People constantly think we're dating but...?

i think that its great that you two are waiting to date. usually when you start dating it doesn't last that long...it would be better to wait until your personality is stable since your both are going thru puberty and your most likely to change...friends last longer! and you'll always have him on your side and also you kinda are dating...regularly making contact with someone of the opposite gender where you both have romantic feelings toward each other but i think that the relationship between you two is great i wouldn't change it or try to move deeper into the relationship until you know that the both of you are ready and that you feel the exact same way...hope i helped!! <3