(Note: I still do not own anything related to Gainax or 'Neon Genesis
Evangelion' and I probably never will-- If you can imagine a decimal point
followed by a million zeros and then a one, those are my odds.)
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Chapter 2
Needless to say, Misato was extremely pissed off when she found out about Shinji and Asuka. She couldn't believe that Shinji neglected to sugar coat what he said. Even though his words were absolutely true, it still didn't give him the right.
When she went to go rip Shinji a new one and found out that he left, one could easily mistake Misato for a berserk Unit-01. She swore that when she got her hands on him, there was going to be hell to pay.
Misato gained control of herself after throwing Shinji's remaining belongings all over the place. She knocked on Asuka's door and asked "Asuka, do you know where Shinji could've gone?"
Asuka sobbed a little and replied "He's probably over at Wondergirl's. I bet he slept with her too."
Misato just bolted out the door and headed for Rei's apartment complex.
Shinji woke up before Rei, yet again. {I can't believe it. It's almost as if my being here makes her sleep more peacefully.} Shinji couldn't help but smile at that thought. He leaned it and kissed Rei on her lips softly. Rei opened her eyes slowly. They soon fixed on Shinji's Dark Blue Eyes that only showed his everlasting love for her.
"Good morning, Shinji." She said, then grabbed Shinji and rested her head on his shoulder.
"Good morning Beautiful." Rei only snuggled into Shinji's shoulder. "Rei- chan, as much as I would like to hold you, we really should get ready." Shinji explained. Rei faked a pout, but turned it into a smile when Shinji kissed her again. "Go and take a shower. I'll cook breakfast in the meantime.
As soon as Rei went in the shower, and Shinji started taking out ingredients for breakfast, there was a very loud banging on the door. When Shinji opened the door he was sent flying across the room. "M-Misato, what are you doing here?!" Shinji asked.
"H-How could you do that to Asuka?! She loves you, damnit!!" Misato exclaimed.
"What are you talking about Misato? I didn't do anything to Asuka." Shinji protested.
"Like hell you didn't! You broke her heart! And on top of that, you had to be as blunt as possible!" Yelled Misato.
"Oh, so now you're on her side? There are two sides to every story Misato. You should know by now that Asuka exaggerates just about everything." Shinji pointed out.
"But still. why?" Misato asked.
"Misato, think about it. Asuka tells me that she loves me after Rei and I became a couple. Even after all she puts me through she expects a relationship, Ha! She probably just thought of me as competition with Rei."
Shinji goes on when he finds Misato silent. "I bet she neglected to tell you about how she tried to break us up. Asuka had the nerve to tell Rei that she and I slept together!" Misato's eyes widened. "You see! I told you! She would go through any means necessary to beat Rei, Even if it means spreading a complete lie throughout the whole school. I know what I said to Asuka wasn't right, but after what she did I think that she deserved it."
Misato walks over and hugs Shinji. "I'm sorry that I took her side without hearing your side of the story first." She whispered.
"It's alright, come and sit down. I have a feeling that you have some unanswered questions."
They both sat down on the bed, Misato shattered the silence. "Where have you been sleeping Shinji? I hope it's not with Rei, because then you'd be in deep shit."
"Yes it is with Rei. But I swear we kept our clothes on. We just hold each other and fall asleep. Don't worry, nothing indecent." Shinji explained.
"But do you think you can control yourselves?" Misato asked.
"Yes Misato we can." He said.
"So how much are you in love?" Misato asked, back in teasing mode.
"I-I really don't know Misato. I love her so much that I can't put into words. All I can say is that when I'm with her, every last one of my troubles are washed away. We share this very strong, emotional bond. When, I think about it, my feelings are similar to NERV's motto: With Rei at my side, All is right with the world."
(Unknown to Shinji and Misato, Rei finished her shower a while ago. She's been listening to their conversation, and heard everything.)
Misato gave Shinji a broad smile, hugged him and said "I'm sooo happy for you Shinji! I wish you and Rei the best of luck."
"Thanks Misato" He replied. With that said, She left the apartment.
