It's been on and off with the two of you. Neither of you confirmed your relationship but it was clear that you two were close. You enjoyed his company, being next to him, holding his hand. Keeping each other warm on those cold nights. Astarion even fed off you every night, allowing him to be satisfied each day.

Though, sometimes he'd make more advances. Each time, you'd deny, not wanting to sleep with with currently. Each time, it confused Astarion. The first few times, he assumed that you just didn't like him like that. But the more this went on, the more he realized you just didn't want to do it anyway. You clearly liked him but didn't want to have sex.

When Astarion realized this, it not just confused him but made him relieved. He found someone who wanted him, not just for his body.