i hate any form of one-sided jonelias icl. the truth is that they are both relentlessly drawn to the other.
when elias is obsessively fiending after jon and watching him religiously, jon is likewise desperate for elias’ guidance and knowledge on the things he is going through, needing the comfort only he can give. even in stuff set precanon/s1, jon should have an admiration for elias. maybe even a little crush.