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Yes. No (but like, awkward compared to me is a pretty high bar). Yes. The issue is that we’ve been friends for a while though so it’s hard to tell if it’s just platonic or not
I know it can be difficult. In my experience it is usually pretty obvious in how they are with other people and then wirh how they are with you. I analyse people a lot though so I can usually see subtlety in body language, speech and stuff.
I guess if it is hard to tell, I would ask you what do you want to happen? Do you like him enough that you want to have a romantic relationship? Or is it more just curiosity. I've had guys come on to me and ask me out a few times but in those cases they weren't subtle and flat out asked.
I would say that if you do feel strongly and want more then you could ask, I know that will be scary (what if I ruin the friendship) kind of stuff.. but I would ask him what he felt about you. I am straight forward and I'm fairly open depending on the person. But like if he has known you for a while you should have some idea on him in how he'd handle things. If you don't want to let him down if that is the other side of the coin then just be honest and let him down gently.
Most guys can handle rejection as long as you're honest and gentle with them about it.
If you want to talk to me about it feel free to dm me