Wordplay

indees:

Is there a word for the feeling between “like” and “love”?

Yes, it’s actually called “lasagna” 
Usually used by those who are afraid to admit that they’re in love. 

Used in a sentence: I’m in lasagna with you and it’s simply delightful. 

Source: I got drunk and invented it. 
See also: ‘fear of commitment’, ‘putting up walls’, and ‘I’ve never loved anyone more’