Ok, this is a bit of a long story. First off, I'm 25 years old and have never had a boyfriend. I sort of dated one guy, but that's it. I'm also a virgin and have always thought I will wait till marraige (and I'm really, really trying to stick to that). Ok, now the guy! He's 32 years old. We've known each other for about 3-4years. When we first met we were really good friends... practically inseparable. Then I became attracted to him. I told him, but we stayed friends. However, not long after that (again, this was back when we'd only known each other a few months) we fooled around but he wouldn't kiss me (probably b/c it's intimate or something). Anyways, I was confused and he got distant since he didn't want a girlfriend. Then we talked about it and we were okay. Then we fooled around again. We got into a big fight and stopped talking. It was difficult for me because I adored him - I was in love with him.
After a few months I tried to apologize and talk to him again, but it wasn't working. We just sort of went our own paths and occasionally hung out in groups.
In 2004 I got sick and went to a hospital. After I came out, I called him and we talked for several hours, and I thought all was well. I was able to apologize for everything that happened between us. (I was a bit mean to him... as he was to me). We were kind of friends, and getting it all back. He even stayed up with me for half the night to help me with a major mid-term paper that I had due.
Then on New Year's Eve (going into 2005), we both were at the same party, and we fooled around again (still no kissing). I was a bit drunk and he was probably buzzed. It screwed up everything because he didn't want to have a girlfriend and I became very confused. We didn't talk for a long time (in fact until recently).
I called him out of the blue just after his birthday (Halloween), and we talked for 2 hours. Then we talked again about 2 more times. Here's the major point:
On Saturday night I went out with my girlfriends, and we were going to have a sleepover - just a regular girls' night. We went clubbing, partied, etc... I got annoyed with one of the girls and one of the guys we were with, and I needed a break. I had to find a place to stay for the night and I couldn't go home (I live with my very strict mother). I called the guy and told him everything about how awful the night was. I asked if I could stay at his house for the night, and he said of course. I went over and we ended up fooling around (again), but this time he kissed me. We were making out and stuff (no sex of any kind) but I let him "use his hands" (in order to be discrete about what I mean, lol) which I had never done before (he knows that). Anyways, this was about 6am... technically Sunday morning. We fooled around for about 2 1/2-3 hours or something. We cuddled, kissed, hugged, touched, etc...
We talked throughout the morning as well, and it seemed all went well. He even walked me to his car and kissed me goodbye and said he'd call. Anyways, he has not called me or anything since Sunday morning. I text messaged him Sunday evening (I was on the highway and passing by his exit), and he text me back, but that's it. What should I think? I really care about him, and I think I'm still in love with him. We just have a strong connection to each other. I miss him, but I don't want to be too eager or scare him off like I have in the past. I just don't know what to do.
Any advice as to why he might not have called me yet? Do guys play games like this often? What do I do? I have little to no experience with men so I'm at a loss! Please, please, please help!!!
Thank you!
Also, if there's anything I've left out or you need to know, etc... go ahead and ask - I'm not all that shy
P.S. - Sorry it's so long. I promise that it's basically the shorter version of the entire story