Anteiku was a hotspot after the wedding. Almost every chair was filled and there was a joyous atmosphere in the building. Previously prepared coffee and sandwiches were served on the house to every person. When it was announced that the newly wedded couple arrived everyone held their breath ...

"CONGRATULATIONS!"

Everyone yelled in unison as they walked in, surprising the young couple. Everyone showered the couple with compliments, hugs, kisses, and pats on backs.

"Thank you everyone." Kaneki said as he scratched his cheek in embarrassment. Touka just held Kaneki's hand and smiled slightly, too shy to say anything. The couple was seated at the finest window seat the shop had to offer. The table was adorned with white cloth and an assortment of flowers.

"These guys really went all out" Touka said.

"You're right" replied Kaneki "but they did it because they love us so let's enjoy it" The half ghoul gave his wife the brightest of smiles. Touka had to squint her eyes.

"I know, I know. No one said I wouldn't appreciate it idiot"

Touka said as she playfully punched her husband. Kaneki chuckled and inwardly winced at the pain shooting up his arm from the punch.

I'm gonna have to get used to this.

The wedding reception went marvelously. There was much joy and much love. All of the friends of the couple were happy to see them finally together. This was long overdue and they were pretty much made for each other. It was a happy time in the 20th ward. Nishiki seemed especially happy that they got together. He wanted to make sure they explored all the "wonders" of love. This slippery snake had a plan up his sleeve. He came up to the couple

"Looks like my favorite shitty brats finally got married" he said with a smirk.

"Shut up shitty Nishiki" hissed Touka "You're lucky it's my wedding day or else I would've beat you up"

"Yeah Yeah you damn brat. Hey Kaneki, lemme talk to you for a second" Nishiki said as he swiftly pulled the half ghoul away from his wife.

"Hey what the hell!" Touka yelled.

She decided to let it go since this was supposed to be a happy day. Meanwhile in the back room of Anteiku, Nishiki and Kaneki began talking.

"So how's it feel to finally be a married man?" Nishiki asked.

"It's really an amazing feeling. I haven't been able to stop smiling all day. Maybe it's time for you and Kimi to get married also?" Kaneki shyly asked.

"Maybe you're right" Nishiki admitted while smiling slightly "But that's not the reason I dragged you back here"

"Oh.. well did you need something?" The half ghoul asked a little worried.

Nishiki gave Kaneki a serious stare. The new husband really began to worry now. "I'm gonna ask you a serious question, and I need you to answer seriously" He grabbed Kaneki's shoulder and brought his face close to his.

"Wha-What is it?" Kaneki asked a little scared

. . . . . . . . .

"Have you fucked Touka yet?"

Kaneki nearly fell to the ground. He started blushing furiously and became extremely flustered.

"W-Wha-What are y-you talking about?!" Kaneki yelled "I've n-never done such things with Touka-chan! I've never even thought about doing th-those k-kinds of th-things with her!" Kaneki said as his left hand went to his cheek.

"Hmmm I thought as much" Nishiki said with a worried look on his face "That's not good kid. You need to make love to the woman you love as much as you never know when she could disappear. And don't worry, the dress is easier to get off than it looks. In fact, you'd be surprised how many times me and Kimi do it. We do it almost ever-"

"S-STOP RIGHT THERE!"

Kaneki put his hands up and yelled desperately. He really didn't need to hear this. "I don't think Kimi would appreciate you telling me these things. And me and Touka-chan aren't like th-that...at least for now. I really don't want to talk about this" Kaneki was beet red.

"Hahh? Don't be a little pussy. There's absolutely nothing in the way. You guys are married for fuck's sake! Love your woman like a man! Don't tell me... you're scared?"

"N-No! I-I'm not really... I just don't think we're ready. And I think Touka-chan feels the same way."

