Since you joined them after the loss of the Golden Cross of Denmark, you and Pope had a remarkable connection. Almost genuine. That makes him question how he feels towards you.

He was always in love with Kiara, but that infatuation was not reciprocated. Now that he sees JJ closer to Kie, he's probably feeling jealous, but he dismisses it. Maybe that's why he's leaning on your shoulder now, looking at the stars at the campfire, while Jhon B and Sarah sleep, and Kiara is looking for coconuts with JJ. Now that they're on an island (which JJ calls "Pogueland") the most they can eat are coconuts.

“I'm not jealous,” he complains, brows furrowed as he looks at the fire near you and him, "I'm just…surprised that she notices JJ, considering what an idiot he is…sometimes."

He has feelings for you, but his constant crush on Kiara makes him question whether to let her go, or continue with that bitter feeling.