"I really like you!"

[viedma]

I met a regular library patron in the grocery store parking lot yesterday.

"I like you."

"That's nice," I said. "I like you, too."

a look of consternation crosses his face

"No, I mean, I really like you."

"Well, I like you, too." Pause. "Well I have to go now!"

"I really like you!"

"Okay!"

"I really like you!"

"Okay, now. Have a nice weekend!"

I'm making him sound like a creep but he's actually a nice guy. I just never know what to say in situations like this except to wish someone a good Saturday and Sunday. And I really like you, too.