<human>: Could you distill the essence of the text into 1-3 sentences?

Hello, I am a 16-year-old junior. So, I met my crush through an extracurricular program, and he happens to live within the same school system as I. Most of the time, guys like me because I am Asian and small, and they don't actually like me as a person, but the guys I actually like never like me back. I am actually starting to lose my self confidence because of it. Guys don't take me seriously either because I look much younger than I do.
Some things I know: I know this guy prefers white girls, blond or brunette. Asians would be a bit of a stretch. He is also a senior, so I am afraid he will not consider me. Also, he is out of my league (popular, good looking, smart, male lead in school play). When my friend asked him about me, the guy responded that he loved me (as a friend). Does this mean I am friend-zoned? xD
How do I find the confidence to start talking to him privately (not surrounded by a group of friends)?
<bot>: How do I get the confidence to get closer to a guy who's way out of my league? How do I make sure he's even interested in me? Thank you for reading!