Does my crush like me or not?

No one can answer this only he can. In life we have to take risks and if you do not want to risk exposure or loosing a friend then don't go for it. You are still young. I remember when I was 16 and had a first crush on a guy. I was really close to asking him out but I couldn't risk the exposure and lost of respect which was good because a few months after we graduated he found a girl friend that he truly loves.