kuro! kaneki x blind! reader
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(AU)
The world was a dark and cold void. You felt the heavy rain pound at your helpless body as you lay there, motionless and awaiting death.
You had fallen a long way, and the back of your head throbbed painfully.
Your eyes were shut tightly, waiting for the darkness to arrive. But suddenly, you heard voices, overwhelmingly hushed and jumbled.
"There she is! Hurry, get her to the hospital."
"Hang on there, (First Name)."
"Please let her be okay."
You slipped into unconsciousness as you felt yourself being lowered onto some sort of stretcher.
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"(First Name)?" A voice said softly and you jolted, turning to where you thought the voice was coming from.
You cracked open your eyelids to find endless, watery darkness.
"W-who is it?" You felt vulnerable and helpless as you looked around with empty eyes.
"It's Ken Kaneki, Miss." Someone put a gentle hand on your shoulder, and you flinched, feeling your hair fall into your face.
"Where am I?" Your voice shook, and you clutched what you assumed to be bedsheets to your chest.
"The hospital. Can you hear my voice?" Kaneki spoke, his gentle voice calming as you nervously tried to rubbed your eyes.
"Y-yes."
"I-I can't see a-anything." Your eyes were wide open, but everything was a dark, empty abyss. "A-am I.."
"Blind?"
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Tears spilled out of your sightless eyes and dripped down your face, landing with a splash on the back of your hand.
You hadn't heard the front door to your house open, and you heard footsteps going up the stairs.
"(First Name)? What's wrong?" You felt warm arms around you, and sniffled, swiping at your cheeks.
"I-I'm just being a burden to you."
You could feel Kaneki's warm breath on your neck and covered your teary face with your hands.
"I can't even remember what I look like." Your voice was hoarse and quiet now.
"(First Name), I think you're beautiful." Kaneki said softly, and stroked your hair gently. "You have (Long/Short) (Hair Colour) hair and beautiful, pale (Eye Colour) eyes.."
"W-what about you?"
"Me? Well, I have short, black hair and grey eyes.."
"You sound like a great person.." You could feel his warm hand wiping away the wet tears on your cheeks.
Suddenly you felt a warmth on your lips and hesitantly reached your hands up to cup Kaneki's face.
You could hear the rain pattering against the windowsill, but your senses were invaded with Kaneki's scent and presence.
He pulled away suddenly, and your face began to heat up.
"S-sorry, I didn't mean-"
"I-it's okay.." You could feel his forehead rest against yours, and you nestled into his warmth, craving more of his gentle security.
For the first time in the last few months, you felt warm, safe and protected.
