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I have been crushing on this guy in one of my classes all semester. By luck, we partnered up for a project, got his number, dubbed myself as the leader just so I could get his number. (Sad, I know) Turns out we share a lot of common interests! We have gone out a few times outside of school, met up for a few drinks and celebrated my birthday. Things were great! 3 months of good times were had. Innocent flirting turned to blatant comments of interest in each other. 

My friends kind of put him on the spot several times as the night grew late. Ex: "SO, WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT JESS??" Instead of avoiding answering such a question (as most others have in the past), he actually answered with a very heartfelt response. No one I ever dated said so many nice things about/to me, especially on the fly. 

Well, he finally kissed me at the end of the night. 

The next day I saw him was in class yesterday. The energy was a little off, eye contact and flirting was minimal. He walks me to my truck we share a cigarette, joke about everything we did over the weekend (minus the kiss). We hug and part ways. He starts up his bike, I couldn't take not knowing what the hell that was all about.. So, I walked up to him, waved to turn his bike off and asked him.

Only to find out he just got out of a 7 year relationship at the beginning of the semester. Broken engagement, heart, and the whole shebang. He still talks to her, but "not like that" as he put it. I've been in his position and understand what he must be going through. It's a tough, transitional time. I don't want to be his rebound, cuz we all know that never works out.

There is an obvious connection, beyond physical attraction, between us. He brightens up my day, makes me laugh, smile, blah blah blah. But, he still has feelings for his ex. I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. Timing has never been my strong suit. It sucks that he has this baggage. I  guess my question is... What would you do if you were me?
<bot>: Found my dream man, bad timing.. He just got out of 7yr relationship. Hot as hell. I want to date him. HARD.