testing the water????

So we're not dating (but have an official date Friday) and hang out pretty regularly. The last couple times there has been that awkward pause and stare that made me think to kiss him but I didn't. He's also made comments in person like " talk dirty to me" but then plays it as a joke and finishes with " laundry dishes etc " since I feel a little naive and oblivious, is he trying to open the option up or see my reaction ???