to me."
"The dream was mainly, about me."
"And you were in it."
"And you..."
(I what????)
(What's the matter, chicken? Afraid he'll laugh at you?)
(Come on! Say something woman!!!!!!!)
(Ahhhhhhhhhh!)
"Oh just forget it!" Asuka shouted as she quickly stood up, and ran away. Shinji, totally oblivious, smelled his armpit and was deeply offended.
"I PUT ON DEODORANT! BITCH!" Shinji screamed.
"I'S NOT THAT! ASSHOLE!" Asuka screamed back, as she disappeared into the afternoon.
"What was that all about?" Shinji asked himself.
--------The insane woman's apartment------
Misato was still in front of the tube when she heard a knocking at the door.
"Who is it?" Misato shouted.
"It is pilot Ayanami." A voice answered.
"Oh, it's open, get your ass in here." Misato called out. Rei, clueless, replied.
"I do not have a donkey, major." Rei said.
"Just come inside." Misato said, showing a disappointed look at Rei.
"Is there something wrong?" Rei asked.
"No, it's nothing. What brings you here?" Misato asked, gesturing the girl to sit down beside her.
"I wanted to ask you something once more."
"Really?"
"Binggo."
"What?"
"I said binggo. Isn't that what people say when they express agreement?"
"Uhhh, yes it does. Who told you that?"
"Pilot Ikari told me."
"He did..."
"What else did he tell you?"
"He said I had difficulty at understanding informal conversations."
"I can see that."
"He also did something with his fingers, it was really strange."
"Ummm, let's not ponder upon that, shall we, Rei?"
"What were you going to ask me?"
"Pilot Ikari came upon me sleeping on the meadow where I found him last night."
"Yes, go on."
"While I was sleeping, he placed his hand on my face, which woke me up."
"After that?"
"But although I was taken by surprise, his hand did something to me."
"WHAT???????? What did it do to you??????"
"It sent, something through my face and through my whole body." Rei answered. Misato was once again at the edge of her seat.
"What did it send?"
"His hand was warm, it made my whole body warm."
"I held his hand as it touched my face."
(This is deep shit)
"However, as soon as I found out he was the one who was doing all this to me, I quickly threw his hand back."
"Were you taken in by surprise?"
"Yes."
"Then the two of us found ourselves in an awkward disposition, then pilot Ikari informed me that he was leaving the meadow."
"He did..."
"But as he started walking away from me..."
"My chest..."
"It started to ache."
(This really deep shit)
"It continued to proceed aching, it felt like it was..."
"Losing something."
"I quickly understood that the warmth I felt a while ago was what I was aching for."
"It kept aching until I could take no longer."
"What did you do?"
"I called out to him."
"You called out?"
"Shinji."
"WHAT!!!?????"
(The first name thingy!!!!!)
"It was the first time I called pilot Ikari by that. But it felt like that was the most efficient way to call his attention."
"Shinji, huh?"
"Yes."
"Major, I really need your help on this matter."
"You felt like you were losing something as you saw him move farther and farther from you."
"Binggo."
"I thought you were smart, Rei."
"Huh?"
"You disappoint me, Ayanami."
"What is it I have done wrong, major?"
"I see it clearly, and maybe even Asuka can spell it out."
"Spell out what?"
"Just calculate what's happening. That's what you're good at."
"Calculate..."
"That's all I have to say." Misato said, finishing the conversation. She stood up from her seat and headed towards the kitchen, leaving Rei alone with her thoughts and what she had told her.
"I must calculate." Rei said to herself, looking at her hand. It was still warm from what happened. After a while, she stood up and went to the kitchen.
--------Kitchen-------
"I shall be leaving now, major. Thank you for your time."
"Don't mention it."
"Thank you." Rei finished as she left the kitchen.
-------The way Home------
"My chest started to ache the moment pilot Ikari started to walk away from my position. My aching had something to do with pilot Ikari's presence and absence." Rei said as she went on her way to her apartment.
"What is it that links me and pilot Ikari's presence?" She added, placing her warm hand on her chest. Still troubled, Rei went on her way.
-------The Redhead-----
"I like the guy. I don't believe it." Asuka said to herself.
"And I even embarrassed myself in front of him." She added, hitting herself on the head.
"Does he know?"
(Maybe)
"If he ever did know, will he feel the same way too?"
(No one knows)
"How will I know?"
(Why don't you tell him)
"What am I, an idiot?"
(Yep)
"Grrrrr..." Asuka said to herself. She sighed as she kicked the pebbles on the sidewalk while she went home.
