It might not, but it also means you have to be assertive for your own self and remain true to who you are right now. It won't stop them from expecting things of you, but that doesn't mean you have to worry about those expectations. Least of all to say it's entirely unfair of them to put said expectations on you.
[ He kept his arm around her in a gentle, brotherly sort of hug. ]
I don't think you should hide how you feel, Felicity. I think you should say it. He can accept those feelings or not, but keeping secrets won't help anything, will it?