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Title: Temptation Island

Author: Scarabeye 3000

Chapter Three: Let's go

Pre-reading done by Eric

Tokyo-03 Mall

After dressing up and cleaning up Shinji, since it was a Sunday and after his promise to Asuka. Decided that because he took Rei out yesterday, it was only fair to take Asuka today.

'Oh my goodness… I feel like a two-timing boyfriend,' he thought as they walked side by side to the mall.

Leaving his thoughts behind he concentrated on what is really going on.

'Why do they have to do that? I don't understand, my life wasn't this complicated before.'

He looks to his side and finds Asuka looking in front.

'She's very… passive with me today. Damn why are you doing this Asuka? I know you don't want this.'

Asuka senses his uneasiness and ushers him to talk, "What the matter Shinji-kun?"

'Woah! Shinji-kun? Last time I checked it was Baka Shinji,' he thought, "Nothing Asuka."

She merely smiled and stared deeply in his eyes; he grew uncomfortable and diverted his gaze.

'Goodness… I'm embarrassed,' Shinji thought as he fought back a blush.

They stopped in front of a bikini store and after seeing where they were Shinji groaned.

"Why me?"

For another hour Shinji sat there while Asuka changed from one suit to another. He was completely diverting his attention to something else rather than looking into Asuka's body directly. Of course this didn't prevent his pants from tightening around the groin area, and the enlargement of his baloney pony.

A/N:Get it BALONEY PONY? No…? So get your MIND on the GUTTER then ok.

It also didn't helped that every time she came out with a new bikini on, was really doing the 'walk', 'strut', and 'pose' towards Shinji. He tried fidgeting but still the tendency of his nose to explode in blood is in a critical level.

'Funny,' he thought as he noticed the similarity of Asuka and Rei's taste in beachwear, 'Rei picked the blue ones, while Asuka picked the red ones. Very… umm… coincidental?'

Their shopping spree wasn't that long since they didn't need to buy Asuka clothes, unlike Rei of course. They walked through the mall and stopped inside a Ramen stand.

"Wait a minute?" Shinji said, "This is where Rei and I ate yesterday."

"What?" Asuka said with slight annoyance in her voice, "Why didn't you tell me? Hmm… anyway since were here, let's just eat Shinji. I'm starving."

Shinji nodded as they picked a table for four, settling down a waiter came up to them.

"What will it be young lovers?" the waiter chimed.

Both Children blushed as the old waiter just smiled a bit. Regaining her composure she was the one who ordered first.

"I'll have one large bowl of Ramen, with large beef cuts."

"I'll have one bowl of Ramen, with fish and a fried dumpling side dish."

The waiter bowed and left them alone.

"Shinji?"

"Yes Asuka?"

She fidgeted before speaking, "Are you and Rei a couple now?"

He blushed and remembering what Rei said yesterday hesitated to reply. Sensing his discomfort she proceeded to be bolder this time.

"So you two are a couple now?" she asked again.

"Yes… I mean… no… what I'm trying to say is… "

She held up her hand and he 'shuts' it, "Now Shinji, tell it to me slowly and clearly."

Although looking passive and acting maturely she was truly boiling and exploding inside.

'THAT WHORE!!! WONDER-BITCH!!! AFFENSCHWANZ!!! I'M GOING TO KILL HER!!!'

Still smiling she was restraining the string of curses that might blow forth.

"It was like this Asuka… I lied to you yesterday because you were so different. I know it's about the 'bet', so I sort of felt bad about it and tried helping Rei with her… umm fashion sense."

'Fashion sense?' Asuka thought, 'Rei doesn't have a fashion sense, moreover Baka Shinji here? What are they trying to do kill people with their lousy dress?'

"Please Shinji," she said calmly dismissing quickly what she thought, "Please continue."

"So anyway, we headed for the mall and umm…"  He hesitated and weighed it in if he will tell her when they picked some bikinis at the same store, "… well you see… we picked clothes for her and… umm that's all and we ate here."

"So you're not a couple yet?"

"That is what I think, but… she thinks it in another way," he replied.

"Another way?"

'Well as you know Rei doesn't have much social skills."

'Yeah! Like you Baka-Shinji,' she thought as Shinji relates his story.

"She assumed we were already dating, and… umm she assumed that I have agreed to her to be my girlfriend," he continued as Asuka slowly slid over next to him.

"Go ahead Shinji," she whispered directly into his ear.

He jumped a little but soon calmed as he saw her gentle demeanor, 'She really is acting… weird.'

"But the truth is I haven't decided yet on that matter Asuka."

He flinched again as she held his hand, "So… that means your not taken yet?"

