Rei stood at the same place she had stood the day before, except this time she was here to see Misato, and Shinji was not with her. She was sure that Asuka was not there this time since it was her shift at Nerv. She quietly knocked on the door.

"I'm coming!" came the answer from inside.

Rei cringed slightly. Rei was always uncomfortable around the verbose Major. She was often loud, obnoxious, and drunk. Rei strengthened her resolve, 'This is for Shinji. Major should be able to assist me.' The door opened and Rei quickly saluted.

Misato frowned, "How many times have I told you to stop that? The war is over. Neither of us have ranks anymore."

Rei calmed slightly, "I have come in need of your assistance."

Misato quirked an eyebrow, "Really?"

"Shinji,"

Misato smirked at her chance for blackmail, "So, it's Shinji now is it? I didn't know you two were on a first name basis."

"Shinji requested that I all him by his first name. He already calls me by mine."

"Oh, is that so? You know if you two keep this up, people will start to think that maybe it was you who broke up Shinji and Asuka."

Rei frowned, "I do not approve of Pilot Soryu having a relationship with Shinji, but I would never attempt to get in the way of the relationship."

"Sorry to imply anything there, just you two have gotten awfully comfortable lately."

"I do not understand."

Misato held back an explanation knowing that it would result in several hours of questions. "What did you need?"

"Shinji and I spoke while eating last night."

"Oh, so you two have a nice little dinner for two then," smirked Misato.

Rei's eyebrows narrowed, "Perhaps you were not the right person to come to." Rei started to turn and leave.

"No, Rei. I promise I will be good. Just ask me what you wanted to ask."

Rei turned to Misato, "How do I help Shinji to become complete again?"

Misato's jaw hit the floor, "Huh?"

"Shinji stated that since he has broken up with Pilot Soryu, he feels as if a part of him is missing. How do I return that part to him?"

Misato smiled , 'Such a sweet girl, but completely clueless to her own feelings.' She stepped aside, "Come in Rei, I have a plan."

---That Night---

Rei returned to her and Shinji's apartment and looked around. She found Shinji about to start dinner. He looked at her and smiled, "I was starting to wonder if you would come back in time for dinner."

Rei placed the ingredients back into the refrigerator and then took Shinji's wrist into her hand and pulled him towards his room before shoving him in.

Shinji stared at the door in curiosity, "Rei? Care to tell me what is going on?"

"We are eating at a restaurant tonight. Please be ready in 30 minutes or we will be late."

"Rei there's no need for that. I can just-"

"No," stated Rei in a firm voice. "I have already made reservations. Please be ready in 29 minutes or we will be late."

Shinji sighed and changed into a red button shirt, black pants and a black sports jacket. He stepped out of his room and walked into the living room to find Rei standing there in a silver dress. He was slightly taken back, "You look nice Rei."

Rei blushed slightly, but then started for the door. "I have called for a cab. They are waiting for us."

They then went downstairs to the cab. Rei whispered their destination to the driver. Shinji was even more surprised. Rei had never been one to keep secrets from him. She had told him everything about her life. Some of which he wished she had kept to herself. They soon arrived at their destination. Shinji stepped out and looked at one of the finest restaurants in Tokyo III. It specialized in Neo-Chinesse cooking with some American influence.

They walked to the entrance and a younger man opened the door for them, "Welcome."

They were quickly shown to their table overlooking the entire city. Shinji looked out the window, "Wow, this is wonderful. How did you think to come here?"

Rei started to say that Misato helped but remembered what the major had said a few hours before.

---Flashback---

"Now remember Rei. This was all your idea okay? I don't want any credit."

"But why?"

"If Shinji knew I had a hand in this, he would not be so easy to win over."

"What are we trying to get him to win?"

Misato sighed, "I meant that he would not be so easy to trust the situation when it comes."

"What situation is that?"

Misato smiled, "You will know when you see it."

---End Flashback---

"Rei?"

Rei snapped out of her daze. She looked around and saw both Shinji and a waiter staring at her, "Yes?"

"He asked what you wanted to drink."

