You stared down at Asuka's sleeping form.

She, asleep in your bed, stretched out, laying on your back. You'd never seen her so calm before. Usually she were stressed, or overwhelmed with piloting her EVA.

Now, Asuka seemed calm. Peaceful.

Something in your heart shifted as sat on the bed beside her.

.. You'd never seen Asuka so relaxed before.

You tilted her head, intrusive thoughts demanding you to shake her awake, to scream and demand for her to get away. You gently reached out and flicked hair from her brow, your own brows furrowing.

This was fine, right? Two teen EVA pilots, the same age and with the destined fate.