-Authors notes-
All right, time to enter the Asuka/Shinji side of the story. Hmm, perhaps I will also do some Maya and her sempai. Misato and Kaji...hmmm....will be covered in a few chapters. After I probably do Shinji/Misato, then I'd probably do a combine of Misato/Kaji and Asuka/Kaji. As of now, this chapter is here to follow the theme. The Second Act as yet to begin. The first act has already, but I haven't completely finished it. I only briefed it for the first two chapters. I have to make if relevant sometime soon. So I will put that in the Misato/Shinji chapter. And that will basically be the Climax of Act one. Act two will begin two chapters afterwards.
Disclaimer: I wish I owned Gainex, and more particularly Rei. Maybe I'll stick up the owner of Gainex, for Evangelion.
Note to self: Get knife or gun to stick up owner of Gainex with.
-Gendo's Office-
"Finish producing the Asuka factor, before Act Two of the Scenario."
"Understood. Continuing."
-Exit Office-

Complicated Feelings
Chapter 5- Tight Grip

Asuka made sure Shinji walked home with her. Shinji was looking at the ground the whole time. Asuka was giving him a stern condescending look most of the way. Asuka also made sure he didn't even have a chance to talk to Rei before they went home. Hikari didn't even get a chance to talk to Asuka like she had wanted; Asuka wouldn't leave Shinji by himself. She being territorial with him..
It did not take long for them to get home. She let Shinji walk in first, and she followed him in after closing the door. Shinji started to head for his room. Asuka followed him. When Shinji turned to close his door, Asuka was standing in the doorway. He set his stuff down and gave a light irritated look. He did not show his full irritation as not to anger her. He decided to turn and walk over to his bed.
"Shinji, didn't you know we were together?" She said unusually sweet, it scared Shinji.
"No, what would give me that impression," he asked exasperatedly .
"We kissed, don't only couples kiss?"
"I suppose....," Shinji mused.
Asuka angled her head in the way of his gaze at the floor, forcing him to make contact.
"Shinji...kiss me."
Shinji eyes became as big as saucers. This was completely out of character for Asuka. Then resentment and anger set it.
"You're just gonna hold my nose and use me like you did last time! I'm not entertainment."
"Shinji...I'm......"

Asuka acted before he could storm off or say more. He was pretty much stiff as she worked her magic on him and his anger melted away. He eventually loosened up a bit, and kissed back. This time was a whole lot better than before, because he didn't have to hold his breath. She leaned in closer, Shinji was sitting on the bed, and she was standing, bending over to kiss. She pushed him slightly back and he eventually was lying on the bed. She crawled onto the bed, as he lay back, never breaking their kiss. If she did, Shinji's brain would kick in, and wouldn't be able to comprehend what was happening, and he'd stop. She laid on top and on side of him, sort of. She kissed him a bit deeper as he wrapped an arm around her.

Shinji was burning on the inside. He didn't realize that he was so attracted to the fiery red head. His body and mind was in overdrive. He thought he liked Rei, but now, this is starting to confuse him. He was REALLY enjoying this. Should he be enjoying this? He felt like he was betraying Rei. But then if Asuka liked him this much maybe he should feel guilty the other way around.

Asuka broke the kiss, and laid her head on his shoulder. His lips were still puckered and his eyes stayed closed for a while after she broke the kiss. He didn't want to lose the feeling. Eventually he opened his eyes. Asuka was looking at him softly.

