You're the reason why (Jotaro x reader)

13) Comfortable Silence

QUICK AN i saw a few of you guys confused about stands speaking and i double checked online and apparently it is a thing?your stand is not speaking out loud it is just in the readers head/consciousness. remember a stand is your physical embodiment of your spiritual self!
perfect example is trish una from part 5 golden wind, if you have seen her stand  imagine it's how and when she meets it!
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"Soooo what do you do? "

Labrinth spoke up, "well I have a connection to the tarot cards, like your friend kujo~"

You blushed madly.
'Friend'

Your stand picked this up and laughed.

"Y/n you can read peoples minds and see visions based on who you touch. Be careful though, this may have a draw back. Your stand is great for locating. As for fighting, I can throw a few punches but i'm nothing like your overly muscular softy over there.

You saw everything playing out from...the inside of your mind? is this my conscious? "am i dead?"

you said that a little too loud.

Your stand looked at you then back at what you were looking at. you could clearly tell something was off though. you felt as if you weren't the only one there with your stand.

a menacing aura creeped over your back, the feeling. that feeling that has always been there.

something that has always been with you.

the further you thought about it the harsher the pain in your mind got.

that harsh pain woke you up screaming.

'goodbye' your stand said

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Your body shot up, full of fear.

There was no time to act as the boat was now falling apart, apparently the stand user was actually the boat under the captains control.

rough hands gripped at your body causing you to groan.

you didn't say much, still adjusting to everything you just mentally went through. 'what was that,? was i alone? how do i bring my stand back?'

everyone was now on an extra small wooden boat smushed together... just great.

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Soon everyone fell asleep.  It was night and the stars were out. You looked into the water and then quickly away. God the dark sea is terrifying.

You felt if you focused on it too long you'd start having an existential crisis.

First it starts as something small that then surges into something bigger. Normally thoughts about your father and his choice to willingly abandon you and your mom.

You looked over at Jotaro and made the :/ face. why does everything with him have to be so complicated?

You could've sworn you saw his eyes looking at you from under his hat, but then brushed it off as a hallucination.

'this is pointless but might as well give it a shot....'

"Jojo"

you called out and nothing. You tried one more time,

"Jojo-" "Would you stop that" he was very quick to interrupt.

Normally you could take his harsh comments and tone but the thought of your father was like the piece of glass shining through. The transparent vulnerability no one has ever seen, not even him.

When you saw Jotaros eyes you saw something else. It's almost like he realized something and to your shock he did. It was a look of confusion but understanding.

Tears slowly fell from your eyes and to your avail he just stared. You were shocked at yourself, at the fact you've just suppressed all these emotions inside for God knows how many years.

The look of this man in front of you who youve known for so long and always had some edge angsty cover up caused you to laugh a little.
'maybe we are alike'

"Hey jojo, do you think we're tied by fate or destiny?" you said as you wiped the tears off, looking at the uncomfortable teen.

He was such an interesting soul to observe.

He sat up a bit unable to strategize his next move. That's what it's always been with him, but with you? he can't resort to what makes him, well, him. Jotaro has always found it hard to articulate his words and what he wants to say. Atleast that's the observation you came to.

After some silence he finally spoke up,
"I don't believe in that."

Your furrowed your eyebrows, "ok and so you think everything is just pure coincidence? the way we're on this trip? the way we all met?"
Your voice was shaking. why was it shaking?

Jotaro caught wind of this , "Why are you talking about the past so much?" You stared at him scared. Scared to let him in. He knew a lot about you, your likes, your dislikes. It was terrifying knowing how he knew so much about you after being away for so long.

"If I tell you this you have to swear to never say anything about it. to anyone." You felt stupid for opening up to this but you needed to vent.

He sincerely nodded and moved up his cap so you could see his eyes. To you they seem pretty genuine.

"My-my father was friends with Joseph and he worked for this company the speedwagon foundation. It started where he'd- he'd be home? and then he would leave like normal work hours..." you laughed a bit remembering all the times he'd joke with you about bringing you something back... til your face became stern.

Jotaros confusion and curiosity growing

"Until he'd be called at night, and then slowly those nights became days and those days became months until eventually, we just accepted he left." tears struggled to fall. You didn't even want to face or look at Jotaro.

"And my mother? my mother was a mess, she met so many men and i try not to blame her but i do. and you know what kujo? being your friend- being your friend made life a little more bearable for a confused kid."

at this point tears were falling and your lips were quivering, "i don't know what kind of danger my moms in or-or why she went into hiding but all i know is that,that foundation already took one of my parents."

Jotaro went to move towards you but stopped when he realized what caused the off balance swaying. You were crying on a shared boat with multiple passengers.

You looked dead straight at jotaro, he couldn't come to you but you really needed a hug.

and so...you went to him. When you did he wrapped his arms protectively around you and tucked you into his huge coat. Comfortable silence was all that was left.

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AAA AUTHORS NOTE
ok so the best way to read this story is to read it back to back from the beginning cause you will definitely forget things that happen.... i will try my best to work on updates i swear i'm working on the next chapter rn lol if you have any questions about things please ask!!!