Most likely, he does like you. That is the way the "shy guy" will act around a girl he likes. There is also a good chance the close friend of yours has a crush on you as well.
It is very likely that this boy likes you. Or if he doesn't, he must be very attracted by you. A boy does not help everyone with everything and will not ask just anyone to be his partner.
My frend Griffin I knew since kindergarten asked me to the dance.Does this mean he likes me he says that hes just my frend but every1 tells me he likes me and when I told him that i like his frend he didnt talk2 me 4 a while?