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It was another school day, Shinji was bored out of his mind waiting for Suzuhara and Aida to show up to homeroom. He's scribbling in a notebook, trying to finish his math homework before first period starts. He's got 20 minutes.
Shinji is much too absorbed in his homework to notice that someone is sitting next to him. After a few seconds he finally realizes. He lifts his head to see who's next to him.
His eyes are caught by a red pair. Oh, it was their boyfriend, Kaworu. He smiles softly at the presence of his partner, taking out one of his ear buds.
“Goodmorning, Shinji,” the red eyed boy greets looking over at Shinji’s note book. “oh? Do you need help with anything” he offers.
Kaoru was always offering his boyfriend help with his schoolwork. He really enjoys being helpful. His love language is acts of service.Shinji really loves it, although sometimes they feel like he's not doing enough for Kaworu.
“Oh yeah. Uh if you can quickly look over everything, I'm not too sure if the answers are right.” the brunette speaks, staring at their paper he sounds unsure and a bit insecure. “You're always helping me” he states looking down at the floor. He's always felt a bit bad; he doesn't really return the favor.
“Yes. I enjoy it.” Kaworu responds, a calm smile on his face. He was completely sincere, he really does enjoy being able to help Shinji.
Shinji smiles back softly as Kaworu hands back the notebook. He was so head over heels with the white haired boy.
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The day drags on until its time for P.E Shinji has decided to sit out with Suzuhara, since he's rather tired today he wasn't able to sleep last night due to a very drunk Miss Misatos yelling. Not to mention Shinji would rather not get all sweaty running around, he much prefers sitting out.
“How's your sister?” Shinji asked with a small tilt of his head as he looked at the boy next to him. His tone didn't seem all that interested, and honestly he wasn't, he just wasn't sure what else to say.
He'd only really ask about Sakura out of a lack of other things to talk about.
“Yeah she's doing good, how's Miss Misato? You're lucky to be living with her” Suzuhara lets out a dreamy sigh at the mention of Miss Misato.
Shinji struggles to understand why boys were so head over heels for her. Sure she's pretty but she drinks way too much and is kind of a slob, but I guess it's different when you live with someone, you see all their flaws and not just the act they put on in public.
“I don't get it..” the brunette mumbles in response, looking over at the basketball court where Kaworu is participating in P.E “she drinks too much” shinji complains more so talking to themself at this point.
The duo sat together talking about random insignificant things, it was really nothing of importance, they continued until Kaworu came over sitting next to Shinji. The brunette's attention fell onto his partner.
“Why are you sitting out? Are you ill” Kaworu brings his hand up to Shinji's forehead to check his temperature.
“You suddenly look rather flushed.” he states, unaware he's the cause of Shinji's flustered state.
Shinji softly shakes his head “no no it's okay.” The brunette avoids eye contact as he speaks with a small stutter. Everything Kaworu did made their heart flutter. God he was so head over heels.
They adore everything about Kaworu, especially how he was doing everything possible to make Shinji comfortable and happy, he was such a caring sweetheart, and his love for Shinji was unconditional he's made that fact quite clear.
“Are you sure? I can take you to the nurse?” Kaworu insistently offers his hand still on Shinji's forehead as he wears a concerned expression.
“I-im okay, please dont worry!” Shinji insists again. Kaworu is so pushy, but it's nice to know he cares
“Okay but you must tell me if anything is wrong” Kaworu is very serious. He always needs to know if something is wrong, he enjoys fixing all of the brunette's problems. He’d do anything to make his day.
After much reassurance from Shinji that he was in fact okay Kaworu dropped the topic. The duo continued to sit close. Kaworu had his hand resting on top of his boyfriends, it was a small act, but it filled Shinji with joy. He loved physical affection, Kaworu figured it out early on, and was prone to smothering the brunette especially when he felt something was off with his boyfriend's mood.
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The day drags on a few more hours until school finally ends. Shinji and Kaworu didn't have their last few classes together unfortunately. Shinji makes his way over to his locker and he knows they'll find Kaworu waiting at their locker. The boys often walk home together, well more so Kaworu will walk the brunette home. Since they live in opposite directions.