Warning: Kaneki/Hide.
Chapter Two
It was early in the morning.
However, Hide was awake and about. He was getting ready for a photo shoot, with a world renowned photographer and fashion designer. He was excited to meet such accomplished individuals, who were so keen on collaborating with him.
So, Hide sat in front of the dresser. His hairstylist and makeup artist prepped him. A sponge dabbed underneath his eyes - hiding dark circles, which were worsening day by day. A flat iron ran through his hair - straightening his unruly locks, especially his bangs.
A fringe fell over his forehead, even covered one of his eyes. He threaded through them, just before standing up. He went into the closet, where he began changing. His bathrobe landed atop the floor - alongside various other clothing, as he dawned one of the pieces he had been asked to model.
"How do I look, Kaneki?"
"You're gorgeous as ever, but where are you going?"
"Aren't you sweet, Kaneki? I'm going to a photo shoot."
"Oh, I'll let you dress in peace, then."
"You're considerate and sweet. It's just too bad you weren't before."
XOXO
He held his tongue.
After all, Kaneki didn't want to argue anymore. It was one-sided anyway, just Hide throwing insults and screaming. It hurt him - watching the blond break down, like a child. It was worrisome - unsettling and upsetting, even emotionally and physically draining.
Unfortunately, Kaneki couldn't do anything. He tried to comfort and console, but kept getting pushed aside. He was locked outside once - left banging a bedroom door, as Hide cried inside his room. He then gave up - slid down and leaned against it, a couple of hours later.
However, Kaneki didn't stop apologizing. He continued talking to Hide, who did respond back. He got Hide to unlock the bedroom door, just before hugging him. He held Hide - cradled him in his arms, except the tears kept coming.
"Well, I'm leaving now."
"When will you come back home?"
"I'm not sure, but don't stay up waiting for me."
"How can I not?"
"I didn't know you were a sap as well, Kaneki."
XOXO
It was a bit sudden.
However, Hide still hugged him. He jumped into Kaneki's arms, who returned the gesture. He was spun around by Kaneki, just before being set down. He attempted to then pull away, except Kaneki wouldn't let him go.
And, Hide felt his hands. They brushed his hips, even his lower back. He shivered underneath the touch - fingers curling into Kaneki's shirt, as Kaneki caressed him. He shoved Kaneki though - sent Kaneki tumbling into an armchair, with a grin.
So, Hide could run off. His limo was waiting outside, with the backseat door open and a glass of champagne poured already for him. He got inside - sipping his golden champagne, and waving goodbye.
"I'll see you later, Kaneki."
"Yeah, I'll see you later, Hide."
"But, I meant it, though. Don't stay up waiting for me, Kaneki. You'll only regret it."
"I'll try, Hide."
XOXO
He heard something clattering.
The bathroom door was ajar. He hesitated before going inside, where he found Hide. He darted towards Hide, who was unconscious in the bathtub. He then knelt down - unclogging the drain, as something caught his eye.
So, Kaneki reached down into the water. He plucked the thing out - a needle, except used and bloody. The needle was blank - nothing written onto it, just void of any inscription. That troubled him - gravely horrified him, especially because he had no idea what Hide injected into his body.
However, Kaneki couldn't get any answers. The blond's speech was incoherent - garbled and jumbled, not anything to make sense of. He grabbed Hide - shook his best friend, but out of anger.
"What did you take, Hide?!"
"K-Kaneki …"
"Come on, Hide! What did you take?!"
"K-Kaneki …"
"Damn it, Hide! I'm calling the doctor!"
XOXO
It was momentary.
The pain subsided, then. However, Hide felt something else - an odd feeling, as voices echoed around him. So, Hide turned his head - blinked his eyes open, just before finding an IV unit attached to him.
They were drawing blood from him, but without his permission. Of course, Hide tried tugging them out - wanting them out of him, not understanding who issued such a procedure. Unfortunately, Hide was stopped - wrists caught and pinned down, to keep him from ripping out his IV unit.
They were firm though. However, Hide still struggled - weakly whining and writhing in bed, which made them tighten their hold. Yet, Hide could care less - thrashing his legs, even kicking at times.
"Calm down, Hide."
"L-Let go, Kaneki."
"I can't, Hide. I'm doing this for your own good. It's almost over, too."
"K-Kaneki …"
"Hush, Hide."
XOXO
He looked over the report.
The blond's blood work was concerning. There were various drugs in Hide's system, but mostly anti-anxiety agents. They weren't being used properly - taken too regularly, with other drugs as well.
So, Kaneki's suspicions were confirmed. He had already known, though. It was evident enough, especially from Hide's actions. It was also evident enough from Hide's stash - the hoard of prescription pills, in the nightstand drawer.
Then, Kaneki looked behind him. The blond was barely audible - voice a low whisper, still incoherent and narcotized. It was his name Hide murmured - his hands reaching out, just before dropping due to fatigue.
"You need to rest, Hide."
"N-No …"
"You're not well."
"K-Kaneki …"
"I promise you, Hide. I'll be here when you wake up again. Will you please go to sleep now?"
"O-Okay …"
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