Chapter 4
As Misato lay in the tub she began to think about Kaji. Kaji had been out of the country for several months now on business. They had only had a few chances to speak on the phone. Ever since he started working as a liaison between the UN and Nerv he had been all over the world. Misato missed him very much and was eagerly awaiting his return within the next week or so. As her thoughts continued to focus on Kaji; Misato slowly fell into a peaceful sleep.
As Asuka left their apartment her anger continued to swell. "What could my baka and wonder girl be off doing at this time of night? I wonder where they could be?", Asuka thought to herself., " I guess that I will just head over to wonder girl's apartment and find out what those two are up to." Just as Asuka reached up to open the elevator doors; the doors opened up revealing Hikari.
"What are you doing here?" Asuka asked puzzled.
"Don't you remember, Asuka? Last week you invited me over to spend the night," Hikari stated and slightly worried that maybe she was mistaken.
"Oh, I remember," Asuka added quickly. Asuka was quickly trying to cover up the fact that this thing with Shinji caused her to forget all about it.
"Well, have you eaten yet?" Asuka asked irritated that she had forgotten.
"Yeah, I have Asuka; I ate right before I came over here," Hikari answered.
"Well, good let's drop off your bag and then we have a errand to run," Asuka quickly stated grabbing Hikari's bag and promptly making her way over to the apartment door before Hikari could ask any questions.
"So Asuka, what kind of an errand do we need to run?" Hikari asked slightly puzzled by the red head's need to go out this late.
"We are going over to wonder girl's place to find out what that baka is up to," Asuka steamed as she made her way towards the elevator a second time. Once in the elevator Asuka explained the situation to Hikari. Hikari looked puzzled as Asuka finished her explanation.
"So if Shinji is helping Rei why do we need to go over there and find out what they are doing?" Hikari asked.
"I want to know what wonder girl needs him for," Asuka added giving Hikari an irritated look.
"Fine, I guess that we can go over there and see what is going on," Hikari added giving in to the red head's demands.
The two made their way down the elevator and over to the train station. Once they arrived at the correct station, they departed the train and made their way over to Rei's apartment building.
"Man, this part of town is a complete mess. How can anyone live over here?" Hikari asked.
"Well, its just wonder girl; no one really cares where she lives," Asuka answered.
Shortly, they were standing in front of apartment room 402. Hikari reached up and knocked on the door. Since there was no response to the knock; Asuka pulled open the door and walked in.
"Asuka, are you sure we should be doing this? I mean, Rei did not give us permission to enter her apartment," Hikari stated.
"Whatever, wonder girl doesn't even appear to be here right now. Where are that stooge and that windup doll?" Asuka demanded.
"I have no idea, Asuka. So let's get going before someone shows up and we get into trouble," Hikari pleaded.
"Fine lets go; that baka should be home shortly anyway," Asuka added.
The two friends made their way from Rei's apartment complex over to the train station. Once they were on the platform Hikari asked Asuka if maybe they could still be over at Nerv.
"I have no idea where they could be," Asuka yelled.
"Well, have you tried calling Shinji on his cell phone?" inquired Hikari.
"No, I haven't. That baka never uses his phone, I completely forgot that he even has one," Asuka said.
Asuka pulled out her phone and quickly dialed Shinji's number. The phone rang once, twice, three times and then clicked over to voicemail. Shinji's voice came on right after: "You have reached Shinji Ikari and I am unable to get to the phone right now. Please leave a short message and I will return your call shortly," Shinji voice stopped to be followed by a loud beep.
Asuka screamed in to the phone, "Where are you baka? And, what are you doing?"
Boarding the train Asuka and Hikari made their way back to Misato's apartment.
Misato slowly got out of the bath and made her way back to her room to change. "I wonder if Asuka ever caught up with Shinji and Rei?" Misato thought to herself. As Misato changed and made her way over to the kitchen to grab another can of beer she heard the door slam open. "I guess that answers my question," Misato snickered to her self. "So Asuka, did you take care of what you needed to do?" Misato called. Misato watched as a very angry Asuka stormed by with Hikari in tow. "Hi Hikari, I did not know you were coming over tonight," Misato said looking funny.
"Hello Major, Asuka invited me to stay over last week," Hikari quickly stated.
"Well, that's fine. What are you girls going to do tonight?" Misato inquired.
"I don't know, Asuka seems to be upset so I am sure we will just watch TV and play games," Hikari answered.
"Well, have fun girls. I am going to bed, and I have to be up early for my shift," Misato replied. As Misato made her way back to her bedroom; Hikari followed Asuka into the living room.
"So, Asuka why are you so concerned with Shinji being out with Rei?" Hikari asked.
"I have my reasons," Asuka stated bluntly.
"Asuka, when are you finally going to tell Shinji that you actually care for him?" Hikari asked.
Asuka just looked at Hikari and went back to watching TV; not even bothering to answer her friend's question.
"Come on Asuka, I told Toji how I felt about him and he felt the same way," Hikari stated.
"Well, you and Toji are different. I have an image to uphold," Asuka defended.
"Well, you should think about it," Hikari added.
The two girls went back to watching the TV. Asuka continued to think about whether or not she should tell that baka that she likes him.
Author's Note: Sorry this is short needed to update everyone on Asuka's thoughts. I should have the next chapter up within a week. Thanks to those who reviewed. And as always please read and review.
