I love him, but im out of his league...?

his name is will i call him william. we text soo muchh, sometimes he texts me first sometimes i texxt him first. but hes not popular and i am. oh were in 8th grade btw. i asked him if he likes anyone and he said he doesnt lke anybody and i know he doesnt like me more than a friend. it makes me feel weird when i talk to him in front of my frienddss. but i love him..like a teddy bear. i really always feel like cuddling with him but i wouldnt make out with himm. also he said i was one of the prettiest girls in our grade. what should i doo? hes not allowed to go out too. aagghhh helpp! also give me flirting tipss? im not good with thatt. :P