**Authors notes**

Disclaimer: I don't own any of these characters. They're all owned by Gainax. (I love you Gainax! =D)

I warn you there is swearing! *gasps of horror!* No, really there is some profanity so if that bothers you, get the fuck out of here. Oops. Sorry. Sue me.

Ok this fic takes place After T.I. was stopped. This means Misato is alive, NERV exists and the Geofront is there, (except for Kaji's melons; Unit 01 stepped on 'em *hehehe*.) Anyway, on with the fic! =)

The Courses of Love, Hate, and Sorrow…

6:39 am Kastsuragi residents

Shinji awoke with a yelp; he was covered in sweat.

"Another nightmare…that's the third time."

The young teen looked over at his clock "Oh my god…it's 6:40 am," Shinji sighed, "Well, I'm up, I might as well take a shower". With that the boy slid reluctantly out of bed and started for the bathroom.

Breakfast

"Yeeehaaaaa! That's the way to start a good day!" yelled Misato.

"Is that all you eat and drink, Misato?" asked Shinji as he sipped his tea.

"Well, that and your cooking, yeah," answered Misato with a grin. Shinji sighed

*I wonder how she survives…? Hmm…where's Asuka?*

As if on queue a very tired red headed German girl walked into the kitchen.

"Morning Asuka!" said the cheerful Misato. Asuka mumbled something incoherent before starting on her eggs and making her toast.

*Uh-oh she's gonna be in a bad mood today. Well, not like that's any different but whatever* thought Shinji. Trying to shake that idea from his mind, he got up to make the lunches for the day.

Way to school

"Hurry up, Baka!!! We don't have all day!" screamed Asuka to Shinji, a few paces behind.

"Coming, Asuka," mumbled Shinji.

*This is gonna be such a long day,* Shinji thought, *Damn! We have a math test today and I didn't study!*

His thoughts were interrupted by a school bag connecting with his head at a very high speed,

"Hurry up you Baka! Or I will kill you!"

Shinji yelped in pain and tried to catch up with the fuming red head.

Classroom 2A

"Hey Shinji!" called Toji across the class chatter.

"Hey Toji, hey Kensuke" said Shinji quietly.

"What's wrong Shinji? You seem down about something," asked Kensuke looking away from his computer screen.

"It's Asuka, I…umm…forgot to bring our lunches," answered Shinji fearfully glancing at Asuka.

"Oh crap, man, she's gonna tear you a new one!" exclaimed Toji.

"Yeah, I know," sighed Shinji.

"Don't worry, we'll drag your corpse off to the hospital," chimed Kensuke.

"Shut up Ken!" blurted Toji, stifling a laugh, "You're not helping!" Shinji just sighed and looked over at Asuka.

*Hmm, she still looks cute even though she's even more moody today* !!! *Why do I end up liking the bitchy girls?* thought Shinji.

*I cant believe I like her. I mean, I don't even think I have a chance with her…*

Classroom 2A lunch time (also known as D-day)

"Hey Shinji, where's my lunch!" asked Asuka moodily.

*Great, she's still in a bad mood* Shinji said to himself despairingly.

"Yeah…umm…about that Asuka, I…uhh, well you see…" Shinji stuttered stupidly.

"Well spite it out Third Child, I don't have all day!"

"Well, I…forgot our… lunches and I'm, uh, broke so we uh can't buy from the…store…" Shinji began to back away from Asuka who was standing there staring at him when she suddenly burst.

"You what!!!!!!!!!! How could you forget my lunch! I'll kill you Shinji Ikari!" screamed the fuming demon also known to some folk as Asuka.

"I stayed up late and was dead tired this morning and now you forget my lunch!? Oh!! You're sooo dead Shinji Ikari!"

With that Shinji started to scamper away from Asuka.

*Why again do I like her so much?*

Way home from school

"Well it wasn't that bad was it?"

"Yeah, I mean she only smacked you…twice…"

Toji and Kensuke were trying to cheer Shinji up after his beating by Asuka.

"I know, but still that hurt when she punched me" moaned Shinji, "Well anyway, bye guys, this is my turn." Toji and Kensuke waved goodbye and Shinji waved back.

*I wonder if I should ask her tonight? She was pretty pissed when I left school.l Maybe tomorrow.*

"Aww crap, its my day to cook," whined Shinji under his breath. *Oh well! To the store I guess!*

So Shinji began his quest for dinner.

Katsuragi household

The sound of cooking was heard as Shinji stepped into the house.

*Huh? Oh God! Misato! Shit!*

Shinji ran to the kitchen as fast as he could but what he saw surprised him a lot to say the least.

"OK, so how much flower do I need again, Hikari?" asked Asuka who was wearing Shinji's frilly green apron.

"Two cups! Oh, where are your eggs?" asked Hikari "Oh fuck, we're out of egg's…we'll have to get some."

Asuka started to take off her apron when Shinji spoke up,

"It's OK, I just got some…" Shinji was still a little dumbstruck.

"Oh, hi Shinji!" said Hikari in a cheerful voice, but Asuka glared at him and said,

"Hi, Third."

*Yeah. She's still mad,* Shinji thought.

Shinji handed the eggs to Hikari.

"Thanks Shinji."

"No…problem. So…what you making?" asked Shinji curiously.

"A cake, what does it look like, Third Child?" sneered Asuka.

"God damn it stop calling me that Asuka!" said Shinji, his voice rising.

"Whatever, Third." Asuka said calmly. Shinji scowled.

"Whatever to you too! I'll see you later Hikari, seems someone is having a bad day," Shinji glared at Asuka with as much venom as he could muster, (which being Shinji and seeing as he had just used up his spine, wasn't much.)

"Yeah, bye Shinji," Hikari said as Shinji left. "Asuka what's the matter? Why are you so angry at him today?"

"I dunno," sighed Asuka "Well, it wasn't because of the lunches, because I was bringing you a special lunch any ways. You knew that. So, what's on your mind?" Hikari asked, *Maybe she'll admit she likes him, hehe* thought Hikari.

2 hours later

"Hey Third, dinner's ready!" yelled Asuka from the kitchen.

"Coming!" answered Shinji, "Misato working late?" he asked as he walked into the kitchen.

"Uh-huh" sighed Asuka, "She's never home anymore."

"Oh, hi Hikari, you staying for dinner?" Shinji questioned, noticing the class rep for the first time.

"Yeah, didn't Asuka tell you I'm sleeping over? Of course, you don't mind?" beamed Hikari. Asuka rolled her eyes,

"We don't have to tell Baka-Third what we do! He doesn't matter" Asuka said in a vile tone.

"Fuck you Asuka!" yelled Shinji, truly hurt by what she said.

"Wow, the worm has a spine," muttered Asuka before she burst out laughing.

*Last straw! That's the last fucking straw!!*

Shinji left without saying a word.

"Awwww! Is Shinj-wee wunning away? Haw haw haw!" Asuka just laughed but Hikari looked worried. *Damnit Asuka, stop being mean to him. You know you like him…* she thought.

***End***

Well lots of fun eh? It wasn't long but it's just chap 1 so they'll get better.

And obliviously Shinji finally gained a spine somewhat and yes he likes Asuka.

It's just your usual fic, but hey! R&R or I'll kill u!!!! As always thanks to The Double Sided Card for pre-reading and editing.