Why Now? [Touka Kirishima x Male Reader]

Part Two:Butterflies

December 21
Tokyo, Japan
2:30 PM
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(Touka's POV)
My shift at Anteiku was busier than usual. Luckily that usually shitty Nishiki took over the rest of my shift. He must be sick he's actually being nice for once. Well might as well get started on homework. Crap! I forgot I have to buy a book for Literature class. Damn I suck at that class mainly because it's just boring. Alright I guess I'll go. The whole walk to the book store was agonizing considering how cold it was outside.

I watched as couples passed by me, laughing holding hands, I wish I had something like that. When I reached the usual book store I go to I asked about the book,"Oh sorry we're out of stock on those and the new ones won't be in till next week. There is a bookshop down the street I believe it's called The Book Attic. I think they have that book in stock there." I thanked the worker before heading to this other shop. I haven't heard of this one maybe it's new.

When I entered the shop the strong scent of coffee hit me. Clair De Lune plaid in the background. Kaneki would've liked this place."May I help you with something?" A worker came out from behind a shelf. It was the man from last night."Oh I'm looking for a book by the title of The Black Goat's Egg. It's for school." He had a smile on his face that kind of made me feel warm inside. Wait! Hold up! Do you really think this guy is attractive?! You barely even know him plus humans and ghouls never really work.

"Ya it should be over there on those shelves. If you have any trouble finding it just tell me." With that I watched as he pulled out a book himself and began reading. The book was called Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka. I wonder what that's about. I went over to the shelf he pointed to only to see the book was on the top shelf, which I couldn't reach. Curse these short legs. Damn it now I have to ask him for help."Hey uhm excuse me could you grab the book for me I'm a bit to s-short to reach it." Damn it why did I stutter?! I sounded like an idiot!

"Sure thing." Oh well that was easy. The rather tall man grabbed the book for me and handed it to me."So what university do you go to?" Damn it I came here to buy a book and this guy wants to talk."Oh I got to Kamii university." His eyes widened a little."Isn't that where all the smart kids go? I heard that school is pretty tough." My cheeks felt warm. Am I blushing?!"Y-Ya it's pretty tough especially literature class." He laughed a little as we walked to the register."Well if you ever need some help just stop by after 8:00 PM. I'm a huge book nerd so maybe I could help you out with that."

That sounds kind of nice considering I don't have anyone to really study with other than Yoriko. Plus she isn't good with literature either."Thanks maybe I'll stop by tonight." Ugh why did I say that I have homework to do."Alright that'll be 400 yen." I dug through my sweater pocket and pulled out the money."My name is Y/N L/N by the way. Nice meeting you again." It was like butterflies were fluttering in my stomach.

"Touka Kirishima. I guess I'll see you later." Why do I keep saying that? Maybe he'll help with homework to. Well we'll just have to wait and see. As I entered the front door of Anteiku Hinami greeted me."Onee-Chan!" Her small arms wrapped around my waist."Hey Hinami how was your day?" "It was pretty good. I read some of Onii-Chan's old books they're pretty good." A wave of sadness hit me. I didn't show it but it hurt hearing about him. The little girl dragged me to a table to show me some of her drawings. After a little bit of that I went up to my apartment to start on my homework.

Math homework was hard as usual and by the time I got half way through it was 8:16. Might as well go over to that library. Throwing on my coat, I stepped into the cold air and made my way to the shop. Only a few lights were left on and the sign was flipped to closed. Maybe he forgot, I guess I'll just knock. So I did and he came to open the door. We went to a small table where he gave me some coffee which tasted amazing."Hey thanks for helping me. I've been having some trouble reading some Kanji." I said opening the book."No problem. Now show me where you're stuck."