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It had been many days after the kiss. Kaneki wanted to talk to Touka. They had went back to the way they had been before. After his shift was done he went home. He went back to Anteiku after it had closed and snuck in with his key. He went up to Touka's apartment and knocked on her door.

"What do you want?" Touka asked when she saw when it was him.

"To talk."

Touka opened the door and let him in.

"What do you want to talk about?" Touka asked once they were seated on her couch.

"Ever since the kiss..." Kaneki stopped when Touka hugged him.

"Don't say anything just yet."

She kissed him then got up. Kaneki just watched her. Touka made two cups of coffee and brought them over.

"If you're wondering... My feeling are mutual. I... I care about you a lot." Touka said suddenly.

"I thought so... It's been a year. I need to return to the 6th ward. I was afraid I might hurt you so I had to know."

"What?! Why do you need to return to the 6th ward? Can't you stay here?!" Touka shouted.

Kaneki just watched her with sad eyes. "I heard there were problems in the 6th ward. I need to solve it. I'm afraid the ghoul in charge can't solve it."

Kaneki got up and was about to walk out of the door.

"Wait. Take me with you."

"I'm sorry, Touka." Kaneki left.

Touka scrambled after him and caught his arm. Kaneki turned around and was surprised when Touka kissed him.

"Don't forget me and come back sometime, okay?" she tried to sound cheerful. It was hard. She was crying.

Kaneki hugged her and kissed the top of her head.

"I'm sorry Touka. I won't be returning for a long time. I might not even return at all. I'm sorry. Good-bye. I love you Touka." Kaneki released her and walked out the door.

Kaneki went into the nearest ally. Tears were coming out of his eyes.

"Damn it. Damn It! I don't want to leave but I have to!" Kaneki slammed the wall with his head.

No. I must not think this way. I must hurry and solve the problem and come back.

With that, his tears dried and he started walking toward the train station.

Once he was at the 6th ward, he looked ahead.

"I'm sorry Touka. I won't be returning. Ever." Kaneki whispered when he saw was ahead of him.

This is my first fanfic, completed with this chapter. Please review and tell me what you think. Might update with a new chapter.