relationship advice please comment ladies!!!

Gracelynn
So there's this guy in my youth group I really really like. when he was new I introduced myself and we talked but then I started to get feelings for him. so I completely stopped talking to him idk why I do this I just get so so so nervous. he knows I like him, my friend told him (which I was angry about) he said I was really attractive but I still try to avoid talking to him because I get so nervous. he constantly stares at me but not in a creepy way it's flattering. I stare at him too. ugh I don't know what to do he gives off some mixed signals. he's 18 I'm 16 but who cares about age I'm graduating high school this year. but I really need advice and would like to chat with someone who is willing to talk to me !! please !! please ladies I need advice