Ai had known Syo for a few weeks now. They had made friends on their first day of high school, just four of them; Ai, Syo, Natsuki and another boy. He had always been slightly jealous of Syo just from the way he spoke, his charismatic and confident nature made him the centre of attention and liked by everybody. Just from the first day Ai had some attraction to the small blonde boy, he wanted to be just like him or maybe be with him... Yet he could never do that. He had been together with Kenshi for a while now, he knew his uncle and he was the only person that treated Ai well. Eventually their friendship moved to the next level and they got together. That was until a week ago, anyways. Kenshi now had a girlfriend. He didn't need Ai or want him, leaving Ai alone for good. His new friends Syo, Natsuki, Reiji and Otoya had managed to pull Ai out of his shell, making him feel needed and wanted once more. The main person who did this was Syo. He was very close to the people in his group, not caring how far into Ai's personal space he got. Not caring how far into Ai's mind he got... So here he is, a completely emotionless, robot-like, cyan haired boy who is confused on what he feels for his new friend. The situation wouldn't seem so bad if Syo didn't constantly flirt with Otoya and Otoya so obviously flirt back! It hurt and he didn't know why. His eyes would always wonder to the beautiful face that was Syo's. He couldn't force his eyes away when Syo did one of his brightest smiles. He didn't know what to do when Syo sometimes hugged him or did anything close to flirting. He tried his best to not be obvious and do to Syo what Syo did to him but this resulted in the two getting painfully close and Ai beginning to panic. He had to admit, he was in deep for a boy he hardly knew and that had to change...

5 weeks ago-

"Maybe I should sing this, Natsuki?" The small blonde mumbled being overheard by Ai.

"You should. It is a very good song, range seems to be perfect for what I can hear of your speaking voice." Ai had popped up between the two blondes and inviting himself into the conversation, surprising Syo.

"I will!" He laughed. Ai was in instant shock, he had thought Syo to be attractive when he first noticed them to be taking the same subjects yet he didn't expect to be speaking to him like this.

"Hey, Ai. I'm sorry for him, he has a strange way of talking to people. Let's go." Kenshi had already dragged Ai off before he could say anything more to the boys, who were left confused. Just from their first meeting, Syo had suspected something wrong...

"There's our chance, Syo-Chan! Let's go talk to him again, we need friends!" Natsuki smiled as he began to drag the small boy.

"The blue haired one seems nice, it's that other guy I don't like. Oh well. Let's go." Syo replied as he made eye contact with Ai. "Hey is it alright if we sit here?"

"Of course. I apologise for earlier, I am terrible with emotions, therefore, I never thought I would startle you like that."

"It's alright. Your weird way of making friends must work well" he smiled. "Well, anyway, this is Natsuki and I'm Syo."

"I'm Ai and this is-"

"Kenshi." The four of them had a casual conversation until they had to get back to class. Ai was happy he found some friends and feeling lucky that one was quite handsome. Before sleeping that night, he didn't think of his boyfriend, he thought of Syo...

The next day, Kenshi called. He had gotten a letter saying he didn't make it into the classes that Ai did. In a way, the cyan haired boy felt relieved, he sometimes hated the way Kenshi spoke to him, controlled him. He didn't want to have to deal with it all the time. He once broke up with him due to those things yet Kenshi didn't care, he had made them get back together by using Ai's lack of emotion to manipulate him. Ai was now avoiding him, he knew that he would take it out on him if he saw him so he kept his distance thinking about his next meeting with Syo. They started school properly the week after that, Ai spending more time with Syo, Natsuki and their new friends Reiji and Otoya then he did with Kenshi. Slowly, they grew apart and began to argue more and more. "Ai." Syo had said whilst the others walked ahead. "What's going on with you and K... K..."

"Kenshi?" Ai helped Syo as he had forgotten the name.

"Yeah! What's with you two?"

"He is my boyfriend. Yet, I wish he was not." Syo was shocked by this news.

"Break up, then?"

"I tried."

"This can't be good for you, Ai. I know what relationships like this feel like. I once dated a... Guy... Called Satsuki, he was bad. Mind controlling and all that... I had enough of him, gave him three chances and then he was gone."

