How do I get out of the sister zone?

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So basically, i have a rlly big crush on this guy and no matter how hard i try i can't get over him. Whenever we hang out with our friends they always comment how we act like a couple and always so touchy. E. g he hugs me a lot, gave me his jacket , we tickle eachother , and he always sticks by my side and makes sure im okay and also holds my hand time to time. I honestly thought this was a clear sign until his close mate talked to him about it and said he was acting sus and misleading.

So after that he met up with me and basically said “yeah so everyone thinks this way and apparently i was being sus? I don't know i just thought we were being normal? Ur like a sis and a close friend yk? dont worry I dont like you in that way so don’t stress okay?” and i was really sad but i was too scared to admit my feelings so i was like “ yep! Ofc ! Ur like a brother” 😭 he was basically reassuring me that he didn't like me the whole time. I think its bc his best friend had a crush on me but i rejected him - and after that our friendship was a bit strained. So he was scared i thought he liked me (which i did.. lol) and end up with the same outcome like for me n his friend.

His friends later asked me if our talk went alright (they all know about my crush) because apparently he was rlly down when he met up with them after our talk?

Is this common for guys? he’s so touchy and sweet to me and his friends say he's not like this to other girls. He has admitted in finding me attractive vice versa but bc we used to jokingly flirt all the time so its so hard to tell.

When friends ask him what his type is he said “oh like abg aesthetic like dyed ends and a good sense of humour” DAYS later he goes “oh ur like an abg aesthetic i get that vibe from you” (and i have dyed ends) he also always comments how i have “s tier humour”

What am i doing wrong? :(( do you guys think it’s completely hopeless? I feel so stupid and embarrassed considering how happy i was to think i had a chance.
How do I get out of the sister zone?
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