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Cherry Waterfall
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a Neon Genesis Evangelion fan fic
By: Hatti Lee*
Also known as:
Saiyajin Peach
Saiyajin Peach 18
Amalthea*
Beloved Animosity
Contact: Beloved_Animosity@sbcglobal.net
Started: 10.2.3
Pairing: Shinji X Kaworu
Author's Notes: Hello, hello! I've finished my Dragon Ball Z fic, so my full attention is on this fic now. ^_^ Enjoy!
Warnings: This is a yaoi fic, which means it contains intimacy between two males. If you're uncomfortable with that, I suggest you turn back now. Also, this fic will most likely contain violence, language, and graphic sexual content. If you're underage, please turn back now. You've been warned!
Disclaimer: Neon Genesis Evangelion and its characters are not my own, and I'm making absolutely nothing off of this. So, please don't sue me!!!
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Chapter V: Make Love To Me
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Misato:
The night of the big event has arrived and everyone's in their rooms getting ready. I have a date as well. No! I'm not going to some silly school dance! I have a date with Kaji. I'm beaming as I too head to my room to prepare.
It doesn't take as long as you'd think and soon I'm waiting for them. I smooth my jacket with my hands. It's a new dress, a deep maroon with a black, short-waisted jacket. He'll like it.
Asuka steps into the room, Did you ever find a date? I ask, noticing that she looks rather lovely.
She pulls at her knee-length formal, Yeah, with some med. student. Her dress is amazing, and I can't remember ever seeing it before. Shows how much I pay attention. It's sleeveless, the waist sewed just beneath her breasts. I don't think I've ever seeing her in such a stunning shade of purple, it suits her.
Is Shinji ready yet? I ask, glancing at my watch.
He says he got started late, that we should leave without him. She explains, shrugging.
Well, let me go tell him we're going then. I say, heading down the hall.
I call, about ready to slide his door open.
Ah, Misato! I'm still changing. he calls in a rushed tone.
I nearly laugh, Oh, sorry. I just wanted to let you know... We're going. You'll make it there okay?
Yeah, I'll just walk.
Okay, see you later then. I call, turning to go.
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Shinji:
I sigh, thankful Kaworu wasn't discovered. He and I are sitting on the bed, waiting for Misato and Asuka to leave. It doesn't take long, and I exit my room as soon as I hear the front door close.
Kaworu follows me, You're still worried. he says plainly.
I shrug, I can't help it. I watch him for a few moments, he seems to be thinking about me, looking at me with an expression of thoughtfulness. Then he smiles and I feel better.
So, are you ready to go? I ask, glancing in the mirror once more. We're both wearing black suit jackets, slacks, and shoes with white dress shirts. Kaworu looks so good, the way he leaves the top two buttons undone, his pale flesh peeking out. I close my eyes, taking a deep breath.
Yes, let's go. He says, watching me for a reaction. I nod and we're on our way.
The walk to school isn't a very long one, only about four blocks. Before long the building comes into view. We're headed for the gym, behind the school. The entrance is decorated in streamers and balloons and a huge banner is stretched high above the doors, reading,
I notice a sign on the door, Students only. Have your student ID ready. Reaching into my back pocket, I retrieve the small card. The doors are heavy and we push through. The gym inside is hardly recognizable. It's dim and the walls seem to be lined with some kind of black sheet-like material. Stars are painted upon the material, tiny white dots littering the walls. It's as if we've stepped into space.
Hey, let me see your ID.
I snap back to reality, blushing as I hand one of my fellow students the card in question. She's sitting behind a table with another girl. They find my name on a list and put a check mark next to it.
May I see your ID? the other girl asks, speaking to Kaworu.
Uh, he's not a student here. He's, uh... He's with me. I say, feeling rather awkward.
The girl's eyes widen somewhat, Your date? she asks, looking back and forth between us.
I nod.
Well, what's your name? I have to write all non-students' names down. the other girl asks, seeming to have recovered much quicker than her friend.
