Do I like him...and what should I do if I do?

Hi. My name is Eva and I am in eighth grade. I used to be a total nerd...preferring books to people, and reading under my desk during class. I hated my life when I was like that...people being mean to me all the time and having no friends. It seemed to me like there was nothing to live for. Tired of it, the summer going into seventh grade, I made a transformation. I got contacts, threw my glasses, along with my sweats and collared shirts, bathed every day, and monitored everything I said, mentally making sure I wasn't saying anything which made me sound like a loser before I said it. It's a hard way to live, constantly being on edge, but an end to the constant teasing, and new friend made it worth it. But anyway, back to my problem. I know a boy, a year younger than me, but the same age as me, maybe older, in maturity. He's quiet, but one of the most unbelievably non-critical and unselfish people I've ever met. He's also extroadinarily kind and really cute :). Last year, he liked me a lot. I liked him too, but only as a friend, even though I know he likes me. This year, I think I like him. I'm not sure. I get goosebumpy before I text him, and am too shy to call him, and really think that I want to go out with him. But I'm not sure if I really do. With friends, I'm outgoing, social, and friendly, wheras he seems shy and quiet. I really think I like him, but I'm not sure if we would be a good match. I'm not even sure if he still likes me this year (even though my mom assures me he does) I want to A) Figure Out If I like Him B) Figure Out if He still likes Me C) Figure out if we would be a good couple D)Figure out how to get him to ask me out. I've thought about finding a way to get us together in a non-coming on too strong way, but the only way I've thought of that would be low-key is to go sledding and I don't want to wait until it snows. What else can I do? Extra Info... He got me a valentines day gift basket for valentines last year He's come to every even I invited him to. He asked me if I was going to the upcoming dance I enjoy spending time with him He texted me when his hamster died. I get tingles thinking about him (love tingles, like when you're really in love with someone, like I got with my other crushes)
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yep.! you like him. and i think you like him more than you know.. i ya know wha a mean?
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