Why would a guy not reply when you ask him out but still be flirty and talk to you?

[Anonymous]

I've known this guy for a few years now. Recently we started chatting via Snapchat. We chatted on and off for about a week and it was really fun, so I asked if he'd want to get a drink sometime? He never answered me and I felt really bad because I never want to make things awkward. It's been about a week since I asked, and this weekend we were at a music festival together, with mutual friends. First he just stared at me. Then, he ended up standing by me up at music the whole night. We were making jokes together, and he wanted me to go with his family to the bar and do a shot on our way back to the campsite. At one point a girl walked by in a short, sparkly dress and he leaned over and said, "you should've worn THAT tonight." I looked at him and go "me?" And he just smiled/laughed and stared at me again. Then the next morning he was super nice and even smiled and said good morning when I came outside. I'm super confused, and I didn't really tease him back or flirt because I don't know if he's comfortable with it. Also, his buddy used to flirt with me a lot and I wonder if that has anything to do with it. It makes me sad because we really get along and have fun. What do I make of this?

[Chris123432169]

Hmmmm could be a couple things. Is he shy? But ya I had a crush on a girl and she liked me but I didn’t wanna purse it because my friend dated her. He moved but we still friends

[Lokiion]

Because he isn’t physically attracted to you probably

[Asker]

So, we were texting on and off for about a week and really having fun. Then I asked him to get a drink and he didn't respond. That was a week ago. This weekend we were together at a music festival and at first he just stared at me. Then he was just really nice all weekend. He made jokes with me and at one point he motioned towards a dress and said "you should've wore that dress tonight." Then he just smiled at me. He even said good morning when I came outside. I don't get it. I'm glad it's not awkward, but now I don't know how to be.

[Lokiion]

Couldn’t tell you his actions are pretty weird and contradicting he might like you he might not or you could be an option or he just enjoys friendships like this

[Asker]

His friend used to be really flirty with me and I wonder if that has anything to do with it. I'm no longer friends with his buddy, but I've noticed this guy seems more comfortable and chatty when his buddy isn't around.

[Lokiion]

yeah because his buddy not talking to you obviously he won’t talk to you has much since his friend was first out of respect for his friend

[Asker]

So what do I do?

[Lokiion]

I can’t really tell you since I don’t know the guy so my answer probably won’t help

[Asker]

He actually does talk to me quite a bit, just not so much in front of his buddy. I don't understand why he wouldn't respond but then keep teasing me and being so nice. Also looking at me and smiling at me. I'm glad it's not awkward, but I'm not sure why he wouldn't back off if he didn't respond.