Rei came out with tears streaming from her eyes, and more or less pounced on Shinji. She began to smother him with kisses. After a few minutes, Shinji lightly pushed Rei away and asked "Rei-chan what happened?"
Rei took the time to calm down and replied "I heard what you said and I-I feel the same way." Shinji gently helped Rei up off the floor and guided her to the bed. He pulled Rei into a strong embrace and kissed her passionately. He wiped away her tears and broke the kiss. "I love you Shinji." Rei said after getting her breathing back to normal.
"I know. I love you too Rei-chan." He whispered.
"Shinji, why don't you go take a shower while I make breakfast?" Rei asked.
"But. oh, alright." Shinji sighed in defeat.
"And you better not complain either. You cooked dinner for me last night, so it's only fair." She stated.
By the time Shinji came out of the shower, Rei had cooked a breakfast that consisted of eggs, rice, and fried vegetables. "This tastes great Rei!" Shinji exclaimed after the first bite.
"I am glad that you like it." Rei replied. They ate the rest of their breakfast in silence, just enjoying the food and each others' company.
Afterwards, Shinji asked "Rei-chan, do you want to go somewhere today?"
"I would love to, but we have harmonics tests today." Rei explained.
"Oh yeah. I guess I completely forgot about that. We could always find something to do later." Shinji pointed out. Rei gave Shinji one of her best smiles, and he returned it.
On the way towards NERV.
"Shinji, why did we have to leave so early? We didn't have to leave two hours early It's only 3:00." Rei asked.
"I had us leave early because I don't want to run into Asuka. I figure the sooner we get the tests over with, the better." Shinji said.
Inside NERV.
"Alright you two, these are just normal harmonics tests, so concentrate on synching." Ritsuko said.
"Hai." They both replied in unison. {I hate this stuff. LCL. it smells like blood.} Shinji thought and frowned inwardly.
'Very interesting. both their synch ratios are up by ten percent, I wonder why.' Thought Ritsuko.
"Dr. Akagi, sent Pilot Ikari to my office as soon as he is finished with his tests." Commander Ikari said before leaving.
Once the tests were over Ritsuko said to Shinji "The commander wants to see you in his office, so hurry up." ---- Shinji arrived at Commander Ikari's office, took a deep breath and entered.
"Pilot Ikari." Gendo said in his usual monotone voice.
"Father, what am I doing here?" Shinji asked. "You are here because we must discuss your current relationship with Pilot Ayanami."
"I don't think there is anything to discuss." Shinji said.
"But there is. You are currently staying at her quarters are you not?" Gendo asked.
"Yes." Shinji replied.
"Why is that Pilot Ikari?" questioned Gendo.
"Because I don't think that it would be possible to live in Misato's house without risking my well being. Neither Rei or myself find any inconvenience in our arrangements." Shinji explained.
"Is it because of Pilot Sohryu?" Gendo asked.
"Yes." Answered Shinji.
"I see.. although I disapprove of your arrangements, I do not find any problem with it as long as sexual intercourse does not take place. Do I make myself clear Pilot Ikari?" Gendo questioned yet again.
"Yes father." Shinji said.
"Very well. You are dismissed Pilot Ikari." Gendo said. Shinji turned around and left to go find Rei.
"R-Rei, what are you doing here?" Shinji asked when he saw Rei waiting outside Gendo's office.
"Why else, I was waiting for you." Rei said the asked. "What did the commander want to talk to you about?"
"About our living arrangements. We can continue to live in the same apartment as long as we don't have sexual intercourse." Explained Shinji.
"Since we already decided to wait until we're of age, everything's fine. right?" Rei asked with worry evident.
"Yeah there's nothing to worry about." Shinji said then asked "So where do you want to go?"
"I do not know. someplace quiet where we will not be disturbed." Rei answered.
"Hmmm. I know just the place. But unfortunately we can't go there until it gets dark." Shinji said out loud.
Rei only gave Shinji a puzzled look and said "But Shinji, we are EVA Pilots. We can go any where we want to."
"Yes I know. If we were to go now it would ruin the surprise." Shinji explained. Rei nodded and took Shinji's hand in her own. They left to go back to the apartment.
