He scrunches his brows and narrows his eyes. Staring at his left arm, his expression is blank as the bite scar comes into his view. It heals every day, but to him, it reminds him of what he almost lost. His back muscles move as he bring his hands to his face, covering his eyes. He breathes in deep, keeping himself from straying into dark thoughts again.

Once he feels his body relax, he frees his sight and gazes at himself in the mirror. He frowns again when he notices his hair is getting longer, almost touching his shoulders. He reaches up and pinches a few strands between his fingers.

He scoffs to himself.

"You okay, baby?"

Hide's heart leaps when he hears his beloved calling for him. He hadn't even noticed Kaneki entering the bathroom. Kaneki comes to his side in an instant, his large grey eyes staring at him with overflowing affection.

Hide turns to him slowly and he doesn't answer. Kaneki blushes as he admires Hide's shirtless form and he places his hands on his chest. He bites his lower lip and moves forward until he is mere centimeters away from the blond. He lifts his head and meets his lover's gaze.

"What's wrong, my love?" Kaneki asks again. Hide can't help staring at Kaneki's lush lips and he gives a soft smile.

"It's nothing…"

Kaneki narrows his eyes at him in disbelief and when his sights wander to Hide's scar, his fingers move to touch the damaged skin there. Hide feels calm when Kaneki is near and his skin tingles when Kaneki plants his soft lips all over his chest.

Hide exhales and Kaneki looks at him again with the most adorable smile that brightens his grey eyes.

"You're perfect. In every single way," Kaneki tells him, his cheeks flushed with joy.

Hide chuckles and he bumps foreheads with the half-ghoul without breaking eye contact. "Come on, Ken. Nobody's perfect."

"Well, you are to me. And you look handsome with your longer hair. If we didn't have to work today, I would want to have sex with you all day long," Kaneki breathes. His tongue slips out and laps at Hide's mouth.

Hide smirks and he moves to place a wet kiss on Kaneki's cheek, causing the half-ghoul to laugh. Kaneki wraps his arms around Hide's neck, holding him against his body and enjoying the feel of his skin.

"Don't tempt me, babe. That's dangerous," Hide warns him while he continues pressing sloppy kisses all over Kaneki's face and neck.

Hide's voice is muffled as his lips stay on Kaneki's cheek. "Especially when you look so good in your uniform. Didn't I say that before?"

Kaneki is panting when Hide stops and the desire in his eyes is so strong, Hide contemplates on calling in sick. Hide's smirk stays and Kaneki swallows hard, his whole body on fire. Hide keeps him close as his hands reside on Kaneki's waist.

"You still doing okay at Anteiku? Have you had any panic attacks?" Hide's tone is serious.

Kaneki shakes his head and his smile reassures Hide. "No, not since I came back to work. Yoshimura helps me stay calm."

Hide nods and sighs in relief. "Okay. I'm just glad my hours are not too different from yours. If only I could leave early."

Kaneki places his fingers on his lips. "I'm fine, Hide. Just knowing you're alive and safe keeps me at ease."

The way Kaneki smiles so brightly at him and only him, Hide doesn't want to let him go. Hide's right hand moves to grab under Kaneki's jaw, grasping his face. Kaneki relishes the way Hide holds him like that. His lips part and his eyes drown in the other's intense stare. Hide grips harder, his fingers rubbing on Kaneki's soft flesh.

Kaneki bites his lower lip again, enticing Hide, challenging him. Urging him to go further.

"It's fucking hot in here," Hide states, his voice thick with lust.

He releases Kaneki and quickly turns around to grab his shirt off the towel handle. Kaneki pouts as Hide pulls the shirt over his head, hiding his body from view.

Hide notices the disappointment on Kaneki's face and he walks over to him. He presses a warm kiss on his forehead, causing Kaneki to grab onto his arms and hold on like his life depends on it. When he looks at his lover, Kaneki's eyes gleam at him with happiness.

"Another day. We can do it. Just like we have been," Hide reminds him.

Kaneki nod and he smiles again. "Yeah. I miss you already."

Hide grins and he squishes Kaneki's cheeks. "You cheeseball."

In the months following the night Hide and Kaneki proposed to each other, the boys focus on themselves after everything that happened.

Kaneki is still plagued with nightmares and day terrors, but because of Hide, he can cope better than he would have if he was alone. He had returned to work at Anteiku after a month of recovery and even so, he continues to slowly heal along the way.

The boys take each day one at a time.

Soon enough, there is a steady rhythm to their lives.

The sun lingers longer, and the weather grows hotter.

Those cold, dark days begin to fade like the scars on their bodies.

Kaneki no longer goes outside when he waits for Hide after he finishes his shift. Instead, he sits at the front bar after all the chairs have been placed on the cleaned tables. Sipping a cup of coffee he made, he mentally reminds himself that he conquered another day without complications.

The sky is a deep orange outside and he can tell it is still warm since there are many people occupying the streets.

Once the doorbell rings, he turns to see Hide coming in. The human is red in the face from the heat and there is sweat on his forehead. Hide smiles warmly at his lover nonetheless and Kaneki grins as Hide rushes over to him.

