How do I avoid the friend zone with this guy?
So I'm friends with this guy and all of friends constantly talk about how cute we would look together. And recently I realized I like him. The thing is, he's really awkward, especially around girls. I can't tell if I'm friend zoned or he's to awkward to do anything or take a hint. I've sat on his lap before and that's as far as I've gotten past the touch barrier, which I think is pretty good. He wouldn't dance with me at a party we both went to recently though. We talk often in a group chat and during lunch. He's never at school before it starts and he's always studying after school so I'm not sure how to get closer to him outside of lunch. So how can I get closer and avoid the "friend zone" with an awkward guy who is always busy before and after school? HELP!!!!!!!!!!