Guy's Behavior

I am confused by this guy?

My guy friend is very extroverted. He is touchy and feely with other girls in our friends group and also jokes a lot with others but I feel he is kind of reserved around me. I haven't done anything out of line as much as I know. We are much more comfortable talking in group than just us two. There's this hint of awkwardness, even when I try to talk and bond with him. I am very introverted so it's big thing for me to make small talks and I have always been really open with him. He doesn't avoid me or anything and is always ready to give me company when I ask him to come with me. He is very observant and he remembers a lot of details about me which surprises me seeing his behaviour. Many times, when we go all out , this guy kind of maintains distance with me but somehow keeps checking upon me. When we all get ready , he hypes others a lot but only complements me in private. I never forced him to comment on me or anything. Sometimes, I feel he is uncomfortable around me so I start to give him space and then he becomes concerned if I am fine or not. It feels like a lot of push and pull is happening. Does he want to be friends with me or not? Does he feel forced to be with me? I never complained about anything and I usually mind my own business. I don't have any problem in maintaining distance if he doesn't like me. But what is this mind game?

I am confused by this guy?
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