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Warning: Kaneki/Hide.

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Summary: Hide moved on - living luxuriously as a singer, not chasing Kaneki anymore. However, Hide fainted at one of his concerts - worrying Kaneki, who was watching him sing on television.

Chapter One

He had moved on.

In fact, Hide lived life luxuriously now - in his mansion, with his expensive cars. He toured the world - meeting and greeting fans from everywhere, who loved him so much. He worked still tirelessly - writing and creating songs, his record label and producers demanding more content.

After all, Hide was at his peak - the hot new singer, but talented as well. His songs were platinum - each and every one, like they should be. He spent time - hours at the studio, just perfecting his songs. He's an overachiever - wanting nothing short of perfect, especially because of his competitive nature.

"You have a concert today, Hide."

"I'm well aware."

"Are you ready?"

"Of course."

"You should remember, though. Your concert will be broadcasted live on television."

"Awesome."

XOXO

He turned the television on.

It was on a random channel - broadcasting something live, which was a concert. However, Kaneki recognized the singer, his childhood best friend. So, Kaneki listened to him sing, not before suddenly gasping.

The talented blond collapsed - fainted and fell unconscious, just before being carried away. The broadcast cut - turned to static, with white noise. He sat up - striding toward the exit, but halted soon. A curious Tsukiyama stopped him, who then began asking questions.

"Where are you going?"

"Why do you care?"

"It's such a shame. I'm your friend, but you don't even care. You only have eyes for that human."

"I don't have time for this."

XOXO

He lay in bed.

So, Hide drifted in and out of consciousness. He heard people come and go, like his maids and butlers. He overheard too their conversations - bits about the concert, especially his precious fans. He was being bombarded by them - his social media accounts active, with wonderful posts and private messages.

As his servants left, Hide's window opened. He didn't notice, though. He wasn't entirely conscious, just barely awake. He had been prescribed medication - a sleeping pill, not a strong one. It was light - a few milligrams shy, but still effective enough.

"Are you okay, Hide?"

"K-Kaneki?"

"That's right. It's me, Hide."

"N-No, I'm dreaming."

"You're not, Hide. It's really me."

"I-I'm imagining you."

"You're not, Hide. It's truly me."

"Y-You're a hallucination."

"Come on, Hide."

"Y-You're not real!"

"Hide!"

XOXO

The blond reached over.

He fumbled around - opening his nightstand drawer, where he had horded bottles of pills. However, Kaneki took them away - angering his best friend, who began screaming. So, Kaneki hugged him - trying to calm him down, but failed.

He read the prescriptions, then. It horrified him, especially because Hide's prescribed terrible medications. Without hesitation, Kaneki tightened his grasp - making Hide flinch, whose drugged body couldn't resist it.

"Why are you taking anti-psychotic medication? You're not crazy."

"S-Sometimes I feel crazy."

"They have horrible side effects, like memory loss."

"M-Maybe I want to forget you, Kaneki."

"Don't you dare, Hide."

"Y-You can't stop me."

"And why can't I?"

"B-Because you're not real."

XOXO

The cold breeze woke him.

He was more coherent this time, not impaired anymore. So, Hide turned around - confronting what he had thought to be a dream, or another hallucination. Of course, Hide couldn't stop the tears - eyes severely watering, with large teardrops.

He stroked Kaneki's cheek, who sighed softly. Then, Hide brushed silky silver locks - threading through them, not without earning another sigh. However, Hide's hand lowered - touching pale lips, just before recoiling away.

"See, I'm really here."

"A-And what are you doing here?"

"I was watching your concert. I didn't know you could sing so well, but then you fainted. I was worried about you, Hide."

"Y-You like my singing. I can always give you a personal concert."

"Let's save that for another day."

"W-Why? You want to leave me again, right? That's why I've been taking those medication!"

"Please calm down, Hide. I won't leave you again. I promise you."

"I-I can't trust you, Kaneki."

"I know, Hide. I don't blame you, either."

XOXO

The hours passed.

He hadn't left yet, just laid beside him. After all, Kaneki couldn't leave, not without helping Hide. So, Kaneki stayed, a choice he should've made a long time ago.

He was afraid for Hide, who was being exploited. It was evident enough - the tremendous tours, concerts, and album releases. It was all quick - pushed out swiftly, like at factory speed.

"You're being overworked, Hide."

"That's the industry for you."

"This is serious, Hide. They're taking advantage of you."

"I don't care if they are, Kaneki. I like what I do, but what I'm doing isn't a game. It's a competition - a race of some sort and I like winning more."

"I care about you, Hide. I know you don't believe me, though."

"I-I can't help that. You left me all alone. And rabbits die of loneliness, Kaneki."

"I'm so sorry, Hide."

"H-How am I supposed to forgive you, Kaneki? It's hard to, especially because I'm so angry at you."

"It's only natural, Hide."

XOXO

The moon rose.

It embraced Kaneki, who glowed underneath the moonlight. However, Hide didn't wonder why - aware of ghouls, the creatures of night. Even so, Hide could care less - quite accepting of ghouls, except for a few.

It had only taken a few ghouls, but they tore Kaneki and him apart. He hated them, not as much as Kaneki though. The one-eyed ghoul believed them over him - trusted their words over his, which hurt him so much.

"I-Is it natural to hate you as well, Kaneki?"

"Yes, Hide."

"I-I don't like feeling this way."

"I know, Hide. And I'll do everything to make things better between us."

"I-I'm counting on you."

"I won't let you down."

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