Neon Genesis Evangelion Fan Fiction ❯ Between the Fiery Mind and Cold Heart ❯ Startling Surprises ( Chapter 2 )

Between the Fiery Mind and Cold Heart

Chapter 2 - Startling Surprises

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Word - denotes character's thoughts

<Word> -denotes special effect

[Word] - denotes concept of setting, time

I wonder why Ayanami wants me to visit her tonight, Shinji thought as he was walking to Rei's place. After finishing with the daily household chores and having dinner with his parents, he asked their permission to pay a visit to Rei tonight; they approved, but with a warning to not staying up late. Thanks to Kensuke's hacking into the school records, he managed to get her address. He noticed that she didn't bother to describe her address to him before. After an exhausting thirty minutes, he finally arrived at her place. Why did she pick such a location to live here, he thought once more, and knocked on her front door.

<KNOCK, KNOCK>

"Yes? How may I… Ikari-kun! I'm glad that you came. Please come in," greeted Rei as she opened the door. Shinji noticed a slight tinge of red appearing in her cheeks.

"Ah, it's no problem Ayanami. Is there something wrong?" asked Shinji. She's so beautiful… He couldn't help but be in awe on her beauty --- the evening moon seemed to light down on her, making her look angelic.

"Iye… I… I wanted to talk to you personally. Please come in."

"Rei dear, who is it at the door?" inquired an unknown, motherly voice as Shinji walked in, removing his shoes and wearing slippers offered to him by Rei.

"It's a classmate of mine from school, mom. Shinji, I'd like you to meet my mom; mom, this is Shinji, my classmate." Rei replied.

"Konbawa, Mrs. Ayanami. It's a pleasure to meet you. My name's Shinji Ikari,"

Shinji introduced himself with a bow.

"What a polite and courteous boy! It's rare for Rei to invite over a few friends to her house. You can call me Ritsuko," said Rei's mother, Ritsuko Ayanami. Having short blond hair, wearing thin frame eyeglasses, a white gown over her dress and blouse, and carrying a book titled The Human Anatomy - Links by Genetics, Shinji assumed from that look she was a doctor.

"Excuse me Ritsuko-san, are you a doctor?" asked Shinji.

"What made you think so? Oh this!" Ritsuko looked at her clothes. "Hee, hee… my you're quite an observer! Yes, I'm a doctor working regular shifts at the

Tokyo-3 Hospital. Rather than just a regular doctor you'd see everyday, I'm also a Genetics researcher," she concluded.

"Souka… interesting, Ritsuko-san. I can see where Rei got her beautiful looks from," replied Shinji. Both mother and daughter blushed at that comment.

"My, you're quite a charmer, Shinji. I can see why Rei sometimes talks about you in a special way," added Ritsuko with a grin and wink to her daughter, who looked down on the floor.

"Mom!" Rei exclaimed, with her blush still evident on her face.

"Huh? She talks about me? What kind of way are you referring to, Ritsuko-san?"

Shinji asked, confused and surprised by the reply.

"Ha, ha… Oh, it's nothing; I was just making a fuss on such a small thing.

Anyway, Rei dear, I've already made dinner and left it on the dinner table, in case you're hungry. I've got some paperwork and research to do at the hospital, so I'll be coming home late."

"Ok, mom, I understand."

"Take care now," said Ritsuko as she kissed her daughter at the forehead, "don't do anything…suspicious with Shinji here, ok? Shinji, I appreciate you keeping her company tonight."

"It's no problem, Ritsuko-san," replied Shinji, who smiled at Rei. Ikari-kun… your smile is so… irresistible, Rei thought, as she smiled back.

"Oh well, I guess she's in safe hands. Take care!"

As Ritsuko left the house, Shinji said, "Your mom's a genetics doctor, Rei?

Sounds cool. Anyway, what was it that you wanted to talk about with me?"

"Please sit on the sofa, Ikari-kun. May I offer you something to drink?"

"No thank you, I just had dinner in my house a few hours ago. Anyway, what is it you want to talk with me about?"

As they sat down on the sofa, Rei started, "Ikari-kun, why were you staring at me in class today?"

"O-o-oh that… well, you see," He struggled to find the right words to answer. I must not run away. I have to be confident… He continued, "I-I-I find you to b-be a-attractive and beautiful, and I can't help but take an interest in looking at you."

A blush slowly formed on her cheeks. "Is that so, Ikari-kun? Do you think of me that way?"

"W-well, yes I do."

"I'm not that opened-minded when it comes to talking with others. Ever since you started noticing me each day in class, I began to feel this warmth here," holding her hands over her chest, "your cheerful personality is what makes my heart beat rapidly whenever you're near; I've grown to like you. I… wish for you to consider a relationship with me."

At the sound of the word relationship, Shinji's jaw dropped and his eyes turned into saucers. Regaining his composure, he answered, "U-um… this is unexpected. Can you give me some time to think it over?"

"Please… as long as you wish."

Oh man… unexpected and surprising indeed. I can't believe she has feelings for me and is asking me to be her boyfriend! T-T-This is some surprise I run into. But, I just cannot take advantage of her, should I decide now? He thought. He couldn't help but gaze at her from top to bottom, savoring her each feature --- light-blue, short hair; crimson eyes that seem to see through one's mind and heart; delicate, albino-like skin, well-developed breasts; long, delicately curved-shaped legs; cute feet.

