Romantic Kiss || Replied as ShironekiSounds of thunder had rumbled. Soon after, the loud noise followed with calming sound of rain as the streets of building were soaked. Having nothing to protect himself from the downpour, Kaneki had walked the streets as his body and clothing were drenched in the pure, unadulterated liquid. A darker shadow casted over the one-eyed ghoul as the rain no longer poured onto him. The bright-colored nylon of an umbrella shielded him from the droplets. Surprised, the eyepatch would turn around to see the person who held it. Grey irises had gazed onto a young male with his sunflower blonde hair. Slowly, those same colored hues would widen as the face was one he instantly recognized. His best friend, Hide. At a loss of words, pale slender hands trembled as they reached towards the other male’s face.“H…Hide…”Pale slender hands gently placed themselves against the soft, warm flesh of Hide’s cheeks. Teeth had clenched as tears streamed down towards pale cheeks. Despite the hardships that Kaneki had endured, he knew that he had people to help him. But instead, the one-eyed ghoul had chose to take on a path all by himself, without the help of his friends. Deep down, he had been lonely.“I thought by moving on alone, I could protect you all. I thought I could protect you. But in the end, I couldn’t live without you, Hide. I am so sorry…”Optics had closed tightly as the top of Kaneki’s cranium pressed itself against Hide’s chest, layered by the fabric of his coating. Pale hands remained on the other male’s cheeks as tears continued to flood the one-eyed ghoul’s cheeks. Hearing the sound of the umbrella drop, the rain would pour on their bodies and clothing as they were soaked again. Kaneki had felt tender arms encircle around his slender frame as he stood tall again. The palm of Hide’s hand placed gently against the damp white hair of the one-eyed ghoul. Grey irises gazed onto the brown irises of the other male as he showed nothing but a bright smile on his face.The love Hide had for Kaneki, his best friend, was unconditional. Nothing could ever change their relationship, even if Kaneki was no longer human. The one-eyed ghoul would feel warm hand placed on the pale flesh of his cheeks. In a heartbeat, lips would lock as they shared a deep, passionate kiss. Feeling the weight of Hide’s body leaning against the eyepatch, optics would slowly close as he embraced the newfound love that his best had blessed him with. The palms Kaneki’s own hands placed themselves on top of Hide’s. As they continued to kiss, the rain would slowly subside. Rays of sunlight had penetrated through the ominous clouds, illuminating the city.