"Shut up, Uchiha! Let me help you, Hatake-san!" He said, slowly jogging towards you and stopped just before he could touch you chest.

Itachi in the other hand just shrink back and get at his seat while watching from afar. He felt something burning within him but...what is it? Jealousy? For what?! Both of you are just friends because you are in the same class... that's it... He frown at this thought.

At the same time, your father just looked at this silver haired guy in front of him while resting his left hand on your shoulder. "I only ask (y/n)-san for this task, not any volunteers, Hidan."

"Aawww... don't be like that, Kakashi-sensei...how could you let your beautiful daughter to carry all those heavy books by herself? As a gentleman like me...I won't allow that on my watch." He said as he grinned at you, slightly winking his eyes.

You stepped back a bit, taking a few comfortable distance from him while having both your hands clasped at your chest. He's scary...you don't know why but... it's just scary.

"That's nice of you, Hidan for wanting to help your classmate. But...I, myself can help her." He said as he divide those books and give a small stack to you while he carry the other half which seems more than your's. "Thank you for offering your help, Hidan-kun. Maybe I will ask you for help another time." He said and walked out of the class.

You just force a smile at Hidan before tailing your father away from the class while he just smiling at his sight at you, the way your hair sway behind your back revealing some part of your cute neck, the way your school uniform look a little bit loose especially at your waist and of course, why are you wearing some sort of a longer skirt to hide those milky thighs away, (y/n)? Why don't you just wear those short skirts like the other girls enjoy to wear? You will look extra gorgeous in that for sure...

Itachi just looked at Hidan who was still at the front after you went away just now, Itachi saw how he licks his lips just now. That sight makes him angry for an unknown reason. He stand up and walked to the front, purposely hit his shoulder and glared at him.

"WHAT THE HELL, UCHIHA?! WHERE DO YOU PUT YOUR DAMN EYES AT, HUH?!" Hidan bursted out loud while tugging on Itachi's collar.

"Funny...where do you put your eyes just now, Hidan?" He said before slapped Hidan's hand away from him.
His glare is still visible that was piercing the silver head.

"Why, you!!!" He quickly swing his fist towards Itachi but Itachi skillfully step back to avoid that punch. Itachi can feel the wind produced from Hidan's punch just now making his bangs sway to the left. That awfully strong punch almost landed on the whiteboard but Itachi quickly catch it.

"Vandalism will never be forgiven, you read the rules, right?" Itachi said with his stoic face while letting go of Hidan's hand. He turned away on his heels and said, "I never had the urge to fight with anyone...I just want to go to the toilet but you blocked my way, making me bumped at you...sorry..." He said as he waved his hand, still his back facing Hidan before putting his right hand back in his pocket.

Hidan sweat dropped. No one had ever strong enough to stop his fist before...this is the first time. "Interesting..." He smirked and went back to his seat, putting his feet on his desk while resting his arms behind his head.

"Seems like someone is in love... but you need to compete for it..." Hidan heard a voice from outside of his class.

"Kakuzu!"

***

Your father sighed as he sit on his chair by his desk. He pinched his temple while motioning you to put the books there. It's still early, too early in the morning to get stressed but...

"You okay, sensei?" You asked him softly, scared if he is sick or something right at the moment.

He looked at you before straighten his back. "I'm fine... it's just...I don't know how to to arrange my words but, if there is anyone, I mean ANYONE who ever bully you or touch you or trying to get into fights with you or making you feel uncomfortable...just tell me okay, (y/n). I'm all ears if you have something to tell, I promise."

"Sure... it's about Hidan-san, right? No worries... I can handle it", you said trying to reassure him but you still sweat drop when you remembered on how he was watching you just now.

"I can tell that you're worried about him as well, (y/n). One look from your eye is more than enough for me...but, it's okay...I know you can handle things right. But-"

"I know... I'll tell if something is really off of my hands, okay?" You said winking at him with a reassuring smile.

"Y-Yeah...of course..." He sighed.

"Then, where is the books that I need to put at class 1-B?" You asked him while looking over his desk.

"It's okay, I just messing around with you. I can call another boys for it." He said as he continue to check on the books on his table.

"Oh, Hatake-san. Aren't you supposed to be at class, right now?" A familiar feminine voice came at you.

You sweat dropped and grinned innocently. "Kurenai-sensei... I was about to go there...I-Is there anything I could you, sensei? Maybe some things for me to bring?" You play nice and your father already put his face on the table to cover his laugh.

"Sorry, Kurenai-sensei...I need her help to carry some of the books to my table, that's all..." Your father said, still in his chuckles.

"Hehe...yeah, that's right..." You said, scratching the back of your head while your father is doing the same.

Kurenai just looked at the two of you and giggled, "You guys are truly close. And you, Hatake-san, are a copy of Kakashi-sensei for sure..." She added then motioning you to carry some of her drawing supplies to your class. "Tell your classmates that we will use the Official Art Room for today."

