Kakashi POV:
"-Kashi, Kakashi" I heard as someone was shaking me. Opening my eyes, I saw a figure which I realized was Genma once my eyes adjusted. "Gen, what's the matter?" I asked sitting up in bed. "Can't sleep" he mumbled after a few minutes. Checking the time, I saw it was 4am. 'I go to work in 3 hours and Genma goes to work in 5 hours. Why is he awake so early?' I thought. I sighed rubbing my eyes moving so I could get up when Genma apologized. "Why are you apologizing Gen?" I asked confused. "I-I don't know. I guess for waking you up so early, I mean it's 4am and you have work at 7 plus" he started but I knew he was going to start rambling so I covered his mouth. "Genma, calm down. It's okay and I promised that I would be there for you" I said. I got up and suggested going into the living room which was fine with Genma. Sitting down on the couch, I waited for Genma to come from the kitchen. He came out with two bowls of cereal and I thanked him when he gave me mine. We had small talk while we ate. Once we were done I asked "Genma, why couldn't you sleep?". He shifted so his whole body was on the couch facing me, with his knees drawn up. "I-I don't know. Sometimes it's nightmares and sometimes I'm tired but my mind won't calm down and I don't sleep. Being a college student doesn't help it at all" he said leaning his forearms on his knees. "Gen, do you need someone to sleep with you at night like me, Ruka or Zumo?" I asked. He looked at me like I was joking and when he saw I wasn't he just looked at me. "You know we will. But you just need to talk to us" I said. Genma began to protest when I gave him a look. "Fine, I'll ask them later" he said yawning and I checked the clock quickly. "Look it's 6am and I have to get ready for work so you need to go back to sleep" I said pulling him up from the couch. I brought him back to his room and stayed with him until he fell asleep before leaving the room quietly after putting blankets on him.
Genma POV:
Waking up to the sun in my eyes, I noticed I was back in bed. I rolled my eyes fondly thinking about Kakashi and his stubbornness. Checking my phone, I saw it was 8:30. "Shit!" I said under my breath and scrambled out of bed to get ready for work. I quickly finished getting ready, grabbing my bag and cap before locking the door behind me. I took the bus and made it to the café at 8:55. Walking in I laid in a booth. "Hey Gen. You okay?" I heard Kakashi say knowing he was smirking and I flipped him off. "You should've set an alarm" I said glaring at him. "I told you Kashi!" another voice said which caused me to realize that Iruka was sitting on a stool close to the counter. "Hey Iruka" I said and he waved before hitting Kakashi on the back of the head. "Anyway it's 9 and I need to change" I told them and headed for the employee room.
The first hour since I started working, no one was in there so me and Kakashi mainly did inventory and cleaned the place with Iruka's help. Then as Kakashi was changing to leave in the staff room, Naruto came in. "Hey Naruto" I said and he waved at me and Iruka. "The usual?" I asked and he quickly nodded. Iruka looked at me confused and I gave him an 'I'll tell you later look'. Giving him his change, I started the drink. "So, when are you going to finally tell him and stop leaving coffee? I swear he won't eat you Naruto" I said laughing at his now red face. "I can't. We've talked about this Genma, it'll be awkward! Tell him Iruka-sensei" Naruto begged. Iruka looked confused and then his eyes widened like he knew something. "Naruto if this about Sasuke, then I agree with Gen. And we've been over the name thing! Just because I tutor you doesn't mean you have to keep calling me that" he said and I laughed as he whined at Iruka some more. Deciding not to torture him anymore, I gave him the drink he ordered. "Look Naruto just give it to him today and see how he reacts. If it's good then there is a chance he likes you back" I said and he nodded hugging Iruka before leaving. "That was a nice thing for you to say Gen" I heard Iruka say as I cleaned the coffee maker. "I don't know Iruka, it just seemed like something he needed and I just said it" I said. "True. Also, are you going with Raidou today?" he asked and I knew he had a smug grin. "Yeah, I am but I still don't get it. I'm the one no one wants to be around" I said putting the coffee maker back together. "Genma. No one pities you. People just don't know what they are missing. Everyone has their setbacks even Raidou" Iruka said making me turn. "Listen I'm not saying marry the guy. I'm just saying to get to know him and give him a chance before you shut him out, alright?" Iruka said and I nodded. "Hey guys, I'm ba- wait did I miss something important?" Kakashi asked feeling the odd atmosphere. I shook my head while Iruka gave a smirk making me blush. "Kashi! Hurry up and get Iruka out of here so I can finish my shift. I have somewhere to go" I said giving an explanation when he looked at me funny. "Where do you have to go?" Kakashi asked curiously and I didn't know what to say. "He's going out with Raidou" Iruka said and I glared at him while mumbling something along the lines of "traitor". "Really? I have no problem but be careful, so I won't have to beat Raidou's ass" Kakashi said making me snort and Iruka rolled his eyes. "Fine. I didn't know you were my father" I teased and dodged whatever it was that Kakashi threw at me. "Alright Kashi, let's go. Genma has to finish cleaning before the next rush comes in. See you Gen" Iruka said dragging Kakashi out as they walked out the door. I sighed watching them and finished cleaning the rest of the equipment. When it became 11:00, that's when business began to pick up. Most of the customers were from the businesses down the street or university students. I was working and didn't notice that it was past 12. "Genma, I know you prefer working then have contact with the outside world but it's time for you to go" a voice said startling me and caused me to turn around in the kitchen. "Don't do that Kurenai! You fucking scared the shit out of me when you do that" I said glaring as she laughed. "I'm sorry but it's too easy. But you should leave now because some guy asked me where you were so I came to look for you" she said. "Why didn't you say so?! I have to go" I said rushing to the employee room to change. "Does little Genma have a date?" Kurenai said in a teasing tone as she followed me and I snorted as I changed. "I'm not your child and it's not a date!" I replied and Kurenai gave me a knowing look. "Fine. I don't believe you but the guy is cute though. Who is he?" she asked and I rolled my eyes. "He's a classmate and no I don't know his sexual orientation" I said, and she poked me hard for that last comment. "I was asking for you and not for me" she stated and I gave her an apologetic look. "Sorry but I'm fine. I really don't need anyone right now" I said giving her a quick hug. "Genma, just try okay?" Kurenai said and I gave her a small smile as I nodded before leaving the break room.
Hey ya'll so its been a long time since I've updated but I am finally getting back into the swing of things lol so stay with me!