One of my High School (14 Male) Classmate called me "Babe" and we locked eyes and he smiled genuinely at me. I barely know him. What does this mean?

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For more details: This all started probably 4 or 5 weeks ago. He randomly call me "babe" and I dont know why. Is he teasing me playfully or... insulting me? For now, I notice he is only saying this pet name only to me.

Whenever I'm in his period he walks up to me usually saying, "hey babe, I missed you. Are you going to give me a hug or kiss?" While he locked eyes with me while smiling genuinely.

Last week ago I was busy speaking with my friend until the bell rang and we became to leave the class until he touched my shoulder saying "hi babe" or "bye babe" I dont remember, I am shy around boys sooo yea. He also locked eyes with me again while smiling genuinely.

He once complimented about my clothes but barely any other guy compliments about my clothes.

I dont know him and he don't know me. I only know his name and he also knows my name.

And few weeks ago I avoided him because i was trying to test him out. Once I avoided him, he said, "Why are running away from me?"

I dont know why he's acting like this all of sudden. I'm scared that he's trying to get me to fall for him then end up hurting my feelings (past relationships).

Please BOYS (or girls who experienced this before) tell me why he does this.

(Once I get enough answers and confidence, I'm going to ask him directly why he does this before it's too late)

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I've heard that he has a girlfriend but why would he be flirting at me? Why can't he focus on his girlfriend? Why do I feel so hurt and empty?
One of my High School (14 Male) Classmate called me "Babe" and we locked eyes and he smiled genuinely at me. I barely know him. What does this mean?
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