That is so weird, my old friend from my old school did that to me he was taking about a girl he likes and that he doesn't know what to say to her. I tell him to go for it and he turns around and asks me out. I thought it was sweet but I think of him a just a guy friend. I know I can ask a guys friend but I don't have that many guy friends.
One more thing if actually does like me then what do I do? I can't date him til I'm 18 so...