"Yes, sensei." You said as you walked away from the teacher's office.

"I really can see some of you and R-"

"I don't want to hear anything about her right now, Kurenai-sensei." Kakashi sighed before continue to pinch his temple.

"You looked stressed, Kakashi. Too stressed for a highschool sensei like us..." Kurenai said, she seems like it's okay if she arrives a little late to class, it's not that the students will run away or something.

"That's right, Kakashi-kun...cheer up a little."

The silverette was surprised with that sudden voice but he recognized the voice very well. "You won't understand, Minato-sensei...it's about my kid..."

"Aawww...I have a kid too, Kakashi-kun. Spill it!" The blonde said and settled himself beside Kakashi's place, well, that is his place after all.

"You have a son, Minato-sensei...mine is a daughter. It's a bit different from raising a boy for sure..."

Kurenai just giggled as she understands this very well. "Well, Asuma-kun is like that as well around Mirai. A father's love towards his daughter is greater than this universe they said... You know, your daughter is smart enough to define which one is right and which one is wrong, Kakashi. It must have something with 'love life', right?" Kurenai giggled again.

Kakashi sweat dropped, how did she know about this? Of course, she's a woman just like his daughter... "Don't you have a class right now, Kurenai-sensei?" He said, trying to escape the situation.

"Yes but, don't think that you can escape this, Kakashi. You can tell me about it, I'm a woman and I understand her very well." She said as she went out of the office.

He sighed, "Minato-sensei..."

"Yes?" The blonde raised his head from his laptop and looked at the silverette.

"Am I... being too protective?"

***

"Bye, Uchiha-kun!" You waved at him.

"See you tomorrow." He waved and turned away to resume his walk to his home.

You unlock the small gate but before you could enter your house, you hear some footsteps coming towards you, it's freak you out for some reason. You turned around, there's no one behind your or even on the street, it's just you. You felt goosebumps across your neck, you quickly get inside, locked the gate and the front door as you locked it too. It's not the first time, not the second too, it's been weeks now!

You pulled out your phone and swipe at the contacts, your father's number is on the top, you quickly tap the number and after a quite while, your father pick up.

"Hello, what is it, (y/n)?"

You slightly sigh in relief after hearing his voice, you finally calmed down a bit now.

"Um...T-To-san, a-are you g-going t-to be late?"

"(y/n)! What's wrong?! Is something bothering you?! I-I'm coming home now! You st-"

"No! To-san... please... d-don't abandon your work because of me... please, I-I'm fine...I promise..."

"No, no, no. I will be back right-"

"To-san, please...I just call to ask whether you will back early or late..."

"And why is that, young lady? It's very rare for you to call me, you know right."

"I- uh..."

You need to came up with something for not worrying him right now. You really don't want to disturb him while he's at work.

"I just want to cook the dinner... I don't want it to get cold if you're late... that's all..."

"Is that so...I thought something hap- um yeah... A little bit late, sorry, (y/n)..."

"Not a problem, To-san...be careful..."

"Thanks for the wish. See you later, bye."

"Um."

You ended the call and went inside, being alone at home is something that you hate the most since you were a child. But, you're a grown up now and you should be brave or your father will always worried about you...that is something you hate for sure.

You then went to your room and get some hot shower before you get back to the kitchen and start to cook. It was so quiet, you quickly take your phone and turn on some music to accompany you while waiting for your father to get back home.

***

"(y/n), are you okay? You seems...tired for some reason... you're not stay up late for studying extra hard, right?"

You didn't hear any of his grumbling as you just look ahead with dead looks in your eyes. Some eye bags under your eyes and that tired face with some of your bangs already covered one of your eyes.

"(y/n), you hear me?"

No response. Just keep walking ahead to school.

"Hey, what's wrong?" He said as he turned your shoulder to make sure you're facing him. You finally make it back safely to the reality.

"W-What is it, To-san? Oh, I already finished my homework a-and I didn't play games too much, I swear." You said to him.

"(y/n)... you're so tired...you look so listless this pass few weeks, is something bothering you? I mean... sometimes you're even make a sudden phone call and you sounded so scared while talking to me...is there anything that is disturbing you, my daughter?" Your father asked with worries written all over his face.

"I-uh...I just...the exam is this Monday, To-san...and yeah, maybe I overworked myself as well... Sorry for making you worry about me..." You said as you get into the school while he's still standing near the front gate.

This is very weird, no goodbyes, no teasing, no pouting, no 'good luck with your work, Oto-san' and not even a wave...this is something that never happened beforehand... He shrugged as he proceed his steps into the building as well.

***

"Hi, Hatake-san..."

You lift your head from your desk to meet with his lavender orbs, you just want to take a nap while waiting for the next lesson but here he is. Disturbing your precious time with that annoying looking grin.

"What is it, Hidan-san?" You asked as you yawn.

