Could it be that he sees me as more than a friend?

Seeing as my friends are a bit through with my consistent and perhaps constant gushing, I figured that I'd try a forum. There's a guy I met at school, and he sits with my friends and I at lunch. It's been a good while since I had begun to trust guys again (I've had too many unpleasant and hurtful encounters with men in the past), and despite knowing such, he's been such a kind and understanding person. Yes, he makes the occasional pervy joke from time to time, but he's been really supportive. He's also taken note of the fact that I'm really ticklish and has used it to his advantage, more in the area that I squawk a bit when I'm startled. The only downside to all of this is that my friend says that he does this often (I've also seen him do such with her too), and it makes me believe that he doesn't see me as much more than a friend. Any opinions to the matter?