Disclaimer: I don’t own Neon Genesis Evangelion. If I did… First, Shinji wouldn’t even act like he had a crush on his mother’s DNA. Second, I wouldn’t have gone psycho with a great story. Lastly, Asuka and Rei would’ve been going out by the end.
Warning: I’m absolutely certain there will be some out of character moments here, but it’s hard sometimes… And don’t forget. This is shoujo-ai, which means two girls will be in love. (Yea!)
Rant over. Story begin, now!
Speaking “…”
Thoughts ‘…’
My Protector
It was a normal, successful day for Asuka Langley Soryu. She had managed to maintain her dominance of the class, well mostly. There was still Wonder Girl. Although, there was some progress was made. Occasionally, Rei would look over at her during one of her rants. It still didn’t seem like she was listening. She was just looking and Asuka almost felt like she was beingadmired.
‘Nah. She’s weird, but…’ Asuka reasoned.
Her thoughts were interrupted by the voice of the girl in question. “Excuse me, but you’re blocking the door.” Asuka looked over and noticed the blue-haired girl trying to get past Hiro, the biggest jerk in class. He was the only idiot to try to force her into a date, which failed miserably.
“I’ll let you out, if you go out with me.” He said, with a self-assured smirk.
‘Not that trick again!’ Asuka roar mentally. ‘I can see why he’d try to ask her out, she'spretty cute... Mein Gott in Himmel! What am I thinking?’ Asuka shook her head. She quickly dodged around Rei and pushed Hiro out of the way.
“Like she’d go out with you! C’mon, let’s go, Wonder Girl.” Asuka grabbed her silent ally’s hand and pulled her outside. Her mind was a storm. ‘Do I really think she’s pretty?’ She took a quick look at the girl beside her who happened to be looking directly at her. She turned around quickly. ‘Yes, I definitely do.’ She blushed and continued walking.
“Pilot Soryu…” Rei began.
“Yes, Wonder Girl?” Asuka tensed. ‘There’s no telling what she’ll say…’
“Why are you walking with me to my apartment?”
Asuka thought for a second. “To make sure Hiro doesn’t follow you home.” ‘Good one.’ She congratulated herself.
“Will you be meeting me in the morning, then?” Rei asked with more interest than Asuka knew she had.
“Uh, I’m not sure…” She kicked herself. ‘Way to go, dumkompf.’
“Oh.” Rei looked… disappointed?
Asuka sighed. “What time should I meet you there?” Rei didn’t smile, but there was a small glimmer to her eye.
"Eight." Rei paused as if uncertain. “By the way, Pilot Soryu, how long were you planning to hold my hand?”
Asuka let out a yelp as if burned. ‘How long have I been holding her hand? How many people have seen us together?’ She tried to come up with something to yell in her defense, but came up empty. Hermind was full ofimages of them walking hand-in-hand down the street, looking every bit the romantic couple.
“Sorry, Wonder Girl, I didn’t realize I was doing it.” She slumped in defeat. However, Rei wasn’t done with surprising her yet.
“I didn’t mind.” Asuka’s brain nearly blew a circuit. They were silent the rest of the way to Rei's apartment. They said their goodbyes, which were warmer than usual and the next thingAsuka knew she was walking back to Misato’s apartment in a daze.
‘Since when did Wonder Girl have this kind of effect on me?’ Then, the ID card incident flashed in her mind.
She had just been trying to deliverRei's new Nerv ID card. She walked into the quiet, seemingly empty apartment. Then, somehow, she fell on top of a wet, naked Rei. It wasn’t the first time she’d seen the other pilot undressed (she had been taking cautious peeks in the Nerv dressing rooms), but it was certainly the first physical contact between the two. It had taken her a moment to make herself get up. That moment had haunted her dreams for weeks.
She blushed. ‘What am I going to do abouther tomorrow?”
Her inner voice screamed: “Protect her from that jerk until you figure out these feelings!” She nodded to herself and entered her apartment. Shinji gave her a confused look at Asuka’s lateness, but said nothing. He’d rather face a huge pile of homework than draw attention to himself.
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The next morning Asuka snuck out early to walk Rei to school. She knocked on the door and nearly had a heart attack when the door opened immediately. Rei was dressed and ready to go. If her hair wasn’t wet and the uniform freshly ironed, Asuka would’ve thought she slept in it.
She broke out of her spell. “Ready to go?” Rei nodded and they left. As they walked down the street, Asuka felt the urge to take Rei’s hand. She managed to restrain it. To distract herself, she decided to explain an idea she had come up with while trying to go to sleep.
“Rei, I think I’ve got an idea to keep Hiro from bothering you. You should tell him you’re going out with someone.”
“Who should I be going out with? Pilot Ikari?” Rei tilted her head cutely.
Asuka nearly bowled over. “No! He’s a pervert and would take it wrong.”
“Then who?”
“I don’t know. I don’t trust any of these immature boys.”
“What about the girls?”
Asuka’s heart pounded. ‘I should’ve seen this coming.’ “It’s wrong, Rei…” Even though she said it, she felt it was a lie.
“Why? I saw two girls kissing and holding hands. They looked happy.” Asuka'simmediately conjured images of her and Rei kissing. She blushed profusely.
“I don’t know. Just make up someone.” She tried not to notice the hurt that most wouldn’t have noticed in those ruby eyes.
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As expected, Hiro blocked Rei on her way to lunch, even going as far as to grab her arm. Asuka bristled from her hiding spot.
“So when are we going out, babe?” he said, with some attempt at intimidation. Rei wasn’t affected, but he wasn’t enough of a threat for the girl to take action.
“I’m all ready going out with someone.” Rei said with her usual monotone.
“Yeah? I bet I’m more of a man than he is! Drop the loser and go out with a real man!”
“I’m sorry I’m all ready going out with someone.” Rei repeated.
Hiro wasn’t giving up. “I think you’re lying. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be alone right now.” He put a hand on Rei’s shoulder.
That was it for Asuka. She was in between them in an instant, shoving Hiro backwards. “Leave Wonder Girl alone! She’s with me!”
The boy wasn’t buying it. “Her going out with you? Yeah, right! You pick on her all the time.”
“It was an act to hide my true feelings.” It felt likea confession. She looked back at Rei when she felt their hands meet and clasp. The blue-haired girl was almost smiling! Asuka felt her face heat up.
“How about some real proof? Kiss.” His face was evil. He was sure this was the ultimate revenge. Either way she would look like a fool. Backing down from a challenge or kissing her ‘rival.’
Asuka pulled back to lay him out but was turned around and felt a soft pair of lips descend upon hers. They were clumsy, but gentle. Asuka forgot herself and wrapped her arms around the blue-haired girl.
Rei returned the embrace, much to the surprise of Hiro. ‘I thought they hated each other.’ The class began to filter back in from lunch.
The teacher was shocked at Asuka’s behavior. “Asuka, stop that! You’re not an animal!” Asuka tried to comply, but a pale hand pulled her back into the kiss. “Hey, I’m talking to you, too! Rei?”
Shinji fell over completely in his chair. “Maybe Hell’s frozen over…” Unbeknownst to him, he would be helping the other twopilots move Rei's things into Asuka's room that evening.
End
Too short? Too silly? I’m just happy to do my part to get Rei and Asuka together! Yes, the ending may have felt a little like ‘Poetry In Motion,’ but the rest of it was different. As with all my stories, I hope to inspire others to write (or draw) their own work. Don’t forget, if you want to use an idea of mine, feel free. Just don’t forget to tag my name in the credits!
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