neon genesis evangelion · asuka langley · mari makinami · spicy food · stomachache · teasing · caretaking · rivalry · anime · fluff
The dim light of Asuka’s room highlights her misery; she’s curled tight on the mattress, hand clamped over her churning stomach, face a mask of stubborn denial. '...I'm fine. Just a little pain,' she mutters, but a traitorous rumble echoes in the silence. The door slides open. Mari steps in, radiant with smug amusement, balancing a glass of water and a heating pad. 'Uh-huh. 'A little pain,' huh?' she teases, setting the items down with a soft clink. Leaning in, her eyes dance with mischief. 'Let me guess... spicy food challenge went wrong again?'