He was my driving instructor. I’m 26 and he’s 51. On the day of my driving test he caught me looking at him twice, from across the place. He seemed surprised for a sec and then nodded to me both times. Then it felt as if he started orbiting around me, paying me more attention…
When looking at him I was realizing I had a crush on him haha just to give you an idea.
By the end he chose to make me go last for the test. Did not expect that cause yes, I was nervous but I’m a really good driver, while the other guy was like 18 and idk I think more in need…? Then he gave me a ride home and explained it was so I could avoid traffic and stuff…
Then he said “it was a way to protect you” twice, both times as if uncertain of it but it felt like too much and not spontaneous. Again, I was nervous but would have done great anyway. “Protection” seemed so out of place, is it just me?
Does it matter? Are you ever going to see him again?
If you want it to have been flirtatious, then it was and savor it. If you didn’t, then it wasn’t and just be careful putting yourself in positions of vulnerability.
FWIW, I think it is wildly inappropriate for a government employee or teacher in a position of authority to engage personally with someone they have power over. Then there’s also the 2x age gap that while not illegal, has an uphill climb to be anything healthy and balanced.