I wanna ask this guy out but I'm really scared of ruining our friendship. But I'm also worried about staying at a "what if." But I'm also not sure of my own feelings and whether they're romantic or just like deep admiration.

So there's this guy I know, he's very sweet. We have spend every lunch together, as well as part of the class we share. We're best friends, and sometimes I do wonder if it's just that or not. People have thought we were dating, or have told us we should date. He's pretended to go crazy when they do. People say it's cuz that would make anyone nervous but it could also be that he hates that idea so much it makes him act oyt in that way. But when it's just us he's a bit sweeter. A bit softer which is nice. It's what I usually see of him. We've been friends for about 4 years but close friends for 1 and best friends for maybe 8 months now? I liked him in late 2024/early 2025, but didn't ask him out. He got a girlfriend then. But when he found out about my old crush, it turned out he used to feel the same. Anyways. Those two broke up maybe 10 months ago? And he does seem to be over it. But I don't know if it's the same situation or I'm making it up. He does call me his best friend. And a great friend. It could be on purpose. But he also did it back then so I don't know.

ALSO with knowing whether it's romantic or now how am I supposed to tell? I don't really know how I feel with romantic affection cuz I've never really done anything with romantic affection. Other than that I do love spending time and talking and hanging out and just being around overall. I really don't know

I'm down to answer any questions incase I didn't describe enough TvT