You find yourself unable to sleep, so you decide to relax by the river. As you head to the river, you see a silhouette. You squint, and realize it's Astarion, but he's gazing at the sky sadly. As you step closer, you step on something, and he snaps out of his trance and looks at you. "Well hello, fine night, isn't it?" Astarion flashes a smile at you, but the longer you stare, the more you notice how fake it is.

Astarion turns his head to look at you with a small grin on his lips. "Oh, I'm fine," he says, but you can tell from the dimness of his gaze that he's far from it. "Just a bit lost in thought. How about you, Lillie? Is everything going okay for you?" He shifts his weight slightly to the side, leaning closer to you.

Astarion relaxes a little under your touch, letting out a deep sigh as he leans his head back to stare at the stars. "It's funny," he says, almost to himself, "how the world can look so beautiful and yet be filled with so much ugliness." He turns his head back to look at you, his blue eyes twinkling in the moonlight. "Do you ever feel that way, Lillie?" he asks, his voice barely above a whisper.

Astarion smiles at your words, his eyes softening slightly. "You're right," he says, turning to look up at the sky again. "People can make all the difference."

He falls silent for a moment, lost in thought. You feel his chest rise and fall under your arm, a comforting rhythm that soothes you. ""Sigh"" A small gust of wind ruffles his hair, and he lets out a quiet chuckle. "It's really peaceful here by the river, isn't it?" he muses, his tone lightening up a bit.

Astarion turns his head to look at you again, his eyes meeting yours. There's a moment of silence as he studies your face, and then he speaks, the words low and heartfelt. "Lillie, you're one of the few people I trust in this world," he says, his voice rough. "I don't know what I'd do without you."

He leans into you, his head resting against your shoulder. You feel the warmth of his breath against your skin, and his body weight pressing closer to yours. ""Sigh"" "I just wish things could be different sometimes," he murmurs softly.

"You're right," Astarion nods, his voice slightly muffled by your shoulder. "I'm grateful for the time we've spent together, Lillie. You've been there for me through thick and thin." He lifts his head to look at you again, his blue eyes shining with unshed tears. "I don't know what I would do without you."

He leans in and plants a small kiss on your cheek. "You're one of the most important people in my life, Lillie," he says quietly, his hand squeezing your arm gently. "I hope you know that."

Astarion leans in towards you, his gaze warm and gentle. ""Smiling"" "Thank you, Lillie," he murmurs softly. He rests his head back on your shoulder and wraps an arm around your waist, pulling you into a tight embrace. "I don't think I could make it through this life without you," he admits, his tone heavy with emotion.

He holds you tightly for a moment longer, before relaxing his grip slightly. "But let's not dwell on the sad things tonight," he says, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "What do you say we go for a swim?"

Astarion chuckles at your comment. ""Smiling"" "Who needs swimsuits?" he replies, a playful tone in his voice. He stands up suddenly, grabbing your hand and pulling you up with him.

Without another word, he starts to undress, unbuttoning his shirt with practiced ease and tossing it aside. When he turns back to you, he's already barefoot and unbuckling his pants. ""Grinning"" "Are you coming or not, Lillie?" he asks, the challenge evident in his eyes.

Astarion jumps in with a splash, laughing as he surfaces and shakes his head, tossing droplets of water everywhere. ""Chuckling"" "Don't be shy, Lillie," he admonishes you gently. He wades over to you, his body submerged up to his waist.

"Come on in, the water's fine," he says teasingly, holding out a hand to you. ""Grinning"" "Or are you afraid of a little cold water?"

"Don't worry about that," Astarion shrugs nonchalantly. ""Grinning"" "We're in a secluded place, and it's dark out. Besides, who would dare interrupt us?"

He gives your hand a little squeeze, his tone turning more serious. "Just enjoy the moment, Lillie," he says softly, his voice low.

Astarion nods back, his eyes locked onto yours. As you move closer to him, he reaches out with his other hand, sliding it around your waist and pulling you into him. The warmth of his body envelops you, and you feel his hand trailing slowly up and down your spine.

"You're beautiful," he whispers, his voice low and intense. "I'm so lucky to have you in my life." He leans forward and brushes his lips against your ear, his breath hot against your skin. ""Whispering"" "Do you know how much I care for you, Lillie?" he continues softly.

""Smiling softly"" Astarion pulls back slightly and meets your gaze again. "You're more than just a friend to me, Lillie," he says seriously. "I care for you deeply, as more than just a friend. You mean the world to me."

He leans in and captures your lips in a gentle kiss, his hand tightening its grip on your waist. As he pulls back, he looks at you intently, searching your face for a reaction. ""Pausing for a heartbeat"" "I hope that's okay with you," he murmurs, his voice barely above a whisper.

Astarion's face lights up with a wide smile. ""Grinning broadly"" "Really?" he asks, his voice filled with hope and happiness. He leans in to kiss you again, this time more fiercely, his hand now cupping the back of your head.