Kaworu Nagisa. my answers. We wait until she's finished writing and hands me back my ID card before moving on. One wall is lined with three rows of chairs, many of them filled. Another wall is lined with tables, students standing behind them, offering free punch and deserts. There is a sound man positioned in the center of a long wall, many decorations above and around him. The music is loud and nearly annoying, but I still find myself excited and even a bit anxious.
What's all that? Kaworu asks as we approach a bamboo tree placed against one of the short walls. There are colored little pieces of paper taped to the wall all around the tree, some taped right onto the tree.
Don't you know what Tanabata is? he shakes his head and I continue, It's the Star Festival. Today, July seventh, two stars that are usually separated from each other by the milky way, come together. During the night, people hang papers on a bamboo tree with wishes written on them, hoping they'll come true. I explain. He watches me the entire time, really listening, taking in my words and their meaning.
He turns and looks at all the papers once I'm finished, Altair and Vega.
I ask, confused.
The stars... They are Altair and Vega. I didn't know the Lilim celebrated their night.
I smile, lifting a blank piece of paper from a pile on the floor, offering it to him, Would you like to make a wish?
He smiles, nodding. It takes only a few moments as we each write a wish on a piece of paper. We then find space on the littered tree, securing our wishes with tape.
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Asuka:
I'm really surprised when I see Shinji near the Tanabata tree. I watch as he and another fellow make their way to the chairs, taking a seat. I'd thought that he'd lost his nerve to come, but I guess I was wrong.
Here, got you some punch. My date says as he returns from the refreshments table. He's cute enough, tall, nice, light-brown eyes, but he's dull beyond belief. Still, I smile and say thank you.
Hey, have you seen that guy and Shinji? Hikari says, her and Toji suddenly approaching.
Yeah, just now. I say, glancing over at our topic of conversation. Shinji's smiling and seems to be blushing.
So, you haven't heard then? she says, stepping closer, her sparkling blue dress swaying with the slight movement.
Heard what? Toji and I say in unison, both of us highly interested in gossip concerning Shinji.
You know how Yoko's working at the entrance? she asks, continuing once receiving a nod from each of us, Well, I was over there talking to her, and she said that Shinji and that light-haired boy came together.
What do you mean, together? I ask, wondering if she means what I think she means.
Together as in a date. Hikari whispers, glancing towards Shinji and the boy just as I do.
Now Shinji's laughing. I don't know if I've ever seen him so happy. The light-haired boy's back is to me and I'm dying to know who he is and what he looks like. My mind made up and determined, I inform my date to wait with Hikari.
Shinji's expression goes blank as I approach and his eyes widen, Hi, I didn't think you were coming. I say cheerfully.
He forces a smile and stands before me. I look to the other boy now. He's unusually handsome in a feminine sort of way. I don't normally like that sort of look in a guy, but for some reason my mind is registering this guy as a ten on my hot-o-meter. He stands as well and I notice that he's kind of tall, taller then Shinji and myself. Then he looks at me and I literally gasp, berating myself for it seconds later. But it's so strange! His eyes are red! No one has red eyes. Then I remind myself of his pale, almost silvery hair and his extremely pale skin. Maybe he's an albino or something, best not to stare.
I heard he was your date? I say, my tone somewhat rude. Too bad though, it's not like Shinji was being polite or anything. He didn't even introduce me to his
Shinji's nervous, I can tell, Um... Yeah.
You've got to be kidding me. This is the girl' Misato and I thought you were seeing? The disbelief is obvious in my voice. It's so crazy! Who would have thought that Shinji was gay?! Why do I care?
My question goes unanswered, instead, the pale-haired boy looking to Shinji and saying, This is the pilot of Unit 02, am I right?
Shinji nods and I'm outraged, Have you been talking to him about me?
Shinji's eyes widen and he speaks up quickly, No, Asuka, I-
I interrupt him though, knowing he's lying, Shut up! How else would he know?! My voice is loud now and I've gained the attention of nearly everyone on this side of the gym. I can't help it though. I'm so angry! The past is the past and I've put it behind me. I don't want to think about Eva anymore, or the Angels I hate so much, the Angels that made me suffer.
