GUYS pleeease help reeaall confused?

So theres this guy and he randomly texted me a question the other day and we've been texting a lot lately. since then i usually start the convos but not always. hes pretty shy. sometimes he will be really cute and even tho hes tired stay awake and text me or text me even tho hes doing his homework. btw im thirteen. but other times im lk whtsup and hes lk nuthin. hes soooo confusing. i rele like him. idk how to c hoo he likes tho im afraid ill scare him off. his bff is OBSESSED with me so im hoping he just doesnt want to upset him but irdk i dont care what his friend thinks i like him!!!!