ON HOLD - The King and Queen - Tokyo Ghoul [Arima x OC]

Chapter 8 Coffee and Museums !

Misaki POV

I had to admit I was surprised when Arima told me the plans for today, apparently there was a nice art gallery in the city that I actually really wanted to visit for some time now. After that we would go for coffee and something to eat at this nice coffee shop that was pretty nearby, I couldn't help but think that it was really nice and kind of cute how he seemed to have really thought about this, and that alone just made me smile. The art gallery was amazing and apparently I had been clinging onto Arima's arm the entire time without really realizing it. At times I would just zone out, staring at one of the art works, or than I'd drag Arima around here and there.. and somehow he didn't mind it at all. Yep.. it's fair to say I really like art galleries. However that wasn't the entire reason why I enjoyed it as much, it was also because of Arima or.. mostly because of him. I didn't even notice the time, several hours had passed already, we had pretty much seen everything and more, since we even went around the city for a little bit. So we decided to go to that coffee shop as the sun was slowly starting to go down. I wondered how I had never seen this coffee shop before, their coffee was really amazing and it was overall just a really nice, cosy and peaceful place. "How did you come up with this?" I asked curiously, still smiling. "It was a bit of a guess mostly, but I figured you'd probably like the gallery, the coffee shop is pretty close and I know it to serve good coffee and food, so I thought it'd be nice" I took a sip from the coffee and gave a small nod. "It sure is.. and you were right, this is really nice. Thank you." he looked back at me, smiling as well. "You don't have to thank me for that, I really enjoyed today, so thank you." However, It was starting to get late, so unfortunately it was time to leave, we paid and left, calling it a day. The car ride back to my home was quiet, but not the bad or awkward type of quiet, more like the good, peaceful type of quiet. But much to my disappointment it didn't take long to get to my place and I honestly wish it would've lasted longer, in fact I didn't actually want this amazing day to end. Eventually we arrived at my place, he got out and walked me to my door, causing me to smile a little. He was such a gentleman. "I guess this is good night" I said in a quiet voice, trying to hide the fact that I was kind of sad that the day was already over again. He showed me a gentle smile and nodded. "It was a wonderful day, Misaki. I would love to do something like that again sometime." I could feel the heat rise to my cheeks as a bright smile appeared on my face. "It sure was and I would love that, too." I could see the happiness in his smile and in his eyes and it made me happy as well, giving me this.. funny kind of feeling.. what was it called again? Like butterflies in your stomach or something..? I wasn't sure as I honestly had never experienced it, but if this is what that was, than it sure was nice. Because of this I didn't realize he had taken a step closer and in the next moment I could feel his lips gently touch my left cheek, placing a gentle kiss on it, causing me to freeze on the spot. "Good night, Misaki." He smiled and left again. Leaving me to stare until he was gone. I slowly brought my hand up to my face, touching my cheek as I wondered if that just actually happened. I stood there for another short moment before heading back inside with a happy smile on my face. I honestly couldn't believe that actually just happened, but I couldn't be happier that it did. Sadly that moment of dreamy happiness didn't last long as my phone rang, it was a message from Ayato, asking if I was on my way. "Oh fuck.." I entirely forgot about that.. That was a first.. I quickly replied, saying that I was on my way right now and would be there soon. I quickly gathered my things and left the house. Thinking back on the time I had spent with Arima, I had just kind of forgotten about everything during that time and I chuckled to myself, realizing that. I really had a wonderful time with him, I felt so comfortable around him and.. I was really happy, but then I remembered the facts of him being a CCG investigator and me being a Ghoul again, kind of the whole problem here and why I shouldn't be with him. I sighed and decided to putt those thoughts off for now, I honestly did not want to think about it, but I eventually I would need to and not just that but also make a difficult decision, that is if he wouldn't find out by himself. For now however, I needed to stay focused and keep my mind sharp.

Arima POV

Smiling at her answer, saying that she would want to do this again as well made me quite happy, I wasn't entirely sure why, as I didn't know her that well yet, but what I did know was that I hadn't felt like this in a long time. I actually forgot about everything else for a while, the only thing that was on my mind was her. I felt so calm and relaxed with her and so comfortable, she made me feel accepted and happy and I actually felt peaceful for once. I looked at her and noticed she seemed to be deep in her thoughts for a moment so I took a step closer to her, causing her look back at me, I smiled and placed a gentle kiss on her cheek. "Good night, Misaki." I smiled as I looked a her once more, before leaving and I honestly felt kind of sad that this wonderful day already came to an end again and I already looked forward to seeing her again.