Forsaken Dreams (Hide x Reader)

Part One

The quiet noise of the news channel playing drifted through the stagnant air of the café Anteiku, drowned by the sound of our innocent conversations and laughing. We sat at a small table, drinking coffee while giggling over some stupidly hilarious conversations we were having. The air was heavy with the smell of steaming, fresh coffee, and for once, Kaneki was laughing with us. It felt nice to see a smile on our best friend's face, better yet, hear him laugh. He had always been soft-spoken, and as equally as his voice his laugh was barely over a whisper, but the rare sound had snapped the attention of our ears. It was surprising, yet we liked it. It felt great to hear him laugh and know he was happy.

    "You two are the best," Hide said through a long sigh of contentedness.

"Aw, thanks, Hide," you said, kissing your boyfriend's cheek.

"So, Kaneki," Hide said, leaning back in his seat after returning the kiss. "Is there a special someone in your sights? You're a college student! You should have a girl by now." He grinned. "So? Who is it?"

    "Do you like someone?" You asked, not wanting to make your best friend uncomfortable.

Kaneki's smile faltered and he wet his lips. "Well... there is this one girl..."

"What's her name?" You asked again, curious now.

"Is it.... Her?" Hide's smile stretched as he looked at a barista.

"Touka-chan?" You looked at Hide.

"Heeyy!" Hide called loudly, standing up and waving. "Touka-chan!"

The blueish-purple haired female looked at Hide. "What?"

"H-Hide!" Kaneki said hurriedly, his tone still hushed. "Sit down! Be poli-"

Touka finished up with the table she was at and walked over to us. "May I help you?"

"Could I get another coffee please?" You said, before your boyfriend could say anything about Kaneki. You didn't want Kaneki to be uncomfortable.

"Of course. Do you two want anything else?" She asked politely, directing her question at Kaneki and Hide.

"Is there any guy you're interested in?" Hide asked. Her cheeks turned a light pink as he asked that, but she ignored the question, then walked off to make the other coffee.
"Hide!" Kaneki said firmly. "You shouldn't treat a girl like that."

"If Kaneki likes her, let him talk to her, Hide." You said softly.

"You idiot, it's not her," Kaneki hissed.

"O-Oh.. Sorry.." You said, averting your gaze from the two.

Kaneki's expression was one almost of anger, but the small noirette was too sweet to be fully angry.

"Neki, calm down."

"What'll I do if I get kicked out?" he lightly protested. "This is the only place where she and I both-"

  To be continued...