"I have given him at least 10 now."

"You'll be better off without him, Ai." Syo smiled sweetly which made Ai's heart beat quickly. "And if you need someone, I'm always here for you." Syo winked then ran off to catch up to the others.

Ai was left speechless at Syo's words and that night Kenshi had broken it off with him. Ai had told him straight how he felt and Kenshi had finally gone and left him alone. He felt so free. The first person he told was Syo who reacted amazingly happy about it all saying how proud he was of Ai and how he'll be better off without him.

The next few weeks passed by in a flash. Ai was having fun being able to do things alone, just how he likes to. He was able to spend time with his new friends and do hobbies that he hadn't done since before Kenshi! That was until he got messages. A lot of them. Flooding in from all kinds of people saying horrible things to Ai. This made him lose all the confidence he had built up over the years, making him feel useless and worthless. He avoided school and stayed locked up in his room. He refused Syo, Natsuki and Reiji's calls and continuously looked at the words. "Emotionless." "Heartless" "Pathetic" "Freak" they span in his head, around and around, imprinting everything and making Ai feel conscious about his lack of emotion. It was obvious who had caused this yet Ai felt no amount of anything would make it stop... He needed help.

"I'm worried about him." Reiji said sadly to Syo.

"Ai-Chan is usually so perfect with timings and attendance, its strange for him not to be here!" Natsuki cried.

"Maybe you should talk to him, Syo." Otoya suggested as he tapped Syo's head. The small boy was hugged against Otoya's arm.

"I called, he never answers." Syo sighed. "I bet it's that bastard."

"Can't you find his address and visit him?" Reiji suggested.,

"Good idea. I'll ask Hyuuga-sensei, he'll tell me." Syo jumped up to find out Ai's location coming back with it quickly. "Guys, I don't wanna offend but I think its best if I go alone. I don't wanna overwhelm him." The 3 boys nodded as Syo set out. After around an hour, he found the house. It was a small place with a very simple exterior. Syo lifted his hand and rang the doorbell. Within seconds a tall man appeared at the door. Brown hair covering his goggled face. He smiled from ear to ear before speaking "Hello! You must be a friend of Ai's! I'm his uncle, he's just upstairs, the door straight ahead of you! Beware, he can go in strange moods, hasn't left his room in days." The tall man disappeared behind a door as Syo began to walk up the stairs. He knocked loudly, without hesitation, on Ai's door.

"Please, leave me alone professor." A cracked voice said from the other side.

"Its not the professor."

"Syo?"

"Yeah."

"Leave."

"No." Syo said sternly. He waited for a reply and none came. "I'm coming in." Syo took a hold of the handle and hoped the door wasn't locked. To his surprise it opened, revealing a dark room with only a bright computer screen as a light. "Ai, what's going on?"

"It's unimportant."

"Why aren't you coming to school?"

"It's unimportant."

"Ai!" Syo shouted "What happened? What did that bastard do?!"

"Who?" Ai acted completely oblivious.

"Kenshi! It's obvious he did something!"

"It doesn't matter, Syo. I'm only an emotionless freak anyway." Syo stepped close to the boy.

"You're not emotionless. And you're not a freak."

"Yes, I am. I'm not normal."

"Ai, you can't be emotionless. You're clearly feeling something over all this." Ai looked shocked. "Please, come back to school."

"But..."

"Ai, if he says anything you have us to stick up for you." Syo smiled. "I've been through all this, too yanno... Everyone hated me. I had to move schools and that's where I met Natsuki." Ai looked confused, as though to tell Syo to go on. Syo sat on Ai's bed. "Well... I... Had that boyfriend, Satsuki. He was horrible to me when we broke up. He did the same thing. Hate messages, rumours to the point I had gotten beat up a couple of times. It was Kaoru, my brother, who told everyone and got me moved. Natsuki reminds me of Satsuki. He looks exactly like him yet he's kind hearted. If I had the choice, I wouldn't have chosen to be friends with him here. He reminds me of all those bad times."

"I'll come back." Syo smiled.

"Good, the guys will be happy to hear that." Syo noticed a small blush on Ai's face before checking his watch. "I should get going anyway." Syo turned around and just as he was about to leave Ai caught him by surprise.