"I ran like a mad man. I'm wondering if I should time myself to see how fast I actually get here," Hide jokes once he's at Kaneki's side.

Kaneki gets off his chair and wraps an arm around Hide's waist. He reaches up and kisses the side of Hide's head, tasting his sweat on his lips.

"Ken, don't do that! I'm sweating like a pig here!" Hide exclaims in embarrassment.

Kaneki's smile widens when he notices Hide's face turning a darker red from blushing. He ignores Hide's words and nuzzles his nose against his lover's cheek. "I don't mind, Hide. In fact, I think it's hot…"

Hide notices the seductive look in Kaneki's eyes and he playfully snickers. As Kaneki leans his head on his arm, Hide reaches for Kaneki's cup and downs the contents. The half-ghoul's eyes widen in shock and he can't even say anything to stop him.

Hide sets the now empty cup aside and smacks his lips together. Kaneki chuckles when he sees Hide's expression contort in disgust.

"That's…really bitter…" Hide mutters to himself.

"It's black, Hide. Don't you know?" Kaneki says. He shakes his head at his lover's silliness.

Hide's lips form a thin line and then he shrugs. "Oh well, I'll get used to it. You ready to go?"

Kaneki takes his hand, intertwining their fingers and they leave the café.

Instead of dreading the heat, Kaneki feels at peace as he walks down the street with his lover. Kaneki doesn't let go of Hide's hand for a second, even when his lover's palm begins to get moist. When he notices Hide guiding him in the direction towards home, Kaneki gently tugs him back to grab his attention.

"Can we explore the city for a little while? I want to walk together with you," Kaneki asks. His hand tightens on him.

Hide blinks in surprise but he smiles. "Sure. Just be prepared 'cause I'm gonna get sweatier from here."

Kaneki grins and he hugs Hide's arm in response.

The city is bathed in the same orange color as the sky and everything else is a blur to him when he looks at Hide. His lover's skin is enhanced with the warm sun, his blond hair burns in his eyes, and the brown of his irises glow. His whole world centers on him and he can't get enough. The pit of his stomach flutters and his heart tingles to the point where he's numb.

I want to live with him forever.

Hide looks at him when Kaneki isn't watching. Hide feels so light when he sees how happy his lover is. The small smile that graces his soft face. His white hair that brushes his pink cheeks. When Kaneki gazes at him, his grey eyes glimmer like stars and he can't take it.

He stops in his tracks. People – humans and ghouls – all around them in the bustling city keep moving.

Kaneki gasps softly and he looks up at Hide with concern. "What's wrong?"

Hide feels sweat crawling down the side of his head and his hand that isn't holding Kaneki's reaches up to grasp his lover's cheek. Kaneki's blush deepens when he feels Hide's comforting touch. Their eyes remain connected.

Without warning, Hide dips down and his lips find Kaneki's. Kaneki tastes Hide on his tongue and his right hand grasps the back of his neck. It's warm, and Hide's mouth on his makes him that much hotter. He feels like he may pass out. Hide's tongue caresses his lips, gently poking the inside of his mouth, taking his breath away. When he pulls back, Kaneki's eyes water with need and his hand on his lover's neck keeps him close.

"I had to…" Hide whispers against his mouth.

Kaneki's head spins and his heart beats so fast. He grins, his lips brushing on Hide's.

Time picks up for them again and the two of them continue wandering through the city. Kaneki feels like he can go on endlessly with Hide when suddenly, his lover leads him to a certain direction.

"Hide? Where are we going?" Kaneki asks. Out of nowhere, Hide's energy spikes.

Hide looks back and he beams at Kaneki. "I think it's about time I get what I should have given you months ago."

Kaneki narrows his eyes in confusion but when he sees the store in the outdoor mall Hide is hastily guiding him towards, his mouth opens in awe.

The boys stop in front of a jewelry store. Kaneki looks to his lover and sees the enthusiastic expression on Hide's face. Kaneki grips Hide's hand and his other hand clenches the front of his work uniform.

"Do…do you think they'll let us in?" Kaneki says in a small voice.

Hide turns to Kaneki and notices anxiety creeping on his lover. Hide places a hand on top of Kaneki's head, ruffling his hair. "I'm a stubborn man, Ken, you know that. Nothing's going to stop us."

Hide continues pulling Kaneki along and they enter the shop. Neither of the boys have ever set foot in a jewelry store before, so taking in all the precious items leaves them both overwhelmed at first. They notice a few other people, some couples, examining the jewels at various corners.

"Welcome gentlemen! How may I assist you?"

A woman in prim business clothes approaches them once they step further into the store.

Hide and Kaneki exchange quick glances before Hide speaks up. "We're just looking for rings."

"Of course! Right this way!" The woman takes them to where the wide variety of rings are located.

She turns around to them with a polite smile and then asks, "Are you two looking for something in particular?"

Kaneki stays quiet out of shyness and Hide rubs the back of his neck. "Uh…not exactly."

"Well, let me know if you need further assistance," the woman states. She then walks off to help the other customers.

Kaneki chews on his thumb while he stares at all the rings. "This is…a lot…" he says nervously.

