Is my reaction normal?

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I once glanced over at this guy (a distant friend) and smiled at him. Ever since, he began this thing of locking eyes with me for a few seconds, but since he wouldn't reply even when I tried msging him, I dropped taking interest. However, although he only sees me occasionally, he began hiding behind a door to stare at me as I spoke to people, and would even hide behind a wall/cupboard and stare. He'd also watch me from a distance and he'd literally bend his body over and continue staring if I move away. It all goes for like 30 seconds straight each time, which is a long time to watch someone, yet still, I wasn't creeped out. I was just used to this from him. Is this normal?

(It was only unsettling when he once began watching my every move from a distance for like 2 whole minutes straight without looking away. I hid behind a wall for a few seconds to avoid him, but even when I stepped out, he was still there, watching me.) I'm 25, he's 29 and it's been going for 5 years.
Is my reaction normal?
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