After a long walk home, Shinji opened the door, let Rei walk in and then entered before he shut it behind him. Rei went to go cook dinner, leaving Shinji to find something to do. The telephone rang "Rei, would you mind if I picked up the phone?" Shinji asked.
"Shinji, this is your home now. It is yours as much as it is mine." Answered Rei.
"Oh, right. Sorry." Shinji said as he picked up the phone. "Hello?"
"Hey Shinji, its Misato." She stated.
"Oh. Hi Misato. what is it?" he asked.
"Did you forget that you have harmonics test today?" Misato asked, yet again.
"No, I didn't forget. Rei and I went early." Shinji said.
"What?!" She exclaimed. "We already took the tests. I didn't know if Asuka would try to hurt Rei, so I had us go 2 hours early." Explained Shinji.
"Oh. well I'm pretty sure that she wouldn't try anything. You made the right choice I suppose. So protective. I wonder if Rei knows how lucky she is to have you." Misato teased.
"I hope your right Misato." Shinji said, totally ignoring her witty remark.
"You better talk to her tomorrow. I can't get any sleep because she cries all night." Misato ordered.
"Alright, Bye Misato." "Bye Shinji."
Rei and Shinji ate their dinner in silence once again. When they finished, Shinji took Rei's hand in his own and they left towards the open field that only he knew of.
Shinji stopped when he and Rei were only a few meters away. "Rei-chan, close your eyes." He said. She did so and let Shinji guide her the rest of the way. Shinji sat down and pulled Rei on to his lap. He wrapped his arms around her waist, kissed her cheek and whispered "Open your eyes Rei." She gasped at the sight before her.
The scene was truly amazing, but what captured her eyes was the moon. It was a full moon.
"It's.. beautiful Shinji." Rei said, awed.
"Yes, it is. You're the only person who I've ever shown this to." Shinji replied. The two of them shared a warm smile and kissed under the moonlight.
[Back at Misato's apartment.]
Asuka had fallen asleep after crying so hard that the tears no longer came. She was floating in a plain of white, nothingness.
'Shinji.I can't believe he chose that doll over me.. Even though Wondergirl met him before I did, I spent more time with him. We had to wear the same clothes, sleep in the same room, eat, and even breathe together to beat that angel. After all we've been through; he ends up with that emotionless doll. It's just not fair. Wasn't it obvious that when I called him 'Baka', it was my special pet name for him?'
{Asuka's conscience, decided to join in. She walked up to her floating self and said} 'What the hell are you talking about?! You called him a Baka because that's exactly what he is, a Baka!!"
Asuka stopped floating and said 'No, you're wrong! I would think that he would've picked it up earlier. Shinji was the only one that I would call a Baka.'
'Well obviously, he didn't. You don't love him like you think you do. Otherwise you would've told him how you feel, instead of waiting for him to make the first move.'
'But I do, I do love him! He's always so nice to me even after all I do is. is. torture.. him.'
'You see. You don't love him. At the most it is the friendship type of love. Nothing more. He was right when he said that you don't appreciate a thing that he does. Can you even remember the last time that you said "Thank you" to him?'
'I appreciate everything that he does! I just didn't want to get hurt a second time. I had to make sure that it was safe to open up. Right when I found out that I loved Shinji, Wondergirl takes the only chance I had!'
'Even with all of the walls you put up and all the precautions you made, you still got hurt. With the way you treated him, I would be surprised if he thinks that you could ever love someone.'
'I have to let Shinji know how I truly feel about him.'
'It won't do any good. He loves Rei now. You're always competing with her, I bet Shinji thinks that he's just another competition for you.'
'I don't care! I couldn't live with myself if I don't tell him! Now shutup and leave me alone!'
The light faded and Asuka woke up in a cold sweat. "I have to find Shinji."
TO BE CONTINUED.
Author's note: Even thought I did not get 10 positive reviews, I wrote this chapter for all those who enjoy reading my story. Sorry, this chapter was rushed and came out a week later than it was supposed to. I have been really busy with tests, reports, and writer's block. I will try to factor these in when I release the date for my next chapter. My thanks go out to all of you who review and take the time to read my story.
