Do I friendzone myself if I’m treating someone I’m attracted to as a friend?

There was this really cute guy I met today at an engagement party. The thing was his friend is someone I’ve met a decade ago who we kind of remember each other in college. His friend was drunk and flirty with me, which I didn’t reciprocate. He’s also cute and a cool guy, but too young for me. Whereas the guy I did feel more attraction to… I just felt awkward because we were in a group and whenever I talk, everyone’s all full ears in and so when I am talking to him… I didn’t wanna make it obvious I am attracted to him… I would joke with him more like a friend way… and he randomly told me that he has the same kind of energy as his friend who really was more energetic and flirty with me. Not sure why he said it because he didn’t show me that in my opinion lol.

before I left, I asked if we could exchanged Instagram, which he said “no-YEAHHH” I was teasing that maybe he doesn’t really wanna exchange and it’s okay if he doesn’t. But he kept trying to play it off that his answer was actually that he does want to do it. He did requested me and I accepted him. But he hasn’t accept my request yet. Not sure if he’s even attracted to me…
Do I friendzone myself if I’m treating someone I’m attracted to as a friend?
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