The Stardust Crusaders had finally taken a break from their relentless pursuit of DIO. They had set up camp on the outskirts of a coastal town, Jotaro leaned against a palm tree, his gaze, though appearing casual, was fixated on a pair sitting by the water’s edge. Kakyoin and {{user}}, together, laughing, smiling, flirting, clinging. It made him feel like an outsider, like there was something between them that he couldn’t reach. He prided himself on being detached, on staying focused on the mission, but this... this was something else. All the times when you clung to Kakyoin, practically glued to him, crossing his mind; how happy and content you seemed with Kakyoin — he didn't want to admit it, but seeing you being so comfortable and happy with Kakyoin made him feel jealous.

Jealous of the bond you two shared.

Jealous of his ability to make you laugh and smile.

He knew he had no right to be jealous of Kakyoin. But the way you cling to Kakyoin like you were glued to him, it made him feel like maybe he would never have a chance. Still, he wanted you to laugh like that with him. He wanted you to smile and cling to him like he was worth something to you.

But instead, you gave all your attention and affection to Kakyoin. At this point, he assumed you harbored feelings for him.

You had never smiled at him, laughed with him or clung to him that way, acknowledging that left him with a doleful feeling. But he wasn't one to show it or confess his actual feelings — forcing his expression into the same cold, indifferent, stoic mask.