He seems to be stuttering, like he doesn't know what to say, I... I'm sorry Asuka. he manages finally.
Sorry? You're sorry? Kami, Shinji, I can't believe you! How could you blab such things to your stupid My rage is spent and I feel tears stinging the backs of my eyes. I can't even imagine forgiving him now, and I can't believe I ever thought I could.
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Kaworu:
The girl's little tantrum seems to have really hurt Shinji. I was about to offer words of comfort when an older man began to approach. He was wearing a horrible looking light blue suit, and it seemed to match what little hair he had left on his balding head.
His face was stern as he spoke, Mr. Ikari, I've checked the list and it seems that this boy is in fact your date, is that true?
Shinji seems overwhelmed by this man's presence and simply nods.
I'm afraid I have to ask that you and your date leave then. As you know, same-sex couples aren't allowed at this school. It's untraditional.
I shake my head, knowing that all this nonsense is going to cause Shinji to cry. The best thing now is to simply leave. So, I take his hand and gently pull him towards the exit. This seems to bring him to his senses and he nods, a slight, sorrowful smile pulling at his lips as he walks with me.
The air outside is a bit cool this evening and I take a deep breath as the heavy doors slam shut behind us. Our hands are still joined, and as he begins to walk, I move along with him. I don't know where we're going, but I don't bother asking. It doesn't really matter anyway.
After about thirty minutes we pass the street that leads to his home. Still, I do not question him. I don't mind walking with him, our hands joined. I get the sense that he's still upset though.
We pass a small lake and approach a slightly larger one. My mouth opens slightly as I recognize this place. This is where we met for the first time.
He stops finally, turning to face me, but his gaze is on the ground, I'm sorry. he whispers.
I take his other hand and gently pull him closer, For what?
I didn't know about that rule... I thought we could go together.
I just wanted to go because I was going with you. It doesn't matter what we do, as long as I'm with you. I say, slowly and quietly, watching as he finally looks up.
But... I had wanted tonight to be special, because... I had planned...
He can't seem to find the right words, but it doesn't matter, I know what he means. I lift a finger to his lips to quiet him, smiling as he slowly relaxes.
Don't worry. I can wait. I can wait forever. I say, whispering the last as I lean forward and kiss him chastely on the lips.
We stay there for some time, looking out at the water, This is where I used to come when I felt lonely. he says, slight sorrow in his voice as he remembers.
Did you think of me often? I ask, looking at him, preferring his beauty rather than the lake's.
He smiles then, a real smile, and I feel my heart lift.
We're walking again, past the Furui section of the city and towards farmland.
I can feel a slight electricity in the air, a storm. About twenty minutes later, thunder cracks its whip and he stops.
We're on a dirt road now, tall, dry grass on either side of us. There's a tree not too far off the road and he starts toward it, me in tow. In the case that lightening should strike, a tree is not always the safest place, but I know better than to fear lightening.
The tree is tall and magnificent, wide branches and lush leafage. As we get closer, we find that there is a rusted old van parked beneath it. It's obviously been abandoned. There are no doors and all the windows are broken. The grass is so tall, it was hidden until we were right upon it.
I step close and notice that the roof isn't rusted at all, the paint, a pale green, still in good condition. The grass, as beautiful as it is, is itchy and somewhat bothersome, so I begin to climb atop the van. Shinji seems to understand my reasoning and climbs up as well. It appears to be sturdy and we sit without worry.
The thunder cracks again and a slight rain begins to pour down upon the Earth. Only a few drops make it through the tree's canopy, so we remain fairly dry.
I feel eyes on me and I turn to see that Shinji is staring at me rather pleasantly, his head tilted somewhat. His eyes are looking at me with a slight nervousness and I can't help but chuckle as I place a hand on his cheek, What is it, my love?
He places a hand over mine, holding my touch to his cheek as he leans forward. A crimson blush graces his features and I can see that he is indeed nervous, he clears his throat and closes his eyes, continuing in such a slight whisper, I have to concentrate to hear him, Make love to me.
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To be contined...
