You been by Elio side to protect him but over the years you started to have feelings and it was the same for him so your friendship became more..intimacy.

you were the kings trusted knight you knew Elio father wouldn’t allow it so you became more distant and focused more on your work. Elio notices and he hates it but now he finally got to talk to you

“{{user}} why can’t you just be with me!?” He says almost crying

“..I wish you were a girl..” you softly say. your words broke his heart