Hide releases his hand and rubs his lover's back. "Let's find something together."

Kaneki looks up at him with slight uncertainty. "Are you sure you want to do this? Just being with you is enough…"

Hide meets his concerned gaze. "Do you want to leave?"

Kaneki's cheeks turn pink. "N-No…"

"We deserve this, don't we?" Hide says and Kaneki smiles in response.

The boys focus their attention on the various types of rings. The two of them take their time going through the many metals and designs, both agreeing they didn't want something too extravagant.

The way Hide concentrates so hard on finding the right ring reminds Kaneki of the time when Hide helped him find his dad's books after his aunt had thrown them out. Hide has the same determined expression and Kaneki can't help but feel nostalgic. While Hide is busy searching in a different section, Kaneki wanders off to the opposite side, his eyes scanning past rows and rows until finally, he catches one that speaks to him.

He turns around. "Hide?"

Hide faces him immediately and walks over when Kaneki motions for him.

"What do you think of this one? The price isn't too high…and I think it fits what we want."

Hide nods in agreement, a pleased smile crossing his features. "Yeah…good eye, Ken. You always end up finding it, don't you?"

Kaneki smiles back. "Are you sure? Do you like it?"

Hide ruffles Kaneki's hair as he stares at the one he points out. "Yes, completely."

Kaneki suddenly feels timid again. "Wh-What do we do now?"

Hide looks over his shoulder, ready to ask for assistance when a different woman approaches them from behind the glass counter of rings.

"Have the two of you found something you like?"

Hide opens his mouth to speak but Kaneki takes the upper hand this time. "Do you have another ring exactly like this one?"

The woman holds her hand out and Kaneki passes over the ring they chose. She tells them to wait a moment while she goes to find another one. Meanwhile, Hide studies Kaneki's demeanor and finds himself at ease when he sees Kaneki is more relaxed compared to before.

The woman returns to them shortly and manages to find a set of the same exact ring in different sizes. "So, I assume these are for both of you?"

The boys smile and nod and the woman grins.

In the next few moments, the woman helps them get fitted with the right size. Hide can't stop staring at Kaneki's excited expression, the twinkle in his eyes shining as bright as the rings. Once they settle with the perfect sizes, the boys pay together and soon, they are on their way out into the city again.

Kaneki carries the small fancy gift bag containing the rings as they leave. The heat of the late afternoon hits their skin and Kaneki grips onto Hide's hand.

Hide smiles wide and he pulls Kaneki closer. "Let's find somewhere less crowded so we can put these on," he suggests.

Kaneki nods enthusiastically and he lets Hide take the lead as they merge through the busy streets, their hearts beating together like music.

They don't care when they start running, speeding past strangers who give them curious, and at times, dirty glances. Kaneki hears Hide laughing freely and it liberates Kaneki's own spirits. They make it out of the shopping district and continue forth until they come upon the same park where they celebrated Hide's birthday for the first time as a couple.

Kaneki feels a rush of warmth seeing the familiar scene, especially when Hide brings them to the same tree they enjoy basking under when it's hot outside.

Hide takes a seat on the grass first and Kaneki joins him immediately, pressing himself onto his lover so no space exists between them. People linger around but they're far away from where they are. Kaneki bites his lower lip and he gazes at Hide's focused expression while he takes the bag from Kaneki and retrieves the box encasing their rings.

Once Hide opens the box, he turns to Kaneki. "Who wants to go first?" he asks.

Kaneki can't stop smiling. "Umm…I-I can…"

Hide rubs the back of Kaneki's head and watches Kaneki reach for his ring. His fingers shake slightly as he gently grabs Hide's left hand. Once their fingers meet, Hide scratches his head, his motion instilling confidence in the other.

Time stops again and nothing else exists to Kaneki when his trembling fingers slip the ring onto him. Hide's heart beats loud in his ears and he feels more sweat crawling down the side of his face. The cool metal of the ring sparks a new energy in him and when he stares at his lover, Kaneki looks more beautiful to him than ever before.

As soon as the ring is on Hide, the blond wastes no time to take Kaneki's left hand. With Kaneki's ring already in his grasp within seconds, Kaneki feels his insecurity rising when his black nails and scarred fingers are exposed in the open. But seeing his damaged hand in Hide's warm grip, he feels so safe.

Hide slips the ring on Kaneki, and Kaneki can barely believe this is happening. Their fingers collide when Hide is done and he holds out his left hand alongside Kaneki's so that they can see their rings together. White gold is the metal they chose with no designs and no jewels. A simple ring that glimmers when it catches the setting sun. In that moment, Kaneki feels healed.

They look up at the same time. The orange glow of the sun reflects off Hide's brown eyes and Kaneki can barely contain himself any more. He grins and leans over, his head colliding onto Hide's chest. Hide immediately wraps his arms around his lover, holding Kaneki strong and rubbing his back. Hide sees the ring on his left hand sparkle over Kaneki's shoulder and his eyes sting.

Kaneki sniffles and he turns his head against Hide's chest, so he can look at his ring again. It twinkles with every move.

"It's so beautiful…" Kaneki whispers.

