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This is hard for me to write, but here goes:

Last summer I worked at a smoothie bar, and while I had fun there and made a few friends, there was one girl there that became very attracted to me, and I to her. here's the kicker though- she's only 16. This freaked me out, because i've mostly dated girls older than myself (the youngest was 2 months younger than me).

Things got to the point where I was getting out of those "almost kissed" moments. i've always been taught that this sort of thing is wrong, that i would be taking advantage of so young a girl. (i'm now 19). I'm trying to figure this out as she has been the initiator of all contact, and from what I know from other girls, she knows exactly what she's trying to do.

It's been three months since I worked there, and I still think about her occasionally. This would be fine, I expect she would have "faded away" from my memory after a few more months if not for what just happened.

I was walking in the mall shopping for some stuff and I bump into her. BAM everything I felt while I was working with her is back, and I can see it's no different for her. After a few minutes talking she wrote down her number and email then put it in my pocket, unasked.

I've only met 2 other girls like this one and they were both older than I, but I had fantastic relationships with them- one ended because of racial differences (long story but it pissed me off) the other because she moved out of country.

So the ball is in my court now. I've never even considered before having a relationship with an age difference like this, so i'm lost on what to do.
Should I keep in contact until she gets older and it's more acceptable?
Should I go for the relationship now?
Should I drop it altogether and avoid her like the plague?
Should I try a 4th option that you'll suggest?

I'm so confused guys. Help me out.

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