He didn't know why but when things went wrong and nothing seemed right anymore… when his only best friend, Kaneki didn't show up. He was never gone this long. Something must be up. He never answers his calls anymore and that made him really worried.

He didn't know why but…

Before he knew it he was already standing in front of Anteiku. He just wanted some place to relax, anywhere he could find some solutions to his problems but his legs had taken him to this place, Anteiku. A flash of phthalo blue hair and beautiful indigo orbs- it reminded him of that day… of her. So instead of walking away and going home he found himself taking the stairs and heading inside the café. As soon as he entered the café the soothing aroma of coffee hit his senses and even for just awhile it made him forget about his problems. The bitter, yet invitingly warm smell was always comforting to him. He spotted his usual seat in the café and fortunately it was still empty so made his way there and positioned himself comfortably.

And that was when he saw her…

Those beautiful indigo orbs…

That wonderful smile that could light up his world and chase the darkness away, never failing to make up his day.

Maybe this was what brought him here…

Why his legs carried him here…

Her eyes found his staring at her and their eyes lock and even for just that moment everything was perfect.

Her cheeks suddenly flush and her eyes instantly dart down to the ground in embarrassment. She was about to walk away when Hide stopped her by calling her.

She hesitated at first before she slowly made her way to his table, feet shuffling nervously.

When she was already standing over his table she still refused to meet his eyes by looking down and she was fidgeting.

"Miss Toka, I'm sorry about my behavior last time. I was acting … er … inappropriate," Hide bowed, his forehead touching the table.

Toka was taken aback by his action. She waves frantically implying that his should just dismiss it," No, no. It's not your fault. I overreacted."

Hide stopped bowing and looked up at her from his seat.

And that was it.

He found the solution to his problem.

Someone he could talk to.

Make him feel like everything was going to be okay.

He was feeling better already, like that great weight of burden that kept him from thinking straight had been lifted.

Kirishima Toka.

She had something in her and Hide knew it, even from the first day they met he already knew it.

Here they were sitting by the window of the café, chatting. For him, it felt like it was just the two of them in the world right now.

"So your friend suddenly disappeared..?" Toka asked.

"Well not really 'disappear.' He just stopped showing up and I think it's strange. He never fails to show up. Me and him are inseparable and it's just suspicious for him to go on like that for days," Hide's gaze dropped down to his coffee, billowing a bitter aroma.

Toka caught on with his worry," I'm sure he's just okay. When was the last time you saw him?"

Hide mused," Uhm… let's see… I think it was when he was going to go on a date with his long time crush Rize or something… and after that I never saw him again. He never answers my call anymore." Hide's gaze softened and the look of worry was etched on his face.

Toka's eyes widened but she tried to hide her shock. Anyone would've missed it but not Hide. He was after all observant.

"Is something wrong, Miss Toka?" Hide asked.

"No, it's nothing," Toka said but Hide knew something was wrong. Toka abruptly stood up from her seat," Uhm… excuse me, I got to go back."

"Okay, thanks for your time, Miss Toka," Hide beamed brightly at her.

Maybe it was just him but it seemed like Toka knew more things than he does. She was indeed his greatest mystery to be solved.

His worry for his friend had gotten the best of him. It had almost been weeks and Kaneki hadn't showed up at all, not even in school. He was afraid something had happened to his bestfriend. He had been trying to search for him but to no avail. He wasn't home too when he checked last. Something was wrong, very wrong.

"N-Nagachika…?" A soft and silvery voice broke Hide's train of thoughts.

Lately Hide had always been visiting the café, just to have someone to talk to or maybe clear his head. Hide looked up from his table. It seemed like it was Toka's turn to look worried.

He gave her a half-hearted smile and that made Toka even more worried. Hide would always beam or grin at her but this was a sad smile he was giving her. Something was off.

"What's wrong?" Toka's gaze softened about in worry.

"Please don't give me that look, Miss Toka. I'm fine," Hide's gaze was glued to his coffee. The aroma caresses his senses but it does nothing to calm him.

Toka bit her lip and decided to pull out a chair across him and sit. She looked at him with her worried gaze," Really? You don't look that way."

"I'm fine. Just a little worried, I guess."

Toka sighed," It's about your friend, right?" Toka didn't even need an answer for that. She knew," Look, don't worry. Maybe by now he's already home. Nagachika, he's okay," Toka gave him a small smile. That one smile that for Hide was bright as the sunlight after a rainy day, washing all the dark and gloomy clouds away.

And he always believes her.

When she tells him everything was going to be okay then he'll always believe her.

Just a smile from her can make him believe it's going to be alright.

No matter what happens to his world, his life, everything, he'll always believe her.

AN: I'M REALLY SORRY IF THIS CHAPTER SUCKS. ANYWAYS PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW, I'D REALLY APRRECIATE IT.