Hello~ and welcome to Dramatic Love. Before anything.

Disclaimer: I don't own Uta no Prince-sama? How sad...

The pairing is secret but this is yaoi so... yeah... No kiddies allowed!

It's gonna get very hot in the later chapter. Poor Masato. *ahem*(did I just gave out that he's the uke? I'm saying it now? Oh damn!)

Anyway, enjoys~

Jinguji Ren is beautiful. His long-lashes, perfect mouth, angular face, straight nose and soulful eyes, not including his gorgeous physique, make him to be the epitome of a perfect man. Because he looked more mature than he actually was, he got hired as a part time model. It was no surprise that he was popular with the ladies and envied by the men.

Well, except for a certain Hijirikawa Masato. You see, Masato is in love with Ren. He has been in love since the first year of high school. Now in second year, his feeling was still going strong.

Masato sighed. He was currently pretending to read while glancing at Ren every now and then.

Ren was currently surrounded by his fan girls that giggles a lot and caress him a lot and wears a lot of makeup.

Masato was irritated so sue him.

'Urgh, that girl is blocking my vision of Ren,' Masato grumbled in his head. Outside, he was the picture of calm but inside, he was sporting three tick marks.

'How much longer are you going to caress his arm? It's almost summer, give him some space!' Masato was in his last reserve. 'Argh, where is the teacher when you need him?'

It was currently free period and the students were free to do anything and Masato chooses to read. He knew it sounds boring but he didn't have any friends in this class to talk to. He can't help glancing at Ren every now and then until he become irritated because of it.

'Why do I have to fall for him?' Masato thought sadly.

The both of them were from different worlds. It's so cliche that if this was a manga, a nerd like Masato would have some kind of a chance with popular boy like Ren.

Unfortunately, this was real life and Masato didn't even have a chance.

'If only I'm more beautiful...' Masato thought before realizing, '... though Syo-kun did say I am,' he smiled, 'He's such a good friend.'

Thinking of Syo, he despaired that they were no longer in the same class. Second year brought about many changes. He's happy he's in the same class with Ren but sad that Syo was not with him. Broken friendship was not new to Masato. All his previous friends left him for a more popular or fun person... except for Syo. When he found out that they were in a different class, he wrangled a promise from Masato to go to school and eat lunch together. Masato still remember his words...

Flashback

"I don't care if we are in different class or whatever! We are still eating lunch together, Masa!"

"You dont have to, Kurusu. What about your other friends? Don't you have to spend time with them too?"

"I told you, call me Syo. Of course I have to spend time with them."

"So-"

"But I want to spend time with Masa too. We're friends right?"

Masato was speechless. Never before have anyone claimed him to be a friend. They always said Masato are their friend when they need him but not when he was useless to them. He should know Syo was different. Syo is not like them. He is...

"And we should totally go to school together since we live in the same way! Right, Masa?"

Masato smiled, "Of course... Syo-kun."

... precious.

End of flashback

Masato smiled warmly. Thinking of Syo always made him happy. Even now, Syo was still holding onto the promise. They went to school together, eat lunch together and sometimes visited each other houses like best friends. They can't exactly go home together because Syo always have practices and Masato's club always finished early.

Speaking of lunch, the lunch bell rang. Masato got up. His class was always loud because of Ren's fan girls that came from other classes. They always have problem talking or having a conversation so Masato suggest they eat at Syo's class. Syo agreed quickly.

Masato took a set of bento from his bag. He loves cooking and cooking for his friend made him all the more happy. Syo always have a healthy appetite when he ate the bento and he would shower Masato with tons of praises. Masato would be lying if he said he didn't like it.

On his way out, he bumped into someone.

"Sorry," Masato said to the other.

"It's fine," surprise surprise, it's Ren.

Masato have to control his expression to avoid blushing or making a weird face.

The girls though, "How dare you bump into Ren, megane!"

"Know your place!"

They shrieked like banshees. It was like Masato killed their Ren instead of bumping into him. And Ren, "Ma maa, ladies. He already apologize. And it is partly my fault."

He was always gentle with the girls... And it pissed Masato's off.

"Watch where you are going then Jinguji. Having eyes on the girls can't be healthy," Masato snorted in contempt. The girls look ready to murder him but Ren only chuckles and said, "Ah, I apologize. Watching beautiful things always distracted me." He shamelessly winked.

The girls went wild. Masato used the confusion to leave because he can't have them seeing him blush. Ren almost seems like he was winking at him.

In the hallway, Masato came back from Ren's heart-stopping wink. He groaned.

'Why why why am I always defaulted to sarcastic every time Ren talk to me???' Masato bemoans himself. He's just jealous of the girls. And then he got irritated. And then he become sarcastic towards Ren.

'Argh!! Masato you baka!' he beat himself up mentally.

'Not only did I always reply to him sarcastically, I insult him too,' he lean on the wall in gloom.

Masato still remember the day that he fell for Ren.

Flashback

It was first year. 3 months into high school, Masato have been known as the teacher's pet. He was the perfect student; hardworking, smart, polite, and helpful. The teachers love him but the students, not so much.

Masato was always the one to be offered when the teacher asked for help. Masato didn't really mind but it was clear from the treatment that they could care less for him. The only one that stood up for him was Syo but even Syo can't help him every time.

Like now.

It was recess and the teacher asked two boys to bring some papers to the classroom. They didn't want to and saw an opportunity to escape when they saw Masato. Masato ended up carrying the stack of papers by himself. He can't even see where he's going, the stacks were too tall.

That was when a couple of girls bump into him. He stumbled. Half of the papers fell down and fluttered to the ground. The girls just stared, giggled an apology and went away. Masato sighed.