Hide smiles warmly and his left hand joins Kaneki. Their fingers intertwine when their hands meet. Hide rests the side of his face on his lover's soft hair and every breath he takes makes him feel higher and higher.

They won't ever forget this.

They remain outside when the moon takes the sun's place. The city lights of Tokyo blind Kaneki and they go well with how joyous he is. Sometimes, he thinks he shouldn't be so happy, but right then, he doesn't care.

The boys choose to return to the city, finding freedom as they walk side-by-side within a crowd of unknowing strangers. The night breeze relieves Hide, and Kaneki laughs when Hide rants about how sweaty he is from the afternoon.

Kaneki reaches up, his lips pressing on Hide's cheek while he complains, and he finds delight in Hide's appalled reaction once more.

Oh god, I love him.

He sighs in bliss when Hide retaliates by kissing the right side of his face all over, reaching down to his neck. Sloppy kisses that Kaneki doesn't wipe away. He rubs his eyes from happy tears that beg to come out.

They both think of heading home when they hear the familiar strumming of a guitar in the distance. Coupled with the unmistakable voice of their friend, the boys follow the melody and soon enough, they find Ikuma standing in the center of the shopping district. He sings and strums his guitar in front of the buildings with the large television screens showing various advertisements on loop. Hide and Kaneki can clearly see Ikuma has gained confidence. His stage presence has improved.

Not too far from where Ikuma plays, Nishiki is seated with Kimi on a bench, enjoying Ikuma's small performance that garners other civilians to stop and listen.

Hide and Kaneki stand behind the strangers watching him but Ikuma spots them almost instantly. A grin graces his lips and his singing grows stronger. Nishiki notices the change in his demeanor and he follows where Ikuma is staring. He catches sight of the boys as well and Kaneki can see him nudging his girlfriend towards their direction.

Kaneki hears Hide whooping louder than everyone else when Ikuma ends his song and the musician takes a shy bow as the listeners split up into different directions. Ikuma still has his guitar around him and his grin doesn't disappear as the boys come closer to him.

"I'm so glad to see you two! It's been a while," Ikuma says and he reaches for them.

Hide and Kaneki both grasp his outstretched hands. When they make contact, Ikuma notices Kaneki's ring and he gasps. He freezes and stares at Kaneki's left hand and then drops it to grab for Hide's. His eyes are wide, but they gleam with joy when he looks up at their faces.

"Hey, what's going on! You guys are having fun without me!" Nishiki hollers.

All three boys turn to see Nishiki and Kimi approaching them.

Kaneki looks at his friends and his lover. The lights around them are colorful and despite the busy city life, it is peaceful to him.

Ikuma says nothing and he waits for Nishiki to find out himself. Nishiki takes a moment to stare at Hide and Kaneki standing together, holding hands, staying at each other's side every second.

The ghoul smirks at them. "So Nagachika, your boyfriend finally decided to come back to you, huh?"

Kaneki narrows his eyes at that comment and Hide fake-sobs dramatically. "I know, right? And I'm never letting him go! Never!"

Kaneki laughs when he feels Hide clinging to his side, his arms thrown around his shoulder as his loud voice rings in his right ear.

Kaneki strokes Hide's face lovingly and Hide meets his grey eyes. "Those are my words, Hide…"

Nishiki scoffs at their affectionate display. "Oh brother…"

"Nishiki…don't be so rude," Kimi chastises him. She slaps him on the back, causing him to groan in protest.

"Oh, and Nishiki, he's not my boyfriend," Kaneki says seriously. Hide gazes at Kaneki with intrigue.

Nishiki snorts. "Whaddya mean? You two friends-with-benefits?"

"No." Kaneki places a hand on Hide's chest while Hide straightens his posture and wraps his arm around Kaneki's waist.

"Hide is my husband," Kaneki states proudly. His smile is the brightest Nishiki has ever seen on him and he notices the way Hide stares at Kaneki with so much love.

Ikuma can barely hold it in when Nishiki finally spots the gleam of Kaneki's ring and his jaw drops.

Hide is not used to seeing Nishiki look so shocked before and he stifles a chuckle. "Wow, I guess that was too much for-"

Hide is cut off and completely taken aback when Nishiki rushes up to them and grabs both him and Kaneki into a combined hug. His right arm rests around Kaneki while his left settles behind Hide's back. Hide and Kaneki feel themselves pressed into Nishiki's shoulders as the ghoul embraces them, his head hanging in the space between the boys.

Kaneki can't even breathe a gasp and Hide is frozen by Nishiki's sudden move. After a few more seconds, Nishiki pulls back, but his hands clasp their shoulders. The boys can't speak when they see a soft smile on Nishiki's face. His eyes that are often uncaring show the exact opposite towards them. He looks at them with familiarity and understanding. Once the initial shock washes away, Hide and Kaneki smile back, and they know.

Hide grins and when Nishiki notices, his expression changes back to his normal, unimpressed self.

"Aww, you love us! I knew you did all along!" Hide exclaims extra loudly.

Nishiki shushes him in an instant. "Shut up, Nagachika!"

