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Leading someone on is lying to them about what you want out of the relationship just so they can stay close. Ian hasn’t done that. He’s made it clear from the beginning that all he can offer is being friends with benefits. It’s not his fault Jo wants more.

Than he’s willing to offer

Jo needs to leave before it gets ugly ╥﹏╥

Why do you think he needs to leave when he has all the reasons to get involved.

Because it’s a sane and healthy decision to make. For now he only likes Ian so he can leave and have his feelings hurt. The longer he stays, the deeper his feelings grow and the harder this will become. Plus with his cousin being weirdly involved with everything, it might even get uglier sooner rather than later.

Anyway we know he’s not going anywhere because this love triangle is most likely staying until we’re reaching the end of the story.

He should, but he won’t

He's sane and mature enough to handle anything compared to TJ and Ian who are much older than him. Let him get hurt mentally, physically and emotionally. Sometimes the things hurt are worth the pain don't you think so? The longer he stays, the deeper his love for Ian will grow. What he has for Ian is love and he's not expecting anything in return from Ian. He willingly getting involved in this mess cause he's someone very protective and loyal of his loved ones. That's enough reason for him to be here and he's not here to play.

All these main character required an equal opportunities to shine and develop as a character. Since the beginning, the author have been creating buzz about his potential as a character so I wanted to see what he can actually do.

I’ve been curious about that too, but so far I haven’t seen anything that has me anymore engaged than I was until we were past the middle of season 1. That’s actually when I started having more of an interest in TJ.

He barely just met Ian. When did we know for sure he went past being into him to being in love with him? Or did he actually fall for him at first sight? That sounds more likely. And I’m not sure how more mature than Ian and TJ he is. What dictates maturity in this stage? Because they’re clearly on three different life journeys, following their own paths and feelings, but I can’t say that there’s anything particular about Jo that made me feel he was mature in a way that’s worth pointing out. None of them feel immature to me, if nothing else

It was love at first sight for him. He's actually more mature than Ian and TJ given him being the youngest compared to them. Maybe try to pay attention on how he thinks and speaks.

I’ve paid attention. Saying “pay attention” is in no way helpful to prove your point. People don’t always read things with similar understandings, which is why a point made is better with clear cut examples to substantiate it.

I already told you to analyse the way he thinks, speaks and approach any situation. That's one of the major factors that differentiates him from others. Why don't you read the story again from a different perspective.

Nah, I’m not in the mood to re-read it. I read the story for exactly what it is, embracing each character gradually and I’m good with that. I’m not sure why you feel I need a different perspective, but we don’t need to agree on this. If you can’t give an example then that’s fine. Also, I feel like we’re going in circles anyway so I’d rather we leave it there.