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I've know this guy for 5-6 years. When we first met, there was attraction between us. A few years ago, we went out, he held my hand, and he wrapped his hands around my waist. He's not the type of guy that takes the first step and I was scared to get rejected. He tells me things like, you're the first person I invited to for my birthday. I remember twice on my birthdays, he tried to kiss me on my cheeks but I moved away. I don't know if this is the right term but, I guess we kind of friend zoned each other. We both started to date other people. Life went on and I got into a serious relationship with someone for a few years. We haven't talk for within those years. My ex and I broke up.

I sent him a text message and told him what happened. We started talking again. We met up for lunch and we had conversations about relationships. He's currently single and focusing on career. He described what he wants in a woman and honestly, I have all the qualities that he listed. He knows that I was really upset about my ex. We talked on the phone for a few hours. He told me that he never ever talks to a girl over the phone unless he's going after her. He then told me that he doesn't talk to any female unless he's after her. He has basically no female friends. However, the weird thing is, I always talk to him. He then said I'm the first girl he talks to all the time.

We have been going out alone. He say things like, I only go to these places with the girl i'm after. I invited him over for dinner and he came and we went to the movies. He really enjoyed my cooking. Sometimes, i don't know if he's testing me to see if I like him. Today, I asked him out to dinner but then he said, "next week lets do movie and dinner". So, I guess that doesn't count as him asking me out. When we look at each other, you know there's something but I'm not sure if I'm thinking too much.

Do you think he likes me? If so, what can I do to take a step?