Dio was conflicted. He was hurt, sad, and he wanted to be by himself. But he also didn't want to be alone, and he could hear how hurt Jonathan was as well. Dio loved Jonathan, as truly as he could love anyone, and he didn't want to hurt him, but he was also afraid of being hurt more by being strung along.

He turned around to look at the other man from the doorway. "I love you, Jonathan."