"Oh, you must be studying really hard, right? I just wondering if...you could teach me some subjects? You know...I'm such a stupid a*s who doesn't know a fuck...can ya?" He asked as he sit in front of your place

"I'm not really good with any subjects, Hidan-san...maybe you could study with someone else or maybe with some senpai that you always be with...it should be better for you anyway..." You said in the softest way ever, a bit afraid from his short-tempered head that could explode at any time.

"But...I want it to be you... please...and can I call you (y/n)? I love ya name so much! It's so beautiful just like you..." He said as he scooted closer to you while his hand tries to reach your's as it brushed a little making you feel uncomfortable about it.

You quickly withdraw your hand away and tried to avoid his creepy gaze. "Um... you're too close, Hidan-san...y-you're making me u-uncomfortable..." You as you slowly get up from your seat.

"Hey...where are you going, (y/n)-chan? Want me to accompany ya?" He said as he stood up as well while walking towards you.

"I-I'm... restroom!" You said as you ran away from him as fast as you can as you felt so scared at him.

He just chuckled at his sight of you, "Such a sweet little girl...I really gonna make you mine, baby...my little (y/n)-chan..."

Suddenly, a very hard grip is held on his collar before his back was slammed roughly and loudly at the wall making him jerked from his chuckles.

"WHAT THE HE-"

"Even hell is not a suitable place for you, Hidan... remember this one fucking thing...just. one. fucking shitty thing...if you ever make her scare ever again...I will slit your throat slowly, Hidan...fucking remember that small shit!" Itachi said as he released his strong grip from his collar before he went out to the toilet as well.

Hidan chuckles again, "It seems that I need to remove a nasty pest first, huh...sounds fun..."

***

"Why do you call me, Kakashi-sensei?"

He sigh and turned his chair to face his student, "Uchiha-kun, do you know why is (y/n) is behaving like that? I mean... she's not 'her' this past few weeks. I can't shake the feeling that it is not only about the exam...if you know about it, please tell me, Uchiha-kun..."

Itachi was a bit surprised to be asked about this which he thought it has something to do with class..."I was about to ask sensei the same thing as well... she's acting...weird, very weird. She's not the (y/n) that I knew before... something really changed her, sensei."

Kakashi just let out a rough sigh at this. He really hopes that this is not something bad like what he done before with his ex...nope. He knew you are a good girl which he raised you perfectly. You will never do anything that will bring shame to him or even to yourself.

"I see... thanks for telling me, Uchiha-kun. You may go now." He said then Itachi bowed at him and already turned away to went out of the office but, "Wait! One more thing, Uchiha-kun."

He quickly turned around back to face his Sensei, "Sure, what is it, sensei?"

"Can you take (y/n) to your home if I come back home late? I will fetch her with car later on...I'm sorry if it's...you know, disturb your privacy of your personal time..." Kakashi requested as he scratches the back of his head nervously.

"I guess it's not a big problem, Kakashi-sensei. My mother would love to have her in the house." He replied with a soft smile.

"Thank you, Uchi- Thank you, Itachi. I don't know how to repay this..."

"Just an A+ and we're good, sensei..." Itachi said to joke around.

"Rough joke, huh? You know...you don't have to bribe me to get A+ and you know it very well, young man..."

Itachi chuckled while smiling at Kakashi and after asking to leave politely, he went away from the office. Kakashi leaned back on his chair while remembering about his conversation with Minato which is his former sensei as well.

"Am I... being too protective?"

Minato-sensei just looked at him with a smile. "It's not a crime if you're trying to protect your child, Kakashi-kun. It's a good thing though. It's just... sometime, we need to let go of their hand and let them explore things by themselves, that's how life offer things to us... it's scary but it's beautiful. I know you don't want (y/n) to be like you when you were a teen but I'm being honest here, you are a great father, Kakashi-kun. You are a real definition of a father. You abandoned everything, your teenage life, your dreams, your study, your good grades...not to mention that you're all alone when you raised your child, Kakashi. Being a responsible single teen parent is not an easy task but look at (y/n) now...I can tell that she is so happy and I know that you are so proud of whatever she does as well, Kakashi-kun. You need to know that someday will be the day that you need to put only your trust in her and that's it. You need to trust her that she can take care of herself and all... it's not wrong that you are worry about her. There is no such thing as 'too protective' or 'overprotective' in this world... that's just how love works, Kakashi-kun. You know her well than anyone else so you could easily tell if there is something wrong with your daughter and...if that comes, you must use your fatherly instinct to inspect it...it may be private but (y/n) is your daughter, your blood, it will never hurt if you're trying to protect her...just be who you are, Kakashi-kun and don't forget to tell her about your reasons. She will understand, I'm sure of it...you are a great father..."

Kakashi open his eyes with determination. "No matter what happens, (y/n) will always be my top priority. I will always trust her, believe in her in everything and support her if she wants to do anything. I will always give a pat on her back when she's success and even lend my shoulder and hold her tight even he face any failures. But, when she's in trouble, I will always help her and make sure that she is happy... that is my dream until death come at me."