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11. i like you┊ ┊⋆ beyond the stars

buckle up, we've got another long one! just a reminder italicized words are your thoughts.

Mr. Joestar parked the car in front of the hospital. Avdol began to regain his consciousness and was placed in a wheelchair promptly before being wheeled into a room for a blood transfusion and proper treatment of his neck's gash. Kakyoin, still unconscious, was hoisted onto a gurney and taken for inspection. The remaining four of you (only God knows where Iggy went) waited in the waiting room. Mr. Joestar and Polnareff conversed about what the plan would be, Jotaro walked outside to take a smoke, and you paced, headphones blasting something to calm you down. As you spin around on the ball of your foot, you were stopped in your tracks. A strong hand remained on your shoulder.

"Hey, they're going to be fine, he's going to be fine." His words, though simple, carried a weight of comfort, grounding you in the midst of the turmoil. Not only were you fearful for Kakyoin and Avdol's condition, you felt guilt. How was a blind man going to find you in the desert without some kind of tracking? Intel from the man in charge. Intel you provided.

The kind soul Avdol who welcomed you, Kakyoin who you had grown to care for so deeply. It's my fault.

This mission proved to be more emotionally taxing than you had originally thought.

Do it for Mom. Do it for Mom. You shouldn't have to choose a crush and his friends and family or your Mom. It's natural to push on for the woman who raised me. I don't want to devastate Dad or your extended family. There's no guarantee that they wont make it out alive. If I abandon mission, then only God knows what Dio will do to Mom.

How could you stand there, accepting this kindness and support, when you were the very root of the pain and suffering that now plagued your friends? Your eyes watered. Polnareff took you into a hug, as you had done for him. Mr. Joestar walks over with a doctor, presumably to share results. Polnareff, over your shoulder mouthed something to Mr. Joestar, who responded with a gruff nod, and walked with the doctor to inform Jotaro.

"Now, are you going to be okay to come with us? We want someone to stay back just in case. If you want that to be you, that's fine by the rest of us."

"Yeah, that sounds good." You said with a sniff.

You regrouped with the two Joestar men and the doctor and caught wind of what was happening. Avdol would be okay, he just needed rest. Kakyoin however, would need a bit more care. You were glad they were alright, but you were anxious for what would be to come.

After the group departed, leaving you alone with the news, you found yourself restless, unsure of what to do next. With the other three off exploring Aswan, you were left with a sense of aimlessness, your thoughts consumed by worry for your friends.

You peeked into the chilly hospital room, finding Avdol seated upright, his gaze fixed on his phone screen. "Um... Hey, Avdol," you ventured softly, feeling a mix of relief and concern at the sight of him.

Avdol looked up, his expression brightening as he spotted you. "Ah, (y/n), please, come in," he welcomed warmly, gesturing to the chair beside his bed. "It's good to see another familiar face."

"It's good to see you too," you replied with a small smile, crossing the room to take a seat. "Especially being up and about, well kinda."

As you settled into the chair facing him, you couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude for his recovery. "So, how are you feeling? What's going on?" you asked, eager to hear his perspective.

"Just a blood transfusion and some stitches," Avdol reassured you, his tone calm and steady. "No real damage was done."

A sigh of relief escaped your lips. "That's good to hear," you murmured, feeling a weight lift from your shoulders.

As the two of you delved into conversation, you found solace in Avdol's presence. His words offered a sense of comfort, like a reassuring embrace in the midst of uncertainty. You shared stories of your experiences in his absence, and he reciprocated, filling you in on his own journey. In that moment, you realized that you had found a true friend in Avdol, someone reliable.

Leaving him to relax a little more, you walked slowly to the next room over. Taking soft steps, you attempted to have the door creak open silently, yet failed miserably. Despite the guttural noise, Kakyoin lay there unconsciously, bandages over his eyes, accompanied by the metronomic beep indicating his steady pulse. "Kakyoin?" You asked, only for no response, just his consistent breath.

He's still unconscious.

"Oh, Kakyoin." You say softly to yourself, pulling up a chair next to his bed. You gently take his hand, making sure not to disturb the IV connected to him.

"I'm so sorry. I know I should tell you all about my past, about who I really am, but I'm scared. Scared of what you'd think of me, scared of losing the well- whatever it is we've built together. I wish I could tell you everything and how sorry I am. I wouldn't have to hide anything from you. I could ask for your forgiveness. But I know I won't be getting it."