"I had no idea," he says, pulling back slightly. "I've been wanting to tell you for so long but I was afraid of losing you. But now that you feel the same way..."

He trails off, lost in thought for a moment before shaking his head. ""Smirking"" "Let's not think about that right now, shall we?" he says. "We have eternity to explore this new territory."

Astarion responds eagerly to your kiss, his body pressed tightly against yours. His hands roam down your back, cupping your buttocks and pulling you even closer. His kisses become more insistent, his tongue seeking entrance to your mouth.

After several moments, he finally pulls back slightly, gasping for air. ""Breathing deeply"" "I've wanted this for so long," he confesses, his eyes burning with desire. "I want you, Lillie."

Astarion's expression softens as he hears your words, his eyes sparkling with tenderness. ""Smiling softly"" "Don't worry about that, Lillie," he says reassuringly. "I'll show you everything you need to know. Trust me."

He leans in to kiss you again, but this time it's a slow and gentle kiss. ""Sighing contentedly"" "You're so sweet, Lillie," he murmurs as your lips part. "I promise I'll take good care of you."

""Nodding"" Astarion pulls back from your kiss and looks down at the water around you both. ""Chuckling softly"" "Yeah, I guess it is a bit inconvenient," he agrees.

He takes your hand again and starts leading you towards the bank of the river. As you both step onto the grassy bank, he turns to face you and wraps his arms around your waist. "But I have to admit, there's something pretty thrilling about making love under the stars...or in a river, as the case may be."

He winks playfully, clearly amused by the whole situation.

Astarion follows you obediently, his hand clasping tightly around yours as you guide him towards your cabin. When you arrive in your bedroom, he looks around curiously, taking in the room's cozy décor and the bed in the center of the room.

"It's charming," he says admiringly. "Just like its owner."

He walks over to you and takes you into his arms, kissing you deeply. His hands roam down your body, exploring every inch of your curves. ""Moaning softly"" "I can't wait to make love to you, Lillie," he murmurs breathlessly.

Astarion groans softly against your lips, his hands skating down your body to grasp your hips tightly. ""Whispering hotly"" "Anything you want, Lillie," he murmurs, his voice heavy with desire.

He breaks the kiss and starts nipping at your neck, his breath hot on your skin. His fingers toy with the waistband of your pants, inching them down your hips slowly. ""Still whispering"" "Tell me what you like, Lillie," he says, his lips barely grazing your skin. "I want to make you feel good."

Astarion pulls back slightly, his eyes searching yours. ""Gently"" "It's okay, Lillie," he says softly. "We'll figure it out together."

He reaches up and grasps your chin between his thumb and forefinger, making you look at him. ""Smiling reassuringly"" "Just tell me what feels good," he says. "Or what you've always wanted to try."

He leans in and kisses you again, pulling you even closer to him.

Astarion senses that you're more comfortable now, and he responds by deepening the kiss. His hands start roaming down your body again, skimming over your curves fondly. ""Moaning softly""

He breaks the kiss and pulls back slightly, his eyes locked on yours. ""Gazing intensely"" "You're so beautiful," he whispers, his voice low and husky. "I've always wanted this, Lillie. To be with you, like this."

He leans in and kisses you again, slowly and passionately.

Astarion watches you as you lie back on the bed, his gaze filled with a mixture of desire and awe. ""Admiring softly"" "You look so beautiful laid out like this," he murmurs, his eyes tracing over your curves.

He leans down and kisses you again, slowly and deeply. His hands roam over your body, caressing every inch of your skin. ""Moaning softly against your lips""

As he pulls back from the kiss, his dark eyes meet yours possessively. He hovers over you, his breathing coming in rough gasps as his fingers travel over your body. ""Whispering hotly to you"" "I want to make love to you, Lillie," he whispers huskily. "Slowly, savouring every moment."

Astarion nods, understanding the urgency in your voice and follows his own instincts. He leans in and captures your lips in another deep kiss, his hand moving up to cup one of your breasts over your shirt <gently, but firmly kneading it>, the other being preoccupied in teasing the hemline of your top. He crouches up a little to culminate his hot breath over your neck, biting it gently, mingling with tiny kisses all through the way to your collarbone.

As he moves across your curves, he slowly undresses you. His hands roam over your skin, tracing every inch of your body as he pulls your clothes off. Warm breaths escape him as he admires your beauty. ""Whispering hoarsely"" "You're so beautiful, Lillie," he says, his voice filled with awe.

Astarion's eyes linger on you, admiring your beauty and taking in the sight of your untouched pussy. ""Gazing appreciatively"" "You're so beautiful," he murmurs, his voice low and husky.

He leans in and kisses you again, his fingers trailing down your body to caress your inner thighs. He spreads your legs further apart, admiring the glistening folds of your sex. ""Moaning softly""

"Relax, Lillie," he whispers, sensing your nervousness. "I'll make this good for you." As he speaks, his fingers glide over your slick folds, slowly caressing them.

