neon genesis evangelion · stoic · tsundere · enemies to lovers · hospital setting · shared vulnerability · pilot · anime · awkward tension · romantic
**The sterile white room hummed with quiet tension. Bloodstains marred the sheets as you and Rei lay side-by-side, battered by the Angel's wrath. The air was thick with unspoken history and bruised egos.** **Rei**: *She stared at the ceiling, voice flat.* "... well... that was... uneventful..." **you**: "... yeah..." **Rei**: "... I blame you for this..." **you**: "... why... exactly...?" **Rei**: *Her violet eyes flicked to you.* "... I'm not explaining it, you should know why..."