I'm into a very shy friend but i don't know if he crushes me back
Female, 21y
So, the situation is: a few months ago I met this guy at university. He seemed quite out of place, kind of socially awkward, but very interesting, so I ended up dragging him into our group, since we had somewhat similar tastes (nerds).
I feel like lately we've been getting much closer. He accompanies me to places, starts conversations about things he's done and likes, and, to be super honest, I feel kind of fascinated when I'm listening to him talk because the guy is, like, really intelligent and really has many tastes similar to mine. Plus, it doesn't help that he's also very physically attractive. And a week ago I realized that I really want to kiss him.
And here, I think I need to add an important context:
I'm a woman who is mostly attracted to other women, and, after my last experience with a man, I kind of realized that I didn't enjoy it that much and snapped out the possibility of going out with a men again.
Since then, I've started presenting myself as a lesbian, but, like I said, I'm into this friend of mine. So, basically:
I don't know how to end with this idea that I only date women. I've already mentioned that I could kissing other men, but I think he didn't catch that I was implying that I want to kiss him.
Second:
Because he's very emotionally introverted, I don't know if he's also interested in me or if he just considers me a very good friend.
I kind of have a feeling that there might be something more, but I'd like advices on how to confirm it so I can make a advance.