How to let him out of the friendzone?

Flirt back..... No really it's that easy mate. When someone flirts with you and you want to be with them first back. One of two things will happen. He'll reveal that he's just flirting for fun OR he'll keep on flirting and might even come one stronger meaning he wants to be with you.

By the sound of you're past and what he's doing now it sounds like the latter. If you're worred about looking "easy" or something like that then just let him flirt and give some slight hinting flirts back. Such as leaning closer when he puts an arm around you or giveing nice comliment back when he flirts. Then slowly incresse the level and frequency of you're flirts over the next week or so.

edit - I'm leaving this comment but I agree with the others actual. being upfront might be best. I suggest this way cause I like flirting and being flirted with but the upfront way might work better for you. Depending on how you like to act.

Tell him that you want to be in a relationship ._. what's so hard about that. That's like saying how should I get out of my house there's an unlocked door right in front of me but I'm not sure what I should be doing. Lol, it's okay, I understand your confusion because obviously that kind of thing doesn't happen as much as opening a door, but it's a similar concept that you have to see and be able to react to. So tell him you want to be in a relationship.

Well if he is already putting on the moves, just accept them and do them back. You don't necessarily need to say anything to him like "let's do something more" if he is already trying to. Just flirt and touch him back! Good luck!

Tell him. Bring up how you have previously behaved... If you can both talk honestly about how you have acted towards each other that is a great start to a honest relationship

How close of a friend is this, sounds reciprocating?Want to live together? Talk about if one or two bdm house?