He put the papers that he was holding near him while he kneeled down to collects the papers strewn about.

He was almost finish collecting before a student accidentally kicked the pile near him. The papers got strewn out again.

Masato was sad. He knew he's a nobody but did he deserved to be treated as nothing? The only one to treat him as a person are the teachers, some of his friends and Syo.

Suddenly, Masato saw a hand reach out towards the papers and began collecting it. He quickly collects the papers as fast as he could to avoid it being trampled.

He stood up to thank the person and was shocked to find that it was Jinguji Ren, a popular boy from the next class.

Ren smiled a charming smile that rivaled the sun and asked, "Where are you headed? It must be tough carrying all of these by yourself. I can help you if you want."

He finished with a charming wink.

"A-ah, thank-thank you," Masato stuttered embarrassingly.

"It's my pleasure."

Masato felt a hot flushed on his cheek. He never noticed and judged anyone's appearance but he could say that Ren deserved his popularity just by his looks alone.

They started walking towards the classroom and Masato was restless the entire time. He was never the one to initiate conversation.

They ended up walking in silence until they reach the class.

"Umm, you can pass it to me now. We're here," Masato said awkwardly.

Ren stopped and turned towards Masato. He was about to hand the papers before thinking otherwise.

"You know, you should have some confidence in yourself."

'What?'

"Pardon?" Masato asked instead.

"I saw you, when they bumped into you. You just keep quiet and never said anything."

Masato flushed in embarrassment.

'He saw me. How embarrassing.'

"So, what about it," Masato replied instead. He's always defensive when he's nervous and he was very nervous right now.

"See?" Ren looked almost happy at Masato's snarky tone. He leaned forward and got into Masato's personal space.

Masato's eyes widen and he almost stepped back but failed when Ren grabbed his shoulder with one hand.

"You do have that confidence! You just need to use it more often! Here stand up straighter, chin up and lose this glasses."

Ren corrected Masato's posture but before he can grabbed Masato's glasses, he already steps back.

"T-that's okay. I can't really see without it," Masato replied nervously.

'He's too close. He's so close. I can see how long his eyelashes are!' was Masato's panicked thought.

"Well, that's okay then. Apply all of that and you won't be stepped on again," Ren said confidently.

"Why are you helping me?"

'Is it pity?' Masato thought angrily.

"Hmm? Can't I help a fellow musician? Who played such beautiful songs too." Ren smirked.

"Wha-?" Masato is speechless.

'How did he-?'

The bell ring.

"Well, that's my cue to go."

Ren handed the papers to Masato and walks away. He gave a last back wave and said, "See you around talented pianist."

And Masato...

Masato got his first love and some confidence.

He used his sarcasm to lash out if he was bullied or ridiculed. He lost some friends but gain a very best friend. He didn't regret it.

But he never found out how Ren knew about him being a pianist.

End of flashback

Because now, when he saw Ren with his fan girls, he became irritated and always offer a snide comment. He uses his sarcasm for such petty things as jealousy. It was an embarrassment after Ren tried helping him in first year.

He was hated by all of Ren's fangirls.

'No wonder I'm unpopular... and Ren must hate me too.'

Masato chest throbbed in pain.

'It hurts...'

"-sa"

'How can I make it stop hurting every time I think about him?'

"Masa-"

'This feeling... I-'

Suddenly, Masato arm was pulled and he toppled towards it. The only thing saving the bento from spilling was Masato's iron grip on it.

"Masa are you okay!?" a loud voice exclaimed in distressed.

Masato opened his eyes, 'When did I close it?' to see his best friend face mere inches from his. He blushed, "S-Syo-kun!"

Surprisingly, he didn't fall but was leaning on his best friend. All his weight is supported by Syo but he didn't even look troubled by it.

"Your face was pale just now... but now it's red! Are you feeling sick Masa!?" Syo asked worriedly. Without waiting for an answer, he put his forehead on Masato's. Because of the height different, Syo had to tilt Masato's head down with his hand combing through Masato's silky hair.

"Hmm, you feel a little hot. Maybe you have a slight fever," Syo conclude with a serious expression.

"S-Syo-ku-n, y-you're too close! And I'm fine s-so let go!" Masato is panicking with a huge blush on his face. They are close enough to kiss and acting suspiciously in the hallway! People might stare!

"Oops, sorry!" Syo hurriedly let go of Masato's head and waist.

Masato was surprised when he almost fall over but Syo hurriedly put his arm back on Masato's waist and back.

"Whoa! You-! You're clearly not fine! I'm taking you to the infirmary!" Syo panicked voice are loud but also soothing to Masato. He calmed himself by taking deep breath before putting a hand on Syo's shoulder and said, "I'm fine. Really Syo, just surprised."

But Syo didn't look convinced.

"I saw you turn pale then red then you almost fall when not leaning on me-" Syo listed off with his fingers, "-and you dare tell me you're okay?" Syo looks at Masato in reprimand.

"T-that is-"

'Because I was thinking of Ren and you are too close... But I would never say that!'

"Um... I was thinking of the upcoming exam?" Masato said unconvincingly.

"The exam is not until next month," Syo stated weirdly before narrowing his eyes, "We are going to the infirmary."

Masato cursed. Whenever Syo got that look in his eyes, there was no stopping him. Masato resigned himself when he was dragged to the infirmary by his little friend. He did protest when he felt his feet leave the floor. Never will he make his little friend carry him! No matter if Syo said he's not heavy! It's just not happening!

What happen at his house not withstanding!

They ended up eating lunch at the infirmary that day...

And Masato forgot, even for a little while, his unrequited love for Ren.

Yes? No? You don't know? Tell me your thought.