---------End of Chapter 4--------
"Rei!" Shinji called out in surprise, as he hastened his pace towards the sleeping figure who once woke him from a sleep that could never had been better if she had not woken him up. Rei was wearing a black shirt and denim jeans. As soon as he saw her face, he sat besides her, watching over her as she slept. Keeping steady vigil over her figure at rest. A few minutes later, Rei rolled over in her sleep, bringing her nearer to Shinji, who found himself blushing because her face was now in front of his. He could kiss her so easily, but why would he do that? He did not even have feelings for her, but something was trying to prove otherwise. His stomach. It was swarming with butterflies; he felt the warmth of her breath splash onto his face, sending impulses all over his body. Something was taking over him. He streched out his hand slowly, he caressed her face, his trembling hands then calmed down when his fingers touched her face. His possessor controlled him well. Then he slowly ran them through her beautiful blue hair. In that short span of time, he felt that Rei belonged to him, she was there, and he was with her, alone. Just then, Rei's hand, suddenly went into motion and came to her face, where Shinji's hand lay, the two hands met, then Rei's hand gave Shinji's a light squeeze, keeping it on her face. Giant waves crashed into each other as Shinji felt the coldness of her hand, it was a perfect match, her warm breath comes upon his face while her cold hand soothed the tension within Shinji. By that time, all of his hormones were in frenzy but her silent, innocent, ever-so beautiful face calmed the raging waters of Shinji's body, and maybe his heart as well. It was all too much to ask for in one day, indeed. A few minutes more, Rei then woke up, finding her hand clasping the hand of a man she did not yet recognize. However, the hand was so warm, the warmth already within her increased tenfold. The heat of this careful hand passed through her face, it went through her cold hands and all through her body. All this was happening to her as she gazed at the eyes of who was making her feel that way.
"P-p-p-p-p-pilot Ikari!!" Rei gasped, as she suddenly let go of his hand.
"Oh! Rei! I-I-I-I-ah-I'm really sorry for that! Ummmmm..."
"No, It is okay, pilot Ikari."
"Oh. I see. Well then, I guess I had better get going now haha!" Shinji said as he stood up. Rei suddenly felt an ache in her chest, it hurt so much she wanted to scream, it grew increasingly painful as Shinji's steps away from her went on. She reached out her hand, saying the name she was mumbling in her sleep.
"Shinji!"
"Huh?" The boy said as he turned around to the girl who had called out his first name for the first time.
"Wait. Stay." Rei said, putting down her hand, longing for the feeling once more. Shinji acknowledged, he went back and sat down beside her.
"Sorry about that. It's because you're just so..."
"Beautiful."
"That is the second time you said that, thank you."
"It's nothing." Shinji replied, staring at the red windows to her soul. Then the two of them kept silent, just looking at each other, with a longing for the other one.
(Should I ask him?)
"Pilot Ikari."
"What is it, Rei?"
"It is about what you told me as you accompanied me to my domicile."
"What about it?"
"What is this informal conversation you speak of?"
"That?"
"Ummmm... Binggo. Yes, binggo." Rei replied, trying hard.
"Ohhh... that."
"I was hoping you could help me to understand this."
"Sure. What do you want to know?"
"Everything about it."
"Wha?"
"Yes. Binggo."
"Well... you have a long way to go."
"I know. I want to suggest that we have a tutorial session about this."
"Session?"
"Yes."
"After school hours."
"Where?"
"It is up to you."
"Is it okay if I come to your apartment everyday?"
"That is alright."
"It's a deal."
"A deal?"
"I'll tell you tomorrow." Shinji said, leaving her.
"But tomorrow is a Sunday." Rei said.
"I know!" Shinji shouted from afar. Rei decided not to leave the meadow just yet. She stayed there, trying to go back to sleep.
"I find this place, amusing."
"Hhahahahahaha..." Rei said, getting a head start on her lessons.
--------A few more minutes later--------
"Wondergirl!" Asuka said in shock as she stealthily approached the sleeping doll, who happened to be awake.
"Pilot Sorhyu." Rei said as she stood up to look at the girl standing beside her.
"Why are you here?" Rei asked.
"I was... looking for someone."
"I see." Rei replied, shifting her sight to the sky.
"Was..."
"Shinji here?"
"A while ago." Rei answered.
"Where did he go?"
"That is beyond my knowledge. I am sorry."
"Oh." Asuka said, as she turned around to go back.
"I knew you were hiding while I was talking with major Katsuragi."
"Huh?" Asuka said in shock.
"You and I."
"What is it?" Rei asked.
"I think..."
"We have the same problems. I think." Asuka answered. Rei was a bit surprised at this.
"Towards pilot Ikari?"
"I guess so."
"Do you have an idea of what it is?"
"I think I do." Asuka said as she turned back and sat beside Rei, who was now sitting as well. The two of them were silent for a few minutes, until Rei left.
"I must be going now, thank you for your time." Rei said as she left the meadow.
"Don't mention it." Asuka said, lying down on the grass.
--------3:15 p.m.-------
Asuka was still at the meadow, wide-awake, struggling with her thoughts.
(This means...)
"I like him." She said. Just then, Shinji came back, expecting his spot to be vacant once more.
"Asuka!" Shinji said, finding the foxy girl lying on his spot.
"You look a bit... foxy today." Shinji said.
"Pervert." Asuka said.
"How did you find my spot?" Shinji asked.
"I didn't, it found me."
"Can I sit?"
"It's not my meadow, why ask?"
