I (23F) recently started hanging out with a guy friend (23M) I've known for 5+ years. We always had great conversations and I was attracted to him but we were always dating other people, bad timing so to speak. For the past month or 2 we started hanging out more, doing fun activities together, grabbing coffee, drinks, whatever. It was always platonic. But then, the last 2 times we hung out it was way more flirty, and we kissed.
We're both fond of each others personalities and looks, but I'd want to get to know him on a deeper level. I'd be interested in exploring the idea of dating but don't know how to transition from being friends, to dating. I don't even know if he wants a girlfriend since he is very focused on work and then again, he's 23. Any advice?