"Umm... I guess so…"  He blinked as Asuka scooted closer to him, 'What the hell is she doing?'

"That's good," she whispered, "Now I haven't lost the bet yet."

Shinji's brow furrowed, 'Shit! How could I forget about the bet? She's thinking about the bet nothing more.'

They talked more about school and stuff until the waiter came up to them.

"Here are your orders, two bowls of Ramen. One with beef chunks, one with fish and fried dumpling side dish."

The waiter sets their food and he bowed. They broke their chopsticks apart when someone unexpected came up to them.

"Hi Asuka!"

"Hikari!"

"Hey Toji!"

"Yo Shin-man!"

The new arrivals sat with them with their foods, Asuka and Hikari facing their 'dates' on the four people table.

As the girls gossiped the boys talked.

"So," Toji started, "Have you already picked Rei, or have you decided to pick both of them?"

"What?" Shinji blushed, "What ever do you mean Toji?"

The jock leaned closer and whispered in his ear, "Kensuke was with me yesterday, and we saw you and Rei eating here yesterday. Now lie to me and tell me it isn't true."

The 3rd Child sweats, 'How the hell did they know I was here? Crap need escape plan. Aha!'

"Ok Toji," he said confidently, "I'm going to answer that if and only if you can answer this."

"Sure man, ask away to your hearts content."

"Do you really have to be cheesy about it?"

The jock shook his head, "No, but still you got to say it's kind of new for me eh?"

"Yeah, well anyway what are you doing here with the Class Rep? Are you taking her out?'

Toji blushed and elbowed Shinji, "Shut up! We're here because I… I mean she… I mean we bumped into each other here."

Shinji leered down at Toji, "Really now? Then if you just met why are you eating here?"
"Will you please stop asking the damn questions?"

The 3rd Child held his hand up and they stopped talking as they 'dig' in.

The girls noticed the silence and joined eating. A while later Shinji stiffened after feeling a foot ride up to one of his pant leg.

Sensing his discomfort, Toji looked at him and asked, "What the matter Shinji?"
He sweats as and tried stuttering, "No… nothing… nothing Toji, I'm fine."

Toji smiled and tried digging in again, but noticed something to different in Asuka. She was smiling and it was directed towards Shinji.

'Hmm… Evil Smile of Asuka Stiffening of Shinji = Foot on Pant LEG!'

He immediately looked down and sure enough there was a foot riding up Shinji's leg. He had a mischievous smile as he returned to his seat.

"Eh! Shinji, what do you think about 'dates' who ride their foot up their 'dates' leg?"

Both Children blushed and choked on their food. Seeing their discomfort Toji smiled and pushed his luck. "So Shinji did Rei do the 'ride' with you too?"

Shinji spurts water on his nose as Asuka choked again.

"Shut up Toji-kun," Hikari said.

"Ok, ok. I'll stop, but don't you think Shinji and Asuka here are a bit embarrassed?"

"Oh stop it… "

Suddenly an icy voice penetrated their ears, "Shin-chan."

"Oh no…"  Shinji sighed then turned around to face Rei.

"Shin-chan, why are you here with Pilot Soryu? I believe we already bonded each other yesterday."

Shinji scratched his head, "Well you see… I mean… I you know… about this… umm… "

The 2nd Child held up his hand, "Don't bother Shinji, you know Rei. He hadn't agreed to you yet, so that means you haven't won yet."

"I see…"  There was slight disappointment in her voice but only two in one million people can distinguish it.

"Want to join us Rei?" Shinji asked.

She nodded and sat beside Shinji, after seeing what Rei did. Asuka forced Toji out of his chair and sat beside Shinji.

"Asuka! You want to be with him eh?"

Seeing the irony of it all Toji managed to blush as Hikari slid next to him. Now after ordering Rei puts her left hand on Shinji, while Asuka on the other.

"Oh boy…"  Shinji sighed as he tried to enjoy his food.

Central Dogma

"Fuyutsuki are the preparations for the departure for tomorrow's vacation all set?"

Fuyutsuki nodded, "Everything is set for tomorrow Commander."

"Very good," Gendo stood up, "Is the AI on the Magi ready?"
"Dr. Akagi has the data on it. She will bring it to you shortly."

He walked outside and Fuyutsuki followed him.

"Tell me Gendo, "Fuyutsuki said as he walked side by side with him, "Why are we doing this again?"

"Primarily to help our Commanding Staff to further double their efforts in working, secondly to provide amusement in one way or another."

"Amusement for you?"

Gendo nodded, "It's been a while since I have been amused."

"True, but you know what will make this vacation more umm… "

"Fun," Gendo added.

