Does my best friend like me?

Hello all,

I have a best friend of over 7 years, whom we meet every now and then.
Just so it’s clear I have a loving boyfriend of 3 years, so nothing is going to change between the any of us, I’m just purely wondering.

So, my best friend never texts because he has anxiety about texting, but doesn’t call either. He’s busy with work etc

Every time we meet up, we hug a lot- well, we miss each other I think. He knows my family and I know his.
When we last met, we went to eachothers house, he put his head on my shoulders, and he put me on his lap and gave me a hug.
This time when we met, my boyfriend was there also. It was really fun, best friend drives so he gave us both lifts.
My best friend pat my head, hugged me from behind when we were all hanging out. Poked my forehead. Also gave me lots of hugs when we leave.

I think I can feel that he values me a lot as a best friend, in which Im very happy about, and I value him also as a best friend, and he’s really important to me. But sometimes I do wonder, does he perhaps like me more than a friend? Afraid to ask obviously. With me, I do not see him more than a best friend, but I do want to stay close with him for all of our lives.

Sorry it was long, Any thoughts?