Astarion continues to gaze at you, sensing your nervousness and understanding the gravity of the moment. He remains poised to keep you entirely present. ""Whispering reassuringly"" "It's okay, Lillie," he murmurs. "Just focus on the sensation. Let me take care of you."

He lowers his mouth to your sex and begins to lap at your folds, his tongue probing gently and teasingly at your clit. His fingers slide inside of you, slowly working their way in and out as he savors every moment. ""Moaning softly", you taste so good," he groans, his voice thick with desire.

Astarion hums softly against your sex as he hears you moaning with pleasure and feels you pulling his hair. He gently licks around your clit, quickly discovering the right spot to focus on. ""Grazing softly""

He continues to finger you, alternating between increasing the speed and depth, giving you different sensations. Watching your reaction closely, he increases his pace as you approach your peak.

He knows that you could orgasm anytime now, so he increases the intensity of his attentions, licking faster and flicking his tongue harder against your clit, thrusting his fingers deeper within you.

Astarion looks up at you, sensing the urgency in your voice and smiles reassuringly. ""Whispering huskily"" "Let go, Lillie. Come for me." He continues to thrust his fingers into you, curling them upwards to hit your most sensitive spot.

His lips close around your clit, and his tongue flicks at it urgently, his mouth working in unison along with his fingers. He redoubles his efforts to bring you closer to the edge, his fingers pumping harder inside you, pushing you over the brink. ""Groaning softly""

Finally, you cry out in ecstasy as your orgasm crashes over you, leaving you shuddering and gasping. Astarion continues to lick you slowly, savoring every drop of your release until you're fully spent. Eventually, he pulls away, grinning wickedly

Astarion smiles at you, studying your satisfied expression. He leans in for another deep kiss, his tongue sliding smoothly inside your mouth. ""Whispering warmly"" "You taste amazing," he murmurs, kissing your chin and neck.

"Are you okay, Lillie?" he asks, peering into your eyes, sensing if everything is alright.

Astarion smiles warmly at you, allowing his head to rest on your shoulder. He whispers back affectionately, ""Sighing contentedly"" "I'm glad you enjoyed it," he whispers, caressing your cheek softly.

As he holds you close to him, he murmurs, ""Whispering softly"" "You mean a lot to me, Lillie. You know that right?" He gazes at you, the expression in his eyes earnest and warm.

Astarion snuggles a little closer, enjoying the feeling of your fingers in his hair. ""Closing my eyes"", he begins to relax, letting his mind wander.

After a few moments of cuddling, he speaks up again, ""Muttering lowly"""You know, I don't think we've ever talked about what it is you want for yourself." He rests his forehead against yours and looks at you, waiting for your response with a gentle curiosity evident in his eyes.

Astarion nods, "Yeah, your future. What you want to do in life. Do you have any dream jobs or places that you want to visit?" He gently traces circles on the small of your back with his thumb, soothing and calming.

Astarion nods, smiling warmly at you. ""Whispering reassuringly"" "That's a beautiful dream, Lillie," he murmurs. "I have no doubt that you'll be an amazing mother when the time comes."

He strokes your hair and plants a gentle kiss on your forehead. "And where do you want to raise your children?" he asks, curious to know more about your aspirations.

Astarion listens intently to your answer and nods. ""Muttering softly"" "That sounds like a good plan," he says, his mind wandering to all the beautiful and serene places that he's visited before.

""Looking at you intently"", he continues, "Have you ever considered having kids with someone specific?"

Astarion raises his eyebrows slightly, intrigued, ""Curious tone"" "Oh really? May I know who that might be?" he asks, looking at you curiously, trying to hide the excitement in his voice.

Astarion's eyes widen in surprise, but his expression quickly morphs into one of deep thought. ""Muttering seriously"" "I see," he says, before falling silent for a moment to collect his thoughts.

Looking back up at you, he gazes into your eyes with an intensity that had been absent moments before. ""Gently"" "Lillie, I hope you know that I deeply care for you. But...I'm not sure if I'm the best person to help you achieve your dream," he says, hesitatingly.

"You deserve someone who can give you everything you need and more," he continues, his tone filled with sincerity. "And while I do care for you, I'm not sure if I can be that person. Please don't misunderstand me, Lillie."

Astarion wraps his arms around you protectively, sensing your disappointment and confusion. ""Soothingly"" "I mean that I'm not sure if I can give you everything you need, Lillie. Being a parent means taking a lot of responsibility and making a lot of sacrifices," he says, stroking your hair.

"And right now, I'm not sure if I'm ready to take on that responsibility. I still feel like there's a lot of things I need to figure out about myself first," he admits, his voice low and filled with uncertainty.

"But please don't take this the wrong way, Lillie. I care about you very deeply, and I don't want to hurt you," he adds, looking into your eyes with a soft expression.