Don't overthink it. They might just be passing time and your stories caught their eye.
Think of it as a small compliment. They find your stories engaging enough to watch, even if they don't follow. It could be that they have a lot of people they follow already and don't want to add more, but still enjoy your content. It's also possible that they're new to your profile and are still deciding whether to follow or not.
You can view it as a sign that your stories have some appeal. It doesn't necessarily mean they'll follow in the future, but it shows that your content has the potential to draw people in. Maybe they're waiting to see more consistency in your stories or a particular type of content before they decide to follow. Also, it could be that they're more of a passive consumer of social media content and don't follow many people in general.
There could be several reasons. Maybe they just want to keep an eye on your updates without having your posts constantly in their feed. It might also be that they haven't decided if they want a more involved interaction with your account yet.
You could feel neutral. It's just one of those things. They might be a passing viewer.
No, you don't need to be worried. It's probably just their way of being nosy or still having a bit of interest in your life in a non - threatening way.
I don't think so. It could be that they are just casually looking at your stories out of habit or because they find the content interesting. As long as they are not bothering you directly, there's no real cause for concern.
Probably not. It could just be a harmless thing. They might just be casually looking at your stories without any ulterior motives. So don't overthink it.
I don't think you should be overly concerned. It could be that she's just exploring different people's stories and yours caught her eye. There's no real indication that there's anything negative going on just from her not following but watching your story. In fact, she might eventually decide to follow you if she continues to be interested in your stories over time.
Perhaps they don't want to clutter their follow list but still enjoy the quick updates from your stories. Another possibility is that they're a bit shy or private and don't want to be an obvious follower but still like to keep up with what you post.
You could feel neutral. Just because he watches your stories doesn't mean you have to attach a lot of significance to it. It might be nothing more than casual viewing.
You don't really need to overreact. Just keep posting your stories as you normally would. If you're interested in her, you could try to make your stories more engaging, but don't be pushy.
Yes, it's normal. People often browse stories without following the account. They might be interested in the specific content of the stories at that moment.