The Joestar Protector Book 1

Erina's Ship

JoJo dropped me off on the side of the street. Smokey was breathless from running so much. It was still dark out and JoJo's breathing was still normal.

   " Y/n, go down this street, take a left and then a right and you'll be at the hotel Granny Erina is at. You must stay there and protect her. Straizo will come after me or head to her first. Okay? "

   " Alright, just be careful okay? I won't be with you so don't get hurt. "

He nodded and started running away from me and SMokey was following close behind. I ran to the hotel and remembered where the room they were staying in was. I got into the elevator and traveled up to their floor and running to their penthouse door. I opened the door and saw Erina sitting on the couch knitting.

   " Hello, Y/n. Where are Joseph and Smokey? "

   " They had a few errands to run before coming back. JoJo told me to come on home. "

   " I see. He should have walked you back before taking care of whatever he needed to do. That's ungentlemanly. Come sit. "

I walked further into the room and sat beside Erina. She continued to stitch as we talked. I hoped JoJo would deal with Straioz quickly as I stayed with Erina. Straizo made no appearance at the penthouse so I knew he was with JoJo. 

   " So, Erina how was the wedding? "

   " Oh, it was wonderful. It took a few months but we were able to get the whole wedding out together....Y/n? "

   " Yes? "

   " We honored you at our wedding. "

   " What? "

   " We made sure that you were remembered at our wedding. So, throughout the entire day, we referenced you and set a picture of you at one of the tables. "

   " Erina..."

   " During the wedding, Jonathan disappeared and I found him a mile away from the wedding crying. I stayed with him and he told me how much he missed you and that he wished you were there. He never truly grieved for you until that day. Speedwagon found us and we all grieved together. "

   " Erina, I'm sorry. "

   " It's not your fault. It was Dio's. He rejected everything and started all of this. "

   " Erina I wish I could have stayed with you guys. "

   " I know, but now I have Joseph and Smokey. You're back now so that's what is important now. "

   " Yes. "

   " Tell me, what do you think of Joseph? "

   " He's much like his grandfather but he's a little full of himself. Less like a gentleman but he is outgoing and very much energetic. "

   " That he is. You know I love him but I fear he won't find a lady to live and spend the rest of his life with. "

   " You're worried about that? "

   " Yes, but with you here now I feel the worry diminishing. "

   ' Does that mean she...'

   " Erina what are you implying? "

   " Well, you and Joseph are the same age, you accept him as he is, and he treats you with interest. I will support the relationship. "

   " Erina! "

   " What? It's true. The other night at the restaurant he calms you down by just holding your shoulder. Usually, he would tell a girl to stop worrying or he would calm them down with a kiss or something along those lines.

( Flashback )

She stopped shaking but she held on to me. JoJo was still looking at me.

   " Straizo wouldn't kill Speedwagon. He was our friend and we all fought together. He...he wouldn't betray Speedwagon like that, I know him. He wouldn't. "

   " Y/n, it's all we can assume right now. I know it'll be hard to accept it but Straizo is the only monk Speedwagon knows. It couldn't have been anyone else. "

He placed his hand on my shoulder and he held a calming look on his face. His look made me calm down a bit and we turned back to the mafia man. JoJo still kept his reassuring hand on my shoulder.

   ' Thank you, JoJo. '

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   " Can we please stop the crying? I'm trying to think here. "

I notice two girls cowering in the cafe and they had tears coming down their cheeks. JoJo dropped the bullet and walked towards them grabbing one of their shoulders.

   " If you don't calm down, I may have to make out with you. "

I leaned over towards Smokey and he leaned closer to me.

   " Is he always like that? "

   " You mean thinking all the girls like him type of way? "

   " Yeah. "

   " The answer is yes. "

   " Hmm. "

( Flashback Over )

   " So, why does it have to mean that he likes me? "

   " Y/n..."

Erina placed her hand on mine and I looked into her calming eyes. I could feel the splash of red on my face. I looked away from her and towards the floor.

   " I missed these talks with you. "

   " Erina...this isn't the time. "

   " But it is. Y/n if you stay this time I know you'll be with Joseph most of his life to protect him and me. I see the way he helps you. Why not just see if something could spark between you? Move on from Dio and Jonathan. "

   " You knew I liked Jonathan? "

   " He told me. Jonathan told me as soon as he got back about you and that it would take time for him to love me. I understood and I gave him that time. Y/n you've grieved and now I think it's time for you to move on. "

   " I'll think about Erina. "

   " I promise Joseph will treat you right if you'll allow him. "

   " I'll think about it. "