[ Definitely laughing on the inside, but moreso at circumstance than at her in particular.

He also feels... honored? That she'd ask him. Clearly, he knows things about flirting and lies. ]

The complimenting one can probably take on its face for value, especially if they aren't untrue compliments but ones you can run alongside some truth you know of yourself.

Having said she likes you is definitely a good sign.

May I ask who it is?