"Great kiss baka."
"Um..Thanks, Asuka...I enjoyed it too."
"So who are you with?"
"Ummm...." He still was thinking about Rei.
"Who?" Her voice began to sound agitated.
"Um.... You?" He said unsurely.
"Correct," She confirmed, settling in beside him, lying on his chest, with her arm around his waist. She closed her eyes to go to sleep in his embrace.
Shinji's mind was overloaded. He was so lost and confused. He would rest too, and enjoy this for now. But what about Rei? He would think about that when he woke up.
******
Misato walked into the door, tired from the office. She walked toward her room, and noticed Shinji's door was open. She poked her head in and saw Asuka lying next to Shinji. It was cute, but she didn't like it. She was shocked beyond belief anyway. She thought what she felt was jealousy, but of Shinji? It couldn't be. Her imaginations must have been running wild. It was probably her worried about what might have happened. Still...
Misato continued walking, satisfied that nothing happened, because there clothes were on, and not in disarray. Besides in the short time they were here, there was no way they would have time for sex. But then again, they were virgins. And virgins don't tend to need a lot of time. She dismissed the thought from her head. She was too tired to think at the moment. She'd rest on it, and a Yebisu bear.
******
Rei was walking home from school. She was...bothered by the fact that Shinji was involved with another, and then became involved with her. He caused feelings inside of her. He was the only one that could. Yet, he played with her emotions. She would not be so careless again. She felt...hurt. She felt hurt. It was a feeling that she was quite used to. She thought she'd go into a deep dreamless sleep. She didn't want to think at all at the moment; her thoughts would just wander to Shinji along with any dreams. She set her bag down, and took off her uniform. She laid in bed naked, spread eagle, staring at the ceiling. She did not bother to put a sheet over her. It didn't matter to her. The cold air mirrored her inner feeling. She probably wouldn't like going to school tomorrow. He would be there.
*******
Asuka awoke late at night, and felt her arm around something warm. Then she remembered where she was. She was so comfortable, but she still didn't believe she did what she did. It kind of wasn't right of her to manipulate Shinji like that, but she got what she wanted, or at least she thought she did. She would have to talk to Shinji when he woke up. She moved her arm a little, and felt something. She looked down. At least one part of him is awake. Pervert. She resisted the urge to hit him. Besides, at least he was attracted to her. Kaji never seemed to be. Maybe Shinji could end up half the man Kaji is. That wouldn't be that bad. Still wouldn't compare to Kaji though, but that would be nice. She snuggled some more against Shinji. She felt right here.
*******
Misato was lying awake in her bed. She felt like a beer, but she was thinking at the moment. She was reflecting over her feelings about Shinji. She always wanted to give him the love he longed for. She loved his kind heart. She would love his kind heart to be focused on her. She was his guardian though, that wouldn't be acceptable. She hoped that Asuka could give him what he needed, because she couldn't.
Changed Scenes>
******
Shinji woke up the next day with Asuka on him. He slipped from under her, and when she reflexively grabbed for him back, so he handed her the pillow he had been laying on. Satisfied she was holding something warm, she snuggled back up. Shinji let out a sigh, and went into shower. He thought about Rei. What did she think of him now? He had to apologize for Asuka's behavior. He had to make things better between the two. He didn't know how she felt at the moment.
*****
Asuka woke up, she had a pain in her below her abdomen. That meant she had to use the bathroom. She got up and looked around. She realized she was holding a pillow. Did the baka not want to sleep with her? That killed her mood. No telling how long she was here hugging a pillow like a lonely girl. Well, she did not need anyone. She was an independent adult. She walked with faked pride into the bathroom. She would hold her head up.

Twin blinks so hard that they could be heard resonated through the air.
*****

Shinji scrambled to put a towel on while Asuka looked like she was about to scream and thrash him. Asuka opened her mouth, but thought for a moment. Why was she going to scream? She was with the baka. There was nothing wrong with seeing him naked if they were together, even if they weren't quite that far in their relationship. So she exhaled, and smiled. Shinji, frantically holding his towel and yet still managing to hold his hands up for a weak defense, lowered his arms a bit, and looked at her curiously. He had not been expecting that reaction. Asuka had now closed her eyes, not in anger, or modesty, but to calm herself down from the almost executed reflex, and trying to slow her heartbeat, but for some reason she couldn't. She took a deep breath.
Shinji was blushing a bit, "Uh....Asuka?"
Asuka answered as there was nothing out of the ordinary. "Wha?"
"Why are you in here?"
"To use the bathroom."
"But I'm in here."
"Well we're together Shinji , it doesn't matter if I see you naked...."
Shinji blinked, and mused on it. He blushed. Asuka blinked and thought on his response for a moment before she came to a conclusion. She said, though more exasperated than angry," Pervert."
"Well, so.... I guess I'm going to get in the shower now." Shinji knew he couldn't make her leave, because no one could seem to make Asuka do what she had no intention of doing. He was pretty sure she'd stay in here just to prove a point.

Shinji turned away from Asuka and towards the shower and slowly let his towel down. The farther it went, the more Asuka's eyes widened. She never thought he had the guts. She was bluffing about implying staying in here while he showered. Asuka quickly turned away, and held her hand to her nose in a goofy way. She weirdly felt like she was going to have a nosebleed. It was funny to her because she knew Shinji didn't have that much to give that reaction. Normally it was the guys who got nosebleeds, not girls. But Shinji had been taking physical training for Eva, and his back did look sort of muscular from here...

Asuka threw that thought out of her head.

Shinji snapped Asuka out of her daydreaming, "Asuka, so...since I'm showering...and it doesn't matter, you can use the bathroom now, can't you?"

Asuka's mind kicked into gear quickly. She came to the conclusion it was one thing for someone to see you use the bathroom, and another for them to see you naked. She wasn't even at the level to let him see her naked, let alone her using the bathroom.
"Uh, that's alright...I really don't have to go."

It was a bold face lie, and she knew it as her bladder was painfully reminding her.

Shinji talked over his shoulder," Well, you could shower with me now since you are in here. It would save water."

Shinji had to do a double on what he just said. He was NOT ready to shower with one gorgeous girl like Asuka. It would be so bloody in the shower, that it would look like a murder scene. But he didn't want Asuka to see his fear of her acceptance of the offer. They kind of stood and blinked at each other. Asuka slowly turned around and walked out the door. She would hold it until it was her turn to use the bathroom. Hopefully this day won't give the baka the idea he could come in on HER.

