Kaneki awakens with a fluttering in his heart and a smile on his face. His eyes are swollen, as if he’s been crying. Hmm?
He looks up to see Touka smiling down at him. Her hands stroke his hair, and his head rests on her bare thighs.
“Hi,” he croaks.
“How are you?” Touka sounds nervous.
“Happy.” Kaneki rubs sleep out of his eyes. He sits up and runs his hands down Touka’s chest.
“Me too.” Touka snuggles closer.
He wraps her in his arms and breathes in her scent. He never noticed before, how she smells like coffee even when she’s not at her job. It’s like coffee’s a part of her, and he loves that.
They will have to flee their hideout soon. The 24th ward, and all the ghouls of GOAT, await. But not yet. He can afford a few more seconds in Touka’s loving arms.
Mercy and Magic 