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I can answer #2.
Because you love him.
And you know he still has "got it" but don't like it when other females VOICE their "crush" as it invites intrigue, as he has told you.
The important thing is you acknowledged his intrigue and let him know how you feel about it, done.
Give him a big loving kiss to let him know where he belongs and that you do realize he is a catch but has already been caught BY YOU!
Men love affirmation.......