- Evangelion361
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Chapter 2
Needless to say, Misato was extremely pissed off when she found out about Shinji and Asuka. She couldn't believe that Shinji neglected to sugar coat what he said. Even though his words were absolutely true, it still didn't give him the right.
When she went to go rip Shinji a new one and found out that he left, one could easily mistake Misato for a berserk Unit-01. She swore that when she got her hands on him, there was going to be hell to pay.
Misato gained control of herself after throwing Shinji's remaining belongings all over the place. She knocked on Asuka's door and asked "Asuka, do you know where Shinji could've gone?"
Asuka sobbed a little and replied "He's probably over at Wondergirl's. I bet he slept with her too."
Misato just bolted out the door and headed for Rei's apartment complex.
Shinji woke up before Rei, yet again. {I can't believe it. It's almost as if my being here makes her sleep more peacefully.} Shinji couldn't help but smile at that thought. He leaned it and kissed Rei on her lips softly. Rei opened her eyes slowly. They soon fixed on Shinji's Dark Blue Eyes that only showed his everlasting love for her.
"Good morning, Shinji." She said, then grabbed Shinji and rested her head on his shoulder.
"Good morning Beautiful." Rei only snuggled into Shinji's shoulder. "Rei- chan, as much as I would like to hold you, we really should get ready." Shinji explained. Rei faked a pout, but turned it into a smile when Shinji kissed her again. "Go and take a shower. I'll cook breakfast in the meantime.
As soon as Rei went in the shower, and Shinji started taking out ingredients for breakfast, there was a very loud banging on the door. When Shinji opened the door he was sent flying across the room. "M-Misato, what are you doing here?!" Shinji asked.
"H-How could you do that to Asuka?! She loves you, damnit!!" Misato exclaimed.
"What are you talking about Misato? I didn't do anything to Asuka." Shinji protested.
"Like hell you didn't! You broke her heart! And on top of that, you had to be as blunt as possible!" Yelled Misato.
"Oh, so now you're on her side? There are two sides to every story Misato. You should know by now that Asuka exaggerates just about everything." Shinji pointed out.
"But still. why?" Misato asked.
"Misato, think about it. Asuka tells me that she loves me after Rei and I became a couple. Even after all she puts me through she expects a relationship, Ha! She probably just thought of me as competition with Rei."
Shinji goes on when he finds Misato silent. "I bet she neglected to tell you about how she tried to break us up. Asuka had the nerve to tell Rei that she and I slept together!" Misato's eyes widened. "You see! I told you! She would go through any means necessary to beat Rei, Even if it means spreading a complete lie throughout the whole school. I know what I said to Asuka wasn't right, but after what she did I think that she deserved it."
Misato walks over and hugs Shinji. "I'm sorry that I took her side without hearing your side of the story first." She whispered.
"It's alright, come and sit down. I have a feeling that you have some unanswered questions."
They both sat down on the bed, Misato shattered the silence. "Where have you been sleeping Shinji? I hope it's not with Rei, because then you'd be in deep shit."
"Yes it is with Rei. But I swear we kept our clothes on. We just hold each other and fall asleep. Don't worry, nothing indecent." Shinji explained.
"But do you think you can control yourselves?" Misato asked.
"Yes Misato we can." He said.
"So how much are you in love?" Misato asked, back in teasing mode.
"I-I really don't know Misato. I love her so much that I can't put into words. All I can say is that when I'm with her, every last one of my troubles are washed away. We share this very strong, emotional bond. When, I think about it, my feelings are similar to NERV's motto: With Rei at my side, All is right with the world."
(Unknown to Shinji and Misato, Rei finished her shower a while ago. She's been listening to their conversation, and heard everything.)
Misato gave Shinji a broad smile, hugged him and said "I'm sooo happy for you Shinji! I wish you and Rei the best of luck."
"Thanks Misato" He replied. With that said, She left the apartment.
Rei came out with tears streaming from her eyes, and more or less pounced on Shinji. She began to smother him with kisses. After a few minutes, Shinji lightly pushed Rei away and asked "Rei-chan what happened?"
