What should I do?

Justine
So, I have been seein this guy for about seven months now. Not dating just hanging out, a lot. We do have sex and go on "dates" but he won't take the initiative to ask or say that we are dating. His friends do not know about our affectionate friendship side they just know we are friends. Do I tell him I would like to take a step further and date or is it safe to say that he is just wanting to be friends with benefits? HELP.