A few weeks ago, I had an experience that still makes me a bit nervous when I think about it. It all started in my math class, where there’s a guy I’ve always had a good relationship with. We always sit near each other and team up on projects. We’ve been friends for a while, and there’s always been a good vibe between us.

What makes this situation a little complicated is that he has a girlfriend. It was never an issue because I always saw him as a friend and respected his relationship. But that day, during one of our classes, I felt like something had changed in our dynamic.

We were working together on a project when I suddenly noticed that he was looking at me differently. There was something in his gaze that I hadn’t noticed before something that felt a bit more personal, more intimate. It was subtle, but it was definitely there.

At first, I thought I was imagining it, so I didn’t give it much thought. But as we continued working, his comments became a bit more flirty. He complimented me on small things like my hairstyle or my laugh, and I noticed that he was paying more attention to me than usual.

“You know, I’ve always loved working with you,” he said at one point. “You make the time fly by.” That comment caught me off guard. There was something in his tone that made me feel there was a double meaning behind his words.

Although I felt flattered, I also felt a bit uncomfortable knowing he had a girlfriend. I didn’t want to cause any problems or misunderstandings, so I tried to keep the conversation casual. However, part of me was curious and, I admit, a little excited by the attention.

Throughout the week, he continued making small gestures and comments that hinted at an interest beyond friendship. I found myself at a crossroads, enjoying the flirting but also feeling guilty about his girlfriend, who didn’t deserve any drama.

I decided to take a step back and remind myself that it was important to respect his relationship. I started brushing off the flirty comments and redirecting the conversation when it got too personal. Despite the temptation, I knew the right thing to do was to keep our friendship as it was and not cross any lines that could cause harm.

In the end, this experience made me reflect on boundaries and the importance of respecting other people’s relationships, even when flirting and chemistry can be hard to ignore. I realized that friendship is valuable and not worth risking for a fleeting moment of excitement.