"Thank you for being our friend, Nishiki," Kaneki tells him.

Nishiki turns to Kaneki and he sighs, rolling his eyes. "Yeah, yeah." He gives a genuine smile to them. "I'm just glad you two are together again and safe."

Kimi comes up behind Nishiki and she grins at the boys. "Congratulations to you both!"

The boys nod in appreciation and then they notice Ikuma scrambling around like he's looking for something.

Nishiki shakes his head at his behavior. "What the hell are you doing, man?"

"Gosh, I feel so inspired seeing all my friends together again, I have to write a song! Where is it-ah ha!" Ikuma grabs his notebook stuck underneath his guitar case and he sits himself down on the concrete, using his guitar as his desk.

"Well, I'm gonna pretend I don't know any of you," Nishiki says and he begins to walk back to his bench with Kimi clinging to his arm.

While Ikuma's writing, Kaneki notices one of his listeners coming back to speak with him, which catches the musician off guard. Judging by their actions, Ikuma has gained some fans along the way.

"I feel like I missed so much while I was away…" Kaneki says quietly.

Hide looks down and sees Kaneki is in a daze as he watches Nishiki with Kimi and Ikuma with his fans. Hide's eyes soften, and he brings their interlocked hands up, his lips finding Kaneki's knuckles.

"If it makes you feel any better, I shut everyone away when you were gone. I too missed out on as much as you did," Hide tells him.

Kaneki looks up at him with concerned eyes. "Why did you do that?"

Hide gives a sad smile. "You know why…"

Kaneki exhales and he touches Hide's neck. "But, they're your friends. They care about you."

"I'm always going to be lonely no matter what. It would never be the same," Hide says. His words are vulnerable, something he'd never admit to anyone else.

Kaneki clenches the front of Hide's shirt and his eyes never break from him. "Me too. I'm lonely without you."

Hide smiles and he holds Kaneki's cheek. Kaneki closes his eyes, reveling in Hide's touch and his warmth. He can hear Ikuma's excited chatter and Nishiki engaging in a playful argument with Kimi. He can hear Hide's steady breathing and that's all that matters to him.

When he is alive, so is he.


Kaneki wakes up first the next morning. His eyes had snapped open like someone had stabbed him from behind and his heart races. He stares at nothing for a long moment, making sure he is calm before he carefully slips out from under the covers. His naked skin is exposed as the blankets fall away and he moves himself until he is sitting on the edge of the bed.

He takes a few breaths and looks down at his hands. His expression is empty when he catches the scars on each finger but when his sight falls on the glimmering ring, all dark thoughts fade to nothing and he smiles. His fingers brush over the metal and he heaves a relieved sigh.

Warm hands stroke his back and he soon finds himself pressed up against Hide. His bare chest meets his back and his arms are already wrapped around his waist.

"Did you have another nightmare?" Hide asks, his voice slightly hoarse.

Kaneki turns his head, so their eyes connect. He raises his right arm, grasping the back of his neck while his fingers run through the ends of his hair.

"I'm okay…" he whispers.

He moves back further against Hide. It's warm in their room from the heat outside and Hide's skin rubbing on him ignites fire in his veins.

Hide senses his desire and his hands begin to glide up and down his waist. His fingers trail from his stomach to his chest in a teasingly slow manner that causes Kaneki to whimper and lean his head back on his shoulder. Hide kisses his neck and then his fingers brush over Kaneki's nipples, already hard and begging to be touched. Hide's heart pounds in anticipation as he pinches the pink nubs, which react immediately to his touch. Hide pulls on the tips and watches his nipples grow more erect, his pale skin flushing with every move he does. Kaneki arches his back, his head leaning further onto his left shoulder as he gives Hide more access to his chest. Hearing Kaneki's heavy breathing and sighs in his ear turns him on too easily.

Already knowing Kaneki wants more, he pulls Kaneki further into him, his legs on either side of his body. He moves his hands down to grab his thighs and he spreads Kaneki's legs open. Kaneki blushes and his dick twitches, partially erect from Hide's caresses. Being exposed like this, Kaneki's heart beats so hard in his chest that he thinks Hide can hear it. His breathing quickens, and he tightens his grip on the back of Hide's neck.

Hide wraps his hand around his cock and Kaneki bucks his hips forward, urging Hide to do whatever he wants. Hide licks his lips and his hand strokes his cock up and down quickly, enjoying the feel of Kaneki's soft flesh on his hand. The way his dick hardens each time his hand squeezes and jerks back and forth makes Hide go faster. In seconds, Kaneki's cock is standing upright, the tip engorged with blood and weeping with droplets of pre-cum. Kaneki whines loudly and his head moves from side to side, unable to take anymore foreplay. His hips move up desperately when Hide slows down and Hide's thick cock rubs against Kaneki's lower back. Hide bite his lip so hard, he tastes blood.

Hide moves his hand until it becomes a blur in his eyes and the slick sound of his hand rubbing up and down on Kaneki's painfully hard dick resonates in the air. Kaneki opens his mouth, his moans sounding higher in pitch until Hide sees his thigh muscles clench and his dick twitching multiple times. Kaneki strangles out a breathy gasp when he cums, his semen spurting in the air. Droplets of cum fall on Hide's wrist and he presses his lips on the side of Kaneki's jaw while his lover settles from his first high.

