[He wants to say it. He wants to say "I love you" too, to repeat the words he'd been told by this boy, this Angel, this being who had caused him so much happiness and heartbreak in such a short time. He shifts, still holding onto Kaworu's hand. It acts like an anchor, keeping him in place when he wants to flee or sink below the water's surface.
Shinji's heart may be gentle and fragile, but it's also flighty and frightened as well. He can't look at Kaworu when he speaks next, focusing on the water instead.]
...Do you remember the words you said to me in the shower that night? It was the first time anyone had said those words to me.
[And he still doesn't know how to deal with it. Frankly, Shinji believes he doesn't deserve it. He's not a being meant to be loved.]
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Shinji's heart may be gentle and fragile, but it's also flighty and frightened as well. He can't look at Kaworu when he speaks next, focusing on the water instead.]
...Do you remember the words you said to me in the shower that night? It was the first time anyone had said those words to me.
[And he still doesn't know how to deal with it. Frankly, Shinji believes he doesn't deserve it. He's not a being meant to be loved.]