okay guys can someone help me?

i have this teacher, and he is so special to me. somehow, he can feel when i feel sad, and he tries to talk to me. i do feel like i can trust him, but i don’t want him to know my struggles. he gave me a nickname, and whenever he has a chance to talk to me, he does. and somehow this is scaring me a little. as i said, he is so special to me, and i think about him a lot. so like a month ago i was talking to him (just the two of us) and he told me that i am so special, and my effort is so uncommon. it feels like he is watching me whenever our paths cross. i have never been in love before, so i was wondering what does that feel like? i think about him a lot and i just want to hug him, you know?

please help me out!!!