Kaneki turns to Hide in an instant and his lips collide in a sloppy fashion on Hide's waiting mouth. Their tongues are fully displayed between their mouths, playing, licking, and tying strings of saliva that only feeds their heightened lust.

"I want it, I want it," Kaneki whispers repeatedly. His pupils are dilated to the point where his eyes look black and Hide breaks his inner fiend loose.

"Get on your knees," Hide demands. His voice is rough and cold, and Kaneki shivers in utter excitement.

Hide watches Kaneki crawling back on the mattress, his knees propping himself up. He lowers his upper half and spreads his knees far apart. Hide shifts so that he's positioned behind him, his hand flicking up and down on his thick, weeping cock. Kaneki forces himself not to look back, wanting to rely on feeling rather than sight. He imagines Hide's dick inside him and every cell in his body screams for sex.

"Hide…Hide!" he cries out.

He doesn't care if he sounds like a whore. He grabs his ass and spreads his cheeks apart, revealing his hole that widens and shrinks in starving need for him. Hide groans softly at the erotic sight and the veins on his dick pulse violently. He pours a generous amount of lube all over his throbbing cock and shoves his wet fingers into Kaneki's hole without warning. Kaneki whines in delight and his ass immediately moves back onto his hand for more.

Hide withdraws his hand, causing Kaneki to cry out in protest once more as his hips sway back and forth in dire need. Hide can see Kaneki's balls swinging with his movement and he growls with lust. He grabs Kaneki's hips, his nails digging deep to leave marks and he thrusts his cock fully inside, not giving his lover time to adjust.

Not that Kaneki needs time, he screams so erotically that Hide is already pounding his dick hard and deep inside his hole without mercy. He's a slut for Hide and he doesn't give a single damn. All his modesty doesn't exist when Hide is fucking him.

"Fuck yes! Aaaahhh!"

Kaneki can't believe how much he loves the feeling of Hide's dick violating his insides over and over without pause. Rougher, harder, deeper, more.

Hide's hips slamming on his ass creates a loud slapping sound that echoes relentlessly throughout their room. Anyone coming into their apartment could hear it. Kaneki's gasps join in, his breaths cutting off abruptly with every powerful thrust rocking his body. His hole clutches onto Hide's dick with so much greed. Hide watches the skin of his hole dragging on his dick every time he goes in and out, and his cock grows bigger at the sight, realizing how much Kaneki craves him every time.

Kaneki's body jerks up and down on the mattress, his ass bouncing rhythmically in time with Hide's thrusts. His ass cheeks jiggle, his flesh juicy and begging to be smacked. Hide releases his hips so that he rests his hands on either side of Kaneki. He cages Kaneki and as he hovers over him, he snaps his hips up and down so hard, Kaneki's ass cheeks shake more to the point where it looks like Hide's bouncing a ball with his body. Kaneki's eyes roll back in an instant and his mouth hangs open. He pants like a deranged dog. He lets out a long, lust-filled moan that morphs into breathy gasps with every sharp thrust. Hide finds his prostate in no time and Kaneki screams louder.

"Fuuuck! I'm gonna cum!"

Slap, slap, slap, slap.

Kaneki begins to drool. The sounds of their skin meeting is all they can hear. All they can think of is the feel of their bodies joining together. Nothing can stop them. Hide focuses on one thing only, his energy poured into thrusting in and out, in and out.

Slap, slap, slap!

Kaneki throws his head back, his scream silent as he cums hard. His eyes are stuck on the ceiling, his semen spraying all over the mattress under him as Hide pierces his prostate again and again. Hide feels Kaneki's hole clenching strong on his dick and Hide continues to thrust and thrust. Kaneki's muscles move as he arches his back. His ass shakes with his orgasm and Kaneki's hips jerk down and up as he cums rope after rope.

Hide pulls his dick out completely, but he stays hovered over his baby. His dick is still rock hard, and he rubs it on Kaneki's round ass, staining it with pre-cum. He watches Kaneki breathing heavily from his explosive orgasm. Kaneki's hips rest on the dirty mattress and he peers over his shoulder, his large eyes dilated yet innocent. Hide smirks at how pure he looks despite how naughty he actually is. Kaneki's arms tremble as he pushes himself up.

"Hide, kiss me, please," Kaneki begs shamelessly. His lips are parted and ready for him.

Hide takes those lips, biting them and letting Kaneki taste the inside of his mouth. Their lips smack loudly, their tongues dripping with their combined saliva. Kaneki pants like he can't breathe and Hide chokes him more with his tongue.

"You done already, baby?" Hide questions. His voice is as rough as before, arousing Kaneki to no end.

Kaneki feels Hide's hard dick rubbing up and down on his ass and he licks Hide's chin. "Fuck me more. I want more."

"You sure? Can you handle it?" Hide asks. His hands pull at Kaneki's nipples again and then his left hand grabs his neck, squeezing hard.