*****

So Shinji showered alone. After, he went to make their lunches and breakfast. He decided that he would go see her before everyone got up. He set the breakfast on the table, decided to slip out unnoticed, right before they would come in. He turned to do so, and when he opened the door, Asuka was standing there, already dressed. Normally she would have still been in the shower, or just getting out.
"Shinji, where do you think you are going?"
"School."
"Nobody would be there yet, I doubt the doors would be unlocked."
"Um, just out, felt like a walk."
"Mind if a tag along?"
Shinji knew couldn't tell her what he wanted to do, or get her out of his hair. He had to at least talk to Rei about what happened. He sighed, and walked out the door. He decided to walk to lookout point.
Asuka looked at his slightly downcast demeanor. She knew he wanted to talk to wonder girl, but she wouldn't allow it. Shinji was hers, and she didn't want him around that girl, especially after what happened. She would have to keep a good eye on him.
*****
-Authors POV-
I actually had to rewrite everything after this point, due to FrontPage crashing. But some of it changed for the better, such as the Omake. I thought it ends quite nicely. I almost abused the computer, but I calmly, with my heart pumping fast in rage, rewrote what I lost.
-End POV-
*****
It didn't take very long for them to reach lookout point. They looked out over the city. Asuka took Shinji's hand as they sat to watch the city rise. She took a good look and Shinji's downcast demeanor. They stood in silence. Asuka mind was in denial.

No, Shinji's not thinking about...her, He's thinking about...something else....that's it> Asuka thought.
"Shinji, what's bothering you?"
"Um..nothing."
"You're a bad liar, Shinji."
"I just wondered ....how Ayanami Rei is."
"Don't think about her Shinji, you have me."
"Me and Rei had a great time, then suddenly we aren't together anymore? Suddenly me and you are? How do you think Rei feels?"
"Don't worry she's a doll. Dolls don't have feelings."
"She is not a doll!" He all but screamed at her adamantly. His tone brooked no room for argument.. Asuka's features hardened a bit. Asuka decided to stay quiet. She didn't want the boy angry like this right now. She didn't want to lose him to the doll.
"Time for school, baka," Asuka said. Asuka's patented "baka" did not hold any feeling behind it this time.
She pulled him up by his hand, and they walked to school.
*****
They were there kind of early, but a good amount of students were there. When they walked into the classroom, Asuka gave his hand a squeeze and gave him a look, before letting his hand go, to go talk to Hikari. Shinji sat down in his seat. He looked over to where Rei sits. She wasn't there today. Normally she'd already be here. Suddenly Shinji's view was blocked by Kensuke's face.
"How could you!?"
"How could I what?" Shinji said dejectedly. He really didn't care.
"Traitor!! You betrayed us!"
"How?"
"Having relations with the Devil herself!!!"
"Shut up, Kensuke." Shinji said it with a powerful glare, not as powerful as the hateful glare he gave his father when he arrived in Tokyo-3, but it was scary enough for Kensuke to know to back away.
Touji looked back to his screen, after he finished observing Kensuke and Shinji. He and Hikari had a great first date, and he wanted to ask her out again. He was arranging it now in his messages to her. She let him put his hand around her at the movies. She gave him the warmest smile when he pulled out her chair for her when the got dinner. She actually was quite interesting, and gained some good stories being a class rep. She was a great girlfriend. He hoped he could call her that. He decided to message her about that too. He smiled when he got his answer. He looked over at her. She blushed.
-End Chapter-
-Author's Notes-
Ok, now I decided to touch on Hikari/Touji at the end, like I had promised I would touch on them. And also I did it to take some relief off of the seriousness. Next chapter, I will climax Act 1 with a discovery, and touch on Misato/Kaji, and Misato/Shinji. The next chapter will be longer because of that, if I decide to put it in all one chapter. If not, it will be a piece. And my dear LORD it takes a while to run a spell check through these. At least 15 minutes a run. sigh> Oh well.
Until Next Chapter...Ja ne!

*OMAKE*
Misato walked into the door, tired from the office. She walked toward her room, and noticed Shinji's door was open. She poked her head in and saw Asuka lying next to Shinji. It was cute, but she didn't like it. She was shocked beyond belief anyway. She thought what she felt was jealousy, but of Shinji? It couldn't be. Her imagination must have been running wild. Still...
Misato continued walking, satisfied that nothing happened, because there clothes were on, and not in disarray. Besides in the short time they were here, there was no way they would have time for sex. But then again, they were virgins. It might not take very long... She dismissed the thought from her head. She was too tired to think at the moment. She'd rest on it, and a Yebisu bear.
She went to the fridge to retrieve her treasure. She opened it, and found Pen-Pen drinking two cans at the same time. She then heard some more warks> that didn't seem to be coming from Pen-Pen. She pulled out some more of the racks in the fridge to find there were more penguins in there. Pen-Pen had invited company, and was having a party in the fridge.
"PEN-PEN, WHY ARE YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS DRINKING UP ALL MY BEER?"
Pen-pen gulped.
**** Next Day
Misato sighed and turned on the TV, thanks to Pen-Pen she had no morning pick-me-up. She flipped the chanal and the channel landed on a news broadcast. It was the weather. Then...
-TV-
"The most bizarre incident was discovered today. At the foot of a 20-story building, 15 warm water Penguins were found, appearing to have fallen from one of the balconies. One of them appeared to be a pet, and had a tag that said "Pen-Pen." We have yet to find out why and who did this. On other news...."
-Click-
*END OMAKE*