This is not a relationship, not even a date. Because neither of you has a confirmed relationship. Confirming the relationship means confirming to friends, relatives and acquaintances of both parties that you are boyfriend and girlfriend.

You are still in the stage of getting to know each other, and there are no intimate actions such as holding hands and kissing, nor is one party actively confessing to the other. If a boy can hang out with you, he shouldn't hate you. You can give him a hint, such as asking him what type of boy's girlfriend he thinks you are suitable for. Just make a joke and see how he answers. This way you can determine whether he sees you as a normal friend or if he is contacting you as his girlfriend.