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Early/casual dating can be so ambiguous.

I’d love some suggestions/tips on how to communicate interest, find clarity of how he’s feeling about things, without coming on too strong.

Met a guy online. He suggested the first date which went brilliantly - lots in common, laughter, good conversation. It felt like we had great chemistry on all levels. He told me he enjoyed it at the end, we hugged, and parted.

He texted the next day to thank me for the date. I replied saying I’d like to do it again, then he agreed that he would too.
we kept messaging, but no mention of booking another date.
after almost 2 weeks, I asked him when he’d be free. He mentioned a time (his one day off in 8 days), so we booked that in.

We had our second date yesterday. The conversation still flowed well, we laughed a few times, and spoke about some deeper things, such as struggles at work etc. we’re both nurses, in high up roles with a lot of responsibility. so we just seemed to “get” each other.
I felt more nervous though, as I’m starting to like him a bit, and I was also sleep deprived, due to a poorly timed early morning phone call from work (which I did mention to him). So I felt like I wasn’t my best self yesterday, so was worried how I came across.
He also spoke about his family and friends, telling me their names, explaining who was who, and even showing me a photo or two. So he was sharing some personal things.
3.5 hours later, I ended the date.

Im not sure if he told me whether he had a nice time or not at the end of the date, as I was feeling a bit nervous, so my mind was buzzing a bit. But I did tell him that it was nice to see him again, which he also said back to me.
we hugged briefly, then he said “I’ll see you later”.

24 hours later, he hasn’t messaged me and I haven’t messaged him.

I enjoy his company, and would like to see him again. But I don’t want to come on too strong. I also want a bit of clarity.
So I need to say something.
Any tips/suggestions/advice?

When this guy and I first started talking he told me he didn't want to be exclusive and that he wasn't looking for a relationship, but now I am starting to think he might be catching feelings.

Reasons:
- He FaceTimes me to tell me about his day or about something that happened to him.
- We haven't gone a single day without talking, we consistently send each other memes.
- He has taken me out to get food before and has asked me to run errands with him.
- We don't always have sex, sometimes he just orders us food and we eat and watch YouTube together till we fall asleep.
- I'm the only person he's seriously talking to/hooking up with.
- I sleep at his house more than I sleep at my dorm, I am literally with him all the time.
- He invited me to his frat party and literally held my hand the whole night, danced with me (in a cute way) he'd twirl me around and stuff and he kissed me in front of everyone every chance he got and introduced me to people. My friends said he was showing me off.
- He has introduced me to his friends and all his roommates know me.
- Talks about doing stuff together months from now
- He is just really sweet to me in general, kisses my forehead, head, cheek, etc. and holds me close while we sleep.

He still hasn't explicitly said anything, so I am just going to keep seeing where things go... What are your thoughts? Do guys do this in all casual hook up/talking situations? I really like him:/