Take advice from an old man that had such acquaintances and passed on them for various reasons... you will regret it later on. Deeply.

Take the leap, ask him out.

Don't tip toe around it, make it crystal clear. So he doesn't stand in the shower 5 years from now, suddenly realizing that you were interested in him.

Maybe he felt the same way but hid it, for whatever reason.

Maybe he needs time to process his thoughts. Maybe he was scared of rejection.

Maybe he mistook your flirting for friendliness, because he thinks you're out of his league...

Worst thing that can happen is he says no. And then you're free, to move on, without the nagging "what if" in the back of your head.

You will have forgotten about this within a few months.

If you don't act, it might haunt you for the rest of your life.

it’s already haunting me. he came into the shop today and I don’t know if i’ll ever see him again