He Likes Me... finally

So Im scared he is in like with me.. for once I dont think I can resipricate. I mean I want to, but its been nine months and he honestly hurt me when he dropped me from his life. I think the worst part is that knowing who I am, I will let him rule me again and break me Again. In our five yr friendship not once has he called me, we have always been text friends. but Yesterday he called me! I was in a meeting when he called and didnt leave a message, but he left like 4 texts saying he was waiting for me. then when I tried to contact him he never got back to me. UGH