I didn't get it immediately as I haven't really dated ever and am not familiar with the dating vocabulary.
In this case there was no need to say it as I assumed I wouldn't see the person again anyway.
It wasn't a date. A final parting from a work colleague whom I liked and had told him so, but had - or so I thought - had somewhat mixed messages over a long period of time. The circumstances are complicated. I even thought it was possible that nothing had happened so far because people at higher levels had picked up on something and taken him to task about it.
The parting happened as I went on holiday knowing that the colleague would leave for a new job while I was away. So as I said goodbye in the office he made a point of walking me to my station helping me with my bags. General chitchat en route. At the station he kisses me on both cheeks, says: "I'll be in touch" and vanishes very quickly.
I just don't understand why people can't be fair and honest and say it as it is. This person has known me for a while and has seen that I am reasonable. At least I would have appreciated a proper goodbye which he didn't even say to me - we have worked together for years.
Feel like an idiot.