Yep, the spanish was really lacking (Thanks for the disclaimer btw) ... Especially for the confession.
Welcome to another episode of how a single letter changes the whole meaning of a confession if out of context!
Me gusta = I like it/him/her
Me gustas = I like YOU.
Well, at least I can tell author may have some kind of actual experience in the matter. Coming from someone working on the tourist industry, it just hits a little too close to home. At least this story has a happy ending. The one I saw develop in front of my eyes ended really abruptly.
Shit, I hope they are okay.