Is he interested or what??

[triphopper414]

I met this guy and we did not really talk and we bumped into each other about a month after we met. We ended up kissing and he invited me back to his place, but I politely declined. I had told him that I was not sure if I was ready to date because of a previous relationship (yeah I screwed up). I gave him my phone number and I heard no reply, so 2 days later I messaged him on facebook and asked him out on a date. He said, thank you, but he essentially said he met someone else and is dating 2 girls at once. He did not give me his number. I was really upset because I messed things up. =(

 

I told him thank you for the honesty and that I thought he was interested because he was all over me and the things he said to me. He replied and said that he scheduled dates with the other girls because I said that I was not interested in dating (I said it to him twice). I replied and apologized and said it was not fair to him, and that I was just being honest and that if I found someone I like, I would be willing to give it a shot. I reiterated that I was interested in him and that the ball is in his court and that if he was still interested we could take it from there. (He probably thought I was full of crap).

 

Before that, we both had planned to go to an event and I messaged him and told him that I don't think I could go and that I would let him know if anything changed. He was rounding everyone up who had RSVPed so I felt obligated to tell him. I had no intention of talking to him any further. I was anticipating him ignoring me.

 

Surprisingly he contacted me back. He gave me his phone number and we had exchanged a few texts, but talked on facebook more. We both ended up not going to the event, but he invited me out and I could still not go. He offered for me to stay at his place if I did not want to drive because we would have been drinking. I politely declined, recognized his generosity and thanked him. Then the next day, I texted him and we decided to meet for drinks. Upon arrival he hugged me and said 'good to see you' and I kissed him on the cheek. We talked and it was great! He bought me my drink and the appetizer that we split even though I opposed. Upon leaving we kissed and hugged me, complimented me and asked me back to his apartment to watch TV. I declined because I had to work early the next morning (and I had to, swear to god). Then I messaged him the next day and invited him out to a party--he may be going out of town. We are to see each other this Friday at another social event (maybe).

 

What should I make of this? I don't want to get my hopes up but I do like him. However, I don't want to give the impression that I am easy by going back with him to his place. I do make a point to show that I am interested with kissing him back, talking and wanting to keep in contact. I really want to tell him about my past relationship because I think it would help him understand and he was hinting at it during conversation. I just want to know what he is thinking. Sometimes I think he is just having fun with me... Any thoughts?

Edited August 30, 2011 by triphopper414