SPOILERS ! (Read the episode first ^^)

They’re slowly taking more straightforward actions, but since Vanya is still hesitant and anxious, Nael doesn’t push words and labels right away. You can imagine that he’s waiting for Vanya to be ready to give a name to their bond. But one thing for sure is that Nael is very much aware of Vanya’s feelings for him now !

Really shows that EYF is a story about moving on and building healthy relationships imo :’)