Isn this qualified as being a paedophile if they do date?

pedophilia is for prepubescent children..by 15 you're considered a teenager which is different..of course, in some countries you're considered almost an adult..In certain states, parent/guardian can approve dating at 16+ or marriage with an older person in the U.S...it all depends on the country and their rules..

Well I've read 10 year gap and more so this is nothing :P at least they are friends and not dating yet :)

right! lol..