Dio did wait, but only for a moment. He knew there was nothing that'd patch this up. Dio wasn't lovable enough, and even if he was, Jonathan made it very clear that he'd always be one step down from Erina.

"You want a name for what we are, Jonathan? Roommates. That's it right now." Dio was talking partially out if hurt, but also... that was the most correct, right? They just shared a home.

"I will always hope for you to change your mind, but I know you won't."