A/N: Thank you so much for reading my story, and a quick thank you to sousie for the reviews! It means a lot to me! Enjoy!
Chapter 5 –Shituation
Aelin strode into Anteiku, ignoring the hushed mutterings being exchanged by the waiters and patrons alike. Peering around for a table, Aelin noticed that the only available seat was at a table with a small girl, who greatly resembled her Hina-chan. Taking her seat, Aelin glanced at the small girl only to freeze and jump up in astonishment. The child met Alli-chan's gaze, eyes wide as she rushed into Alli-chan's arms.
"Onee-chan!"
"Hina-Chan!"
The girl's excited cries rang throughout the café, joy evident on their expressions. Aelin sat down once more, and began questioning after Hina-chan.
"Is Ryouko-san here? What about your father? Doesn't he have work? Are you okay? Hinaaa-chaaaan! Tell me everything!"
Hinami laughed at her Onee-chan's childish attitude, but obligingly answered.
"Yeah, Mom is upstairs. Dad had to stay home for work, but me and Mom will be here for a bit. I'm fiiine, Touka-nee takes good care of me when Mom is busy!"
"Really? That's good. How have you been liking Monochrome Rainbows? Did you have any trouble with the Kanji?"
Hinami shook her head, proud that she was able to get through most of the story.
"No, Kaneki-nii helped me with the new Kanji! He reads Takatsuki Sen too! You should meet him!"
Aelin chuckled, a sly grin on her face.
"Is he cute~?"
Hinami sputtered denials, caught off guard by the abrupt subject change.
"W- WHAT? N- NO! WHY WOULD YOU EVEN ASK THA-"
Aelin burst into snickers at Hinami's horrified face upon noticing the shadow looming from behind her. Kaneki stood there blushing, as a wicked look crept over his features. The boy faked a pout and spoke up.
"Hinami-chan! I'm not cute? So cruel!"
Hinami opened her mouth to protest once more, only to throw her hands into the air and drop her face onto the table with a muffled cry. Aelin and Kaneki cracked up once more, and even Touka-chan smiled at the amusing sight. Aelin quickly cut herself off and raced to the stairwell, having noticed Ryouko descending the stairs. After a heartwarming greeting, Ryouko took Hinami outside to go clothes shopping. As idle chatter resumed in the coffee shop, an effeminate man dressed in bright clothes entered the café. Aelin stiffened and narrowed her eyes, quickly excusing herself to the bathroom. Emerging a few minutes later, Aelin saw a star-struck Kaneki staring at Anteiku's door, Touka-chan donning a disgusted scowl. Internally swearing at her idiot friend, Alli-chan sat next to Kaneki.
"Kaneki. I have a few important questions for you. One, have you been nice to Hina-chan? Cause if you haven't… Rest In Pieces Kaneki. Second, DON'T answer this to me, but Hide needs to know if you got laid. With, you know, Rize-san. Finally, WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU A MAGNET FOR HOMOCIDAL PURPLE HAIRED PEOPLE? SERIOUSLY, HOW? Stay the FUCK away from him or I'll shove a sword up his ass, got it?"
Kaneki gaped disbelievingly at Alli-chan. D-Death? Se-Sex? Sword up the ass… wait did she make a freaking-
Kaneki leveled her with a deadpan glare.
"Alli-chan? You… You'll shove a sword up his… Isn't that… Did you really just make a sex joke Alli-chan?"
Aelin fell out of her chair clutching her stomach, guffawing loudly.
"OH MY GOD 'NEKI! I HAVE CORRUPTED YOU! I DIDN'T EVEN MEAN IT THAT WAY! HAHA, THIS IS PRICELESS, I HAVE STOLEN YOUR INNOCENCE! HAHAHaah… oh shit Hide is gonna kill me… now me and him can't throw innuendoes over your head. BOO 'NEKI, BOO! BE ASHAMED OF YOUR PERVERTED WAYS!"
Kaneki repeated Hinami's earlier action, a loud thump sounding as his skull met the table, exasperated at his best friends' antics.
"I disown you two." was Kaneki's responding declaration, utterly done with this situation. Wait no, not a situation, what's that stupid word Alli-chan came up with? …right. I'm in a… shituation. God damn it Alli-chan. If I die of embarrassment my ghost shall haunt you.
Aelin smirked as her phone buzzed.
"Hey 'Neki! Hide congratulates you on the loss of your innocence! He says now all you need to lose is your- mhhhmff!"
Kaneki covered her mouth quickly, flushing crimson in embarrassment. Aelin rolled her eyes, muttering "Drama queen" under her breath, but read the next text from Hide.
"Hide also says you need to park your car in the garage. Pfft, OH MY GOD HIDE!"
Kaneki blinked at his friend in confusion, tilting his head questioningly.
"But Alli-chan, I dont have a car? And Kamii doesn't even have a garage... what are you two going on about?"
"Alright then. I'm gonna let Hide know that it was a false alarm. You are still oblivious to the high heavens, and somehow still have a pure mind after having been around me and Hide for years."