'Grooming' is a very strong word to use. Many jurisdictions has a very rough definition of it being 'using/building an emotional connection towards someone, usually a minor or vulnerable person, for sexual purposes'. Exact language varies, but that's pretty close to most.Yeah feelings he develops sure. But I am talking about attractions. Even suzie and kayla who are only a little older to emma its established he does see them as women and feel hot at moments but with emma he only has dearly daughter vibes. He doesnt even think of her in that way. and the family too see him and let him get close like pretty close and have no suspicions except suzie. I dont like that i am not good as the mc and it makes me feel like grooming her. ugh
If the MC doesn't have feelings or sexual interest for someone, he can't really be grooming her. Emma is the only one currently developing feelings/dreams of the MC. How will that be worked into the story? That's to be determined... based on how well the story is evolving it could be very well integrated and more naturally done and developed.