It would be. For the best. To be friends, that is.

[ He doesn't like the solution of ignoring each other, and he doesn't want to play that game. ]

How can you say I'm not taking advantage? I'm your teacher. I have a say on your future. I've got more life experience. [ Ah! Such a bullshitter. ] I could - manipulate you into doing what I want.

[ It'd be so, so easy for him to get in contact with her father. She doesn't have a clue. He feels horrible just thinking it. ]