Some advise?

EDIT: Woops, I misread the part about the friends. I thought you said he saw you as more than friends. If he says he only sees you as a friend, that probably indicates he doesn't want to take things further. Feel free to ask him if you want to be sure, but don't push on him too hard.

FURTHER EDIT: Just to clarify, is this someone you don't know very well and they think you're friends after meeting for a few times, or is this someone you know somewhat well who says they see you as just a friend? If it's the first case, then by all means ask him! Feel free to ask him if it's the second case too, just so that you have a definitive yes or no answer.

 

So guess what. I suggest that you go in there full speed ahead and ask him out on a date if you feel that's what you have to do. Obviously don't be super pushy with the whole "date" thing, though, considering he's already mentioned seeing you as just a friend.

Dates don't have to be romantic. They can be fun things that friends do. And if you think you'll be able to act more natural around him now, then it might be good to have that second chance to spend some one-on-one time with him. Who knows...he might like what he sees this time around. No guarantee, but it's worth a shot.

And hey, you shouldn't be worried about losing his friendship in the case it goes sour. If he gets upset over you asking him out then he wasn't really a friend worth having. Savvy?

Last thing:

Welcome to EC! I noticed this was your first post!