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Chapter Three-This Really Bites
Kaneki's POV:
Laughingly, Kaneki told Rize-san about his times with Hide and Alli-chan. The woman gave a simpering smile to him, and his face flushed crimson at her attention. Giving a quick look at his surroundings, his eyes widened in fear upon realizing he was alone with the lady in an empty alleyway. He cringed, knowing Aelin would make him regret being a gentleman and walking Rize-san home, but decided to disregard her advice anyway. As the couple turned the corner, Kaneki faltered as his phone began to buzz. Eyebrows dipped in confusion, he apologized to Rize-san and held the phone to his ear.
Kaneki heard even breathing on the other end of the line, then shook his head in amusement at the voice that came though.
"Tsup Kaneki! So, you back yet? I went by the Big Girl and got you some fries! You had a burger, but… I kinda already ate it. Anyway, Mind if I come over to your place?" Alli-chan excitedly chattered to her friend.
Kaneki winced, bracing himself for the upcoming onslaught of rage, and spoke up.
"Actually Alli-chan, it has to wait. I'm walking Rize-san to her house right now. She was worried because of the ghoul attacks lately in her neighborhood, and-"
"WHAT?"
Kaneki repeated himself in a mumble, terrified of the fury that would likely be directed towards him.
The phone was silent for a few agonizing seconds, until her voice came through, emotionless and full of ice.
"Are you in a secluded area?"
Kaneki huffed at the girl's one track mind, but responded.
"Well, yes, but you know I wouldn't have… you know… with someone, especially on a first date, so there's no need to worry Alli-chan-"
He cut himself off upon hearing uneven gasps from the other end. Was… was Alli-chan having a panic attack? She hadn't had one in forever, so what could be so upsetting that it would set her off?
"A-Alli-chan, are you-"
"Idiot. IDIOT! I WASN'T WORRIED ABOUT YOU GETTING LAID! RUN! SHE'S A FREAKING GHOUL YOU MORO-"
Kaneki inhaled sharply, looking at the impaled phone in his hand. His eyes followed the ruby spike speared through the phone, and the boy trembled, seeing the appendage coming from Rize-san, her eyes cold obsidian with blood-red veins throughout.
Stumbling backwards, the teen tried to flee, but froze in pain, and looked down. He gaped in horror at the tentacle protruding through his stomach, screaming in pain as the ghoul dragged him back to her. He vaguely heard Rize-san speaking, but couldn't process anything. He was finally blessed with unconsciousness, and as his eyes rolled back into his head, he glimpsed steel beams crashing towards his assailant.