ANGEL'S LOVE
Chapter 3 - Moving
by Gunman
(Disclaimer: same as last chapter)
Shinji opened his eyes to find himself once again staring at another unfamiliar ceiling. At first he thought he was in the hospital, but the comfortable warmth on his chest nullified that thought. He never really felt comfortable and warm when he was in the hospital. He looked to see a mess of blue hair nestled against his shoulder, a pale slender arm wrapped around his chest. He smiled, even as the events of last night flooded his mind.
Oh My God...Rei...I slept with Rei! He looked around the room and realized that he was in her bed, in her apartment. His sense of sight told him true, and his sense of touch made him realize that he and Rei were both without apparel. He blushed at that. I told her I loved her. Do I...yes, I do love her. He thought as he looked down at her once again, hugging her tighter to him than before. He made a silent promise that whatever the consequences of last night, he would never leave Rei.
He kissed Rei on the forehead, waking her from her slumber.
"Good morning, Rei-chan."
"Shinji-kun." she smiled and hugged him tighter.
No shame passed between them, only the undying love and affection they had found.
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Since it was Sunday the pair didn't have to go to school. Shinji called Misato and told her where he was and that he was going to help Rei clean up her apartment. He endured some teasing from his guardian and a few questions as to why he didn't come home last night. He made up a story that she seemed to buy and hung up. He didn't tell her about him and Rei. He then spent the rest of the day helping Rei around her apartment like he promised.
After two hours of dedicated work, the pair had finished sweeping up the floors, wiping down the counter tops, had done all the laundry, scrubbed the mildew from the shower, gotten rid of the ever growing grim around the sink, they were finished and pleased with their work.
"Rei, let's go get something to eat." Shinji suggested.
"Alright, Shinji-kun." Rei smiled.
The pair left Rei's apartment and headed to the nearest restaurant. They walked hand-in-hand the whole way. A few people on the street thought it was cute to see the young couple with smiles on their faces as they walked to the restaurant.
Rei had the vegetarian meal while Shinji had ramen with pork and steak. They didn't talk too much during lunch.
However, they didn't need to.
"Hey, is that Shinji and Rei?" Kensuke asked from his booth in the restaurant.
"Huh? Wow. I can't believe it. I didn't think Shinji actually had the nerve." Toji said.
"Who had the nerve for what?" Hikari asked as she and Asuka returned to the table with their food.
"Take a look class rep." Toji said pointing over to where Shinji and Rei were sitting.
"Oh, that's so cute. They're on a date!" Hikari giggled.
However, when Asuka saw this, it took everything Hikari had to keep the German redhead from making a scene inside the restaurant.
"Idon'tbelieveithowcanthatbakagooutwiththatlittlewindupdollandleavemetoeatMisato'scooking I'llgethimforthisandhislittlealbinotooandboywhenIgethimbacktotheapartmentwatchoutbecauseI'm gonnagoballisticandmakesuretheyburyhiminthemiddleoftheGeofront!" Asuka growled as she kept shoveling food into her mouth.
Toji and Kensuke inched away from the redhead while she kept filling her mouth and grumbling.
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Shinji and Rei hadn't noticed the quartet before, during, or after lunch. When they left the restaurant however, Kensuke and Toji were 'ordered' to follow them. Doing as they were told the pair were shocked at seeing Rei smiling so much. That was enough of a surprise, but when Shinji kissed Rei square on the lips, and saw Rei hold on to his waist tightly, they were positively flabbergasted.
"Have we seen enough?" Toji asked.
"I don't think so." Kensuke said, though he was still video-taping the whole thing.
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Shinji escorted Rei back to her place after spending a couple hours in the park. They didn't notice the snooping pair the whole time.
"I'll be by to pick you up for school tomorrow Rei." Shinji said as he held her hands gently.
"Shinji...I do not want to be alone. Will you...will you stay here...with me?" Rei asked.
Shinji was shocked and ashamed. Shocked that Rei would be so forward, and ashamed that he hadn't considered moving in with her, especially after what they had done.
"I'd love to live with you Rei." he said as he pulled her into a warm hug. "But I need to go back and get my things from Misato's apartment."
"Please hurry, Shinji-kun." Rei said as she kissed him lightly on the lips before he left, hurrying all the way.
When Shinji got back to his apartment, Misato was on him like a rabid dog.
"SHINJI!" his purple-haired guardian shouted as she hugged him fiercely.
"Misato, what?" he asked, struggling in her grip.
"Why didn't you tell me you and Rei were dating?" she teased excitedly.
Shinji blinked. "How did you..."
"I told her, Third Child!" Asuka said as she emerged from the bedroom, her arms as crossed as the look on her face.
"Asuka? But how did you..."
"OHHHH It's so cute!" Misato bubbled.
"Uh, look, I can't explain everything right now, but I've got to go." Shinji said as he went to his room and started putting his things into a bag.
Asuka's face drained of color, as if she knew what was going on.
"Going where?" Misato asked.
"To Rei's place."
"What for?"
"Rei doesn't want to be alone, so I'm moving in with her." he said, matter-a-factly.
"She's your girlfriend less than a day and you're already moving in with her?" Asuka spat.
"Yes, I am."
"OOOOHHHHH THAT'S SO ADORABLE!" Misato gushed.
"What, you're not going to stop him?" Asuka gasped.
"Well, I'm not one to stand in the way of romance." she smiled. "And as long as Rei doesn't end up pregnant."
Shinji turned a little pale, thinking back to what he and Rei had done. If she was pregnant due to this, then all the more reason he should move in with her.
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Shinji arrived at Rei's apartment just as he sun was beginning to set. He knocked on the door and was greeted by the lovely blue-haired girl.
"Shinji-kun, you do not have to knock. This is your home now." Rei smiled.
"Sorry, I'm kinda new to this." he smiled as he stepped into the apartment.
"I hope you do not mind, but I fixed dinner for us." Rei said as Shinji placed his bag in the corner of the apartment.
"Our first dinner together." Shinji smiled as he hugged Rei warmly.
The pair ate quietly and when they were finished Shinji cleaned up. He insisted since Rei had cooked for them. The night passed quickly and Shinji and Rei got settled into bed. Since there was only one bed, and since they had already slept together, they had no trouble feeling at ease with each other in a single bed.
Since Rei didn't have any nightclothes she just slept in her panties and bra. Shinji wore a pair of shorts and no shirt. Rei snuggled into Shinji's arms as he held her tightly. She felt warm once more and smiled as sleep eventually consumed them.
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AN: If the chapters seem rather short, I apologize. I'm more used to writing one-shots, but something like this demanded multiple chapters. The rest of the chapters are taking a little longer than I had expected, but I hope to update as quickly as possible.
And I am trying to be as loyal as possible to the characters original personalities, but I can't help but go OOC on some of this.
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