Aburame Shino × Reader

Chapter 2

"Well, then" Shikamaru-san returned to his responsible tone, "I'll have you placed at the academy by tomorrow, till then, you can rest in a hotel." "I am forever indebted to you, Lord Seventh and Shikamaru-san."
"Umm... Can I go to the academy to see it and how it works and other things like that?" I asked hesitantly. "Ofcourse. Go ahead. Have your fun. It's important to know your enemies before the battle!" Lord Seventh said jokingly to which we all laughed. I thanked them and took my leave.
Well, now I have to figure out how to go to the Ninja Academy. Well, seems like the town is filled with good people. I'm sure I can reach by asking around. "Hi! I'm new here. Would you mind tell me where the Ninja Academy is?" I asked the shopkeeper and he just pointed to a tall building and said, "That's the building. Go straight towards it." I thought it was easy enough but no. I've been walking for hours now. Will I even get there, it's taking forever! Also, when did I last eat anything? It's really not humanly possible to be this hungry. The kids might know the way to the obviously! I can ask the Genin!
Oh! There's a girl who looks like a Genin. "Umm hi! Would you mind telling me the way to the Ninja Academy?" "Ofcourse! Come with me!" She said excitedly, and I finally reached the academy in no time. "Thank you...umm...?"
"Wasabi"
"Oh! Thank you, Wasabi-chan. You are very kind." I smiled as she smiled back.
Well, now that I'm here I just nee..d...ne-... What's happening? I'm... I'm...ugh.
"Ugh. Where am I? What happened?" I stuttered as a bright light shown in my eyes. "Oh, you're awake! I'm so glad that's because everyone should care about every person should care about a person who is sick. By the way, I'm Shino, Aburame Shino." "Hi! I'm new here. I will be joining the academy from tomorrow as a teacher, thanks to Hokage-sama and Shikamaru-san." "Oh! That's nice. I am a teacher here. I don't have a class until another hour, want me to show you around, that's because it will be easier for you to adjust to the new environment." "Thank you. That would be very kind of you." And my stomach rumbled as soon as I ended my sentence.
Oh my god! Why now?! But true, I am very hungry. I need to eat something.
"Seems to me like you are hungry, why don't we start with the stores just outside the academy premises that's because it seems to me like you are very hungry." "That would be amazing. I really appreciate it. Thank you" I smiled as we walked together.
"So, Shino-san, you're a teacher here too, right? Can you tell me about the students?" "The students here are actually really talented, but most of them don't have a strong purpose, like protecting the village or starting a business for the village's progress, that's because-" "Do you reason everything you say, Shino-san?" I giggled a little because I couldn't help it. "I didn't mean to be rude, but you just seem to do it in ever sentence. Why is that?" I asked because I was very curious. "That's because we must know why we do something." He answered. "That's not a reason Shino-san! The reason maybe because it's a habit, because you like to do it, because otherwise you feel incomplete or something like that"
"Well, I reason with everything, that's because, it's a habit. Most probably that is it, and maybe because I like to analyze situations"
"Oh. Okay. So, you're a very analytical practical person, huh? I imagine your girlfriend will be like this too?"
"Umm... She is not like that, that's because I don't have one." He was seriously embarrassed at this point of time.
"Oh. I didn't know. Sorry"
"Well, anyway, we're here."
"Oh! Wow. It doesn't seem to be stocked at the moment. There's just one...umm... Yaki...soba bun? Yakisoba bun? Okay. I'll have the Yakisoba bun!" I was oddly enthusiastic after seeing food. Who knows how long I've not eaten.
"Or actually, let it be. I can't eat it rn."
"Why? Can't you eat? Do you have a bad stomach?" Enquired Shino-san
"No, Shino-san. It's because I have a bad pocket. I don't have any money. I'm new and my money is over." I looked down at my empty purse in despair.
"Well, we'll see about food later." I started walking the other way.
"Well, I would like to give you a welcome gift. That's because I want to show my appreciation for a new colleague. Please have this." I was stopped by Shino-san's voice. He was holding the Yakisoba bun for me.
"Oh! Shino-san! Thank you so much! I will return the money once I get my salary! For sure. Thank you!" I said gratefully as I took it from his hands. My hands slightly brushed his and I felt kind of rosy inside my head. I ate the bun and I thought I felt refreshed for a while, but it was a small bun, anyway. I am still so hungry but how to do tell him. What the hell?! Why am I embarrassed? I'm just hungry. I should just tell him. No, ask him if he has time to bother with me.
"Hey, Shino-san, how much time do we have until your class starts?" I asked.
"48 minutes. Why do you ask?"
"Well, can you take me for lunch today? To a nearby restaurant? And I will pay you back. We will get to know each other and work better together as colleagues. Plus, I am really hungry. I'm sorry. I know I am bothering you a lot but- Hmm?"
"O-o-o-ofcourse! I will t-t-take you for l-lunch, that's b-b-because you really need to eat right now or you will faint again." Shino-san said, his face flustered with red all over.
"Ah! You will! Thank you Shino-san! I appreciate it so much!" I was so grateful and happy.
"Shino Sensei! Shino Sensei!" Some kids came calling his name.
"Oh! It's you!" I exclaimed when I saw Boruto.
"Oh you! What you doing here? Yesterday you were in the Hokage's office and now you're here?" He questioned me.
"Shino-san is taking me out for lunch. He's very sweet and kind" I told the kids.
All the kids had an expression on their face as if they had seen a ghost except one. Shino-san also looked like I did something to disappoint him.
"Well then, Shino Sensei, we'll leave you to your lunch. We can talk later! Bye!" And all the kids rushed back where they came from.
"Hey! You had some work, na? Then? What happened? Come back?" I turned to Shino-san, "Did I do something? Did I say something I shouldn't have?" I was puzzled but Shino-san asked me to ignore and we went to this famous restaurant called 'Ichiraku'.
"Ittadakimasu!" I said as I took my chopsticks and dug into the ramen.
"Wow! This is super delicious! I really love this ramen! No wonder this restaurant is so popular!"
"Now, tell me, what are you hiding?" Shino-san said, suddenly in a serious tone.
"What do you mean?"
"I have been observing. You haven't told anyone your name or where you are from or anything about yourself."
"Oh, that. I'm not hiding anything, Shino-san, I just don't know. I don't know anything about myself. Or rather, I don't remember anything. That's why I was at the Hokage's office yesterday."
"So, what did Ino say about your memories?"
"She said it's definitely not a jutsu. It's a disease or an amnesia. The only thing she got from my memory was that I was a teacher before this. So, Hokage-sama offered me a job as teacher in the Academy." I explained.
"Oh. I'm sorry I doubted you, that's because I have a strong desire to protect all the kids that are our future." Shino-san apologized.
"It's not your fault. I am very obviously suspicious to anyone. I was lying on the road to Konoha when some Jounin found me, I don't remember who I am or where I am from. There's nothing about me that people can trust. But still, Hokage-sama did and I won't fail him." I was getting motivated now. "I am really thankful for everything you did for me today Shino-san. Maybe, we can take an academy tour once you're done for the day?" I asked expectantly.
"O-O-O-OFCOURSE. I wouldn't m-mind at all!" He stuttered again.
I felt good inside. I felt like I had someone with me. It was nice to have a friend.
We finished our lunch, I thanked 'Ichiraku' and we were on our way to the academy.
"All my classes for today end at 4. I'll meet you here, is that okay? Till then you can go around and try not to get lost, that's because otherwise you might not come here in time." Shino-san asked.
"Ofcourse! I have nowhere else to go. I'll see you at 4!" I smiled and he smiled back.