Okay, this chapter is funnier then the previous ones, but will keep along with the feel created by the chapters that came before it. This will be longer then the usual updates.

Chapter 8

--Fan Fiction--

Shinji awoke the next morning, but didn't bother opening his eyes at first, that's when he felt a strange weight on top of him. Grudgingly he opened his eyes to try and focus, and he looked down. What he saw shook him awake. Asuka was laying on top oh him sound asleep, and for some strange reason he had his arms around her. He then realized they were both on the couch in the living room of Misato's apartment. That's when he recalled the events of yesterday. He inwardly groaned when he realized he would have to continue with their training today.

Shinji was so deep in thought he didn't feel it when Asuka started moving and awoke. He realized she was looking at him, and he looked back at her. For a few moments he thought he saw a tiny smile develop on Asuka's features, but it was gone all to soon and was replaced with an angry frown. He didn't have time to respond to this because he felt a knee impact against his groin with great power and speed.

Shinji literally couldn't speak or move at that moment. He tried to open his mouth but no sound would come out. There were actually tears forming in his eyes.

"Suits you right you pervert!" Asuka shouted! "Taking advantage of me while I was sleeping! Have you no shame at all?"

She stood up and went in to the bathroom; it was several minutes before she heard it: a loud and painful sounding scream, followed by several pathetic sounding yelps.

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Misato was famous for her ability to sleep like a rock, and the morning events didn't disturb her sleep in the slightest. Of course, she eventually awoke on her own and made her way to the kitchen.

"Ouch. Ouch. Ouch. Ouch." Shinji said every time he took a step

Asuka sat at the table looking proud for some reason. Misato then witnessed Shinji open the freezer and remove a bag of ice. He then sat down at the table and placed the bag around his groin. He then let out a content sigh.

Misato's mind wasn't functioning properly at this moment so she just went to the fridge and took a few beers. After consuming them in record time she finally spoke to the kids.

"What's up? No breakfast today?"

It was Shinji who answered: "I wanted to make some-ow-thing, but there's nothing in the fridge. Ouch" He sounded like Pen Pen when he spoke.

Misato saw what Shinji's pain was and decided to make a joke about it.

"What's wrong Shinji?" She said seductively. "Did Asuka work you like mad last night or what?" She had seen them sleeping together on the couch, but decided against disturbing them because she knew how tired they were.

Asuka's hands smashed against the table. "How dare you even suggest such a thing Misato!?"

Misato couldn't help but grin at Asuka's reaction. Shinji just stood there with a pained look on his face.

"Oh, I'm only kidding." Misato said. "Gee Asuka, you really should learn to relax more." She then lost the grin and became slightly more serious. "What are we going to do about our food problem?"

Shinji raised his hand, he sounded a little better then before. "I'll go shopping. It's the least I can do for you guys"

Misato grinned again. "You're going to have to go too, Asuka."

"Why?" Asuka looked outraged.

"You remember the plan don't you?" Misato explained. "You have to spend every waking hour with Shinji."

Asuka just sulked but decided against saying anything.

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They were both on their way out of the apartment, Shinji holding a list of items they had to buy.

Asuka and Shinji made their way across Tokyo 3 and soon found themselves at their first stop. After choosing what they wanted to buy, both Shinji and Asuka made their way to the counter and placed the items on the desk. The man checked through everything and then asked Shinji what payment method he was going to use. Shinji handed the man a NERV credit card, and after the man checked out the details on his computer he turned towards Shinji and regarded him with wide eyes.

"Y-You're the pilot of the Evangelion?" The cashier asked him with a disbelieving tone.

'Here it goes again' Shinji thought to himself before he answered: "Yes, I pilot the Evangelion."

"OH MY GOD!" The man suddenly shouted. "Will you sign this please?" He hastily handed Shinji a piece of Paper, which Shinji took and signed. Asuka looked on at the encounter and was beginning to get angry at being ignored. "You're like a hero!" The man continued speaking. "My son has all the action figures of you and your Robot!"

Asuka was seething with jealousy by this point.

"Is that so?" Asked Shinji, he couldn't help but grin.

"Yeah, Yeah, pay the guy and let's go Shinji!" Asuka interrupted.

The man quickened his pace and he handed Shinji his NERV card back.

"It was an honour meeting you mister Ikari!" The man shouted as Shinji and Asuka made her way out of the shop.

As the pilots continued on their way towards their next destination, Asuka couldn't help but admire Shinji, however she was still pissed off for being ignored.

"They made action figures of you?" She said, her eyes narrowing as she looked at him.

"Yeah." He replied casually. "Some companies offered to put me in computer games as well, but it was too much bother, I would have had to go through motion capture and such." He continued on: "Besides, I don't need the money they offered me, I already make enough."

"You get paid?" she asked.

"Asuka, my military rank is Lieutenant. Technically I out-rank you, as well as most of the people in the city, but that duty comes second to piloting."

Asuka was gob smacked. Shinji had a military rank! That means he can order her around! Well, she'll be damned if she obeys any of his orders.

"How much money did you say you make?" She tried to get the thoughts of Shinji the Lieutenant out of her head.

"Enough." Shinji said simply.

"Oh, is that so, Third Child?" She turned to look at him with a mischievous smile plastered on her face. "In that case you're going to take me shopping, and buy me what-ever I ask for!"

Shinji didn't look too happy about this, but then a thought struck him and he grinned.

"Oh, that's fine Asuka."

"Really?"

"Yes," Replied Shinji. "On one condition."

"What's that?" Asked Asuka.

"From now on, you call me 'Sir'" Shinji almost broke down in laughter.

Asuka was fuming.

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To be continued

Well, this has so far been the best and most interesting chapter in my story. I hope you enjoyed it because there will be more like it soon. In the next chapter, Asuka will learn to accept the feelings she's starting to develop for Shinji.