I met a guy a few weeks ago. I really like him. We work at the same place but not with each other. I occasionally see him and normally stop him for a chat. The other day we spoke for over an hour and I asked for his number. I also asked him out for a drink. He couldn't do that week but said he might be able to do this week. It wouldn't just be us but a group of us.
I sent him a few jokey texts, about either work or something we had discussed when we chatted. No reply. Then I started panicking that I'd been full on. So I messaged him and apologised. He still didn't reply. So I sent one final text just saying, if he could please respond so I knew he didn't think I was completely insane. I apologised again, etc. He finally replied. Told me not to worry about it. I was full on but it was okay. He's got a lot going on, very busy, etc. But, we could be friends. (I had only ever implied friendship and not anything more). He had also only seen my messages that morning as he isn't much of a phone user. I replied and said thanks, explained that i can be full on but to everyone, not just him! Mentioned that we were doing drinks this week and he would be welcome to come. He said thanks, I will join you if I can.
I really don't know what to make of him. I guess he's got a very busy life. Lots to think about. He seems to be OK with having a distant friendship but nothing more.
I guess I should just keep my distance and only interact if he initiates? He clearly doesn't want anything more, right?
Probably not an aibu, but I could do with some advice because he's occupying 90% of my brain space.