Kaneki gasps in pleasure from the choke hold and he bites his lip till it turns red. "Yes, fuck yes!"

That's all Hide needs to hear and he holds Kaneki's body against him, flipping his baby over until his back is on the mattress. Kaneki breathes in awe when he can see Hide's naked body shining with sweat. His eyes land on his dick and they widen with growing lust. It looks bigger than the last time they had sex. He opens his legs without hesitation, his asshole raw but still yearning for more.

Hide's fiery eyes soften when he takes in Kaneki's tender face written with desire. He nestles himself between Kaneki's open legs and his lover's breaths hit his face. Kaneki notices Hide's gaze and he smiles, adoring those brown eyes that regard him like no one else. His arms rise, his hands grasping both of Hide's cheeks.

Hide captures his lips once more, his eyes staying open as he watches Kaneki melt under him. He breaks away and then kisses him again and again, loving how Kaneki never tires from their lips meeting. It's messy and their mouths are numb, but Kaneki follows him when he pulls back. Their noses collide, and their eyes connect.

"So fucking cute," Hide tells him.

Kaneki blinks at him and he licks the side of his face, moaning at the taste of his sweat. "Am I really?" he says with a smirk.

Hide stares him down and he pushes his twitching dick inside of Kaneki, making Kaneki lose his breath. Kaneki's expression turns needy again and his legs wrap around Hide's waist, locking him in place. Hide holds his wrists down as he moves his hips up and down, but after only three thrusts, Hide groans loudly. His eyes screw shut as he cums, his semen filling Kaneki's hole until it dribbles between his ass cheeks.

"Yes! Give it to me!" Kaneki exclaims.

He finally gets to feel Hide's fluids drowning his insides and it makes him feel so warm and wanted. His cheeks flush dark red and he pushes his ass up to take in more of Hide's dick. Hide breathes heavily when his orgasm ends, his cock shooting out a few more spurts of thick cum into Kaneki's hungry hole.

"Fuck, sorry babe," Hide hisses. He pulls out of Kaneki, a long string of cum following between the tip of his cock and Kaneki's gasping hole.

Kaneki watches with dilated pupils as Hide hastily flicks his hand up and down his cock over his body. Hide stares at the way Kaneki looks at his dick with such thirst and his hole overflowing with his cum makes it far too easy for him to get erect again.

"It's mine. All mine," Kaneki tells him. He gazes at him intensely.

Hide positions himself back and Kaneki draws him in with his legs around his core. Hide thrusts in roughly and Kaneki whines in pleasure. He will never get over the feel of Hide entering him with his thick cock.

The slapping sound echoes in the room once more and Hide grabs Kaneki's thighs, pushing them back until his knees are touching the mattress. Kaneki loves how much deeper Hide thrusts in this position and he can see Hide's thick cock plunging all the way in and out in a slow and fluid motion. His ass ripples with the impact of Hide's hips smacking down hard. A squishing sound emits from where Hide's wet cock enters his slippery hole every time and it makes the two that much more aggressive.

"Don't stop, don't stop!" Kaneki shouts.

He can't get enough.

"Aaahh! Aahh! Aaah!"

Slap, slap, slap.

Kaneki gasps and stops breathing. Then gasps again.

Slap, slap, slap, slap!

"Yes! Yes!"

Hide's abs clench and harden with his fucking and Kaneki can't stop staring. Hide's chest looks so sexy covered in beads of sweat. Hide releases his wrists and Kaneki claws at his arms, his fingernails scratching his muscles.

Hide's balls repeatedly hit the back of his ass the faster he goes. Hide can see Kaneki's eyes rolling back and then half-way closed. His mouth stays agape, his moans filthy and matching each time his dick spears his prostate head on.

Kaneki's chest shakes and Hide feels his long bangs sticking to the sides of his face as the strands brush down his shoulders. Kaneki begs for more, begs for him to keep fucking him harder and harder.

The squishing sound of his dick entering Kaneki's hole gets louder and Hide clenches his teeth, trying to hold himself from cumming too early. He grabs Kaneki close to him again and moves them into a different position. Kaneki moans when he feels Hide's dick grinding and moving inside him. He finds his ass sitting on top as Hide adjusts himself on his back.

"Show me how nasty you really are, baby," Hide challenges him. He lifts his hips, his long dick brushing his prostate deep inside.

Kaneki doesn't hesitate whatsoever, and he bounces on Hide like it's the last thing he'll do. Kaneki moans and whines, his head bending back and his chest heaving and shaking as he moves up and down on Hide's dick. His nails scrape against Hide's chest and abs.

"Fuck yeah…" Hide whispers. He sees Kaneki's nipples begging to be pinched and he does so, pulling and twisting them and loving how much louder Kaneki screams.

"Oh fuck!" Kaneki exclaims. His ass jiggles constantly, the squishing sounds of his hole sucking on Hide's dick combines with the relentless smacking of his skin meeting Hide's hips.

Kaneki's dick flops forward and back onto his stomach, creating a thudding sound that arouses Hide and engorges his cock. Kaneki squeals when he feels Hide growing inside him and he bends forward until his chest touches Hide's. His eyes stare upwards and he drools all over himself.