"Water is acceptable."

The waiter bowed, "Very well, I shall return in a moment with your beverages and for your order." He then quickly went to work.

They made quiet small talk while deciding what to eat. Rei had never eaten at such a place and Shinji quickly helped her with a choice.

The waiter came back with two glasses of water and a bottle of red wine.

Shinji raised an eyebrow, "We did not order wine."

"I am aware sir, but someone requested that you two receive a bottle of wine and has already paid for it."

Shinji sighed, "Okay then."

"Have you made your selections?"

"Yes, she will have the Stir-fried vegetables, and I will have the mandarin beef."

The waiter smiled and bowed, "Excellent choices. I shall place your order immediately, please enjoy the wine."

Shinji slowly uncorked the bottle of wine and poured two glasses before taking a small sip. He had to admit it was much better than Misato's beer. He looked up and noticed Rei looked at him. "What?"

"You seem pleased with the choice of restaurant."

Shinji smiled, "Yes, I have been wanting to go here for months."

"I am glad that you came then."

Shinji chuckled, "I didn't have much of a choice."

"I apologize if you felt that way. I simply wanted you to leave the apartment for reason other than your job."

"Well, I'm glad I came."

The rest of the meal was in silence, but this one was different. It was not the same uncomfortable silence that would rise between the two from time to time. This was a silence of two people simply enjoying each other's company. When they were finished, Shinji asked for the bill. The waiter smiled, "It has already been paid for. Please have a nice night."

Shinji looked at Rei with a raised eyebrow. She shook her head. They both then got up and signaled another cab. Shinji told the driver their address and they were then sped home. Neither saw a purple-haired Major staring at them through the restaurant's window. The waiter walked up and handed her her bill as well as Shinji and Rei's. She paid them both and smiled as she watched the cab pull off, 'Come on Rei. Just be honest with him.'

When they got to the apartment, they stepped out. Rei looked across the street at a park and took Shinji's arm heading for the park. Shinji stumbled for a second but quickly caught his balance. He looked down at Rei, "If you wanted to walk, all you have to do was ask."

Rei kept her eyes forward, "I wish for us to take a walk through the park."

"Okay then, anywhere you want to see?"

"No, I simply wish to walk. Is that acceptable?"

"Sure, but that's kind of not like you. You sure everything is okay?"

"Is your heart still injured?"

Shinji sighed, "How did I know that was the problem?"

"I worry about you. One should wish t be complete, yet you seem to have accepted that you are not."

"Don't get me wrong, I don't like it. I just figure there are more important things in the world."

"It is uncommon for someone not to think of themselves."

Shinji thought it over for a second and smiled, "I guess if I thought about myself as much as most people, I would spend the rest of my life depressed. I mean, my mom's dead; my dad is prison for the rest of his life, and the girl I just proposed to rejected me in a heartbeat."

Rei moved closer to Shinji just slightly, "I am here for you if you ever do want to think about yourself." She then shivered as a cold breeze hit her. She was surprised when she felt Shinji put his coat around her. She blushed slightly but pulled it closer as she took in the smell that was undeniably Shinji.

"Maybe we should head back"

---At home---

Shinji and Rei slowly walked into the apartment. Shinji took his jacket from Rei and went to his room to hang it up. He then started for the living room to watch TV. When he opened his door, Rei was standing their still in her dress.

"Did you need something Rei?"

"I do not wish this time with you to end. May I watch TV with you?"

"Of course you can, but don't you want to change?"

Rei nodded, "I shall change and so shall you." She then walked off to her room.

Shinji sighed and stepped back into his room and changed into a pair of shorts and a T-shirt. He then walked to the kitchen and got two waters before walking to the living room only to find Rei already their watching a nature show. Shinji sat down beside her on the couch and watched it. About an hour later Shinji felt some pressure on his shoulder. He turned to see Rei had fallen asleep and was leaning on him with her head on his shoulder. He started to wake her but for some reason stopped, 'She's so cute when she sleeps.' Not realizing what he had just thought, he rested his head against Rei's and closed his eyes as well.