"T-Thankyou!" He shouted causing Syo to turn back. "For everything." He continued. Syo smiled.

"Anytime. I'll see you tomorrow, okay." He swiftly left after throwing a wink at Ai and shutting the door behind him. Ai moved from his chair to his bed, lying down and thinking. Syo helped a lot so far... Ai can't help but think of his smiles and his winks. He checks his phone to see three texts from Otoya, Natsuki and Reiji all saying the same sort of thing. He smiled to himself slightly as he thinks how much they all care for him. He then falls asleep happily, ready to face tomorrow because he has his friends.

Laughing. Already. Its been 5 minutes since Ai left his house and he already hears people laughing at him, saying horrible things. He wants to turn back until he spots a head of blonde hair and a hat. He almost ran over to him. "Hey, are you alright?" Syo said, worried.

"Y-yes."

"No, you're not." Syo heard Ai's name from behind them which was followed by a laugh. "Oi. Shut the fuck up." His voice deepened as the two boys behind stopped immediately. "Now piss off." They left. "You'll be okay now."

"Thankyou, Syo..."

"If he says anything today, I'll stick up for you." He said with a grin. "I may be small but I'm strong!" Ai replied with a thankful smile as he tried not to stare at Syo's beautiful face. "Oh! Otoya!" Syo shouted and almost ran away from Ai.

"Hi, Syo-Chan!" The redhead replied as Syo clung onto his arm, hugging it into his chest. "Hey, Ai-Chan! It's good to see you back!" Otoya did one of his stupid contagious smiles that Ai couldn't help but return. He didn't hate Otoya, far from it, yet... He took Syo... Everybody wants them to be together, even Ai himself. He knows they'd be happy and they're perfect for each other. Ai didn't currently know what he felt for Syo but he hoped that it was nothing and that he could soon forget about it. They clearly liked each other anyways, if it was love he felt for Syo then he should just let it go.

Later that day, they had their dinner break, otoya and Reiji were talking as Ai and Syo just stood. Syo joined in and Ai was left lost in conversation. Ai laughed at something he had said then Syo came really close to him. His mind wouldn't process any words Syo said... The next think he knew he had warm arms wrapped around him... And he was being lifted up?! "I knew I was strong enough to lift you! Don't laugh at me again!" Syo said with a smile as he spun Ai around. Ai looked terrified, he clutched onto Syo's shoulders even after he had been out down. He then stepped quite far back, away from the blonde.

"Please never do that again." He forced out a fake laugh. For the rest of the day, he was thinking about those warm, small arms and how close their faces were... After many moments like that, Ai had begun to get used to Syo's humour.

A few weeks after, many successful ones of no Kenshi, Ai continued to return. The day was fine, until dinner... "Are you okay, Ai?" Syo had asked.

"Yes... I'm just thinking."

"About what?"

"Love."

"Ahh, you don't need that! You'll get used to the single life." He laughed.

"I don't mind that."

"I suppose, it's just good you don't like someone who has a boyfriend, hey." It was a complete joke but it hit Ai.

"Yes. But I do like someone who has feelings for somebody else. I can also see that they feel the exact same."

"You don't need a relationship, Ai."

"You saying that makes me feel no better!" Reiji, who is sat between, panicked.

"Maa maa, boys calm down." Ai had walked away at this point. "Syo-Chan? What happened?"

"I don't know, he doesn't know how lucky he is." Syo then left.

"We should find Ai-Ai, Syo-Chan probably went to his math class." The two boys stood up and headed directly for their classroom, that's where they thought Ai would be. They were right. "Are you okay, Ai-Ai?"

"Yes. I apologise for storming off like that."

"Do you wanna talk about it?" Otoya had gone to get a drink and they were alone.

"It's Syo. I like him."

"And he obviously likes Otoya."

"And Otoya likes him back. Its obvious and I wish these feelings would go away. He's also very flirtatious and touchy."

"Ask him to stop then?"

"I don't wish to make my feelings obvious."

"I see the troubles that could cause."

"I wish for him to be happy therefore I will stay quiet and deal with him when anything happens. I am feeling much better Reiji, thankyou."

