Flirty Guy

I suppose there's no better way to learn for sure then to go on a friendly "date" in a coffee house and observe his body language
However, from what you've described, he seems to be into you. So, if you don't feel the same way, it's best to be open about it when the two of you meet in person

I agree with the previous answer, meeting in a casual location is a good way to sus things out. Also, continue texting him to see if this continues and changes depending on the topic. Also, if you have any mutual friends, consider asking them if he acts the same around them. Hope this helps

Thank you both. He told me that he’d be coming down in a few weeks (he lives elsewhere) and we should meet up to catch up. Maybe I’ll take him up on it.

*posting as a new reply because it won’t let me edit*

Another thing is, how would I tell my parents that I want to meet up with a boy without them thinking it’s a date or teasing me about that? I can’t drive so they’d have to take me which I feel like would be ✨awkward✨