"Aaah! Hide, you're so fucking deep!" Kaneki shrieks. His mouth hangs open. He yearns for release. He wants it so much.

Hide can't restrain himself and he takes hold of Kaneki's hips. He braces his feet on the bed and lifts his ass off the mattress. He fucks upwards, his dick piercing straight on to Kaneki's prostate. Kaneki's eyes widen, and he cries out in pure ecstasy.

"Yes! Fuck! Yes, yes! Ahhh!"

Hide goes into overdrive, putting all his strength into thrusting his aching dick into Kaneki's hole. He groans loud at how easily Kaneki's ass sucks on his dick. He goes in and out hard, fast, and deep. His mind is consumed with the sight of his dick entering and appearing and disappearing again. He can feel his release coming and by the way Kaneki screams, he doesn't stop at all.

Kaneki's legs are split wide open as Hide's dick penetrates him, hitting his prostate harder and harder.

Hide can see Kaneki's thighs clenching under his hands and Kaneki can feel Hide's cock twitching nonstop inside of him.

"I'm fucking cumming! I'm cumming!" Kaneki shouts so loudly. The neighbors surely heard him, and he wants them to know how good he's getting fucked.

In a rush, Kaneki arches his back, his cock spurting out more streams of semen. Cum splatters on Hide's chest and stomach. Kaneki's moan is cut off and breathy as he rides out his third orgasm. Hide moans long as his dick pushes in once more. He feeds more ropes of thick semen into Kaneki's ass. Kaneki bites his lip and sighs happily when Hide cums deep inside him.

Hide hisses and then his hips lower when he finishes, cum sticking between where their bodies stay joined together. Kaneki clings on top of Hide like a koala, refusing to part from him. They both take a moment to catch their breaths. The room is hotter than when they started, and Hide is sweating through the sheets underneath them.

"Oh shit…" Hide whispers.

He looks down to see Kaneki's eyes are closed. His white hair sticks to his chest since his head rests on him and stray strands also glue to his pink cheeks. Kaneki looks so beautiful laying on top of him.

Hide goes to pull his dick out of him but Kaneki tightens his hold, shaking his head furiously.

"Come on, babe. Aren't you disgusted by how messy I made you?" Hide says.

Kaneki lifts his head, glaring at him. Hide chuckles and he groans as he pushes himself into a sitting position. Kaneki remains connected to him and his feisty pout makes Hide want to ruin him again. He grasps Kaneki's cheeks, pushing them together so that Kaneki's lips pucker, and his frown is nowhere to be found.

"You're my naughty baby," Hide whispers in a husky tone.

He licks over Kaneki's lips and releases his cheeks. Kaneki's eyes are watery from the aftermath of their sex and he feels so dizzy. Hide holds the back of his head, his fingers brushing through his moist locks.

"You okay? Was I too rough?" Hide asks, his eyes worried.

Kaneki grins and he kisses Hide. Their wet lips smack together and Kaneki smiles against his lips. He then licks Hide's chin, dragging his tongue all over his sweaty face. Hide sighs while Kaneki's tongue laps down his jaw, to his neck, and to his chest. Swirling his tongue over Hide's nipples, Kaneki places his hands on Hide's pecs. His ring sparkles on Hide's skin and Kaneki moves back up to face him.

"I wish we didn't have to stop. I feel so weak right now. I love it," Kaneki says.

Kaneki's body aches but in the best way possible. He moves his ass and feels Hide's dick still buried deep inside him.

"I love the mess we make. I'm never disgusted. Never," Kaneki adds.

Hide gives a small smile and he brushes the white strands sticking to Kaneki's cheek. He grabs Kaneki's hips and Kaneki reluctantly allows Hide to slip himself out. Cum spills like it does every time and Hide grabs his ass cheeks hard. Kaneki gasps and looks into Hide's eyes with lingering desire.

"Look at all this cum inside you. You like this?" Hide says. He plays with his ass, moving his cheeks together and then pulling them apart. He watches with amusement as more semen drips out every time he opens Kaneki's ass.

"Yes. It's mine. I feel like you own me when I see it. That makes me happy," Kaneki admits.

Kaneki embraces him, pressing his body onto Hide so every part of them is touching. His nipples graze Hide's pecs and he sighs when Hide slaps his ass with both hands. Hide breathes in Kaneki's scent and his left hand trails up to his waist. He sees his ring sparkling as his hand moves and he grips Kaneki tighter.

It's quiet. Their breathing soothes them, reminds them that they're together. Safe.

Kaneki rests his head against Hide's warm chest like he always does. His hand stays where Hide's heart is. Hide's pulse pounds like the way he remembers. His eyes sting and he nuzzles his head further into him.

Hide's hand caresses up and down Kaneki's back, massaging his soft skin. His eyes are closed. The side of his face lies on Kaneki's head. Feeling Kaneki moving closer against him sparks bursts of euphoria to flood his body.

"Can…can we stay like this forever?"

Kaneki's voice sounds gentle and soft. Yearning for Hide.

"Yes, my love."

Hide's voice reassures him. Giving him all he has.

Their souls are one.