If you feel that strongly, which you certainly apppear to do, just try to direct your conversations toward romance and try to be there for him emotionally when he needs it, and if something is there, he will return the favor. Personally, I see three ways to go about this. Option one is to just say that you like him, and hope that he feels the same way. However, don't regret doing so, even if he doesn't feel the same way, as asking or letting them know you like them is better than holding it in, for I held it all in and everything hit the fan when I asked her to the prom. My chances blew up like the dang hindenburg that day. Yay me. In other words, a rejection is better than nothing. Option two is to hint at how you feel for him, though this is considerably more difficult if that is not your style, especially if it isn't his! If he is as dumb as a brick, he might not pick up on it. If you can hint at it and he can pick up on it, have fun, but TAKE IT SLOW. Romance is very delicate thing, and never should be rushed. Option 3 is to get to know him better as a friend, but this has a danger too. If you get too involved as a friend and become too comfortable with him and he is too comfortable with you, you could be stuck in friend limbo,which is BAD. Ideally, in this option, you should befriend him (borderline best friend)and when you two are alone, carefully guide the conversation toward romance and he should get the picture. ps. Romance is emotional with only the slightest bit of physical, as physical is sexual and sexual is shortlived, especially outside of marriage. However, parenthood is not shortlived, and early parenthood can be traumatizing, so TAKE EVERYTHING WITH EVERY GUY SLOW. Get to know him, befriend him, court him, get engaged, married, and GO CRAZY on your wedding night, as God intended.