"Man what the hell? And here I was trying to help you guys out. Well, I guess you guys'll bang when the time is right" Nishiki said scratching his head "Geez, are kids really this innocent these days? Ah well, sorry for worrying you, you brat. Take care of that shitty Touka alright?" Nishiki, to Kaneki's surprise patted him on the head and gave him a genuine smile. This caused the half ghoul to relax a bit.

"It's alright. Thanks for trying to h-help I guess. Don't worry, I will take care of Touka-chan." Kaneki said, a little more calmly.

"Welp, I guess I should go back. You probably need a second to "calm down" don't you?" Nishiki said with a sly smile. Kaneki went right back to blushing beet red.

"Wha-what? Of course I don't!" Kaneki protested.

"It's okay. Take your time you innocent brat." Nishiki ran out of the room before Kaneki could say anything.

Kaneki tried to calm himself down but Nishiki's words kept replaying in his brain. He began to feel really hot.

Ugh what is this?

Calm down calm down. Me and Touka-chan aren't like that.

Breathe Ken. Breathe.

Slowly, the half ghoul began to calm down.

Alright, I think I can go back now.

"Kaneki?"

A familiar voice called his name. In fact it sounded a lot like the voice of the girl he just married.

Oh no.

The heat started to rise again. He wasn't expecting her to pop up out of nowhere.

Damn! I can't look at her!

"Kaneki?"

Touka asked again "What the hell is taking you so long? Shitty Nishiki came back a while ago. Are you feeling okay?" Touka was actually pretty worried about her husband and decided to let out her caring side.

"I-I'm f-fine T-T-Touka-chan. I was j-just reminiscing about my times at Anteiku." Kaneki was stammering like a fool and he barely looked at his wife. He hoped to God she would let it slide.

Kaneki had been gone for nearly fifteen minutes.

Shitty Nishiki came back five minutes ago. Where was her husband?

"Damn it"

She muttered as she got up to go look for her beloved. She went to the back room and found Kaneki with his back to the door.

What the hell?

"Kaneki?"

She called. She saw him flinch at her voice and wondered why. He didn't respond and that pissed her off. "Kaneki. What the hell is taking you so long?" Her husband turned around jaggedly and his eyes seemed to be everywhere except on her. When she asked him if he was alright he let out some poor excuse that was almost impossible to understand. She probably would have let it slide if the half ghoul hadn't touched his chin with his left hand.

Bingo.

"Hey!" The bride yelled "What the hell are you hiding from me!?"

Kaneki flinched at his wife's tone and wondered if she was psychic. "I-it's nothing really! Nishiki just said some weird things to me and I was thinking..."

"Well...what did he say?" Touka questioned.

"Oh u-um it was nothing important Touka-chan, just something foolish. Now let's go back." He quickly grabbed her hand and pulled her back to the cafe area without looking at her.

What the fuck is wrong with him? Touka I'll just make him tell me later.

She enjoyed the rest of the reception with her husband who noticeably turned away quickly and turned red whenever their eyes met.

What the...

Touka was getting more and more pissed by the minute.

After the reception was finally over and the newly weds said their goodbyes to all their friends and family, they were left alone in the shop. It was almost 9:00 and they were both pretty tired. They were ready to go back to the apartment that Kaneki owned. Touka had visited him often, but she never actually stayed there. She had moved her stuff in less than a week ago and from today onward, she would be living with Kaneki. She felt her stomach do a little flip.

Calm down. He's my husband. I shouldn't be nervous. Nothing will happen anyway. I trust him.

She reassured herself and called for Kaneki so they could go home.

Kaneki was in the bathroom freaking out. He knew very well that Touka would live with him now, but after his talk with Nishiki...

Oh God can I really do this?

He calmed himself down as best as he could. He left the bathroom and saw his beautiful wife standing there smiling sweetly. Somehow he instantly felt better. Touka could take away all his worries. He fell in love all over again. He was sure he could do this. He took her hand and they went to the taxi ready to start their life together. When they were all situated in the taxi, Touka asked the question that crushed Kaneki's world.

"So what did you and Nishiki talk about?"