Last night, I had the 2nd nice dream about my H in less than a week. I don't remember too many details, except we were talking with others at a table. He was matter-of-fact with me, i.e wasn't particularly "connected with me". But when I affectionately rubbed his back a little, he reached out and held my hand, I think. Whatever it was, it spoke to me - the thought that came to me (when I woke up) was perhaps he needs me to reach out more.
That email he sent 1.5 weeks ago gave me the impression that he was saying "I am reaching out, even though in a very safer, non-commited way, and am hoping you would respond". Because 2 days later, when I emailed about dog-sitting, he was in a good mood about it.
Today was such a beautiful day. On the next beautiful day, I will consider calling him up and inviting him to go bike-riding or take our dog to the park or do a BBQ.