Does he like me as a friend?

i like this lad at school but i think he just sees me as one of his mates as he has quite a few girl mates. he smiles and says hello when he sees me, he likes comforting me when I'm sad or annoyed, he helps me with my school work, he sometimes touches my hand or arm and likes talkin 2 me on msn and facebook and he is just fab. does this seem like he likes me as a friend or more than a friend