Rei took the time to calm down and replied "I heard what you said and I-I feel the same way." Shinji gently helped Rei up off the floor and guided her to the bed. He pulled Rei into a strong embrace and kissed her passionately. He wiped away her tears and broke the kiss. "I love you Shinji." Rei said after getting her breathing back to normal.
"I know. I love you too Rei-chan." He whispered.
"Shinji, why don't you go take a shower while I make breakfast?" Rei asked.
"But. oh, alright." Shinji sighed in defeat.
"And you better not complain either. You cooked dinner for me last night, so it's only fair." She stated.
By the time Shinji came out of the shower, Rei had cooked a breakfast that consisted of eggs, rice, and fried vegetables. "This tastes great Rei!" Shinji exclaimed after the first bite.
"I am glad that you like it." Rei replied. They ate the rest of their breakfast in silence, just enjoying the food and each others' company.
Afterwards, Shinji asked "Rei-chan, do you want to go somewhere today?"
"I would love to, but we have harmonics tests today." Rei explained.
"Oh yeah. I guess I completely forgot about that. We could always find something to do later." Shinji pointed out. Rei gave Shinji one of her best smiles, and he returned it.
On the way towards NERV.
"Shinji, why did we have to leave so early? We didn't have to leave two hours early It's only 3:00." Rei asked.
"I had us leave early because I don't want to run into Asuka. I figure the sooner we get the tests over with, the better." Shinji said.
Inside NERV.
"Alright you two, these are just normal harmonics tests, so concentrate on synching." Ritsuko said.
"Hai." They both replied in unison. {I hate this stuff. LCL. it smells like blood.} Shinji thought and frowned inwardly.
'Very interesting. both their synch ratios are up by ten percent, I wonder why.' Thought Ritsuko.
"Dr. Akagi, sent Pilot Ikari to my office as soon as he is finished with his tests." Commander Ikari said before leaving.
Once the tests were over Ritsuko said to Shinji "The commander wants to see you in his office, so hurry up." ---- Shinji arrived at Commander Ikari's office, took a deep breath and entered.
"Pilot Ikari." Gendo said in his usual monotone voice.
"Father, what am I doing here?" Shinji asked. "You are here because we must discuss your current relationship with Pilot Ayanami."
"I don't think there is anything to discuss." Shinji said.
"But there is. You are currently staying at her quarters are you not?" Gendo asked.
"Yes." Shinji replied.
"Why is that Pilot Ikari?" questioned Gendo.
"Because I don't think that it would be possible to live in Misato's house without risking my well being. Neither Rei or myself find any inconvenience in our arrangements." Shinji explained.
"Is it because of Pilot Sohryu?" Gendo asked.
"Yes." Answered Shinji.
"I see.. although I disapprove of your arrangements, I do not find any problem with it as long as sexual intercourse does not take place. Do I make myself clear Pilot Ikari?" Gendo questioned yet again.
"Yes father." Shinji said.
"Very well. You are dismissed Pilot Ikari." Gendo said. Shinji turned around and left to go find Rei.
"R-Rei, what are you doing here?" Shinji asked when he saw Rei waiting outside Gendo's office.
"Why else, I was waiting for you." Rei said the asked. "What did the commander want to talk to you about?"
"About our living arrangements. We can continue to live in the same apartment as long as we don't have sexual intercourse." Explained Shinji.
"Since we already decided to wait until we're of age, everything's fine. right?" Rei asked with worry evident.
"Yeah there's nothing to worry about." Shinji said then asked "So where do you want to go?"
"I do not know. someplace quiet where we will not be disturbed." Rei answered.
"Hmmm. I know just the place. But unfortunately we can't go there until it gets dark." Shinji said out loud.
Rei only gave Shinji a puzzled look and said "But Shinji, we are EVA Pilots. We can go any where we want to."
"Yes I know. If we were to go now it would ruin the surprise." Shinji explained. Rei nodded and took Shinji's hand in her own. They left to go back to the apartment.
