Kaneki felt better when he got back to the barracks. He couldn't believe Touka made him eat that. But he did feel better. After another long day at training he couldn't wait to have a break.
He walked to the eating room, grabbed his food and sat at his usual spot. He wouldn't dare eat the food. He just read instead. He managed to find an eyepatch in the supplies to cover his eye. Just in case. He saw Hide grab his food and stride towards him. He sat and they stayed in silence for a while, until Hide noticed Kaneki wasn't eating. "Hey, you okay? You should eat... you need your strength." Kaneki started sweating and smiling nervously. "Oh, um... I'm not really hungry." He lied. Hide looked at him for a while and started to say "Ok, so does that mean I can ha-" Unfortunately, he was interrupted by Sasha's screaming of "KANEKI CAN I PLEASE HAVE YOUR FOOD?" Kaneki gladly gave it to Sasha.
Hide smiled "Dang, looks like Sasha beat me to it." He laughed. Kaneki smiled. He liked to see Hide laugh. Hide and Kaneki started talking until they finally wandered into the subject of what legion they would join. "So what are you going to join Kaneki?" Kaneki thought for a moment. "I'm joining the Survey Corps." Hide looked at Kaneki "Then so am I." Kaneki gazed at Hide. "Are you sure? It will be very dangerous.
"Of course I'm sure! We're going to join together." Kaneki smiled. He was secretly glad Hide was joining. A few minutes later it was time to go to sleep. He thought of his choice for a while before he came to a conclusion. That was the best choice. The Survey Corps is the best option. Every few months he could go outside where there would undoubtedly be meat. The idea of eating someone still sickened him, though. At least I won't have to hurt anyone, he thought grimly. Then his thoughts turned on Hide. He couldn't bear losing his sweet face and brilliant smile. No, he wouldn't lose him, he would protect him.
He woke up the next morning though Hide was still asleep. He looked peaceful in his sleep. Kaneki stared for a few seconds then decided to wake him up.
They didn't use their last day of training wisely. They joked around a lot until finally, the ceremony began. The top 10 were Mikasa, Touka, Reiner, Bertholdt, Annie, Eren, Hide, Jean, Marco, and Nishiki. They celebrated almost all night. Jean as always talking about joining the MPs. As usual Eren and Jean ended up fighting. After that they had to go to bed. Kaneki' last thought before drifting to sleep was, maybe being a ghoul isn't that bad.
