Uta from Tokyo Ghoul

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He should be everything you despise. His appearance, his character, his very being. He was everything that screamed 'abnormal' and yet you couldn't help but feel attracted to this strange guy. You didn't mind the fact that he was a ghoul. In fact, you interacted more with ghouls than with humans. Ever since your parents died and you were taken in by Yoshimura. You never thought a ghoul could be so caring. He taught you everything you knew and now you were working at that small cafe, Anteiku, in the back of an alley. All the non-human customers knew you were not to be touched. You met him at his shop, when Yoshimura asked you to deliver a strange package there.

Your (e/c) hues lit up as they spotted a mask shop. You were intrigued by such things. Yoshimura warned you he had a habit of scaring newcomers, but you didn't take him seriously. That is, until he actually did it, a scream escaping your lips as you put your right hand on your chest, feeling your heart pound like it was about to jump out. You took a closer look at the culprit and everything you saw surprised you. He didn't hide or try to conceal his kakugan in any way. His charcoal hair, long enough to be tied in a small, really small ponytail was shaved on one side. He had a few tattoos showing, as well as piercings. He was all dressed up in black. Yep. His looks yelled 'danger', but who the hell listens to that stuff? He leaned in closer, his head inches from your neck and inhaled your scent, backing off slightly.

"You're human. Interesting." his voice came out soft, sweet, definitely not what you were expecting.

"What brings you here?" he asked, not taking his eyes off you. God, you couldn't have enough of his voice. You wished he would've never stopped talking, but he didn't look like the talkative type so you just had to deal with what you had.

"I'm here to deliver a package." you said gesturing towards the bag in your hands.

You handed it over to him, your hands touching in the process, your cheeks slightly heating up. His hands were pretty cold but warm at the same time, the sensation still lingering on your fingertips. He looked into the bag, giving a small nod.

"Did you look inside.." he paused, waiting for you to state your name.

"(y/n)." it came out more as a whisper, but he caught it.

"(y/n).." he repeated after you. He liked how your name felt on his lips.

"No, I didn't."

"Do you want to?" he asked, his lips curving upwards in a small smile.

You knew you probably shouldn't and maybe it was something you weren't supposed to see. You knew that curiosity killed the cat but that didn't stop you.

"If it isn't any trouble." you tried to hide your excitement.

You approached him carefully, blushing when he said 'I may look like it, but I don't bite.' He slowly opened the bag and as you were about to uncover the secret of the mysterious package he quickly brought it closer to your face and made a strange sound. You jumped back and shouted.

"For fuck's sake! Oh my god!"

He chuckled at your reaction, completely revealing the coffee hidden inside the bag. You couldn't help but also start laughing, tucking a stray strand of (h/c) hair behind your ear.

"I should probably go now. I haven't finished my shift yet." you pointed out sadly.

You headed towards the door, swirling the metal handle.

"I guess I'll see you around.."

"Uta."

You smiled to yourself, walking out of the salon. Even his name was strange, but it suited him nonetheless. The attraction was instant. Attraction of total opposites. A ghoul and a human. A rough looking guy and a fragile looking girl. An unpredicatable punk and a sweet, innocent girl. Well, you weren't exactly girly, but you liked to wear a dress and flats once in a while and today was one of those. From that day on you started visiting his shop regularly, either to deliver a pack of coffee or just to hang out. He didn't seem to mind. He was actually pleased with your company. Slowly, but surely he was opening up to you. Unmistakably you had fallen for him. Whenever he tried to scare you, you ended up blushing furiously instead of screaming and he seemed to have taken notice of it. One day, he was acting stranger than usual, constantly avoiding your gaze.

"Hey, Uta, what's wrong?" your voice was full of genuine concern and he couldn't help but feel guilty.

"Nothing. I'm just busy today." he explained, still not looking you in the eye. You could feel he was lying. He's had much busier days in the past and he still had time to hang out with you. You'd lie if you said you weren't hurt. Maybe you were getting on his nerves and he wanted to get rid of you. If that was the case it was working damn well.

"Oh, I see.." you said, your voice cracking slightly. You hated that. Everyone could tell you were about to cry because of it. Talking 'bout the devil. Tears threatened to spill from your eyes. You ran towards the door as you felt them cascade on your cheeks. As you were about to escape you felt a tight grip on your wrist, pulling you back into the dim lit workshop. Before you could process what just happened, two strong arms engulfed you in their warmth. You rested your head on the crook of his neck, letting the tears flow freely.

"I'm sorry, (y/n).." his voice, as soothing as ever, was slowly calming you down. You gathered every ounce of courage in your body and lifted your head just enough for your (e/c) orbits to meet his crimson ones.

"Uta.." his grip around you loosened as he waited for your words that kept him on the edge to come out.

"I think I l-" you were stopped by his lips crashing onto yours. Your eyes widened in complete shock, but you relaxed and responded to the kiss. It was much shorter than you'd hoped for. But it's as they say 'Kiss me quick, but make it last.'

"I think I know." was his repsonse as your lips locked again. He could sense your inexperience and held back his urges. After a few seconds he gently bit your lower lip, earning a moan from you. You hugged him with all your might, hoping for the time to stop frozen like this.

"This might not work, (y/n).." his words brought you back to Earth.

"I know." was the only answer you could breath out.

"It may not last forever." even though he said that, you could tell he was thinking of you only. He wouldn't stand to see you hurt because of him.

"I don't need forever, I'm happy with now." you said with pleading eyes that still didn't lose their glow.

"(y/n).." he called out to you.

"Yes?"

"I love you." those words you had longed to hear had such a wonderful sound.

"I love you, too." you replied as he gently placed a kiss on your forehead.

Attraction of total opposites. A rough looking guy and a sweet, innocent girl. A human and a ghoul. But this time it might just work.
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