After a long walk home, Shinji opened the door, let Rei walk in and then entered before he shut it behind him. Rei went to go cook dinner, leaving Shinji to find something to do. The telephone rang "Rei, would you mind if I picked up the phone?" Shinji asked.
"Shinji, this is your home now. It is yours as much as it is mine." Answered Rei.
"Oh, right. Sorry." Shinji said as he picked up the phone. "Hello?"
"Hey Shinji, its Misato." She stated.
"Oh. Hi Misato. what is it?" he asked.
"Did you forget that you have harmonics test today?" Misato asked, yet again.
"No, I didn't forget. Rei and I went early." Shinji said.
"What?!" She exclaimed. "We already took the tests. I didn't know if Asuka would try to hurt Rei, so I had us go 2 hours early." Explained Shinji.
"Oh. well I'm pretty sure that she wouldn't try anything. You made the right choice I suppose. So protective. I wonder if Rei knows how lucky she is to have you." Misato teased.
"I hope your right Misato." Shinji said, totally ignoring her witty remark.
"You better talk to her tomorrow. I can't get any sleep because she cries all night." Misato ordered.
"Alright, Bye Misato." "Bye Shinji."
Rei and Shinji ate their dinner in silence once again. When they finished, Shinji took Rei's hand in his own and they left towards the open field that only he knew of.
Shinji stopped when he and Rei were only a few meters away. "Rei-chan, close your eyes." He said. She did so and let Shinji guide her the rest of the way. Shinji sat down and pulled Rei on to his lap. He wrapped his arms around her waist, kissed her cheek and whispered "Open your eyes Rei." She gasped at the sight before her.
The scene was truly amazing, but what captured her eyes was the moon. It was a full moon.
"It's.. beautiful Shinji." Rei said, awed.
"Yes, it is. You're the only person who I've ever shown this to." Shinji replied. The two of them shared a warm smile and kissed under the moonlight.
[Back at Misato's apartment.]
Asuka had fallen asleep after crying so hard that the tears no longer came. She was floating in a plain of white, nothingness.
'Shinji.I can't believe he chose that doll over me.. Even though Wondergirl met him before I did, I spent more time with him. We had to wear the same clothes, sleep in the same room, eat, and even breathe together to beat that angel. After all we've been through; he ends up with that emotionless doll. It's just not fair. Wasn't it obvious that when I called him 'Baka', it was my special pet name for him?'
{Asuka's conscience, decided to join in. She walked up to her floating self and said} 'What the hell are you talking about?! You called him a Baka because that's exactly what he is, a Baka!!"
Asuka stopped floating and said 'No, you're wrong! I would think that he would've picked it up earlier. Shinji was the only one that I would call a Baka.'
'Well obviously, he didn't. You don't love him like you think you do. Otherwise you would've told him how you feel, instead of waiting for him to make the first move.'
'But I do, I do love him! He's always so nice to me even after all I do is. is. torture.. him.'
'You see. You don't love him. At the most it is the friendship type of love. Nothing more. He was right when he said that you don't appreciate a thing that he does. Can you even remember the last time that you said "Thank you" to him?'
'I appreciate everything that he does! I just didn't want to get hurt a second time. I had to make sure that it was safe to open up. Right when I found out that I loved Shinji, Wondergirl takes the only chance I had!'
'Even with all of the walls you put up and all the precautions you made, you still got hurt. With the way you treated him, I would be surprised if he thinks that you could ever love someone.'
'I have to let Shinji know how I truly feel about him.'
'It won't do any good. He loves Rei now. You're always competing with her, I bet Shinji thinks that he's just another competition for you.'
'I don't care! I couldn't live with myself if I don't tell him! Now shutup and leave me alone!'
The light faded and Asuka woke up in a cold sweat. "I have to find Shinji."
TO BE CONTINUED.
Author's note: Even thought I did not get 10 positive reviews, I wrote this chapter for all those who enjoy reading my story. Sorry, this chapter was rushed and came out a week later than it was supposed to. I have been really busy with tests, reports, and writer's block. I will try to factor these in when I release the date for my next chapter. My thanks go out to all of you who review and take the time to read my story.
- Evangelion361