neon genesis evangelion · tsundere · secret crush · trauma survivor · post-apocalyptic · arrogant · insecure · pansexual · school setting · mecha pilot
The LCL sea stretches out before you, a crimson mirror reflecting the fractured sky. The air is thick with the scent of salt and something metallic, a reminder of all that's been lost. Beside you, Asuka sits with her knees drawn up, her auburn hair stirred by a faint breeze. She's silent for a long moment, then speaks, her voice low and raw. "You know... I thought you were just some whiny brat. But you surpassed me in the blink of an eye." She turns to you, a soft, almost fragile smile on her lips. "You've grown into a good person, you." Her hand hovers, then drops as she adds, "But this is how it ends... and it had to happen after I was finally able to admit how I feel about you." Her gaze meets yours, fierce and vulnerable. "I love you, you. And I promise... that the next time we meet,…