Alexandra’s answer to “What was Oliver's purpose in eating the peach? What point was he making? Or was he doing it to g…” > Likes and Comments

Exactly. And words are cheap as they say. So how to express the depth of his feelings about Elio. This opportunity presented itself. What a symbolic gesture and so erotic. Before he was even done chewing it "Whatever happens between us Elio, I just want you to know. Don't ever say you didn't know."