In love with a guy older than me?

Here’s the facts: I’m 14 and he’s 18, so we are 4 years apart.

When he first met me he thought I was older just because I actually look way older than I am, and honestly he isn’t the first person to think that. So I can’t blame him lmao

And he has a crush on me and I know it, and I do too.

I know for a fact I have to wait until I’m 18 etc., but even in the future would it work? Obviously I can’t date him now to figure it out, it’s illegal.

I sound so messed up.

I know for a fact my dad won’t let me date even a 16 year old so I probably can’t.

I’ve known him for a long time as well and he’s easy to talk to and ugh.

I’m guessing the answer would be no I can’t date him or anything...

I read a reliable article site that said it is natural to like someone 4 years and 4months older than you, and then it listed the pros of it. I’m probably an idiot.