"Never mind." Shinji said as he took a seat beside her.
"Can I tell you something?"
"It must sound very important. You didn't assault me the whole day."
"Shut up."
"Okay, I'm lisenin'" Shinji eagerly answered.
"It's about this morning."
"When you called?"
"Before."
"Huh?"
"Just shut up and let me talk."
"I had a dream."
"A dream." Shinji repeated, pissing off the red-head. Making her slap him on the face.
"I told you to shut up."
"Alright, back to me."
"The dream was mainly, about me."
"And you were in it."
"And you..."
(I what????)
(What's the matter, chicken? Afraid he'll laugh at you?)
(Come on! Say something woman!!!!!!!)
(Ahhhhhhhhhh!)
"Oh just forget it!" Asuka shouted as she quickly stood up, and ran away. Shinji, totally oblivious, smelled his armpit and was deeply offended.
"I PUT ON DEODORANT! BITCH!" Shinji screamed.
"I'S NOT THAT! ASSHOLE!" Asuka screamed back, as she disappeared into the afternoon.
"What was that all about?" Shinji asked himself.
--------The insane woman's apartment------
Misato was still in front of the tube when she heard a knocking at the door.
"Who is it?" Misato shouted.
"It is pilot Ayanami." A voice answered.
"Oh, it's open, get your ass in here." Misato called out. Rei, clueless, replied.
"I do not have a donkey, major." Rei said.
"Just come inside." Misato said, showing a disappointed look at Rei.
"Is there something wrong?" Rei asked.
"No, it's nothing. What brings you here?" Misato asked, gesturing the girl to sit down beside her.
"I wanted to ask you something once more."
"Really?"
"Binggo."
"What?"
"I said binggo. Isn't that what people say when they express agreement?"
"Uhhh, yes it does. Who told you that?"
"Pilot Ikari told me."
"He did..."
"What else did he tell you?"
"He said I had difficulty at understanding informal conversations."
"I can see that."
"He also did something with his fingers, it was really strange."
"Ummm, let's not ponder upon that, shall we, Rei?"
"What were you going to ask me?"
"Pilot Ikari came upon me sleeping on the meadow where I found him last night."
"Yes, go on."
"While I was sleeping, he placed his hand on my face, which woke me up."
"After that?"
"But although I was taken by surprise, his hand did something to me."
"WHAT???????? What did it do to you??????"
"It sent, something through my face and through my whole body." Rei answered. Misato was once again at the edge of her seat.
"What did it send?"
"His hand was warm, it made my whole body warm."
"I held his hand as it touched my face."
(This is deep shit)
"However, as soon as I found out he was the one who was doing all this to me, I quickly threw his hand back."
"Were you taken in by surprise?"
"Yes."
"Then the two of us found ourselves in an awkward disposition, then pilot Ikari informed me that he was leaving the meadow."
"He did..."
"But as he started walking away from me..."
"My chest..."
"It started to ache."
(This really deep shit)
"It continued to proceed aching, it felt like it was..."
"Losing something."
"I quickly understood that the warmth I felt a while ago was what I was aching for."
"It kept aching until I could take no longer."
"What did you do?"
"I called out to him."
"You called out?"
"Shinji."
"WHAT!!!?????"
(The first name thingy!!!!!)
"It was the first time I called pilot Ikari by that. But it felt like that was the most efficient way to call his attention."
"Shinji, huh?"
"Yes."
"Major, I really need your help on this matter."
"You felt like you were losing something as you saw him move farther and farther from you."
"Binggo."
"I thought you were smart, Rei."
"Huh?"
"You disappoint me, Ayanami."
"What is it I have done wrong, major?"
"I see it clearly, and maybe even Asuka can spell it out."
"Spell out what?"
"Just calculate what's happening. That's what you're good at."
"Calculate..."
"That's all I have to say." Misato said, finishing the conversation. She stood up from her seat and headed towards the kitchen, leaving Rei alone with her thoughts and what she had told her.
"I must calculate." Rei said to herself, looking at her hand. It was still warm from what happened. After a while, she stood up and went to the kitchen.
--------Kitchen-------
"I shall be leaving now, major. Thank you for your time."
"Don't mention it."
"Thank you." Rei finished as she left the kitchen.
-------The way Home------
"My chest started to ache the moment pilot Ikari started to walk away from my position. My aching had something to do with pilot Ikari's presence and absence." Rei said as she went on her way to her apartment.
"What is it that links me and pilot Ikari's presence?" She added, placing her warm hand on her chest. Still troubled, Rei went on her way.
-------The Redhead-----
"I like the guy. I don't believe it." Asuka said to herself.
"And I even embarrassed myself in front of him." She added, hitting herself on the head.
"Does he know?"
(Maybe)
"If he ever did know, will he feel the same way too?"
(No one knows)
"How will I know?"
(Why don't you tell him)
"What am I, an idiot?"
(Yep)
"Grrrrr..." Asuka said to herself. She sighed as she kicked the pebbles on the sidewalk while she went home.
---------End of Chapter 4--------