Chapter 3:
Kakashi POV:
Waking up to my alarm, I got up out of bed without waking Iruka. Going into the kitchen after getting dressed and getting my backpack together I fixed a bowl of cereal and went into the living room to eat it when I saw a familiar figure on the couch. "Hey, why are you up so early?" I said to Genma who was sitting with his arms wrapped around his knees. "Night terrors, the usual" he replied as I looked at his appearance. His hair was messy, his body was rigid and his eyes were puffy like he had been crying. 'This was no ordinary night terror' I thought sitting down next to him. "Genma, this was about back then, wasn't it?" I asked watching him closely. Shaking his head tears slowly fell down his face. Pulling him in a hug, I rubbed his back as he gripped onto my shirt crying. Quietly saying comforting words to him, he eventually calmed down. "Genma I need you to answer this question for me, and don't lie. Has your depression gotten worse?" I asked playing with his hair. I felt him stiffen up which caused me to move so I could see his face. "Genma?" I said. "What do you think Kakashi? Of course it did. I hardly sleep because of night terrors that I actual don't want to sleep" he replied quietly. "Genma, when things like this happen just come wake me up and we can talk about it. Don't even argue with me about this because I promised I would be here and I will" I said sternly looking him in the eyes. Shaking his head as he gave a small smile he said "You and your promises. I will wake you up, if I can't handle it or I can't sleep". He yawned slightly thinking I didn't notice and I checked the time seeing it was 6:30 in the morning. "Sleep Genma. I will wake you up before I go to work" I said moving him so his head laid in my lap. Opening his mouth to protest, he closed it when I gave him a look. He closed his eyes and soon fell asleep, breathing softly. Grabbing my cereal from the table where I sat it, I began to eat. Then I said "How much did you hear?". Walking from his hiding spot in the kitchen Iruka with a cup of tea, said "I heard you tell him about waking you up for night terrors, but that was it" moving Genma's legs so he could sit down though moving them back on his lap. "I forgot to tell you but for Econ with Jiraiya, he separated all of us for the project I mentioned" he said. "Why? I told him about Genma" I said. "He knows but he thinks this will be good for him. He wants him to try and be on his own without us there all the time. Kashi, do you know Raidou Namiashi?" he said. Nodding I said "Yeah, we have some classes together and he's on the soccer team with me. Why?" I asked. "Genma was paired up with him and I just wanted to know if you knew what he was like. He helped Genma after class last night when his stuff was knocked out his hand by accident, but I just want to be sure that Genma will be alright because he's been through enough" He said showing his concern as I watched Genma sleep. "Yeah, I understand. How is his anxiety?" I asked moving Genma's hair from his face. "He told me that everything was fine but me and Izumo were talking and we noticed that it has been showing up more recently but he said something about refilling his medication" He replied placing his empty teacup down next to my now empty cereal bowl. "I knew it. His anxiety is very sensitive, and I want to keep watch on it so he won't have a panic attack. He hasn't had one in a while but it scares me that it might happen" I said concerned. Placing his hand on mine he said "Kashi, Genma will be alright he has you, me, Izumo and Kotetsu there. We'll be here to help him". Relaxing at his statement we continued talking until I left for work, leaving Genma asleep.
Genma POV:
Waking up to a warm hand running through my hair I sighed moving closer to the warmth. "Genma you have to wake up now, we have class soon" a familiar voice said giggling as I opened my eyes. Blinking a couple times my vision cleared up showing Iruka. "How long was I asleep?". "I walked in on you sleeping on Kashi around 6:30 and its almost 8:30 so about two hours at least" He replied. Feeling a bit embarrassed for sleeping Kakashi and Iruka, I felt my face turn heat up. "Genma, you don't have to be nervous about sleeping on us, we don't mind and it's because we care. Kotetsu and Izumo would do the same you know" Iruka said. Nodding I said "Yeah, I know. Sometimes I wonder if y'all get annoyed by helping me all the time" moving to sit right on the couch. "Genma Shiranui, you know better. You know that we love you and will always be there for you. We are your support system and we don't mind at all" Iruka said seriously. "Thanks Ruka" I said as we both got up and went to get ready for class.
Break
After my first class of the day with Iruka I was already exhausted. Heading into my math class I sat down waiting for Izumo. "Anyone sitting here?" I heard a voice say. Looking up I saw Raidou and I looked at the empty seat on my left since Izumo sat on my right. Shaking my head, I gestured for him to sit down. Giving a smile he sat down. "I know we just met but I really want to get to know you for two reasons. One is because you seem different from my other friends and I like that. The other reason is because I wanted you to be comfortable since we are partners for that project in Jiraiya's class" He said to me as I noticed Izumo walking in the classroom. "Genma? You okay?" Raidou said. Bringing my attention back to Raidou I nodded and said "Yeah, I'm just tired. I had a hard time sleeping" I said surprised at myself for telling him that. "Yeah, I feel ya. I never sleep honestly" Raidou replied before turning towards the front as the teacher walked in. Focusing half of my attention on the professor I began thinking about Raidou. 'Why does he want to get to know me so badly? I'm just an introvert with depression and anxiety' I wondered as I began doodling in my notes. Then a note landed with ease on my desk. Opening it I saw Izumo's handwriting. 'Genma, you really don't know when a guy likes you do you? You're so dense' it said and I glared at Izumo making him slightly laugh. 'He doesn't like me' I mouthed to him. My phone buzzed and I looked at it grateful I sat in the back of the room. 'Yes, he does. It's so obvious' he said texting me. Rolling my eyes I focused back on class, though my eyes wandered to Raidou every so often.