i'm guessing he might like you too but since his friends know you, than it's one of the very first signs that he really likes you too. I know this because my bf told me about his very first crush when he was in 10th grade or standard and the guy who you mentioned here reminds me of my bf and yea my bf's friends knew about the girl who he had a crush on. My bf was shy but i feel he still is shy (even with me) so yeah shy guys just stare at the girl and talk about her with his friends but are always scared to talk to the girl who they really really really like.
from reading your story, when you see him again somewhere either in school or outside of school, ask for his name and number and be friends with him. When your school starts, focus on your studies because education comes first. Start of as friends than slowly slowly within time you'll know what you have to do.
Edited by xsweetbabygyalx - 17 years ago