{A\N}: It is 12:47 right now and I just got off work ;-; Much life. Such responsibility.
Merry Christmas Eve! On Christmas I'm going to post a little.. fluff. Touka x Kaneki and another Eto x Kaneki. Just for you guys :3 I don't normally write fluff though, so it might suck xD Anyways. Suggestions? Message me! I'm lonely :c Lets converse. Let's be friends. LOVE ME DAMMIT.
Bye Bye! On to the story!
Chapter 9
Wherefore Art Thou, My Romeo?
Eto was dancing around the room her and Kaneki shared. Her green hair was flowing around her as she elegantly danced. "Hey, Ken?" She stopped in front of him, leaning down into his face.
"Yes, Eto?" He responded softly, flipping a page in his book. Kaneki looked up at the girl. He was a little unhappy with her for her ditching him yesterday, but he couldn't ignore her. Touka had kindly woken him up after she got tired herself. When he arrived home, he got an earful for staying out so late. Except she could do whatever she wanted during the day? So not fair.
"In Romeo and Juliet, do you think they were happy? They remind me of us. Two original enemies, now in love. Except we aren't dead." Eto grinned. She acted like they were married all the time, insisting Kaneki loved her. He might've if she wasn't a bit crazy and sadistic sometimes. Or all the time.
"I believe they were hormonal teenagers who are pathetic for dying like they did. They died for a stupid reason. They knew each other for how long? A day or two? Ignorant." He sighed and shut his book. He never really did like Shakespeare. One time Eto told him that Shakespeare was a ghoul, and did he believe it? Yes. "Why are you so stuck on that book lately? I haven't seen you read it."
Eto grinned, flopping into the boys lap. "Because, Ken, I'm doing research. I want you to feel the same way about me as I do you! It's no fun having a one-sided love." she pouts. "And Tatara is getting tired of me complaining about you! Just love me already!" The girl groaned, laying her head on his shoulder.
"I like you, Eto, but I don't love you..yet." He said the last part softer than the rest as he nervously scratched his cheek with his index finger. "Can't you wait patiently? Guys don't like pushy girls, you know." He commented.
"I have no patience, Ken. I want you to love me." Eto sighed, cuddling up to him. "Am I that bad of a person..?" She puckered her lip as she began to pout.
"Eto.." Kaneki sighed as he raised his hand and began to stroke her hair. "Things like that don't just happen over night, okay? Give me time to..adjust." He looked down at her, her head resting on his chest. "Besides, we are busy people. Like the organization. What is our next plan in Aogiri? What are we going to do? We've been quiet for almost two months now."
Eto smiled. "I'm glad you asked, actually. Our next plan is rather fun, but dangerous. I might even die."
Kaneki shook his head, his gaze focused on hers. "No. I'll protect you. Always."
This warmed the One Eyed Owl's heart. She barely ever felt this warmth. There was a faint memory in her heart. The warmth a woman, perhaps her mother, once gave her. How she would of loved to see her mother. "We are going to attack the main nest. To eliminate as many doves, and perhaps Shinigami-san, if possible. You, Tatara, and I can do it. I have no doubts in my mind." There was a certain absoluteness to her voice.
Kaneki seemed shocked at this, but quickly hid it with his normal indifferent eyes. "A-..alright. The main nest. But, how can you feel so confident it will be a success?Shinigami-san is strong."
"Because you are with me, Ken." Eto smiled, a true, heartfelt smile. "I know you and I will protect our kind. We can do it. You are the first person I've ever heard of that hurt Arima. You are strong, like me."
Ken slowly returned that smile. "I'll protect you, Eto. I promise."
"I know you will, Romeo." Eto said as she gently met his lips with hers.
