Contract With My Boss [Touken Story]

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Kaneki closed his eyes at the softness of her lips and it turned into imagining that it was Rize's along the way. After separating hesitantly, he looked down at Touka who had her eyes wide and cheeks flushed. She raised her hand to her face, fingers brushing her lips as she tried to process what had just happened. He'd just kissed her, and unlike the time he did it when he was drunk, this time he was sober.

He was equally as shocked as she was—if not more than her—that he actually just did that. Was it because he'd been starved of a woman's touch for too long that he's going after another? Or was it because there was something about this woman that he felt was alright to let his guard down around her?

Pondering about this whilst still resting atop her was not going to give him a good answer, so he got off of her and settled down on the bed beside her. He remained silent for a while and clasped his hands together. "Sorry. I didn't—I don't know what came over me."

Touka slowly sat up and looked down at her lap. She could still feel the warmth of her cheeks and the softness of his lips against hers. "..mm."

"Well then, I should get going." He declared, grabbing his jacket and briefcase.

"Ah, are you sure you're okay?"

He flashed a smile to her. "Thanks for the meal and for taking care of me. I'm fine now."

—

After he left, she plopped back down onto the bed and hugged her rabbit plushie. She found herself blushing when her mind replayed the kiss over and over again. "Is he not going to say anything about the kiss..?"

—

Upon reaching his house, Kaneki threw himself onto his sofa and stared up at the white ceiling. He hit his head as he mentally scolded himself for kissing her suddenly and closed his eyes. What was that all about?

He spent the rest of the Saturday afternoon thinking about the reasons for his actions.

—

The weekend flew by quickly and soon, it was Monday. Touka let out a breath shakily, hands trembling at the thought of seeing her boss again after what happened between them. She took a deep breath and entered his office. "Good morning." She greeted, placing a cup of coffee and a document onto his desk.

"Morning."

Unlike last time, he actually greeted her properly today and she can't help but feel a little mischievous when she heard that. She stifled a laugh and smirked. "So you took my words into consideration. About the greetings."

Kaneki clicked his tongue and glared at her, to which she reacted by laughing out loud.

"Okay, I'll get back to my desk now."

"Kirishima."

"Yes?"

"Meet me here tonight at 8pm. I need to talk to you."

She gulped. It was definitely about the other day. "Okay."

—

After waiting for everyone to leave the office, Touka quickly made her way into her boss' office. "I'm here, Mr. Kaneki."

"Take a seat." He answered, pointing to the chair directly in front of his desk. She does as she's told and watched him bring out a document to place it on the desk.

"Would you form a contract with me?"