Rei's blush was becoming apparent and uncontrollable as she noticed Shinji's eyes gazing up and down, admiring her form. Her heart was beating twice as normal as she gazed at his deep-blue eyes that showed attraction and interest.

After a minute or two of thinking, Shinji decided to admit his feelings to her.

Taking a deep breath, he replied, "I… don't think it's such a bad idea for me to be your boyfriend. I've begun to like you also, but I'm curious… why with the sudden interest in me?"

"When you first held my hand, helping me up when we first crashed into each other at one time, I couldn't forget this feeling of warmth going through me. I enjoyed being touched (Author: NOT in that sense, get your minds out of the gutter ^_^) that way and I longed to experience it again. Your cheerful personality and caring side made me feel safe."

"At one time? You mean that? I, er, woke up late and was really in a hurry to get to school," blushing as he thought about it, he continued, "that I ended up having to crash into you as we neared the corner of the street. Gomen."

"Iye. It's ok, I understand clearly," Rei replied.

"Whew… now that we cleared that up, I'd be happy to be your boyfriend, but on one condition."

"Which is?"

"That you call me Shinji instead of Ikari-kun. It sounds formal when you call me by my last name."

"I understand. As long as you call me by my first name also, I don't mind."

Shinji smiled at his new girlfriend and gently held her hand. She smiled back and wrapped her arms around him. Surprised by the reaction, he grabbed her shoulders, bringing her down with him onto the sofa, and wrapped her around the waist. Both had content and happiness on their faces, having each other's company for support. They stayed in that position for a few minutes.

"As much as I want to be with you, I can't stay long, I don't want to worry my parents."

Rei placed her finger on his lips. "Shh… please… we still have an hour left. Please stay here with me for a while."

The wall clock in the living room showed 10:00 PM.

Closing her eyes, Rei slowly turned, facing Shinji, to kiss him. Seeing this, he closed his eyes and their lips met. For a few seconds it was a soft, sudden kiss; but, after a minute, it turned into a deepening, firm one. Rei held her hands behind Shinji's head for leverage, while Shinji held her tightly for a firm grip while they kissed. They broke the kiss after 5 minutes and went for another round. Unknowing what his intentions were, Rei opened her mouth slightly, which in turn caused Shinji to slide his tongue in her mouth. They moaned when their tongues came into contact with one another.

Having satisfying themselves with the second kiss, they broke it and stopped, catching their breaths. Rei laid her head down on his chest while Shinji stared at the ceiling.

"Familiar ceiling indeed," he quietly said to himself.

They went into peaceful slumber.

<BEEP-BEEP! BEEP-BEEP! BEEP-BEEP> Shinji's watch rang.

"Huh? What? Muuuwaahhh… what the? 11:45 PM! Damn!" Shinji exclaimed when he looked at his watch. Carefully, he removed himself from Rei's hold and laid her down. He took a sofa pillow and laid Rei's head on it.

"Sweet dreams, Rei-chan. I must leave now," he quietly whispered to her, kissing her cheek.

"Mmm… Shinji," she mumbled in her sleep.

She looks so adorable when she sleeps, he smiled to himself. He left her house and made a mad dash to his place.

Arriving at his place, he looked around in the living room and found noone. They must be asleep, I better change now, he thought. He went upstairs to the bathroom to wash up. As his hand reached for the doorknob of the bathroom, it suddenly turned by itself.

"What the?!" he exclaimed.

The dim bathroom light revealed a dark, frightening figure.

"AAHH!!! A g-ghost!" he yelled in fright.

The figure then stepped forward and Shinji instantly recognized his father's face. "O-o-otousan! You gave me a heart attack!" he exclaimed.

"Who the? Oh, Shinji, it's you, looks like you're home on time. Lower your voice down, she's asleep," Gendo replied.

"Gomen, otousan. I was about to wash up."

"Well, go to sleep, you have school tomorrow. Oh, by the way, I wonder what

Rei did to get you to stay long at her place?" he said with a raise of his eyebrow.

"O-otousan! I-it's nothing like that! I was just paying her a visit, that's all."

"Is that so? Very well. Good night then," his father said, walking back to the family bedroom.

Sheesh, even father acts weird when it comes to hearing me in a possible relationship with a girl. Muuwwaahhh… gotta to get to sleep, Shinji thought. After washing himself up, he changed into his sleeping attire consisting of boxers and a tanktop and lied down on his bed.

"Rei-chan…" he mumbled as he drifted off to slumber.

Back in the Ayanami residence, Rei slept peacefully with a smile on her face.

"Shinji-kun… arigato."

Author's Note: Whew! Every chapter in the story is going take me weeks to finish. My brain has started sizzling, so I'll have to lie low for a few weeks to start up new ideas for the on-going chapters.

So, what do you think? Hmm, it looks a bit WAFF in the last few parts of the story, but hey, it was a startling surprise. How will Shinji and Rei's relationship go? What'll Asuka do if she finds out? Find out in the next chapter --- A Nice Sunny Day.

Please R+R! I need your reviews so I that I can go on. Thanx.