How do you know he is going to react that way? Maybe he will think it's cute. What cognitive distortions can you identify in this post, Jbug? Maybe it will be fine. Maybe it will get your desire for a relationship out into the open so that it has a chance of happening. And maybe if he doesn't want that kind of relationship, it will still be good to talk about what you want, what he wants, and come together about what kind of relationship both of you do want to have. I can see the potential for a lot of good outcomes from this, if you think it through and plan your next moves wisely.