If anyone can be bothered to help a girl out ?

https://www.isitnormal.com/post/i-need-advice-with-online-dating-246275
Basically you need to read this post first if you haven't already because things have progressed and I need a bit more advice because I've no idea what I'm doing.
We chat but only if I send a snapchat first he will then reply then we will talk. I've been asking him a few things and trying. I made a joke about sunbathing and he sent me a photo not a bare photo but it was nice to see, and I said he was hot etc, I then asked how long his last relationship was and if he had found anyone else because we were on a dating app... and he said 'I've just been hanging out with a friend from work but that's all it is' I really really like him but I don't know whether to keep trying or just say something like 'hey look I like you and would like to get to know you more if you want too to, but if you don't then that's fine and we can remain on a friend level I hope?'
Any other words I could say? See idk if he knows I like him but it's got awkward as he doesn't message first or ask much but he has said he's extremely shy but still.. if he is then so am I, I'm just really attracted to him. And idk why but when I like someone I get all nervous and analysis what I'm going to say to much or if I'm being annoying

Help.