I have a complicated relationship (of sorts )with this man. We've known each other since we were teenagers.6 years now. I ran away from his affections a few years ago, didn't talk to him for nearly 2 years...yet he pestered me. We are good friends now. Minus the fact that his Quasimodo friends (people say I am beautiful oft enough, I guess I should believe it ) think I am trying to be a lead character from an indie movie. His best male friend said he used to like me. Past tense, tragically. He flushed, grew nervous and denied it which amused me for he is the sort with his feet firmly planted on the ground. In fact, I found out he ordered his best friend from dating me...now, we hang out 3_ or 4 times a week. Sometimes I catch him looking at me with fond eyes and smile with sincerity. Yet, he tells me about women.but, when we go out he puts his stupidly strong arms around my waist and glares at men. Am I being delusional to believe he has an iota of affection for me ?