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Muhammad Avdol was an emotional man. Well, “emotional” was pushing it. He was very in tune with his emotions. He always understood what he was feeling and why. Polnareff was not. He was what you'd consider “emotional.” Not in a negative way. He just felt more than Avdol. One feeling they both never knew, though, was true love. Until recently.
It was a normal night in a hotel. Well, as normal as it could be when they were constantly getting attacked by other stand users while being on their way to fight a 100+ year old vampire, anyways. But this night, Avdol was pondering. He was thinking of this entire journey so far. Except one thing in particular kept polluting his mind, well, one man specifically. Jean-Pierre Polnareff. He just couldn't stop thinking about him. Polnareff made him feel different. Avdol figured it out quickly after that... How it felt fuzzy inside. He'd never felt this way with anyone else, much less another man. It was unexpected, but not unwelcome.
As the new day started, Avdol subconsciously stayed closer to Polnareff compared to everyone else. He made sure the French man was alright, especially with the types of situations he gets himself into. Even while they were eating breakfast on this fine morning, Avdol was near him. He didn't mind, Polnareff probably didn't even notice. But, the others did. Especially Joseph. He knew that he would mention it to Avdol and definitely start teasing him. I mean, this man could recognize that affectionate stare that people only get when they're in love anywhere. A certain glint in their eye. But, he didn't say anything. Not yet.
The day flew by and Polnareff did what he usually did, get into crazy situations somehow, be stupid and flirt with women. But, today especially, Avdol felt a twist in his stomach when Polnareff was flirting with those women. I mean, it's not like Polnareff wasn't allowed to, by all means, he was. But, not with Avdol there. It's not like Polnareff even knew Avdol liked him, he was oblivious to it. Avdol was caring to all the stardust crusaders, why would he even notice the extra attention?
Polnareff always flirted with women, he wanted to fall in love with a cute girl after all. But, he never really fell in love. He had admiration and found these women gorgeous, sure, but… It wasn't true love. He didn't really feel as connected to them as he should. Or, thought he should. He didn't really know anyways. He hadn't felt that feeling. Well, he didn't realize it yet at least. He didn't realize how this feeling he felt with Avdol wasn't purely platonic. He just thought Avdol’s aura was warm like that.
Avdol was conflicted. So, he went to Joseph when the rest of the crusaders were not with them.
Avdol said, not before explaining a little more “I do want to confess my feelings. But, should it be during this trip? This is to save Mrs. Holly, after all. And if Polnareff ended up not feeling the same, would it be awkward? Or weird at all between us?”
“Polnareff? Not feeling the same? Pfft! That kid practically gets goo-goo eyes around you! Don't you notice?” Joseph smiled. “You know, my advice is to just go for it. Whenever you are ready, obviously… But soon. You never know what will happen on this trip, you see what I'm saying? What if we all go our separate ways and you never get to confess… I'm certain he likes you, I'm positive, actually. I mean, anyone could tell you the same thing. If you ask Kakyoin, with no context of anything else, he'll agree. But, overall. You should tell him soon, you never know when you'll ever see him again… Or if you ever will get the chance.”
“Good point, Mr. Joestar. I will keep this in mind… Does he really get goo-goo eyes around me? Ah, nevermind. But, I will definitely try confessing soon. You're right, I shouldn't let this opportunity pass me. Thank you, Mr. Joestar. I deeply appreciate this.” Avdol smiled. Joseph had given him the push that was necessary to start thinking about how he wanted to go about this. He wanted it to be meaningful, private, if he was able. But, he also had to stay aware of the bigger goal of defeating Dio and staying mindful of the little time that they had.
As the days went on, the more these feelings grew. He knew he must confess soon. So, he made up a little plan. He'd find a way to privately talk to Polnareff, maybe at a restaurant or something. But, that'd be harder. He'd have to do it at a convenient moment.. But, have it still be meaningful. Maybe he'd ask Mr. Joestar to distract Kakyoin, Jotaro and Iggy or something.
Something that was unexpected was… Polnareff confessing first. He didn't even realize it. The whole group were talking about something, Avdol wasn't really listening too much. He was lost in thought and the scenery as Joseph drove their car. He only started paying attention at the mention of his name coming from Polnareff. He hadn't heard anything of the conversation except:
“Yeah, anyone else get this warm, lovely feeling when they're around Avdol? Like just feel so at peace and amazing?...no?...Just me?”
Kakyoin scrunched up his face and then smiled with his eyes closed. Joseph was smiling and wanted to get more out of him.
“Really? Have you ever felt like this before? Like maybe around some women?” The cheeky bastard smiled and nudged Avdol with his elbow.
Avdol smiled, he was very happy. He believed that Mr. Joestar’s judgement was right with his little love issue but…hearing it coming out of Polnareff’s mouth was different. Marvelous, even.
“Not really, I've just felt this way with Avdol!” Polnareff said, realizing all this. “Oh my god! I'm in love with Avdol!” Kakyoin chuckled while Jotaro was still with his little nonchalant act. They were all waiting for one thing, though… Avdol’s response.
The two men gazed into each other’s eyes for a moment, it wasn't an uncomfortable look. No, anything but that. It held this weight, though. Avdol cleared his throat.
“I'm in love with you too, Polnareff.” He smiled. Polnareff smiled so hard.
Not even a moment later, Joseph said “AWWE! So cute… Young love…ahh…” as Polnareff blew Avdol a kiss.