How do I know?

I have this guy friend and I’ve known him for a while. We just started talking more and he asked for my number on the last day of school. The more we talk to each other the more I think he has a crush on me . But I don’t wanna jump to conclusions. He started giving me advice about my boyfriend and I think he’s dropping hints he likes me because he said “there are so many guys out there who would love to be with you” and he always asks me questions about my bf. I don’t wanna ask him if he likes me because I don’t want to make things awkward but I feel that if he does like me then that would make things awkward. What do I do? I don’t know if I should ask or if I should just leave it as it is. I don’t wanna ruin a good friendship by making things awkward like that