His head was pounding as if someone had stepped on it over and over again. There was a throbbing pain all over his body. He can feel that he's on something soft and comfy, probably his bed. He squeezed his eyes tight, trying to relax but to no avail. Upon opening steady rays of light greeted him.

"I'm glad you're finally awake," A familiar honey sweet voice said. Hide turned his head and caught sight of Touka.

"What-How..?"

"I found you and your friends unconscious. It looked like you guys were involved in accident. Thanks goodness it wasn't really worse," Touka said, eyeing him worriedly.

He had bandages on his arms and head. He was on an unfamiliar bed with a warm blue blanket," Where's Kaneki?"

"He's alright. He's somewhere in the downstairs, helping out. You were the one badly injured. You had many wounds I was afraid you'd lose too much blood," Touka said.

"Thanks, Touka. I don't know what I'd do without you," He was sitting in the café right now, near the counter. He was now wearing his yellow varsity jacket and his pair of orange headphones around his neck, which were taken of while he was unconscious. A day had already passed since he woke up and he was feeling better already. The bandages were taken off because he didn't need them anymore.

"You're welcome, Nagachika," Touka smiled, that beautiful smile of hers that never fails to brighten his day. She was standing next to him, standing close and she had this bright aura around her as usual.

"Okay, some other time-" Hide didn't get the chance to finish his sentence because he heard the door open. He turned his head to see his best friend, Kaneki, wearing the Anteiku waiter uniform, a black trousers and a black waistcoat over a white dress shirt and a black necktie.

"Hey, Kaneki!" Hide waved happily at Kaneki.

Kaneki's lips tugged upward forming a smile upon seeing his best friend, "H-Hide! What are you doing here?"

Hide smiled and motioned at Touka who was standing next to him," You nitwit! I came here to thank Touka, of course!" He pointed at Touka and smiled.

"Thank her?" Kaneki walked over to them.

"She helped us out when we were caught in that accident, right?" Hide folded his arms behind his head.

"Huh," Kaneki just gave him a confused look then suddenly he cringed in what looked like pain.

"Sounds like he hasn't completely recovered, huh?" Touka tilted her head and smiled.

"Are you okay?" Hide questioned his best friend.

"Oh-hmm," Kaneki just smiled at him.

"Okay," Hide started getting up from his seat," I heard Mr. Nishio is still in the hospital, so, you know… the fact that we got off with just scratches is all because of you, Touka. Thanks," Hide put on his jacket and threw his bag over his shoulders, placing his hands on the straps. He faced Touka and smiled," Well, Kaneki, see you later," He waved at Kaneki before putting on his head and pulling the door, heading outside.

"Mm-hmm… later," Kaneki replied.

"Thank you very much," Touka watched Hide walk out the door.

[The next day]

Hide was heading home at the very moment. He decided to pass by the bridge. He liked it there during sunsets, he liked how the river would dazzle in the sunsets and he liked using the bridge when it happens.

But when he arrived there it looked like someone was already there before him. The person was leaning on the railings of the bridge, staring down at the water. She seemed to be in deep thought.

"What a coincidence seeing you here," Upon hearing his voice Touka turned her head to see him.

Touka smiled," Same with you."

"What brings you here?" Hide walked over to Touka and leaned on the railings, mimicking Touka's position.

"I happen to pass by and noticed how beautiful the river is during sunsets, you?"

"I like passing by here during sunsets," Hide pointed at the water.

The fiery red sphere of light was already dipping behind the horizon, and rays of light lingered in the sky, mingling with the rolling clouds, dyeing the heavens red orange.

The jewel-blue river was sparkling like tinsel. The sunset made the river more stunning than it already is. An orange haze casted over the dazzling river, reflecting off every ripple. Half of a glowing, radiant light loomed on the water's horizon.

They said there is no such thing as coincidence in this world. Maybe it was coincidence that brought them together… or maybe it was fate. They said coincidence decides who you meet in life, maybe meeting Touka was a coincidence for him but maybe it was also fate because they said fate brings two opposite people to make a change in their lives and each other. He wasn't sure which one brought him this beautiful girl beside him but one thing is for sure, people don't meet a person by accident, they are meant to cross our path for a reason and he knew, he just knew meeting her wasn't an accident.

AN: I'M SORRY FOR NOT UPDATING FOR A LONG TIME AND FOR SUCH A SHORT UPDATE. THE HIDE X TOUKA PAIRINGS NEEDS MORE LOVE! PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW.