Is he making an effort for me?

He texted me a few days ago, saying that he wanted to talk to me and so today, when we were finally alone in a room, and we were talking, one of his guy friends comes in and tells him that their all playing football. He said he would go in a few minutes but then when his guy friend left, I told him that he could go if he wants. He specifically said, "No I want to stay with you." So he pretty much missed out on FOOTBALL, to talk to me? And he's sort of done similar things before (where he leaves his friends to come talk to me alone) and he's also even told me (out of annoyance cause I wasn't "paying attention" to him) that he makes more of an effort for me than he has with any other girl…. I don't know if I should believe it though (I don't trust people easily).

So what do you guys think? Is he ACTUALLY making an effort for me or is he just trying to seem as though he is, just to get me to fall for him? I need advice!