"Anytime Ai-Ai. I'm glad you feel better, " He smiled before Otoya walked in.

"Ai! Are you alright?" Otoya asked before throwing a drink in his direction. "This is for you, I'll apologise for Syo, those sort of things just hit him hard, yanno." Otoya smiled.

"I am alright, Thankyou for the drink. I will apologise to him directly later." Ai returned the smile as he swirled his chair away from the others. Soon after that, Syo returned with a sour look on his face, he immediately sat on Otoyas lap and hugged into this chest.

"What happened?" Otoya asked.

"Some dicks in Math class, they asked about my sexuality... I-I didn't know what to say! I hate how they think they can meddle! I'm my own person, I can love who I want to!" Syo replied red faced and very angry.

"Are you alright, Syo?" Ai asked, genuinely worried,

"Yeah... I'll be fine." He fake laughed. Ai smiled.

"Y-you look good together." He laughed weakly.

"Ahh, You ship it?" Syo smiled. "Of course you do, people always ship their favourite character." Syo winked. Otoya laughed and moved Syo off his lap so he could work. Ai sighed and returned to his work, also...

Ai tried to forget about his feelings, on days it worked and he could happily act okay around Syo yet others he wanted to blurt out how he felt any time Syo said a single word to him. On days, he had control but on others, he didn't know what to do. Overall, Ai hates what he feels for Syo. One particular day he felt in control and was continuously joking back to Syo.

"What are you going to do about it, Ai-Chan ~" Syo teased. Ai laughed as Syo moved their faces close together, giving him daggers. "Come on then!" Syo joked again. Ai pulled the same face Syo was as the smaller boy backed Ai against a table. The others in their group were acting fairly normal for what was happening. Suddenly, Ai almost snapped. He was looking at Syo with so much love in his eyes that even Syo took notice.

"You want me, don't you?" Syo half joked as Ai panicked. He couldn't move as he was being caged in by the small boy and the growing blush on his face made everything obvious.

"Of course I don't." Ai laughed fakely. "Please move, I should be finishing my work." He softly pushed Syo to the side as Reiji gave him a look as to ask if he was alright. With a nod, he sat down and had no luck concentrating on his work.

"You know I was joking, right? Don't take it to heart, I'm sorry." Syo said quietly.

"I understand." The cyan-haired boy put earphones in to try and block out his thoughts yet that didn't work. He could have kissed him then and there. Their faces were so close. Even if he didn't do that, he could've confessed. Syo made that easy enough for him, he could've simply replied by saying 'yes'. "I'm sorry too." He continued quietly in some hope that Syo wouldn't hear. If any reply came, Ai didn't hear it. That day on their way home, Syo hugged him. Ai wasn't expecting him to do that even though he hugged Reiji and Otoya, too.

"Are you okay, Ai-Ai?" Reiji asked after Syo had gone.

"I-I'm okay."

"You weren't expecting that, were you?"

"N-no. I can't believe he did that. Do you think he knows?"

"No. He hugged me and Otoyan, too."

"What's going on?" Otoya said, confused.

"It's nothing Otoyan~" Reiji said happily. Otoya then turned a corner and left the two alone. "I don't think Otoyan likes him, you know."

"But it is obvious that he likes Otoya."

"He'll reject him, Ai-Ai."

"It will ruin their friendship."

"They may be able to get over it, Ai-Ai. You can't be angry at Otoya, he just has one of those innocent little smiles!"

"You sound like you like him, Reiji."

"I don't!" He laughed. "But if you want him out of your way so you can get to Syo-Chan then I'll help~"

"I don't intend for this to go any further. I wish it hadn't gotten this far." Ai sighed. "I'll see you soon, Reiji."

Ai had eventually given up. Syo was way too touchy feeling for his liking and it as an especially bad day for him and his feelings. "We're like one big happy family now Hyuuga-sensei!" Syo should as he wrapped his arms around Ai's neck.

"If so, a lot of incest would be happening. Especially with you and Otoya." Reiji laughed loudly.

