freaking out here... idk how to talk to guys

So I like this guy... a lot. But we're both in the same church and we aren't really supposed to date until we're 16. I JUUUST turned 16 and he's 17. I've never had a boyfriend and I have no idea how to talk to guys in general... let alone drop hints that I like him. We're kinda friends but not like close friends but we hang out in groups sometimes. I guess my question is just how do I talk to guys? How to I drop hints that I like him?