(NOTE: I do not own Evangelion or any of the characters. IF I am told to take this down, I will).
(Shinji x Rei, no BS, practically a happy story, yet somewhat different personalities in each character.).
Allure
Ch 1: Untold Secrets
Tokyo-3, a city that radiates with futuristic charm, its towering buildings intertwining with advanced technology. The bustling streets hum with energy, while the gleaming architecture paints a portrait of a vibrant metropolis. Shinji Ikari, a lovely young boy around 15 years of age, happens to reside here.
Although recently.. Shinji is rather interested in a beautiful bluenette, with dazzling crimson eyes - Unfortunately for him, she is often quiet around others, and he seems to have been the only child in school to ever approach her. To his surprise, after plenty of small talk, he was able to get her name.
Rei Ayanami, huh? So pretty.. he thought to himself, before dozing off.
Lying in bed, is one Rei Ayanami, contemplating why someone actually approached her.
Such a fragile soul, yet so caring and thoughtful. the bluenette repeated, confused as to why that boy had conversed with her today. As her eyes closed, a rather small smile cracked on the sides of her lips, pleased at the thought.
Later that day, Shinji hurriedly made his way to school, his footsteps echoing in the empty corridors. The school building stood tall and imposing, its walls adorned with faded posters and student artwork. As he settled into his chair, the sunlight streamed through the windows, casting warm golden hues across the classroom. The air was filled with a mix of anticipation and whispers, creating an atmosphere charged with youthful energy.
Shinji couldn't help but feel a sense of nervous excitement as he contemplated how he was going to further his relationship with Ayanami. His mind raced with a myriad of thoughts, each one vying for attention. He wondered if he would be able to make her laugh, if he could find common interests that would bring them closer, and most importantly, if she saw him in the same light, he saw her. A mix of hope and uncertainty swirled within him, fueling his determination to take the next steps.
During 4th period, Shinji was marveling at her beauty as she stared out the window, while his friend Toji giggled to himself. He slowly crept behind Shinji as an attempt to scare him.
"Looking at Ms. Ayanami, are you now Shinji?" he taunted, relishing in Shinji's embarrassment. The two friends engaged in a light-hearted banter: their camaraderie evident in their easy back-and-forth. Amidst the laughter and teasing, their bond of friendship only grew stronger.
"N-No!- ..What makes you say that?!" he replied hastily, embarrassed as Toji pulled out his chair and sat down next to him.
"You've been ogling her all morning; don't think I haven't caught you!" said Toji - looking smug while Shinji's cheeks lit up a soft red. Before he could retort back, the bell had rung. Toji slumped in his chair after hoping to tease him more - but Shinji had quickly got up, mustered as much courage as he could, and walked towards the bluenette. "Ayanami?" Shinji asked, as she turned her gaze from the window, into the azure eyes of Shinji Ikari.
Rei's soft voice greeted him, a touch of curiosity underlying her words. "Hello Ikari-Kun. What brings you here?" she asked, her tone carrying a gentle warmth that surprised him, his face reflecting the unexpectedness of her response.
The look on his face quickly faded, and he couldn't help but smile at the beautiful woman in front of him. What an interesting boy. She thought while staring him down. After a short period of silence, he brought the courage to ask her one simple question.
"W-would you like to.. eat lunch with me?" he had struggled to finish, despite hearing Toji cheer him on.
Rei, mentally shocked by the offer, decided to accept it and see just what this young man had in store.
Nobody has ever asked me such questions. She thought to herself, scooting the chair back and standing up to face Shinji. By the time she pushed her chair in, Shinji had already pulled his homemade Bento Boxes out for the both of them, and held it out for her takings, while averting his gaze to the floor. Deciding to mess around with him, she slid her hand against his whilst taking possession of his cooking, making him flushed.
I feel so ashamed of myself.. blushing by such small contact... he thoughtfully cried. Feeling pleased that she had succeeded, she headed for the door. He felt a surge of excitement mixed with apprehension as he watched her walk away, silently beckoning him to follow. Did she enjoy their banter as much as he did? The thought filled him with both hope and uncertainty.
