Just Realized I'm Into DDLG

So here's the thing. For as long as I can remember, my job as a barista has been my identity, literally everyone knows me as 'that cute coffee lady' or something equally trite. But there's this new guy who started working at the cafe near me about two weeks ago, he's really sweet and he always gets his drinks to go, but every time I make him a latte he looks so serious while making change. We've chatted a little bit, just small talk about coffee roasts or whatnot. Anyway, it was only this week that I noticed something different. He has this way of being very direct and straightforward in conversation that made me feel like maybe... there's more than meets the eye here. You know how people talk about how you can get lost in someone's eyes? Well, his brown ones kind of had a commanding presence to them without ever saying much, like they were watching me intently. Yesterday was payday and I noticed he left early with a big stack of bills, this made something click in my mind. Could it be that he's into DDLG, too? The thought hit me like a lightning bolt: what if he sees me as this little girl who needs guidance or discipline at work when no one else is looking? It sounds silly when I type it out, but the more I think about it, the clearer it becomes. Maybe his intensity isn't just friendly curiosity; perhaps there's something deeper in how we interact that hints at a mutual desire for role-playing dynamics. It feels exciting and scary all at once. So here's where I am: I've never explored DDLG seriously before. Sure, I've fantasized about it occasionally when my relationship gets stale or boring, but I don't know if this new guy is the one to bring it into reality. Part of me feels like a kid again, like there’s this adult out there who understands these desires and knows how to help explore them in a safe way. This confession isn’t really looking for advice; more like I’m trying to put my thoughts out there to get some clarity on what might be going through both our heads. If it's mutual, well... maybe we can take things somewhere new together.