The Umbrella Academy Preferences

You Have Insomnia/Can't Sleep

this was requested.

Diego:
It wasn't something you kept from Diego, he knew you were an insomniac. Nights when you constantly tossed and turned, you made him promise to sleep on the couch. Though, lately he'd been staying up with you. As sweet as it was, you felt really bad about it. He really needed the rest but he was way too subborn to argue with, and you never won when you tried.

"Diego...seriously, go sleep on the couch."

"I'm fine really, I'm not even tired."

That was a lie, you could tell it was a lie. Diego didn't want you to go through your insomnia alone, but he'd never tell you that. It was hidden in his little "i'm fine" and "i'm not tired" phrases he used constantly. He just wanted you to feel comfortable and not suffer alone. He knew how hard it was on you mentally and physically.

He knew you were getting help for your insomnia, but he wanted to help you at home. He wanted to at least help you get some decent sleep. He didn't know if he should hold you or offer to make you some tea. He just wanted you to for once actually be relaxed enough to sleep.

"But...I feel bad." You whispered.

He wordlessly pulled you into his embrace and helped you get comfortable in his arms. He stroked your hair and just started to talk to you about random things. Some of it was really strange and off the wall. Diego wanted you to try and relax and clear your mind. He didn't think it would help, but your stillness and deep breathing told him otherwise.

He knew you would only sleep for maybe an hour, two at most, but it was better than none at all. It was a start.

"Sleep as long as you can, baby."

Luther:
You sometimes had problems falling asleep. It wasn't because you had anything wrong with you, it's just some nights were easier to fall asleep than others. Tonight was one of your bad nights. You were stressed out with work and had a huge presentation going on the next day. Your anxiety was through the roof. Luther knew this and felt really bad for you.

"Luther...? I can't sleep."

"Is it your presentation tomorrow?"

Luther knew how important your job was to you and it was the presentation that could get you promoted. He was so proud of you for even landing this opportunity and wanted to support you however he could. The late nights you pulled putting it together, he'd supply you coffee and snacks. Even if we was extremely tired, he wanted to be there for you.

He knew if you got too stressed your sleep would be affected. He wordlessly left the bed and went into the kitchen. He made you some hot tea and brought it back. He was hoping it would calm your nerves a bit if you drank something hot. Even if you only felt just a little bit of relief, it was better than none in his opinion.

"I'm afraid to fail." You admitted after some silence.

He waited until you finished your tea before pulling you into him. Once you were comfortable, he just rubbed your back. Holding you like this was his way of silently comforting you. He didn't want to accidentally say the wrong thing or stress you out even more. He's found silent comfort to be the best option to help you. Your breathing steadied and you had fallen asleep.

He was happy you went to sleep. How long you'd stay asleep, he didn't know. He was just happy you were finally relaxed.

"You're gonna do fantastic, honey."

Five:
Your nightmares were something Five was aware of. He didn't know how bad they were per se, but he knew you had them. He's only witnessed one and it wasn't one of your bad ones. He invited you for a sleepover and you were exhausted from school, so you fell asleep right away. Then you had the nightmare and now you were wide awake.