"No, Ai-chan~ Me and you." Ai's face flushed greatly as he rolled his chair to escape from Syo's arms. This kept happening throughout the day until Syo had gotten confused and Ai had stopped talking to him.

"I'm leaving." Ai mumbled as he left their table.

"What's wrong with him today?!" Syo shouted.

"It's just a bad day for him, Syo-Chan." Reiji said sadly, knowing exactly what was going on.

"He hardly spoke a word to me all day! I go near him, he moves!"

"It's just a bad day."

"Why? Why does he keep avoiding me?! He knows everything I do is just a joke."

"It may be a joke to you but the way it makes him feel... He doesn't want to hurt you, Syo-Chan." Syo's face dropped.

"Does he..?" Syo's face flushed a deep red.

"He thinks you like Otoya." Reiji sighed.

"He's an idiot... I'm gonna go find him."

"He'll be with Cesshi and Nacchan probably." Syo jumped up and ran to the classroom.

"No running! Kurusu! What could be so urgent you have to run like that!?" Hyuuga stopped Syo in the corridor as he was running to Ai.

"Hyuuga-sensei! I'm sorry!" He bowed quickly. "Please, can I go!?" Hyuuga smiled.

"Go on." He mumbled. Syo bowed again before walking off, quickly in Ai's direction. "Walk, Kurusu!"

"Sorry, Hyuuga-sensei!" Syo slowed down and continued before turning a corner and running again. He spotted Natsuki at the end of the corridor. "Natsuki! Where's Ai?!" He panted.

"Ai-Chan? He's just in there, why?" Natsuki smiled as he stuffed a piyo shaped sandwich in his mouth.

"I-Its nothing." Syo opened the door. "Thanks." As Syo walked in, Cecil's head turned. Where was Ai?

"Syo-san! Hello!" Cecil smiled happily.

"Where's Ai?" Cecil's smile drooped slightly.

"Ai-san is... He is..."

"I'm here." Ai walked out of the storeroom. "What do you want, Syo?"

"Can we talk?" Syo blushed.

"I have work to complete, another time."

"No, Ai. Now." Syo's face brightened.

"T-then why ask." Ai stood up and followed Syo out the room. "What is it that you wish to talk about?"

"You. You like me?" Ai's face flushed bright red.

"You like Otoya."

"How do you know I do?"

"It's obvious."

"You're looking for the wrong things." Ai looked confused. "I don't like him, he's like a best friend to me."

"Really?" Syo got closer to him as Ai moved and backed up against the wall.

"If I don't like him, who do you think I like?" Even Ai's ears were red at this point.

"I-I don't know." Syo pinned Ai against the wall and was staring directly into his eyes causing him to blush.

"You. You idiot."

"No, you don't..." Syo wrapped his arms around Ai's neck and got closer to him.

"Yes, I do." Syo leant in and connected their lips. It didn't last long before Ai pulled away.

"I-I-I..."

"How long?"

"Since before Kenshi broke up with me."

"Is that why you didn't want him?" Ai nodded.

"I don't believe that you like me... I'm almost emotionless, why would you want me?"

"You're not emotionless at all, Ai."

"I am. I don't understand many feelings and it's hard for me to show the ones I do feel."

"Since we've been friends, I've seen a lot." Syo laughed. "Don't keep putting yourself down." Finally, Ai smiled. He tapped Syo on the head before moving him away and speaking.

"Don't treat me like I'm a kid, shorty." He smiled and pecked Syo's lips.

Eventually, Kenshi decided to become jealous of their relationship and everything that happened previously was happening again. This time, Ai wasn't sent into the depression he felt before. He had become much cockier and quick witted, showing more and more of the emotions that Syo helps him feel. He was finally happy.

A/N:

Sorry I've disappeared off the face of the earth for a while but I have been writing and here are the results XD I've been busy with drama and college but I'm back (I think - everytime I say that I leave).

Can I Love You is currently being written, also - I can't get past a point XD

I've also started to write two new ships that you guys probably dont care about (But if you're curious one is Malec (Shadowhunters/Mortal instuments) and the other is JooGun (No Mercy, MonstaX, NUBOYZ, Kpop shit you guys don't care about)

So yeah, here it is XD I have another I need to post that will be up soon!

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