Itachi held the stalker's wrists firmly, his gaze hard as he took in the situation. "I'll take it from here," he said in a low voice, the stalker cowering under his intense stare.
"Th-Thank you, Itachi," Hinata said softly, watching as he led the stalker away from her.
Itachi turned back to her with a small smile on his face. "No problem," he said before adding, "Also, tell Sasuke that I'm sorry."
Hinata watched as he disappeared into the distance with the stalker. She let out a breath she didn't realize she was holding and then clenched her fist. Hinata wasn't normally an angry person, but the fact that a teacher would allow someone to stalk a student made her furious. How dare they try to invade her personal life just because they wanted Sasuke for themselves? It was unacceptable.
As Hinata walked home, her anger from the ordeal still simmered inside her. However, as soon as she stepped inside and saw Sasuke, all the tension seemed to dissipate from her body. She opened the door and said softly, "I'm home."
The sight of Sasuke standing there caused her to run up to him and tackle him into an embrace. He was surprised but quickly wrapped his arms around her back and pulled her close. She sighed against his chest, listening to the steady beat of his heart.
"What's wrong?" he asked, his concern evident in his voice.
"Itachi came and took care of the stalker," she said, finally pulling away to look up at him.
Sasuke's smile was a small comfort to her. "That's good," he said, quickly kissing the top of her head.
"We also found out why he was following me," Hinata continued, and Sasuke raised an eyebrow, waiting for her to explain. "It was Karen, the Physics teacher."
Sasuke let out a sigh. "How am I not surprised? I'm sorry, baby," he said, kissing her head again.
Hinata looked up at him, her eyes softening. "It's not your fault you're so attractive," she said softly, a small smile tugging at the corners of her lips.
Sasuke chuckled softly, his hand running soothing circles on her back. "Well, I'm sorry for being so irresistible," he said, his tone teasing. Hinata smiled softly, feeling her anger dissipate even more. Being in Sasuke's arms always had a calming effect on her.
Hinata smiled up at him, feeling the last of her anger fade away as she looked into his eyes. Sasuke always had a way of making her feel better, even in the toughest situations.
"Thanks for being here, Sasuke," she said, resting her head on his chest once more.
"Always, Hinata," he replied, holding her close. "I'll always be here for you."
They stood there for a few moments longer, wrapped up in each other's embrace, before eventually pulling away.
"So, what do we do about Karen?" Sasuke asked, his expression serious.
Hinata thought for a moment before replying, "I think we should report her to the principal. This is completely unacceptable behavior, and she shouldn't be allowed to teach if she's going to use her position to harass students."
Sasuke nodded in agreement, "I'll go with you to talk to the principal tomorrow. We'll make sure she gets what she deserves."
Sasuke sat by Hinata's side, watching her as she slept peacefully. He gently stroked her hair, letting the strands slip through his fingers. He smiled sadly at her, his mind preoccupied with thoughts of Karen. He knew from the beginning that she would be trouble, never quite getting the hint that he didn't like her.
Sasuke had always been polite to Karen, but he never gave her any indication that he was interested in her. Yet, she continued to pursue him relentlessly, even going so far as to have someone stalk Hinata. Sasuke couldn't help but feel a sense of frustration and anger towards Karen for causing so much trouble.
As he continued to stroke Hinata's hair, he couldn't help but feel grateful for her presence in his life. She was the one who truly understood him and accepted him for who he was. Sasuke leaned down and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead, silently promising to protect her from anyone who tried to harm her.
He sat there for a while longer, lost in thought, before finally deciding to get some rest himself. Carefully, he shifted Hinata's head onto a pillow, making sure she was comfortable before getting up from the bed. Sasuke walked over to the window and looked out at the night sky, the stars twinkling brightly above.
He couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that had settled in his chest since the incident with Karen. Sasuke knew he had to do something to make sure that Hinata was safe and that Karen wouldn't cause any more trouble. With that determination in mind, Sasuke made a mental note to talk to Itachi and come up with a plan to handle the situation.
But for now, he needed to get some rest. Sasuke turned away from the window and walked over to the other side of the bed, slipping under the covers beside Hinata. As he wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her close, he felt a sense of peace wash over him. Sasuke closed his eyes, content in the knowledge that Hinata was safe and by his side.
Sasuke stood in front of Karen, his arms crossed and a stern expression on his face. Hinata was in the office speaking with the principal, while he dealt with Karen. She looked at him with confusion, lifting her glasses up to get a better look at him.
"Mr. Uchiha, I don't understand why we're here," Karen said, walking closer to him and placing a finger on his chest. "Did you just want me alone?" she asked, attempting to flirt with him.
Sasuke immediately slapped her hand away and smirked at her. "Don't flatter yourself, Karen. I didn't bring you here for that," he said firmly. "I'm here to talk about your behavior towards Hinata. You had someone stalk her, all because of your inappropriate feelings towards me. It's not only unprofessional, it's illegal."
Karen's expression changed from confusion to anger as she realized what Sasuke was insinuating. "How dare you accuse me of such things!" she spat, her voice rising. "I have done nothing wrong!"
Sasuke raised an eyebrow, unimpressed. "Is that so? Then why did you have someone follow Hinata around?" he asked, his voice calm and collected.
Karen's eyes darted around nervously, realizing that she had been caught. "I...I just wanted to make sure she wasn't getting in the way of us," she muttered, looking down at the ground.
Sasuke's eyes narrowed at her admission. "Us? Karen, I am your colleague and Hinata is my student. There is no 'us'," he said firmly. "Your behavior is unacceptable and I will not tolerate it any longer. I'm going to speak to the principal about having you fired."
Karen's face twisted into a look of pure rage. "You can't do this to me! I've been working here for years and I've never had any complaints!" she screamed, causing Sasuke to take a step back.
Sasuke maintained his composure, despite Karen's outburst. "Your actions have consequences, Karen. And I won't let you continue to harass my student or myself," he said firmly before turning on his heel and leaving the room.