"If you are not too long, I will wait here for you all my life."
- Oscar Wilde
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Sasaki POV
"Leave?" Touka said with a surprised face, and a bit hurt.
I smile nervously. "I've been gone from the CCG for awhile, so their gonna wonder what happened to me." I explained.
It's been a couple of days since I landed on Re's doorstep, and I finally remembered. Thought I try to push the pain and suffering out, if I'm put in a situation where I have to fight... I'm afraid he will come out. I cringe at the thought and grab my coat.
"Don't be so down, I'll come and drink coffee sometimes." I said with a small smile as I open the door to the cafe with a jingle. But I'm stopped by a grab on my shirt, I turn quickly.
Touka is a bit flustered, grabbing my shirt. "J-Just make sure it's at least once a week! Stupid Kaneki!" She suddenly yelled, walking away quickly.
Kaneki huh? That's my name isn't it? The one I was born with... it sounds nice. Kaneki Ken. But I suppose I'm not really Kaneki Ken anymore, I'm Sasaki Haise.
I smile weakly as I walk down the street. Then who am I, Kaneki or Sasaki? I guess I'm both, if you think about it enough. There are still a bit of gaps in my memory I need to sort out, so Touka can help me with that.
But really... my life... is always full of mystery and pain. I'm tired of it. That's why... from today on...
My name is Kaneki Haise...
That sounds like a kindergartener combined two names... I'm such a kid. But.. it makes me happy, that I can be my past self, and my present.
Levin POV
I slowly and grossly got out of my bed, staring at the ground where my feet slid down from. I'm at Nest judging from the carpet. I rub my eyes and walk to the shower, and take a quick drench.
I dry and get dressed. Without thinking really straight, I walk to the door, but it slams open suddenly. I jump back from surprise and stare at Kurona, who's standing in the doorway.
Usually this wouldn't be weird... but she's wearing... a nurse costume... I squint at her with a nervous face. "U-Um... Yasu?" I asked.
"Yes?" She asked quietly, with a straight face.
"What are you doing?" I ask.
"Taking care of you." She said plainly.
I smile nervously. "Vin put you up to this, didn't he." I guessed.
She nodded, pulling out a needle. "Time for medicine." She said in a monotone voice.
Sweat starts to appear on my forehead. "I-I don't think I need a injection, Yasu." I said quickly.
Kurona looked at the ground with sadness. "So you don't need my help?" She asked with a pouting face, but still a monotone.
"N-No! That's not it, but you can help me another way... Without a needle." I added the last part quickly and nervously.
She walked up to me with a straight face and pushed me down onto the roller office chair I have. I stutter with words, trying to understand what shes doing, but she suddenly pushed me around so my back was facing her.
Her hands went to my shoulders and instant bliss came.
A back massage!
"Right there." I moaned with pleasure as she pressed her thumbs just in the right place and moved her hands in pro like movements.
"Is it good?" She asked.
"Really good, it's the best feeling I've had in awhile, the movement is perfect. I really needed this." I sighed with bliss as I smiled.
Kurona was silent, but when I glanced back, I swear she was smiling, just a tiny bit. I see the nurses outfit again and blush, she looks good. I wonder if there's anymore outfits Vin could put her in... wait, shut up pervy mind!
"I'm sorry." She suddenly said, stopping the massage.
I flinch. "What for?" I ask.
She looked at the floor, and wiggled her feet with nervousness. "I bit you at the mansion. Sorry." She said quickly, while closing her eyes tight.
I stare at her for a long time, remembering her eating a good chunk of me back in the mansion. It hurt like hell... but if it's to help her...
"It's fine." I say.
"Huh?" She mumbled under her breath.
I turn back around and sigh. "It's not that big of a deal. I was just helping you, so it's fine, right?" I ask.
Kurona wiggled a bit. She looked a bit cute when she was nervous like that. That's it! A maids costume would be perfect - Ack! Stop pervy mind!
"You taste good." She said quietly.
I don't know why, but I blushed. "Y-Yeah? Thanks... I think." I mumbled.
Kurona whispered into my ear, making me shiver. "Thank you for the meal." She quickly said before walking out of the room silently.
My face heats up and I shake my head quickly. No no no! There's nothing sexy about a cute girl eating you! Absolutely none! Imagining a girl like Rize doing that makes me grossed out, but when Kurona does it...
"Aaah! I don't get it!" I yell as I punch my punching bag hard, making it shake.
Maybe I should go eat something, that'll calm me down a bit. I walk out of my room, feeling the heat difference from my room and the hall. I wonder if Kawa is still here?
I head down the stairs, but the living room is empty, which is usually where he is, playing games. Oh right! He has school... yeah.
I want to go to school too.
I go to the fridge and open it, there's a piece of cake in there, chocolate flavored, and I pick it up, a note on top of it.
For Lev,
Eat this, it's a welcome home present.
-Vin
I smile and go sit at the table, taking a fork and pushing a bite into my mouth, flavor of chocolate going everywhere into my mouth. I'm really glad I can eat things like this. But it does make me a bit guilty feeling because everyone else here can't eat things like this.
I frown and take another bite. I suppose I shouldn't think about it too much.
I wonder what happened to Tsukiyama. I beat him to a pulp, but was he captured by the CCG? Nah, knowing him he swiftly made an escape. Slippery bastard.
I was such an idiot, blindly accepting his random friendly advice. I was too gullible. Not anymore. No way am I trusting anyone without actually knowing a bit of background.
I need to be careful on who I make friends with, you never know when someone might con you. Next person who tries will regret it.
What about that investigator, Sasaki Haise? He seemed to be freaking out in the mansion after talking to Tsukiyama. Do they know each other? If he knows Sasaki... does he know why Touka reacts why she does when seeing him?
I guess all the answers will roll out eventually. I just need to act at the right time. For now, I need to focus on other things.
Like Aogiri.
What have they been doing for the past month, I heard no news from them at all. If they aren't making any moves, maybe I should make a move first, surprise them. I grin at the idea.
"Hey, you look pretty evil with that grin there." Vincent said, coming out of the door into the kitchen, sitting next to me.
My grin widens. "I just had a wonderful idea." I said, taking another bite of my cake.
Vin grins back. "Oh? And what's that. I'd love to hear it." He leans forward to listen.
I give a mischievous grin. "I have a plan that might just be our ticket to cripple Aogiri."