Refuse to be taken over by a rumor

Rumor says that a boy in my club, who I never really noticed, likes me. As soon as I heard this rumor, I started observing the guy, seeing if the rumor is true. So far, I believe it is. However, all that observation has got some feelings growing within me. This always happens. Whenever I try to confirm a rumor saying that someone likes me, I grow likings for the guy throughout the process. I began to check recently if he's logged onto the internet messenger, see if he's attending club practices, and actually feel bored when he's not around even though we never actually talked. I'm bored because the person interested in me is not near.
How can I protect myself from the strangle of affection rumors?

P.S. By club I mean a school interest club.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

What I'm asking for is not the methods for testing a guy. The problem is that I don't want to develope affection for every person that spread out rumors saying that they like me. I like to be passive, since I don't like the idea of finding the right guy myself. It just increases your chances of being rejected. Compared to it, I think that waiting has a slimmer chance of rejection. Also, having people gossipping about me after someone bugs me.
Just how do I stop affections from growing?

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Um, just to clear up a bit, by "club" I meant an interest club at school, not a night club.

Originally Posted by Dee

Let me assure you, you will not develop affection for, literally, every guy who is rumored to like you. From experience, I would say the success rate is extremely low. Maybe the guys who like you fit your personality. Or maybe they're handsome (that's a start for rumored affection).

From my experience, the possibility of crush developement is over 90%. I tend to notice the good sides of people.

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