Teacher's Wife

Chapter 12

Hinata stepped into the kitchen and was greeted by the sight of her cat, Simba, perched on the countertop, meticulously grooming his paw. She couldn't help but smile at the sight of him. "Good morning, Simba," she cooed softly, reaching out to stroke his fur. Simba responded with a contented meow, arching his back and nuzzling into her hand.

After a moment of enjoying the affectionate exchange with her furry friend, Hinata's smile faded as she realized she needed to go grocery shopping. With a sigh, she walked over to the fridge and opened it, surveying its contents. Seeing that she was running low on supplies, she grabbed her keys and headed to the front door, determined to get her errands done.

As Hinata stepped outside, she felt a shiver run down her spine. She looked around but saw nothing out of the ordinary. Brushing it off as just her imagination, she walked down the street towards the nearest grocery store.

But as she walked, she couldn't shake the feeling that she was being followed. She quickened her pace, glancing over her shoulder every few seconds. She saw a figure in the distance, shrouded in a dark hoodie, but couldn't make out their face.

Her heart pounding, Hinata tried to shake off the feeling of unease that was creeping up on her. But no matter how fast she walked or how many turns she took, the shadowy figure seemed to keep pace with her.

As Hinata made her way to the grocery store, she turned around to take a quick glance and saw the figure disappear around the corner, causing her heart to race. She let out a shaky breath, relieved that the person was gone, but the experience had left her shaken and on edge.

Just as she was trying to calm herself down, she felt a hand on her shoulder, causing her to jump in surprise. "Oh, sorry I didn't mean to scare you," Kakashi said, offering her a reassuring smile. "Are you okay?" he asked, noticing the fear etched on her face.

Hinata slowly nodded, not wanting to burden her teacher with her problems. "Oh, uh, hi Kakashi-sensei," she greeted him quietly, looking up at his face. She put on a fake smile, trying to appear composed. "Sorry, I thought I forgot my card, but I remembered I put it in the wrong pocket," she lied, hoping to brush off her unease.

Kakashi observed Hinata carefully, noticing her forced smile and the way her hands trembled slightly. He knew something was wrong, but he also knew that Hinata was a private person who often kept her feelings to herself. "Are you sure you're okay?" he asked again, his voice soft and concerned.

Hinata nodded again, avoiding eye contact with her teacher. "Yes, I'm fine. Thank you for asking, Kakashi-sensei," she replied, trying to keep her voice steady.

Kakashi wasn't convinced, but he also didn't want to push Hinata if she wasn't ready to talk about it. "Alright, well if you need anything, don't hesitate to reach out," he said, giving her shoulder a reassuring squeeze before turning to leave.

As he walked away, Hinata couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt. She knew she should have opened up to Kakashi and told him about the figure following her, but the fear of being a burden held her back.

As Hinata walked through the aisles, she carefully collected all the groceries she needed and placed them in her cart. She took her time, wanting to make sure she didn't forget anything. Sasuke was coming back tomorrow night, and she wanted to have a nice meal prepared for him when he arrived.

As she approached the produce section, Hinata made sure to grab Sasuke's favorite tomatoes, a small smile gracing her lips as she imagined the look of delight on his face when he saw them.

However, her thoughts were interrupted when she reached the aisle containing the condoms. Hinata felt her cheeks flush as she nervously picked up a box, trying to act casual as she placed it in her cart. She had always been too shy to buy them herself, usually relying on Sasuke to do it for them. But this time, she wanted to surprise him and show him that she could be confident and assertive too. With a deep breath, Hinata continued down the aisle, determined to finish her shopping and get home.