There was something about you, he couldn't quite put his finger on it. Something about the way you leapt into action, eager to fight any obstacle Dio sent against you. Your sheer excitement in the face of imminent danger, your eagerness to launch into combat. Your shy demure demeanour after you defeated your foe, your soft lips pressing to his cheek when you thanked him for protecting you in the heat of battle.
He remembered the nights in the desert when you two lay together underneath the stars when you would finally come clean about just how worried you were about your family, your friends, everyone you left behind when you joined them on this crazy adventure. He couldn't pull his gaze away as he caught a glimpse of pearlescent moonlight reflected in your sparkling eyes. That expression only popped up on your face every once in awhile: only when you were truly happy. He had slipped his fingers into yours, feeling his chest tighten as you gave him a reassuring squeeze. What was it about you that gave him that urge to protect you, to shield you from any enemy that came across your path on this tiresome journey into the west.
The next morning he had awoken breathing on the sweet smell of your hair. He peppered down at your peaceful face, laughing a little as he noticed your shapely lips pursed, your cheek squishing up against his chest. There was something so calming about that adorable little face...
He sighed as he looked out at the rising sun over the desert sands. The cool night airs still hung over the dunes, and he gasped as you nuzzled closer to him for warmth. He had been thinking it for a while: did he like you more than just one of his comrades? He certainly cared for both you and Jotaro very dearly, but it was different with you. He slowly reached out to grasp the edge of the sleeping bag as your small sleeping figure curled into his steadily rising chest. He pulled the blankets up over you, wishing the moment would never end.
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You yawned as your eyes fluttered open. You had wonderful dreams that night. Dreams of him holding you in his arms, under the starlight, feeling the beating of his heart through his warm woolen gakuran. There was something so comforting about his embrace, his long lock of hair tickling your nose as you breathed in the scent of cherries. He was the only thing that kept you going through these difficult times. All that drove you forward was that hope that you would keep his company again at the end of the day, that he would listen to you and you would listen to him. That he would hold your hand, stroke your hair, let you cry on his shoulder. As long as he was there, you would be happy.
Of course, the idea had crossed your mind that you wanted more than just a companion and confidant, that you wanted to place a kiss on his lips rather than his cheeks. But there was no way he felt the same. He was so strong, so kind, chivalrous, just. You were probably just naïve child in his eyes. But you could still admire him from afar.
"(Y/n)," You didn't budge as he whispered your name. You were too dazed and dreamy to fully rise from your slumber. "You awake?" His voice was so so tender and comforting, pulling you back into the realm of sleep, but you slowly nodded your head against his chest. "Good," He placed a soft kiss on your forehead, and you hoped he wouldn't notice your racing heart. "We should probably get an early start today," His arm draped around your waist as he pulled you tighter.
"Probably,"
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Eventually Jotaro had prodded you two awake, mumbling something underneath his breath as Kakyoin pulled you to your feet. It took several hours to hike to the next town, the cold shower was certainly worth the wait. Kakyoin was a bit sad that he wouldn't have your soothing touch beside you last night, but he were determined to spend every waking moment with him until then:
Avdol and Mr. Joestar were searching for a particular source of information in the city, and while Polnareff stayed at the pool picking up hot girls (or at least trying to). So Kakyoin invited you and Jotaro out for the evening. And Jotaro had declined.

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JJBA Reader Insert One-Shots
FanfictionA bunch of JJBA one shots I have been writing and posting on my tumblr and Ao3 (of the same name). Updates irregular cause COLLEGE! *Mild smut begins at chapter 39 (Dio x Reader x Jonathan), lemon begins at chapter 47 (Dio x Reader)*