"Uugh" Kakyoin stirred. You quickly pulled your hand back. "(y/n), is that you? I can't exactly see, but I think that's your voice." He says in a groggy voice.

Aw, morning voice, wait, Fuck fuck fuck fuck.

"Hey." You say softly, trying to remain calm. "I hope you didn't hear me talking to myself." You say flustered. Your heart is pounding. If he heard what you said at the beginning, you'd have to confess what you were really doing with the crusaders.

"I think I heard just enough."

"And how much is that?"

Sweat forms on your forehead, your hands shake.

"Something about your past and everything afterwards."

"Listen, I know it sounds really bad but-"

"Calm down. You don't have to explain yourself to me. I trust you, (y/n). " His words of affirmation soothed you.

He probably wouldn’t trust me if he actually knew

"You can share if and when you want. In fact, there's something I'd like to share."

Your heart rate spiked. "What's that?" You try to say casually, though your mind races with worries and questions.

Does he already know my past? Does he know I have feelings for him? I mean its certainly obvious but like what do we do? What if he shuts this all down? I would hope not considering how he acts. What if the rest of this trip is awkward? What if-

Your mind races at the speed of light.

“(y/n), I like you.” Kakyoin confesses finally.

You're momentarily speechless, your thoughts freezing and your face turning red. “Yeah, I like you too! You’re one of my best friends!” You quickly respond, unsure how to handle the moral dilemma in front of you.

“No, stop, you know what I meant. I’m pretty sure you like me too.” Kakyoin reiterates firmly, confident in his response. You stand there silent, unsure what to make of all this.

“. . .Polnareff might've tipped me off to make sure I wasn't losing it, he also helped me figure out I liked you too.”

“Ah, damnit Pol.”

You both giggle over your friend getting in the drama. “I wish I could see your smile, is it bad I can practically see it in my mind?” You blush and softly laugh at this nervously. Everything seems more relaxed.

"Oh.. shush..." You both sit in the comfortable silence for a moment.

"So... did you, uh, want to be in a relationship?" Kakyoin began tentatively.

“Well, um, maybe we should hold off on that for now, if you're fine with it. I just sort of assumed-"

"Why's that? I mean, I get it. I just want to understand," he interjected, his tone gentle and understanding.

“Well, you know, any, uh, public displays of affection beyond what we've already done might make the others a bit uncomfortable," you explain nervously, it was only partially true. You didn't want to lead him on so hard and then totally shatter him if he inevitably found out you were working for Dio.

He nods in agreement. “Yeah, that makes sense. Plus, let's not dive into anything too serious when we're still dealing with the stress of, you know, staying alive," he tries to lighten the mood with a bit of humor.

You manage a small awkward laugh. "Too soon?"

"A bit, yeah," you admit, feeling the weight of the conversation settling in.

Kakyoin reaches around blindly for your hand, and you gently intertwine your fingers with his. “Let’s not mess with what we've got too much just yet. But, just so you know, there's a lot more to what I feel for you than meets the eye. I promise you, when we make it out of this, we can really be together.” he says with a firm smile.

"You're really sweet, y'know," you try to say casually, but you feel the heat creeping back into your cheeks and your palms starting to sweat. Did I say that softer than usual?

“And so is that blush on your face I’m picturing,” he teases, a hint of playfulness in his voice.

“Smooth and psychic? Must be tough to being so talented,” you quip back with a grin, trying to lighten the mood.

You hear the voices of the other men coming down the hallway. Polnareff, Jotaro, and Mr. Joestar must be back.

“Just one more thing.”

“Hm?”

"Call me Noriaki from now on, okay?" he says, wearing the happiest smile you've ever seen. It's contagious, and you find yourself grinning just as broadly.

"I'd be happy to, Nori."

Polnareff, Jotaro, and Mr. Joestar enter the room.

“Ayy! Kakyoin is up!”

Kakyoin chuckles at Polnareff's excitement, his smile widening.

Jotaro approaches with a nod of acknowledgment. "Good to see you're feeling better, Kakyoin," he says in his usual stoic manner.

Mr. Joestar follows suit, offering a warm smile. "Agreed, it's a relief to see you up and about," he adds, relief in his voice.

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