As he walked out the door, Shinji couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment for spending his lunch with the person he found the most attractive, yet secluded girl in school. Walking down the empty hall, his eyes were darting everywhere but the wonderful bluenette by his side. He knew that there was some slim chance he would've gotten here but was not expecting to reach this point at all. Profusely sweating, they kept their pace throughout the building admiring how perfect the situation was, and despite all that, he still felt the temptation to run away. He furrowed his brow in anger at himself; Really? Thinking like that when you're finally successful?! God, I really am hopeless sometimes. As they prepared to walk out, a heavy sigh escaped Shinji's lips, a mixture of nervousness and self-doubt weighing on his mind. Sensing his unease, Rei's gaze softened, and she cast a fleeting glance filled with genuine concern in his direction. It was a small gesture, but it spoke volumes.
As the two walked in the blaring heat, Rei, unbeknownst of where to go, turned to see Shinji softly grab her hand, carefully dragging her along towards this rather large, yet shady tree. If the young man was paying attention to the bluenette, he would have been delighted to see a small, yet visible pink tint of color show along her cheeks. The potential of what was about to happen filled the air with tension, alongside in her body, the slight tinge of warmth. While they approached the tree, the situation only seemed to get better for the boy, as now Rei was moving closer to him. It's as if I'm allured to Ikari-Kun. Those deep yet wonderful azure eyes, his adorable brown hair- Cutting off her own train of thought, she was confused about why Ikari Shinji had this effect on her. What made this young man different from all the others?
Slumped against the tree, Shinji opened his bento as he patted the floor next to him, signaling to Rei that she should sit.
I glanced at her while she slowly sat in position next to me, this beautiful girl I had barely just met, had actually accepted my offer to eat together. My heart was starting to pick up the pace as she opened the box-
"I do not eat meat." She said, looking towards him and handing the bento back.
I no longer regret spending that extra time before heading out, then. He thought to himself.
"O-oh.. I apologize. I figured I should have asked before offering t-to eat lunch with you.
Instead, I made miso soup if you'd like!" Nervously, he brought out the sealed bowl, hands slightly shaking. In response to this, she gently took it from his hands.
Ayanami was struggling to take off the lid, I offered my hand to help, but just then had it come off. She peered into the soup, and I was still panicking that she would dislike it.
"Thank you for the meal, Shinji-Kun." Rei said silently - stunned by what she had called him, he quickly gave her reassurance it was no problem. Nearly 20 minutes had passed since, and as the lunch break drew to a close, whispers and curious glances swept through the students as they slowly made their way back to their classrooms captivated by the tender moment unfolding under the shade of the tree, the sight of Shinji as he slept against Rei's shoulder. The sunlight filtered through the swaying branches, casting a warm glow on Shinji's peaceful face as he found solace against Rei's shoulder. With a smirk, Rei had decided to fidget with his hair. Dragging her hands all throughout his brown hair, softly twisting and pulling it. All the males that had passed by shared a look of jealousy and hurt, wishing to be in his position.
In the midst of his dreamlike state, Shinji's voice quivered with a mix of vulnerability and longing. His whispered words lingered in the air, a heartfelt confession escaping his lips even as he slept soundly, unaware of the weight of his own words. Rei's heart skipped a beat, her breath catching in her throat. It was a pivotal moment, a question that held the promise of something extraordinary.
"..A-Ayanami.. will you.. you be my g-girlfriend..?" he said quietly, still asleep, with a peaceful grin on his face.
Rei was turning her head towards him, her heart fluttering as this warm sensation scaled her petite body:
This young man, whom she had barely just met, had unknowingly borne his soul to her, revealing his deepest secret while he was perched against her shoulder, asleep.
A/N: I am entirely new to this, and you are reading my first ever attempt at writing a fic, book or anything related to that, so if it's terrible, bear with me as I get used to this!
I will not discontinue projects like others and shall only make worthwhile stories that people should enjoy, whilst being able to guarantee completion.
Feedback is always greatly appreciated, I need somewhere to start, y'know?
