Finally got this chapter out had trouble managing my college work, and working on this at the same anyways hope y'all enjoy. Sorry for ending that 1st chapter in at a weird part too btw.
Shock rose over Kaneki's face as he realized Hide was awake, and possibly heard everything Yoshimura and himself was speaking about. However, panic soon replaced his shock as he looked between the smiling Yoshimura and his bestfriend as his mind filtered through what could possibly happen next to his friend. Soon the silence was broken by the old ghoul standing next to him began to speak, " So you finally decided to join the conversation" then the old man chuckled to himself as he looked down to see the reaction of the half ghoul. " Y-y-you knew he was awake this whole time?" the raven haired boy eventually managed to stutter out looking up for Yoshimura's response. The manager of Anteiku just kept his smile on his face and replied " I'll bring out some coffee it seems there is a lot to discuss", and he suddenly stepped out of the room to return shortly with 3 cups in hand placing them on the table in the middle of the room.
Kaneki's mind was still in a daze as he was trying to process what was going on when suddenly a hand waved in front of his face interrupting his thoughts. The raven haired half ghoul looked up to see his best friend inches from his own face wearing his trademark smile which caused Kaneki to become a little flustered."Why are you so close Hide." An embarrassed Kaneki managed to get out causing the blonde to move back into his personal space taking the amusing reaction from his friend as a success in cheering him up. Hide's amusement slowly died down as he began to reply to Kaneki's question " Well you were doing it again". Hide's response caught Kaneki off-guard " What do you mean 'doing it again' Hide?" The raven questioned back puzzled.
"Keeping everything to yourself, and trying to take on your problems on your own." The blonde answered back.
"No I wasn't" the raven retorted back as he unintentionally brought his hand to his chin.
This action gained a laugh from the blonde confusing his dark haired friend even more. " You should know better than keeping secrets from Kaneki besides I figured out you were having your ghoul issue since that day we went to celebrate your release at Big Girls" Hide paused for a moment to let his revelation sink into Kaneki's mind. He then continued saying " Besides you are the only book I can read inside and out" causing the half ghoul to get flustered realizing how easy it was for Hide to read his emotions since they been friends.
Kaneki sighed reluctantly realizing there was no way he could convince his best friends. The long sigh of defeat slowly drew to a halt and the raven responded with a reluctant " Fine".
Yoshimura just smiled at the bond the pair shared as they finished up their conversation. It made him think back on his past on time where he shared a comparable bond with a human himself. Suddenly his thought were interrupted by the sounds of a clock striking the hour. This caused the blonde to glance at the time as he then spoke, " Say Kaneki why don't we go to Asian history class today to bring back a bit of normalcy." Hide put on his trademark grin, rushed to his friends side to give a big hug he had been holding back.
"Sure Hide I suppose I have been getting behind with all the classes I've miss" the raven replied while enjoying the brevity of their contact.
Upon hearing their plan Yoshimura led the pair downstairs to see them off. As they left Touka shot a death glare towards Kaneki and Hide.
"Why did you allow the human to live knowing he knows about us?" Touka questioned the manager with slight frustration in her voice.
The old man chuckled " He figured that out on his own, and besides if that boy is to live as a ghoul he will need him by his side" he responded then walked up stairs. Yoshimura looked out the window lost in thought rabbits die from loneliness what a fitting comparison for the reserved half ghoul.
Could of been a better chapter but I need a little more progression because I ended the 1st chapter at a awkward point. Anyways leave some constructive criticism and what not please I try to respond to all comments out of respect for taking the time out of you day to bother.