"Yes, fun. If we get them all to drink, just like what we did when you were the Commander of Gehrin."

"I do not even want to remember what Naoko Akagi did."

"Ah...  The good old days."

"I agree… I also believe it is beneficial for Project-e if the sides are all favored to me."

"And to add in my demise… my blood pressure shot up last week again."
"Again Fuyutsuki? You should exercise more. Anyway I also need to loosen up a bit."

Fuyutsuki shuddered, 'Coming from you… I'm more nervous than what you really are thinking.'

They walked through the halls and disappeared into the shadows of NERV.

Misato's Apartment

A while later Shinji took Rei home, with Asuka of course and they headed for their home. If you really think that Asuka will trust Rei alone with Shinji, well then your wrong. Anyway they arrived at Misato's apartment at exactly 1800 hours the same time Misato came home.

"So you two had a good date?" Misato asked as they passed the kitchen.

"It's ok…"

"It should have been great only if Rei hadn't showed up."

Misato leered, "Hey Shinji! I smell jealousy if you ask me."

"Misato!"

"Ok, ok. You two you better get your things packing. And Shinji call you friends and tell them to stay in one house. There NERV agents will pick them up."

The Children nodded and headed for their rooms. Shinji then headed for the wireless phone and took it in his room.

He lied down in his bed and dialed Kensuke's number. The phone rang and Kensuke picked up on the other line.

Hello Aida residence.

Kensuke, its me Shinji.

Oh hey! What's up man? Toji and I saw you yesterday at the mall… with Rei. Kensuke added a malicious tone in his last words.

Stop that, anyway Misato instructed you and Toji to stay in one house for tonight because we will leave tomorrow at exactly 0400 hours.
Got it.
Oh and please call Toji and tell him where you two will be staying. You can call me then to confirm where we will pick you up.

Ok, call you later Shinji JA NE!!!

JA NE

He pressed the button and the phone was silent he stood up and headed for his drawers. "Now what shall I bring?"
He then began rummaging through his dressers. After an hour he got two bags full of clothes and rubbed his shoulders to relieve the numbness in them. He stepped out of his room and headed outside. There he found Asuka and Misato watching some TV.

"Hey you guys want something to eat?"

"Beer!"

"Soda!"

Shinji nodded and got their orders; he got what they wanted and then gave it to them. After a minute the doorbell rang, Shinji immediately got up and headed for the door. He opened it and he was surprised to see Rei there standing with her bag.
"Rei? What are you doing here?"
"Major Katsuragi instructed me to stay here for the night."

He got out of the way and lets her inside.

"Who was it Shinji?"

"Misato? Oh it was Rei."

'Rei!' Asuka's defense kicked in, "What's she doing here Shinji-kun?"

'Shinji-kun?" Misato thought, 'Asuka is acting weird, I wonder.'

Misato follows as Asuka strode over to Shinji and Rei. She eyed Rei from head to toe and smiled.

"Looks like Rei's ready for tomorrow."

Rei bowed, "Thank you Major Katsuragi."

"Well then let's go to sleep, Rei you can take the extra futon on Shinji's room."
"Wait a minute!" Asuka interjected, "You mean Rei is going to sleep in Shinji's room?"

Misato nodded, "What's the matter Asuka? Are you jealous?"

The 2nd Child blushed and diverted her gaze, Misato chuckled and left them.

"Shinji, since you're team leader during the last Angel attack. You solve this then," she waved her hand and slipped into her room.

Shinji just stood there dumb-founded, "What… I mean… what did she want me to… umm do?"

"She wants you to resolve our recent dispute about sleeping arrangements," Rei said flatly and gripped Shinji's hand tighter, "But of course I won't mind you sleeping with me."

Shinji blushed as possible scenarios formed in his mind, 'Asuka's right, I'm a pervert.'

"Umm… I don't know Rei," he said.

"Do not worry," sensing that Misato is gone to her room Rei decided to be bold, "But I really want to sleep with you now Shin-chan."

He blushed more and a bit of blood dripped from his nose as Rei caressed his chest rather seductively. Her face only inches and her eyes now held emotions. She was so cute if you put it in a Ranma ½ way.

"Get your hands off him you BITCH!!!" Asuka said, "You can't sleep with him."

"You will not hinder us Soryu," Rei replied, "And besides, I only want to sleep. I would have indicated if I wanted to have sex."

Shinji and Asuka's jaw dropped, 'What the hell…? She said it so casually.'

"Of course I wouldn't mind if he wants to go that far," her cheek was tinted a bit.

Shinji and Asuka's jaw dropped lower, with a 'THUD'.

'Oh no… '

'That Bitch!'

"Anyway," the redhead said, "I will only allow you to sleep with him, if I sleep beside him, just to be sure and play it safe."
This time Shinji almost fainted from blood loss, 'God what have I done to deserve this.'

"Well let's go and prepare our beds," Asuka said rather cheerfully, "Let's sleep at Shinji's room."

"I agree," Rei nodded.

Shinji gulped, "Don't I have a say?"

Both girls looked at him knowingly, "I guess not… "

30 Minutes Later

The three Children are now practically tucked in on the three futons that were laid side by side in Shinji's room. Rei then opened one of her eyes and slid closer to Shinji. Now the air-conditioning was in full blast and Shinji has full knowledge of it. So it really makes sense if Rei begins to guide Shinji's arm over her head and she rest her head on his arm.

'She's just… cold. Right Rei is cold…  'He thought trying very hard to convince himself.

Asuka although lightly snoring, was in truth faking her sleep.

'You can never get the upper hand Rei!' Asuka thought as she tossed and turned.

The 2nd Child then slipped into Shinji's side, although reluctantly he folded to her 'wishes' to be comfortable. She tucked deeper into Shinji side and buried her face in his neck, puts her arm across his chest and tickled his neck with her breathing. If he wasn't fully awake before, he is now. Shinji's heart was already racing when Rei made her move, now Asuka had already done hers. His heart thumping he tried to relax and be comfortable, but still logic will always count.

'Oh man…  Don't tell me she's cold too.' Asuka grips him tighter, 'Yes, she is cold too.'

If you think about it how can one shy and introverted boy (like Shinji) be able to sleep if there is someone nuzzling his neck (for example Asuka), and someone who has buried her face into the comfort of his arms whom may I add are both pretty (and Rei). Although most guys will kill in his position he was really praying that he get a goodnight's rest.

"Why me…?" he whispered again as Asuka and Rei pulled him tighter.

Morning – 0400 Hours

Two shadows came up on Misato's apartment. A man garbed in a simple white T-shirt and black cotton pants. The other one wore a black suit, which was a standard issue for members of Section-02. The first man fixed his glasses and cleared his throat.

"Open the door," he commanded with a husky voice.

The second man obliged and in a minute the door slid open. The first man walked through the apartment and opened Shinji's door.

He walked inside Shinji's room and walked over to his bed.

"Shinji wake up. Let's go."

The 3rd Child shot up and faced the speaker of the voice, "Father?"

Of course Rei and Asuka were cuddled against him they were dragged with him when he shot straight up. With their gears adjusting they scanned the room and both set of eyes fell on the sight of the Commander.

"Father…? I mean Commander Ikari?" realizing what she said Asuka blushed and clutched Shinji, 'Where the hell did that 'Father' came from.'

Rei showed her icy exterior but still clutched Shinji's arm, "Greeting Commander."

Gendo fixed his glasses, adjusted his T-shirt and walked out, "I will wait all of you in your living room. Please wake Major Katsuragi immediately."

With that he left with a hidden grin in his head, 'My son's quite a lady's man.'

The Children was left dumb-founded, "Did my father just come here to wake us up?"

"I think so too Shinji," Asuka looked at Rei, "Any ideas Wonder-girl?"

"I believe it is wise if we heed what the Commander said."

Rei stood up, "I shall wake Major Katsuragi."

"I'll make some tea," Shinji said.

"I'll take a bath now," said Asuka as they all stood up and headed outside.

Rei walked into Misato's room and shook her awake. With her gears still running on low gear Misato on her 'casual' dress made her way into the kitchen. Took her morning beer out sat on the couch and opened it with a soft 'psst'.

"Misato," Shinji called out, "I don't think you should do that."

The Major just ignored him and drank the beer in one slug. She slammed the can on the center table and screamed bloody murder. Just then someone sitting across her coughed and made his presence known.

"Greetings Major Katsuragi, I didn't expect you like this in the morning."

Misato's eyes widened as her gears kicked into overdrive, she noticed that she was sitting in front of the Commander of NERV in her casual clothes in a provocative fashion too. And she also did her morning ritual in front of him.

She immediately fixed her sitting position and sat professionally. With the boring gaze of Gendo right through her, she was beginning to feel uncomfortable, just then Shinji came up on them with his tea.

"Father," Shinji said rather coldly, "What do you want to drink?"
"Tea," Gendo said not even flinching a bit, "With two drops of honey."

The 3rd Child nodded and complied with his father's wish, 'Weird, he's asking me something else rather than EVA.'

They fixed themselves and were ready to go in an amazing time of 15 minutes.

