Does this guy like me, and how do i deal with it?

my friends friend who lives a few hours away from me ims me and tells me things like that i look like a mix between serena van der woodsen from gossip girl and brooke sheilds, and tells me he thinks i'm gorgeous, and things like that. i've only met him once, and he's asked me if i want to be his "*****", after referring to his old girlfriend as his ex *****. He's also told me he wishes i lived in his town, instead of my friend. problem is, my friend has liked this guy for several months now. i've told my friend that i think he's flirting with me, but she denies that he is. what do i do?!