A/N: Pretty fast don't you think? Well girls usually dress for hours but we can make an exception when it comes to NGE. Hehe ;)

They were all set; all Commanding officers will ride with Gendo and all the teenagers in one van. Shinji sat in the back all the while thinking he will be ignored the rest of the way. But still the consequences of the bet kicked in and he was once again pinned by the 1st and 2nd Child. He sighed as they headed for Toji's house.

"Shinji?"
"What is…?"  He adjusted in his seat to give better comfort for both girls with him, "… it Asuka?"

"Why are we heading for the jock's house?"

"Well… they all agreed to sleep in Toji's house," he said meekly.

"What!?!" Asuka shot straight and looked into Shinji's face, "Hikari slept at your perverted friend's house. Worse Kensuke no Baka is better, Hikari might not be a virgin anymore."

"Will you please stop speculating and… Eek!" he jumped a little as Rei's 'naughty' hands made her way to his groin, "Rei what are you doing?"

There was no response and to his demise that Rei already fell asleep in his arms. Asuka's face flushed and she quickly slapped her hand away. Putting her pout face, Asuka looked momentarily at Shinji then buried her face in his chest.

"Oh boy… I can't even imagine the plane ride," Shinji said as he tried to settle down.

They fetched the rest of the guys and Gendo instructed them to be taken to a military airport. Of course when the Commander of NERV travels there is always an army battalion behind him. They got off the runway and got in the private plane available for NERV official flights. The Boeing they got in was for themselves, much to Asuka delight and Kensuke's enthusiasm.

They all boarded the private plane, The Pilots with their friends, Misato, Ritsuko, the Bridge Bunnies and the two Commanders. The plane took flight and they all settled down.

"We have approximately 4 hours of flight," Gendo announced, "I suggest you all have a few more hours of sleep."

Almost instantly all of them sets their chairs down and made a make shift bed. Excluding of course Gendo and Fuyutsuki. Shinji and the two girls however, are still debating on the sleeping arrangement.

"I'm telling you Wonder-girl, Shinji will be in the right side and I will be in the middle."
"I do not agree to that setting Pilot Soryu. You wish to take advantage of him when he is sleeping, thus increasing your chance of having him."

"Taking advantage? You're the one who's taking advantage of him in the first place!"

"I do not have any memory that I took advantage of Shinji-kun." 'Must pick words carefully in front of the Commander.'

"Hey!" Toji called out, "Would the two of you pipe down!?!"

Asuka frowned and nods, "Fine he sleeps in the middle, but I get most of his body though."

Rei shook her head, "I believe it is wise if we share him, and you must admit that you are very aggressive when it comes to him."

Asuka blushed at Rei's statement, "Whatever do you mean Rei?"

"I know what you are hiding. But rest assured I will keep it to myself only."

Shinji thought he heard as sigh of relief from Asuka but quickly dismissed it as a wind passing by. He slid to the small bed in the plane and immediately fell asleep. A while later the two girls soon followed.

Unbeknown to them Gendo was amusingly watching them.

"Gendo?"

"Hmm? Do you wish to ask something Fuyutsuki?"
Fuyutsuki sat down beside him, "Is it really that amusing to see two girls fight over your offspring?"

"My son Fuyutsuki, he is my son."

'So now you're claiming him,' the old man thought, "I know that, but the amusement in you tells me more than I need to hear."

"I am relieved to know that he still has my charms," said Gendo as a thin smile slipped in his face.

'It looks so… so unnatural for him to smile,' Fuyutsuki thought as they looked on ahead.

Five hours had gone by quickly and they landed at the airport. They all excitedly got out and looked up at the tropical sun.

"Ah!" Asuka stretched, "It's so nice to get out of Japan once in a while."

"I agree," Shinji said as he was grabbed by Rei's hand, "What do you think Rei?"
"It is… warm here. I… it is agreeable to stay here and… relax."

"That's the spirit kids!" Misato said cheerfully while unmercifully dragging Toji by the neck who was blushing a lot all the while Hikari followed frowning.

"Philippines, the Second World War had ravaged this land."

Fuyutsuki nodded as Gendo walked ahead of him, "Listen everyone!"

Instantly all eyes turned to him, "We will ride a bus to a resort that was reserved a month ago."
They boarded the bus and headed out into the highway.

To be Continued

Author's note:

Reviews rev me up in writing, so please take some time to say I suck or am I doing a decent job on writing, PLEASE, ONEGAI!!!
Ok that's enough begging, for all readers. I'm not as faithful in writing as before because I extend my time in playing MU Online. So please bear with the long updates.

Also enough pre-readers for Temptation Island, I need pre-reader for Vampires. Pls. check profile page for story.

Thank you, Scarabeye 3000

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